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Welcome to the inaugural edition of the AMMTIACQuarterly! This premiere issue is dedicated to the intro-duction of the newest Information Analysis Center(IAC): the Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, andTesting IAC, or AMMTIAC. The origin, mission, and capabilities of this new center are describedthroughout this issue.

In short, AMMTIAC was borne out of a merging ofthree DoD IACs, and enables the collaboration of three

very important communities:materials, manufacturing,and testing. The significanceof joining these particularcommunities is that together

they represent the foundation needed to provide com-prehensive technological solutions over the full life-cycleof a system, from initial conception, design and con-struction, to sustainment and retirement. The new IACcombines the individual strengths of the three formercenters and provides a more capable and extensive baseoperation which can cater to each of the three communi-ties individually and collectively.

With the establishment of the new center, AMMTIACwill publish a newsletter that covers technology relevantto all phases of a system’s life-cycle, from R&D throughdisposal. The publication is designed to keep the com-munities informed of current projects, programs andtechnologies developed by or for the Department ofDefense, and to provide a forum for technology solu-tions with the ultimate purpose of meeting the needs ofthe warfighter.

To those familiar with the publications from AMMTIAC’s predecessors, the AMPTIAC Quarterly,NTIAC Newsletter, and MTIAC Newsletter; future issues of our new publication will contain the same high-quality information but will be published in the formatestablished by the AMPTIAC Quarterly. While some

of the content may be inclined toward one of the threecommunities, much of it will be of interest to the entiresubscriber-base. Our next issue will introduce TechnologySolutions, a tutorial-styled article dedicated to describingpotential problem solving methods or technologies in aneasy to understand manner. We will publish an edition ofthis article in every issue of the AMMTIAC Quarterly.

Following a strategy employed for the AMPTIACQuarterly, we will periodically publish an expanded issuecovering a specific high-interest topic. We hope to con-tinue with the success of these special issues, and withour expanded scope we will be able to pursue a broaderrange of topics.

Also, in the near future we will be requesting that all of our subscribers verify or update their subscriptioninformation. This will help us maintain a cost-effective publication, which comes as a free service toall subscribers.

Many subscribers who receive the printed version ofthe AMMTIAC Quarterly, also receive the AMMTIACeNews, which serves to distribute the digital version ofthe publication. The eNews sometimes contains evenmore information than what is published in the printedversion. This is also a free-subscription service.

The subscriber base of the predecessor newsletters wasvery diverse in terms of job function, scientific or engi-neering field, employer, and geographic location. Thus,in order to maintain a breadth of topics and to keep apulse on current technologies and high-interest subjects,we welcome you to submit articles or ideas for topicsyou’d like to see published in the AMMTIAC Quarterly.We also welcome feedback on our publication. Pleasefeel free to contact us:

[email protected]://ammtiac.alionscience.com/

Benjamin D. CraigEditor

Editorial: Welcome to the AMMTIAC Quarterly

The AMMTIAC Quarterly is published by the Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, and Testing Information Analysis Center (AMMTIAC). AMMTIAC is a DoD-sponsored Information Analysis Center, administrativelymanaged by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). Policy oversight is provided by the Office of theSecretary of Defense, Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E). The AMMTIAC Quarterly isdistributed to more than 15,000 materials, manufacturing, and testing professionals around the world.

Inquiries about AMMTIAC capabilities, products, and services may be addressed to David H. RoseDirector, AMMTIAC315-339-7023

E M A I L : a m m t i a c @ a l i o n s c i e n c e . c o mU R L : http :/ / a m m t i a c . a l i o n s c i e n c e . c o m

We welcome your input! To submit your related articles, photos, notices, or ideas for future issues, please contact:

AMMTIACATTN: BENJAMIN D. CRAIG201 Mill StreetRome, New York 13440

PHONE : 315 .339 .7019

FAX : 315 .339 .7107

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Editor-in-ChiefBenjamin D. Craig

