• The ARM Institute is seeking projects for developing the organic industrial base and workforce. • Source: AdobeStock The Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute issued a new organic industrial base technology and workforce project call. • The ARM Institute made this project call available to its members only, not to the general public. • The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) is working to assemble concepts that address the modernization needs of the organic industrial base (OIB) network. • OSD is working with theinstituteand other Manufacturing Innovation Institutes on thisproject. • The OIB produces and sustains existing supply chains for criticalmilitarytechnology and non-consumer goods.

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  • The Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing (ARM) Institute has issued a members‑only project call to modernize the organic industrial base (OIB) that supplies critical military technology. The call, coordinated with the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Manufacturing Technology office, seeks concepts that deliver prototypes in areas such as digital operations, real‑time robotics sensors, AI process planning, in‑situ quality checks, and mobile automation. ARM requires a whitepaper by March 2 and a commitment letter from an OIB site commander for selected teams, with performance due by October 1. Projects must demonstrate proven technology and may blend workforce training components. The Institute expects higher funding for successful proposals that can be deployed in OIB facilities.
  • The Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing (ARM) Institute has launched a members‑only project call aimed at modernizing the organic industrial base (OIB) that supplies critical military technology. The call, coordinated with the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Manufacturing Technology office, seeks proposals in areas such as digital operations, real‑time robotics sensors, AI process planning, in‑situ quality checks, and mobile automation. Whitepapers are due March 2, with projects expected to deliver deployable prototypes by October 1; funding may be available sooner. Successful teams must have existing OIB relationships and secure a letter of commitment from an OIB site commander or higher‑ranking officer.

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