Moorestown, NJ – October 18th, 2024– Parts Life Inc., a leading provider of solutions for obsolescence management and supply chain sustainment for the department of defense, is proud to announce its membership in America Makes, the nation's premier organization for additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology. This strategic partnership marks a significant step for Parts Life Inc. as it continues to align its efforts with cutting-edge manufacturing practices that drive innovation in the defense industrial base.
America Makes, founded in 2012 as a national accelerator for additive manufacturing, is a public-private partnership managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). The organization fosters collaboration among industry, academia, and government to promote the development and adoption of additive manufacturing technologies. Through its network of members, America Makes is working to drive U.S. manufacturing ecosystem, promoting competitiveness and supply resiliency on a global scale, particularly in the defense and aerospace sectors.
“Joining America Makes is a strategic alignment for Parts Life Inc.,” said Gregg Mallinder, Vice President of Product at Parts Life Inc. “We are excited to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to advancing additive manufacturing and delivering innovative solutions to the defense industry. America Makes’ mission to accelerate the adoption of these technologies aligns perfectly with our own goals of addressing obsolescence, improving readiness, and ensuring supply chain resilience for our military customers.”
Through this membership, Parts Life Inc. will gain access to cutting-edge research, development, and collaboration opportunities with leaders across various industries. By leveraging the additive manufacturing resources provided by America Makes, Parts Life Inc. will enhance its capabilities to deliver rapid and cost-effective solutions for its defense and aerospace clients, ensuring that critical systems remain operational and mission-ready.
“America Makes is leading the charge in transforming how the U.S. approaches manufacturing, and we are excited to be part of this journey,” Mallinder added. “This partnership allows us to collaborate with industry leaders and innovators to solve the complex challenges our customers face in terms of obsolescence and sustainment.”
As a new member of America Makes, Parts Life Inc. is well-positioned to contribute to the organization’s efforts to revolutionize manufacturing processes, promote U.S. industrial competitiveness, and maintain military readiness.
Parts Life, Inc. is a certified AS9100D engineering service provider, manufacturer, and alternate source supplier for DMSMS and obsolete replacement components on military systems and subsystems. Our value-added reverse engineering processes address missing or incomplete technical data needed prior to manufacturing. Services, such as R.O.P.E.® (Rapid Obsolescence Planning and Execution) and 5R® (Reverse Engineering, Remanufacturing, Recertify, Repair, Replicate) deliver manufacturable data with source approval to manufacture replacement parts. In our Prototype Integration Facility, parts and components are manufactured and tested for form, fit, and function to ensure each piece meets and surpasses OEM requirements. Our electronic, electric, and electrical manufacturing capabilities include wiring harnesses and electronic test sets.
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