Publication Design Cynthia LongTamara R. Grossman

Information ProcessingJudy E. TallarinoPatricia Bissonette

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It is my great pleasure to introduce the Advanced Materials, Manu-facturing, and Testing Information Analysis Center (AMMTIAC);the Department of Defense’s newest Information Analysis Center(IAC). On December 21, 2005, the AMMTIAC contract wasawarded to a team led by Alion Science and Technology. This contract represents the merger of the basic func-tions of three former IACs: Advanced Materialsand Processes Technology IAC (AMPTIAC),Manufacturing Technology IAC (MTIAC), andNondestructive Testing IAC (NTIAC).

For over a half century the Department ofDefense (DoD) has sponsored a series of IACs toprovide support to the materials, manufacturing,and nondestructive testing research, engineering,and acquisition communities. In recognition ofthe general expansion of modern informationservices and broad convergence of the IAC userbase, the DoD chose to merge AMPTIAC,MTIAC, and NTIAC into a single multi-serviceentity, AMMTIAC, which will provide full Scientific, Technical, and Operational SupportInformation (STOSI) solutions and services to aneven broader DoD and industry user community. We anticipatethat the scope of AMMTIAC will be even greater than the sum of its predecessor parts, expanding opportunities to provide cradle-to-grave solutions to the DoD research, engineering, acquisition,sustainment, and operational communities. I encourage you to consider AMMTIAC among your resources for systems design,engineering, risk reduction, and life-cycle support.

A HERITAGE OF KNOWLEDGE PRESERVED: THE HISTORY OF AMMTIACAs mentioned above, AMMTIAC was formed by merging the missions and assets of AMPTIAC, MTIAC, and NTIAC, each of which had a heritage of their own. Preceding AMPTIAC, for

example, there were thirteen materials IACs dat-ing back to 1955. Similarly, MTIAC and NTIAChave rich and lengthy histories (see History side-bar). Scientific, technical, and operational supportinformation related to these former IACs, whichwas generated during their periods of operation,has been captured, catalogued and stored forfuture use. This has ensured that over fifty years ofvaluable technical information has been preserved;a knowledge-base upon which the new IAC hasbeen formulated and founded. This knowledge-base will be used by AMMTIAC’s staff and theDefense Technical Information Center to providecustomized and cost-effective solutions to criticalproblems that range from research and engineer-ing to operational usage.

DTIC AND THE IAC PROGRAMAMMTIAC is one of nine IACs sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). IACs are research andanalysis organizations established by the DoD to supportresearchers, scientists, engineers, and program managers withexpertise in all areas of Defense research and engineering (see sidebar for a list of the other DTIC and DoD IACs).

Dr. Lewis SloterAMMTIAC Contracting Officer’s Representative

AMMTIAC Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, & Testing Information Analysis Center

AMPTIAC Advanced Materials & Processes Technology Information Analysis Center

CIAC Ceramics Information Analysis CenterDCIC Defense Ceramics Information CenterDMIC Defense Metals Information Center

EPIC Electronic Properties Information CenterHTMIAC High Temperature Materials Information Analysis Center

MCIC Metals & Ceramics Information Center

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MTIAC Manufacturing Technology Information Analysis CenterNTDSC Nondestructive Testing Data Support CenterNTIAC Nondestructive Testing Information Analysis Center

PLASTEC Plastics Technical Evaluation CenterTEPIAC Thermophysical & Electronic Properties Information Analysis Center

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Alion Science and Technology formed an extensive team to support AMMTIAC’s operations. The AMMTIAC Team is comprised of both large and small businesses, and select universities, which collective-ly have the capacity and capability to provide customized solutions to customer needs. In addition, theteam has extensive experience in operating DoD IACs, including the predecessors of AMMTIAC: AMPTIAC (Alion), MTIAC (Alion), and NTIAC (TRI). The table below lists the companies and universities that compose Alion’s team. The mix of large and small businesses, and academic organizationsprovides AMMTIAC with a diverse background of scientific and engineering talent and extensive researchand development facilities and laboratories. With such a sizable and diverse team, AMMTIAC provides adeep pool of expertise to draw from in order to provide solutions to wide-ranging problems.

