Make or Buy: Cost Impacts of Additive Manufacturing, 3D Laser Scanning Technology, and Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management on Ship Maintenance and Modernization.

摘要

A DoD Technology Adoption Challenge. Cost constrained DoD environment requires cost reduction. Threats require US military to retain technological superiority. Complex IT acquisition process Improved ship maintenance and revitalization with advanced technology has potential for addressing these needs. DoD needs guidance on which technologies to adopt and how.