Supporting Technology for Defense Applications
At NJII, the Defense division is mobilized to identify, build, and implement innovative solutions that identify and operationalize advances in technology. Using ideation sessions, NJII works with industry partners and the Department of Defense (DoD) to understand how new technology will be deployed and used. NJII works to support program objectives by providing design capabilities, workforce training development and field test support. The key outcomes are workforce development, improved protection of military personnel and critical assets, and improved efficiency of military operations.
To achieve these outcomes, NJII aligns and advances emerging technologies to operationalize them, with a particular focus on advanced manufacturing, contested logistics, and AI/computer vision. The programs implemented together have provided assurances for supply chain, soldier and officer safety, utilities protection and natural resource preservation.
We have established private and public partnerships with government agencies to build, test, and prototype solutions to support defense applications. These highly collaborative relationships drive agile innovation and for next generation problem solving.
To learn more about How NJII operationalizes technology for Defense, read here.
Metals
Metal particles are sprayed at supersonic speeds onto the substrate to build your part in layers. At such a high velocity, the sheer force of the kinetic energy causes the particles to bind together.
Polymers
This 3D printing technique is used to create complex geometries by selectively curing liquid resin through targeted light-activated polymerization. Polymers are a preferred material for additive manufacturing because they can be customized to complex geometries with high accuracy.
Electronics
A multi-material, multi-layer 3D printing process that generates entire circuits in one step — including substrate, conductive traces, and passive components.
Digital Twinning
Direct replication of assets or specific production lines or for any other “real world” scenario that a physical asset would endure in order to test, learn and iterate for the best possible outcome.
COMET
The Collaborative Operationalized Manufacturing Engineering and Training Program, known as COMET, is a joint initiative of NJII's Defense Division, NJIT resources and the United States Department of Defense. Located at Landing 360, NJII's Advanced Manufacturing Center in Landing, New Jersey, this public-private partnership supports the progress of advanced manufacturing and business development in NJ. By providing expert education and training, COMET is a flagship representation of workforce development, showcasing state-of-the-art equipment and a vetted technical operations.
Success Stories
Meet The Team
Sam Gatley
Vice President
Thomas Murphy
Director, Defense Manufacturing Technology
Matthew Schwartz
Research Affiliate
Oliver Budd
Manufacturing Supervisor
How can we help you?
Submit this form if you are interested in partnering with us to co-create solutions utilizing advanced manufacturing