Name of Organization Web AddressLarge Companies Alion Science and Technology http://www.alionscience.com/

Anteon http://www.anteon.com/AT&T Government Solutions http://www.att.com/gov/Battelle http://www.battelle.org/Chicago Manufacturing Center http://www.cmcusa.org/Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) http://www.ctc.com/Corrpro http://www.corrpro.com/Georgia Tech Research Institute http://www.gtri.gatech.edu/IBM http://www.ibm.com/us/Southern Research Institute http://www.sri.org/Southwest Research Institute http://www.swri.edu/

Small Businesses D&W Enterprises LTD Intuitive Research Technology Corporation http://www.irtc-hq.com/Jackson and Tull http://www.jnt.com/Luna Innovations http://www.lunainnovations.com/Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation http://www.navmar.com/Texas Research Institute-Austin, Inc. (TRI) http://www.tri-austin.com/Tiburon http://www.tiburon.com/Touchstone Research Laboratories http://www.trl.com/Triton Systems http://www.tritonsys.com/Zimmerman and Associates http://www.zai-inc.com/

Academic Institutions Cornell University http://www.cornell.edu/Ohio State University http://www.osu.edu/Stevens Institute of Technology http://www.stevens.edu/Virginia Polytechnic Institute http://www.vt.edu/

DTIC is the premier provider of DoD technical information,and is administered under the office of the Secretary of Defense by the Director, Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E).DTIC supports the warfighter by leveraging the billions of dollarsinvested in Defense scientific and technology research to quicklyprovide relevant information and to prevent redundant researchfrom being performed.

The mission of DTIC’s IAC program is two-fold. Firstly, IACsenable quick access to worldwide scientific and technical informa-tion to improve the productivity of personnel in the Defense scienceand technology communities. The IACs accomplish this mission by

collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, and disseminating relevant infor-mation in clearly-defined and structured subject areas. Secondly, theIACs serve their respective fields by providing technical services andsolutions. With the staff ’s competency in working with customersto define requirements and then employing their skills in data analy-sis, they can develop those customized solutions needed to addresscritical Defense problems.

Dr. Lewis SloterAssociate Director, Materials & Structures

Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Science & Technology)/Weapons Systems

IACs Sponsored byDoD & Managed

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Organizations and Agencies

AMMTIAC Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, and Testing IAC

CBIAC Chemical and Biological Defense IACCPIAC Chemical Propulsion IACDACS Data & Analysis Center for SoftwareIATAC Information Assurance Technology

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RIAC Reliability IACSENSIAC Military Sensing IACSURVIAC Survivability/Vulnerability IACWSTIAC Weapons Systems Technology IAC

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As the newest of the DTIC-sponsored IACs, AMMTIAC has beenestablished to carry on the mission of the IAC program in theareas of materials, manufacturing, and materials and processestesting with a special emphasis on nondestructive testing. To provide the extensive capability and depth needed to serve AMMTIAC’s broad customer community, Alion assembled adiverse team (see sidebar) to provide the necessary technology,skills, and experience needed to implement our vision for the newcenter. Large companies and academic organizations establish thedeep pool of expertise required to develop customized solutionsand address pressing needs. Small business teaming partners willoffer the cutting edge research and innovation that complementthe system level knowledge and support capabilities of the largerteam members. Together our teaming partners providethe broad skill base and technologies needed to attainthe levels of direct customer support envisioned whenthe decision to merge AMPTIAC, MTIAC, andNTIAC was made.

