MTConnect Challenge 2 seeks development of software apps.
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NCDMM and AMT announce the start of the second part of the MTConnect Challenge: Creating Manufacturing Intelligence, a U.S. Department of Defense – Defense-Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology ManTech-sponsored 2-part competition. Starting on July 1 and closing Jan. 31, 2014, MTConnect Challenge 2 is seeking development of software applications that harness innovation and manufacturing intelligence breakthroughs utilizing data acquired via MTConnect standard.
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MTConnect Challenge 2 Opens July 1
Three Cash Prizes to be Awarded at Conclusion of Challenge 2
McLean, Va. – The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology announce the start of the second part of the MTConnect Challenge: Creating Manufacturing Intelligence, a U.S. Department of Defense – Defense-Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology (DMS&T) ManTech-sponsored two-part competition. MTConnect is an open, royalty-free communications standard intended to foster greater interoperability between manufacturing equipment, devices, and software applications thereby harnessing a wealth of information and data available from the shop floor.
The MTConnect Challenge 1 sought ambitious yet achievable ideas that harness innovation and manufacturing intelligence breakthroughs. Five winners were awarded $5000 each.
The MTConnect Challenge 2, which begins July 1, 2013, and closes Jan. 31, 2014, is seeking the development of software applications that harness innovation and manufacturing intelligence breakthroughs utilizing data acquired via the MTConnect standard. Important dates during Challenge 2 include:
• July 1, 2013 – January 31, 2014 - Submission period for Challenge 2
• February 21st, 2014 - Ten semi-finalists announced
• March 14th, 2014 - Five finalists announced
• April 2014 - [MC]2 Conference - Winners will be selected and announced
Participants will develop functional software applications that address the objective and criteria of the challenge. The MTConnect Challenge encourages submissions from a wide variety of diverse perspectives – students and professionals, scientist, and organizations, including manufacturing entities. Participation in Challenge 1 is not a prerequisite for participation in the MTConnect Challenge 2.
The grand prize of $100,000 will be awarded to the Challenge winner in April 2014. The second place award recipient will receive $75,000, and the third place finisher will receive $50,000.
The goal of the MTConnect Challenge is to engage and stimulate development of a broader base of advanced manufacturing intelligence software applications that acquire data using the MTConnect standard. The result will be a more efficient and competitive domestic manufacturing infrastructure for parts and assemblies for the defense enterprise. Additionally, the objective of this Challenge is to create valuable low cost software tools and applications that can be easily adopted by manufacturing enterprises, especially the mid and lower tier producers which represent a significant portion of the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain, to enhance their manufacturing capabilities to produce parts and assemblies. Those seeking more details about this competition can learn more at MTConnect2.challenge.gov.
About NCDMM
The NCDMM delivers optimized manufacturing solutions that enhance the quality, affordability, maintainability, and rapid deployment of existing and yet-to-be developed defense systems. This is accomplished through collaboration with government, industry, and academic organizations to promote the implementation of best practices to key stakeholders through the development and delivery of disciplined training, advanced technologies, and methodologies. For additional information, visit the NCDMM at www.ncdmm.org.
About AMT
AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents and promotes U.S.-based manufacturing technology and its members—those who design, build, sell, and service the continuously evolving technology that lies at the heart of manufacturing. Founded in 1902 and based in Virginia, the association specializes in providing targeted business assistance, extensive global support, and business intelligence systems and analysis. AMT is the voice that communicates the importance of policies and programs that encourage research and innovation, and the development of educational initiatives to create tomorrow’s Smartforce. AMT owns and manages IMTS — The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which is the premier manufacturing technology event in North America. www.AMTonline.org.
About Benét Labs
Benét Labs is a Department of the Army Center of Excellence supporting the management and execution of life cycle research, development, engineering, design, producibility, and engineering standardization programs for large caliber armaments, mortars and direct fire systems. A full complement of modern laboratory equipment, along with a highly trained staff of scientist, engineers, and technicians, enables Benét to be a world leader in innovative technology and applications. www.ardec.army.mil/benet/
