Aberdeen Proving Ground Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry

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1 Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Aberdeen Proving Ground Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry 2 February 2017 Mr. Michael Abaie Director, Engineering

2 ECBC at a Glance Specialized Workforce Unique Infrastructure Technical Competencies Total Manpower: 1,340 Expertise Across Lifecycle Staff in Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) 422 staff, 65 dual BPRP and CPRP Total Acquisition Personnel 478 total acquisition personnel ECBC Civilian Workforce 44% Scientists & Engineers 1.22M ft 2 Laboratory Space 66 BSL-2 and 2 BSL-3 Laboratories 317 Chemical Surety Hoods 3 Explosive Test Chambers Several Outdoor Ranges Forensic Analytical Capabilities Chemical Transfer Facility Only U.S.-declared Single Small Scale Facility under the Chemical Weapons Convention. Science and Technology for Emerging Threats CB Agent Handling and Surety CBRNE Material Acquisition CBRNE Analysis and Testing Chemistry and Biological Sciences CB Munitions and Field Operations 6% Other McNamara Life Sciences Research Facility 13% Technicians 14% Specialists Technical Academic Degrees Uniquely designed for cutting edge research, toxicological testing, genomics and proteomics, accompanied by a BSL-3 laboratory environment. Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Features advanced toxic agent laboratories, environmental chambers and secure work spaces for classified material. 2

3 Highlighted Technology Programs ECBC Provides Full-Service CBRNE Lifecycle Support RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY DESIGN TEST FIELD OPERATIONS Raman Chemical Imaging (RCI) Technology Volatile Organic Compound Detector Integrated Respiratory and Eye Protective Scarf Non-Traditional Agent Defense Test System Chamber WMD Elimination Pueblo Chemical Depot MinION Nanopore sequencer Metal Organic Frameworks Colorimetric Reconnaissance Explosive Squad Screening Mass Detector Testing Hawaii Underwater Military Munitions Assessment PROVIDING CBRNE DEFENSE SOLUTIONS TO THE WARFIGHTER AND THE NATION 3

4 Rapid Prototyping Capabilities Additive Manufacturing Advanced Conventional Manufacturing 3D Data Capture Capability Electronics Lab Interactive software and multimedia for training and product support Accessible to all ECBC and partners 4

5 Rapid Product Realization for DTRA Engineering Design Electrical and Embedded Firmware Computational Modeling and Analysis Concurrent cross-function development optimize system-level attributes Fabrication Traditional, Additive, Hybrid Manufacturing Processes provide greater system performance Training materials Technical Manuals, Interactive Software and Multimedia immediate utilization, maximize supportability Accelerated response Established procurement avenues Able to provide personnel, equipment, and materials when and where needed 5

6 Success Working with Industry Joint Service Aircrew Mask (JSAM) Revolutionary mask design experienced some issues during developmental testing. o Resulted in significant investment in tooling. o Additional redesign using traditional manufacturing process could have added cost and schedule. ECBC collaborated with developer to use rapid prototype-based test assets for mask redesign. o Streamlined the design-build-test-redesign cycle. o Saved millions of dollars and months of schedule. 6

7 Success Working with Industry DeconGel Peelable hydrogel that can rapidly and effectively clean a diverse range of contaminated surfaces Sponsored by DHS for Underground Transport Restoration Program. CRADA collaboration between ECBC and METIS Scientific to modify commercially available hydrogel The resulting product, DeconGel, can decontaminate hard, porous surfaces as well as nonporous surfaces Has the added advantage of instantly locking down or affixing threat materials, thus minimizing the risk of re-aerosolization Successful demonstration for DHS using a commercial-off-theshelf airless sprayer 7

8 Technology Transfer TAC BIO Leveraged deep UV LED technology developed by DARPA ECBC R&T- developed the methods to use the LED to detect biologic contaminants ECBC Engineering- designed the enclosure for manufacturability and maintainability ECBC DPI/T2 - licensed technology for commercial dualuse product Research International, Inc. commercialized technology and continues to produce and support the product Product provides remote monitoring via Windowsbased software and RS- 232 cables or Bluetooth wireless connection. Fully supported by T2 industry partner. 8

9 Technology Transfer Partnerships & Collaborations Government ECBC Academia Industry As of 27 Feb 15 9

10 Innovative CRADA Regional Additive Manufacturing Partnership Maryland (RAMP-MD) Consortium of private businesses, educational institutions, and governmental agencies working to: o Equip and educate an additive manufacturing workforce o Provide entrepreneurs and manufacturers access to facilities and equipment o Build a commercial infrastructure to support the manufacturing base. Established 2014 by the Maryland General Assembly RAMP MD currently holds partnership agreements with 10 industry partners, with more coming on board Overarching CRADA provides streamlined access to ECBC capabilities for industry, academia, or other non-federal partners Intellectual property protected and project compartmentalized by separate Joint Work Statements (JWS s) 10

11 Conclusion How can industry & ECBC form partnerships that breed innovation? 11

12 Contact Us ECBC Website Tech Outreach Office 12