AMMTIAC LeadershipCoordinating this large team to work as a single entity in providing unparalleled support to the DoDscience and technology community will require strongand experienced leadership. Three technical directorswill provide essential subject matter expertise and will lead efforts to provide continuity in coverage of the key technical areas relating to the IACs that have beencombined. Mr. Jeffrey Guthrie will serve as the Materials Techni-cal Director; Mr. Christian Grethlein will serve as the Manufac-turing Technical Director; and Dr. George Matzkanin will serveas the Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation Technical Director.Short biographies for each of these key personnel, as well asdescriptions of their directorial positions within AMMTIAC arelocated on page six of this issue.

Beyond the nucleus of core personnel, AMMTIAC has access toa consortium of experts who will be called upon at appropriatetimes to provide added depth in core technical areas, specializedexpertise in niche technologies, and applicable interdisciplinaryskills. With our extensive team capabilities, AMMTIAC can accessappropriate personnel to quickly respond to virtually any need. As such, AMMTIAC represents a valuable resource accessible tothe DoD research, development, sustainment, and operationalcommunities including industrial-base contractors.

A Valuable Resource for the DoD Systems CommunityAMMTIAC is chartered to support the DoD including its indus-trial base partners in the research, development, analysis and trans-

fer of technology and information, and offersnumerous products and services. Many of these prod-ucts and services are described in the “AMMTIACResources and Capabilities” article in this issue.

AMMTIAC is headquartered in Rome, NY. However,subject matter experts and members of the team, whichsupports the operation of AMMTIAC, are locatedthroughout the country, and can provide a quickresponse to any need within the scope of the IAC.

In serving the needs of the DoD systems communi-ty for the coming years, AMMTIAC will be connectedto the community through a variety of media, includ-ing this newsletter and the AMMTIAC website.

AMMTIAC will also have a person-to-person connection availablethrough their participation in key conferences and workshops,email, and a direct phone line dedicated to connecting the com-munity with a knowledgeable analyst. AMMTIAC is poised andready to meet your needs.

David H. RoseAMMTIAC Director

Alion Science and Technology

Alion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions com-pany delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department ofDefense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Building onalmost 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion brings innovation andinsight to multiple business areas: materials, processes, and manufacturing;defense operations; modeling & simulation; wireless communication; industrialtechnology; chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; informationtechnology; and naval architecture & marine engineering. Based in McLean, Virginia, Alion has more than 2600 employee-owners at major offices, customersites and laboratories worldwide.

David H. RoseAMMTIAC Director

About Alion Science and Technology


Meet the AMMTIAC Staff:

Lewis E. Sloter, II, Ph.D., AMMTIAC Contracting Officer’s RepresentativeAssociate Director for Materials & Structures, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Science & Technology)/Weapons SystemsDr. Lewis E. Sloter, II, is the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for AMMTIAC. In this role, Dr. Sloter oversees the operation ofAMMTIAC, provides technical guidance, and approves all AMMTIAC activities and publications.

Dr. Sloter has extensive government and industry experience in the area of materials engineering and applied technology. In his presentposition within the Office of the Director, Defense Research and Engineering, he provides technical oversight of DoD science and technologyactivities in materials, processes, and structures associated with current and future Defense systems and for technical assessments associated

with materials, manufacturing, and engineering applications. Prior to this position, Dr. Sloter was a program officer in the Office of Naval Research with cognizance for all Navy applied research in materials technology. Previous to this position, he served in a variety of positions at the Naval Air Systems Command including the Materials Technology Manager, the Propulsion Technology Manager, and the Section Head, Metals, in the Materials Branch. Earlier in his career, Dr. Sloter was a lead materials engineer and senior specialist for the Vought Corporation in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Sloter earned B.S. degrees in Metallurgy and Materials Science, and History from Carnegie Mellon University, and an M.S. degree in Materials Engineeringfrom Drexel University. He also earned Ph.D. degrees in Metallurgy and Materials Science and Engineering, and in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University.

