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America Makes Announces Winners of $15M OIB Modernization Challenge

2026-08-11 · Impact score: 37

America Makes, in partnership with NCDMM, has announced the winners of the 2026 Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge, with total awards reaching $15 million. Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense's Manufacturing Technology (OSD ManTech) program, the challenge prioritizes advanced technologies including additive manufacturing, digital operations, AI-driven planning, and in-situ quality inspection, with the goal of accelerating the transition of mature technologies into the OIB. The initiative aims to strengthen the defense industrial base, boost production efficiency, and enhance supply chain resilience—delivering a direct impact on defense applications within the metal additive manufacturing sector.

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America Makes公布1500万美元OIB现代化挑战赛获奖名单

America Makes与NCDMM公布了2026年度OIB现代化挑战赛获奖名单，奖项总金额高达1500万美元。该赛事由美国国防部制造技术办公室（OSD ManTech）资助，重点支持增材制造、数字运营、AI规划、原位质量检测等先进技术，推动成熟技术向有机工业基地（OIB）转化。项目旨在强化国防工业基础，提升生产效率与供应链韧性，对金属增材制造领域的国防应用具有直接拉动作用。

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