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The business objective and imperative for successfully accomplishing this project is to improve the quality and accuracy of magnesium modeling software in predicting and preventing segregation defects in magnesium gearbox sand castings. This will be achieved through a collaborative effort between academic and industry partners, and will have a direct impact on multiple Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The ultimate goal is to enhance the overall performance and reliability of magnesium castings, which are critical components in various military applications. By conducting a Design of Experiments (DOE), the project aims to optimize the thermo-physical data and datasets used by the software, resulting in more accurate and reliable predictions of segregation defects. This will not only improve the overall quality of the castings, but also reduce the time and resources required for testing and validation. Ultimately, the successful completion of this project will have a positive impact on the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and competitiveness of DoD programs that rely on magnesium castings.
30 April 2024
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with NPS Subject Matter Investigators (SMIs) to learn more about the scope of
work determined by the Government. Selectees will receive a formal Business-to-
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FLEETWERX serves as an innovation platform partnership with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by bringing the best of Government, Industry, and Academia together to grow a national security technology ecosystem to be leveraged by the Fleet and Force.