David H. Rose, AMMTIAC DirectorAlion Science and TechnologyAs AMMTIAC Director, Mr. Rose oversees the center’s operation including technical data gathering and dissemination, inquiry and technical area task (TAT) services, product development, quality control, current awareness, and promotion of products and services. He is alsoresponsible for all subcontracting actions in support of AMMTIAC.

Prior to becoming the Director of AMMTIAC, Mr. Rose served as the AMPTIAC Director from June of 1998 through the end of the contract in March 2006. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1996 where he worked in a variety of technical and acquisition roles, including

seven years at the Air Force Research Laboratory. His research interests included micromechanical analyses of composite materials and microelectronics. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton, and has also completed his Ph.D. coursework in Materials Engineering. In addition to holding a U.S. patent and authoring or co-authoring six technical papers, and fourteen articles in the AMPTIAC Quarterly, Mr. Rose has managed the highly successful operation and completion of the AMPTIAC contract.

Jeffrey D. Guthrie, Materials Technical DirectorAlion Science and TechnologyMr. Jeffrey D. Guthrie is the Materials Technical Director for AMMTIAC. In this role, Mr. Guthrie provides oversight support for technicalinquiries, information collection, analysis, and dissemination of materials related information. Furthermore, as a distinguished expert in the materials engineering field, he helps to promote the transition of government developed materials technology.

Mr. Guthrie served as a science advisor supporting AMMTIAC’s predecessor, AMPTIAC, from 1998 through the end of the contract.Prior to joining AMPTIAC, he was an officer assigned to the Air Force Research Laboratory for nine years where he served as a liaison between

the Air Force Philips Laboratory (now AFRL/VS and AFRL/DE) and the Materials Directorate. Mr. Guthrie spent six years working on carbon-carbon composites for space applications for the Structural Materials Branch (AFRL/MLBC). Mr. Guthrie holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology.

Christian E. Grethlein, P.E., Manufacturing Technical DirectorAlion Science and TechnologyMr. Christian E. Grethlein served as the Deputy Director of AMMTIAC’s predecessor, AMPTIAC, from December 1999 through the end of the contract. In his transition to the new IAC, he has taken on the role of Manufacturing Technical Director for AMMTIAC. In this capacity,Mr. Grethlein provides oversight support for technical inquiries, information collection, analysis, and dissemination of manufacturing related informa-tion. Furthermore, as a well-qualified leader in this field, he helps to promote the transition of government developed manufacturing technology.

Mr. Grethlein is a proficient technical writer; having authored, edited, and peer-reviewed a number of technical publications. He is a past editor of the AMPTIAC Quarterly, having served in that capacity for two years. Mr. Grethlein joined AMPTIAC in 1998 as a Research Engineer, bringingwith him a broad base of design, engineering, manufacturing, and engineering management expertise in the aerospace, automotive, and environmental industries. Mr. Grethlein holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, and an M.S. in Manufacturing Engineer-ing from Syracuse University. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer.

George A. Matzkanin, Ph.D., Non-Destructive Evaluation and Testing (NDE/T) Technical DirectorTexas Research InstituteFor 20 years, Dr. George A. Matzkanin served as the Director of NTIAC, one of AMMTIAC’s predecessor IACs. In his new role with AMMTIAC, Dr. Matzkanin is serving as the NDE/T Technical Director. In this capacity, Dr. Matzkanin provides oversight and support for technical inquiries, information collection, analysis, and dissemination of NDE/T related information. Furthermore, as a recognized leaderin this field, he helps to promote the transfer of government developed NDE/NDT technology.

