{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Additive Snack","title":"Submarines, Supply Chains, & Skilled Labor: Inside the Navy’s Advanced Manufacturing Push","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2676,"description":"In this episode of the podcast, host Fabian Alefeld interviews Chris Holshouser, Deputy Program Director of Maritime Systems at BlueForge Alliance. They discuss the Navy's ambitious projects, focusing on advanced technologies like additive manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and workforce development. Chris elaborates on the challenges and goals associated with the Columbia and Virginia class submarines, the importance of enhancing the maritime industrial base, and the need for skilled labor in manufacturing. The conversation also touches on the establishment of the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, partnerships with various organizations, and the long-term vision for modernization and technological integration in shipbuilding. \nMore information on the Maritime Industrial Base Additive Manufacturing Excellence training available here.  \n \n01:23 Meet Chris and BlueForge Alliance \n02:37 Mission and Impact of BlueForge Alliance \n04:32 Understanding the US Navy's Triad and Submarine Classes \n07:03 Challenges in Modernizing the Industrial Base \n12:30 Role of Additive Manufacturing in the Navy \n19:26 Understanding Metallurgy in Welding \n19:40 Applications and Supply Chain Impact \n21:22 Certification and Qualification Process \n22:42 Additive Manufacturing in Practice \n24:19 Challenges and Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing \n28:17 Interdisciplinary Nature of Additive Manufacturing \n30:18 Evaluating Parts for Additive Manufacturing \n32:54 Advancements in Additive Manufacturing \n37:01 Future Directions and Call to Action \n ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/27ZYLdyZ8MHWZlxUWh87sIQyB5ttPhwcP3_CmUBDsv0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2NDk0LzE3MDU5/NDgwMjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}