manages APPLIED research programs, not pure science. -led programs…

• Deliver relevant technology solutions to complex, real-world challenges.
• Put innovative technologies and processes into wide-spread use.

programs do not results in papers and abstract ideas; they deliver technology tools and processes that generate business and mission improvements.

Examples include…

STEP Standards - Developed by an SCRA-led product data standards program; used in the manufacture of hundreds of thousands of products worldwide

Flexible Computer Integrated Manufacturing - rapid manufacture of critically-needed parts for weapon systems; in 2007, the millionth part was manufactured by Anniston Army Depot using this technology

Software that assists in government purchases of accessible IT - Developed for GSA to help procure IT products that comply with Section 508; Use recommended by Office of Management and Budget

EMALL, DoD’s online purchasing site - Over 120,000 orders were processed and delivered to U.S. warfighters worldwide in 2007

Composites Applications - Deployed for the Navy to make ships lighter and more corrosion resistant; recent work on the Virginia Class submarine will save an estimated $100M

Laser Imaging System - Extracts information from 3D engineering models to precisely locate mounting locations for internal submarine attachments; significant improvement over previous, manual method; reduces labor by 85%

Port Security Technology - Used to protect one of the nation’s largest ports; Links all law enforcement agencies with secure voice and data communications and law enforcement and intelligence information; proclaimed by Congress as a national model

Law Enforcement Info Sharing - Shares information across jurisdictions to solve crimes and stop criminals; used by hundreds of law enforcement agencies in multiple states; agencies submitting over 20,000 queries per month

Standards for Healthcare - Standards for sharing healthcare information with public or private organizations; developed by SCRA-led healthcare standards program for the Department of Health and Human Services; U.S. government has mandated that Federal agencies use these standards