Dr. Matzkanin has 36 years of experience in NDE/T and materials technology with 19 years at Southwest Research Institute and the remainder at Texas Research Institute. His experience includes the investigation, development and application of ultrasonic techniques for the NDE of adhesive bonds and composites; robotic, nondestructive, magnetic flux leakage inspection system for large diameter steel bridge cables; nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for the NDE of composites and polymers; and practical NMR instrumentation systems for the detection of explosives and narcotics in lettersand baggage. Dr. Matzkanin is author or co-author of over 100 technical publications and presentations; has three patents; is Fellow of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT); and is Chairman of the ASNT Technical Publications Division. Dr. Matzkanin received a B.S. degree in Physics from St. Mary’s College, an M.S. and Ph.D. degree in Physics from the University of Florida, and an M.B.A. degree from Trinity University.


AMMTIAC’S SCOPEAMMTIAC’s fundamental mission is to support the DoD research,development, sustainment, and operational communities in theareas of materials, manufacturing, and testing. These broad areas oftechnology represent the skill base needed to provide solutions tocritical design and operational issues. Figure 1 shows some examplesof specific areas within each technology field that AMMTIAC hascapabilities and resources to support.

AMMTIAC provides ready access to valuable resources associatedwith its broad charter, including those listed in Figure 1 as well ascountless others. As part of its mission, AMMTIAC offers a num-ber of products and services including limited free technical assis-tance, streamlined contracting mechanisms, and accessible

resources. More information about these resources and services aregiven in the following sections.

TECHNICAL SERVICESOne of the most common forms of service provided by AMMTIACis technical assistance. The AMMTIAC professional staff consists of scientists and engineers with comprehensive expertise within the scope of AMMTIAC and can provide several levels of technical support, as listed in Figure 2. Extensive expertise throughAMMTIAC’s team enables custom systems technology solutions.

There are several ways to take advantage of our technical services.Figure 2 shows an example of how work with AMMTIAC can beinitiated.

With the establishment of the Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, and Testing Information Analysis Center (AMMTIAC), the scope ofthe new IAC is much broader than the centers preceding it, and the depth and capability of the organizations behind it have followed suit.AMMTIAC is poised and ready to provide a variety of products and services that can meet the needs of anyone seeking systems solutions.The goal of this article is to provide a look inside how AMMTIAC works and show how it can be used as a valuable resource for anyoneinvolved with the DoD science and technology community. – Editor

Figure 1. AMMTIAC Technical Resources and Personnel Enable Tailored System Technology Solutions.

Material propertiesMaterial selectionMaterial failureCorrosionCompositesCoatingsHigh temperature materialsArmor materialsHeat treatmentNanostructured materials

Automated manufacturing & assembly

Rapid prototypingIntelligent manufacturingAdditive manufacturingSurface finishingBest manufacturing practicesQuality assuranceStatistical analysisJoining technologyFriction-stir welding

Accelerated testingHealth monitoringNondestructive testing/

evaluationHuman factorsLaser ultrasonicsAcoustic emissionThermographyNeutron radiographyDigital radiographyProbability of detection

Life extension New product development Performance improvementsCost reduction Readiness improvements Supportability improvements

Reliability improvements

Examples of Specific Technologies


RESOURCESAMMTIAC provides custom systems technology solutions bydrawing upon its extensive resource base, including the corporateteam supporting the IAC, our database of technical information,and an affiliated network of experts. These resources enable AMMTIAC to maintain daily operations, complete short and

long-term projects, and ultimatelyachieve the IAC mission.

The AMMTIAC TeamAMMTIAC is supported by a teamcomprised of large and small busi-nesses and select academic organiza-tions, as described in the earliersidebar. This fosters a diverse commu-

nity from which AMMTIAC can draw upon to complete varioustasks. The team assets include extensive R&D facilities and labora-tories for conducting fundamental and advanced research in anyarea within the AMMTIAC scope.

Information ResourcesWith the merger of the three predecessor IACs; namely AMPTIAC,MTIAC, and NTIAC; the new IAC has integrated the libraries

associated with these former IACsinto a single database. Because ofthis integration, AMMTIAC’s vastknowledge-base provides the criticaltechnologies needed to help devel-op technology solutions to pressingcustomer needs.

