TWS Manufactures F135 Component 2.4 Times Faster
Minneapolis, MN
February 3, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS –Third Wave Systems has manufactured an F135 engine component 2.4 times faster than the baseline standard using its physics-based process optimization software. The machining demonstration was conducted as part of TWS’ Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III program supported by the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command.
“Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this activity is that we haven’t maxed out the software’s potential,” said Kerry Marusich, Third Wave Systems President. “Once this technology is fully adopted by Department of Defense manufacturers and their suppliers, users can optimize every component in the F135 and F136 programs – drastically reducing delivery risk and improving affordability.”
Third Wave Systems’ software is already being used by numerous V-22 and F-35 airframe suppliers, as well as commercial airframe and engine manufacturers and their supply chains. Application to the entire JSF program will help ensure timely delivery of products to the Department of Defense while saving companies – and the American taxpayer – hundreds of millions of dollars.
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This material is based upon work supported by the United States Air Force under Contract No. FA8650-08-C-5321.
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