Summary
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Client: U.S. Army Ground Vehicles Systems Center
Category/Market: 3D Manufacturing for Metals
Need: In order to build a 3D manufacturing capability and reduce supply chain risk for forgings and castings, the Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) wanted to find 3D manufacturing companies specializing in large-scale 3D metals. GVSC also wanted to identify labs undertaking cutting-edge research along with the foremost experts in the field.
Approach: In less than 4 weeks, our team engaged GVSC program team and created a complete 3D manufacturing ecosystem map, specific to large-scale metal formats. We used a combination of Analyst research and AI-MI™ to match vendors, labs, and experts:
- Using OntologyMatch to identify 3D manufacturing capabilities for large-scale metal printing
- Using VendorMatch to match potential vendors
- Using research and R&DMatch to identify potential labs and research institutions
- Using ExpertMatch to match experts from across the world
Results
- Comprehensive Process Analysis: Mapped the Additive Manufacturing process for metals in order to identify potential required capabilities
- Metals Application Industry Segmentation: Developed a detailed breakdown of the market including vendors and types of use cases they were addressing
- Comprehensive Supplier Identification: Identified and cataloged 303 unique suppliers with specific capabilities, experience, and qualifications
- Ecosystem Mapping: Matched 400 industry experts, 40 patented innovations, 12 industry associations, and consortiums, and over 100 research institutions and universities, all integral parts of the Metals Additive Manufacturing market ecosystem.
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