In addition to its database,AMMTIAC has access to otherknowledge resources, including the

technical data collections maintained by the Defense TechnicalInformation Center (DTIC), the Department of Energy (DOE),and NASA, as well as commercial literature databases.

Network of Subject Matter ExpertsTeam AMMTIAC’s mix of 25 small and large businesses and selectuniversities offers an extensive talent pool of subject matter experts(SMEs). This pool possesses concentrated expertise in a number of specialized topic areas, such as corrosion, rapid prototyping,and nondestructive testing to name a few. Focused task teams featuring many recognized leaders in the appropriate subject areascan be quickly assembled to respond to tasking requests. If the

Primary Resources• The AMMTIAC Team

• Diverse skill-set• Laboratories• Research Facilities

• AMMTIAC Database• Network of Experts

AMMTIAC Database300,000 documentsfrom Government,Academia, & Industry3 Technical reports3 Journals3 Conference papers3 Reference books3 Handbooks3 Databooks

Figure 2. AMMTIAC Offers a Variety of Support Services.


expertise required for a task is notimmediately available, AMMTIACwill then employ a subject matterexpert (SME) database, which con-tains a network of experts specializ-

ing in areas spanning the materials, manufacturing, and testingdisciplines. The SMEs in the database include government person-nel, as well as leaders from industry and academia.

OUTREACH METHODSAn important part of AMMTIAC’s mission is to collect, analyze,synthesize, and disseminate relevant information related to mate-rials, manufacturing and testing. To facilitate direct access to theenormous collection of information and extensive resources whichare mentioned above, AMMTIAC offers a variety of tools, utilitiesand publications. These include a quarterly news publication; var-ious written products, such as handbooks and state-of-the-artreports; website tools; and databases.

AMMTIAC QuarterlyAMMTIAC provides the greater DoD community with the nichepublication entitled the AMMTIAC Quarterly. With this being thepremiere issue, the publication is serving as an introduction to the AMMTIAC operation as a whole. Future publications willaddress a variety of technical subjects covering the latest advance-ments in science and technology related to materials, manufactur-

ing and testing. Issueswill include articlessynopsizing currentefforts and programs,technical and tutorialpieces, technologyoverviews, and impor-tant announcements.

AMMTIAC will also publish current awareness informationincluding new technical efforts from the service laboratories. A newfocus will be to provide information of interest to the acquisition,manufacturing, and sustainment communities.

Technology SolutionsTechnology Solutions will be a specialfeature in each issue of the Quarterly.Placed in the center of the issue, itwill focus on educating programmanagers, scientists, and engineerson topics outside of their scope ofexpertise. Additionally, this educa-tional resource will help outfit thosewith the knowledge and technicalsavvy to approach a variety of challenges, ultimately providing aresource for technology solutions.

Special Issues Occasionally, AMMTIAC will pub-lish a special issue of the Quarterly,which will focus on a significanttopic within the field of materials,manufacturing or testing. These

special issues will contain expanded content and will be a valuableresource to those involved in the area of interest. They will followthe form of the AMPTIAC Quarterly special issues, shown in Figure 3.

The AMMTIAC Quarterly will be printed four times per year,and subscriptions are available free of charge to U.S. residents.Those outside the U.S. may be eligible to receive the publicationvia the AMMTIAC eNews.

AMMTIAC eNewsThe digital version of the AMMTIAC Quarterly is made available onthe AMMTIAC website and its posting is announced through theAMMTIAC eNews. The eNews is sent out to subscribers via emaillistserver up to six times per year. A subscription service is providedby AMMTIAC free of charge to those with valid email addresses.

AMMTIAC ProductsAMMTIAC offers a comprehensive product catalog with publica-tions covering all areas of materials, manufacturing and testing. The products include state-of-the-art reports (SOARs), criticalreviews and technology assessments (CRTAs), handbooks, data-books, and databases. Examples of products already available are listed in Figure 4. AMMTIAC can also develop custom-tailored products.

AMMTIAC accepts article submissions on subjects related

to the scope of the IAC. Please contact us for guidelines

or to propose an [email protected]

If you would like tobe considered as a

Subject Matter Expert,please contact us.

Figure 4. Examples of AMMTIAC Products.

3 A Practical Guide to Statistical Analysis of Material Property Data

3 Laser Materials Processing Database

3 Microwave NDE SOAR

3 Blast and Penetration Resistant Materials SOAR

3 Rapid Prototyping SOAR

3 NDE Standards and Specifications Database

3 National Materials Information System

3 NDE of Hidden Corrosion SOAR

Figure 3. AMPTIAC Quarterly Special Issues.


The AMMTIAC WebsiteAMMTIAC’s website enables the materials,manufacturing, and testing communities tohave direct access to a number of valuableresources, tools, and utilities. The home-page for the AMMTIAC website hostsimportant announcements and also servesas a site map showing the various features ofthe website. AMMTIAC is continuallyworking to improve the website by addingnew features to establish an even greaterresource. Some of the resources, tools, andutilities available are described in the follow-ing sections.

Publication ArchivesAMMTIAC will retain all current and past issues of its AMMTIACQuarterly publications on the website in PDF form for easy down-load. Additionally, all past issues of the AMPTIAC Quarterly (apredecessor of AMMTIAC) are currently available in downloadableform on the website. Archived issues can be located by publicationyear or keyword, and are also categorized in a topical index.

Online Library DatabaseAs mentioned earlier in this article, AMMTIAC’s database containsnearly 300,000 library documents, and serves as an invaluablesource of information on all areas of materials, manufacturing, andtesting. Access to bibliographic information for documents thathave been approved for public release is available through theAMMTIAC website. Full bibliographic information including title,abstract, and authors is provided as are directions on how to obtaincopies of documents. The search utility enables the user to refinesearches and to print a customized bibliography.

Ask an ExpertQuestions or problems related to the scope of AMMTIAC that canbe easily posed in a few lines of text can be submitted to the expertson the AMMTIAC staff through the website. This makes it easy totake advantage of AMMTIAC’s network of subject matter expertsand four free hours of service. When necessary, a knowledgeable analyst will follow up to help define the scope of the request, and aresponse will be supplied in a timely fashion.

Online Product CatalogAMMTIAC retains the products from its predecessors, and offers asearchable online product catalog through the AMMTIAC website.

As new products are developed by AMMTIAC theywill be added to the catalog. Samples, including thetable of contents and introductory chapters, fromselect products are available for a free preview. A vir-tual shopping cart and checkout mechanism are alsoavailable for safe and easy online ordering.

Other FeaturesOther features of the AMMTIAC website includethe Materials and Processes database (MatPro), calen-dar of events, related web sites, and a What’s Newpage. AMMTIAC is constantly updating the websitewith new information and will continue to add newfeatures, tools and utilities.

National Materials Information SystemAMMTIAC currently operates and maintains the National Materi-als Information System (NAMIS), which is an important resourcefor anyone who needs instant access to high quality materials andprocesses information. NAMIS is a secure access website containingnine subject matter databases that employ search engines used tolocate STOSI contained in PDF files. It is available to authorizedusers and maintained through user fees. AMMTIAC is currentlyworking on several NAMIS upgrades including a virtual library con-taining nearly 10,000 documents related to corrosion. Futureupgrades will also include modules that cater directly to the manu-facturing and testing communities.

CONCLUSIONAMMTIAC is a competitively awarded DoD Information AnalysisCenter that provides a wide array of products and services to its customer base. An issue of critical importance to government agen-cies is that they can get work through the associated task order contract vehicle. This often allows project work to begin within amatter of weeks by avoiding lengthy contracting cycles.

AMMTIAC is also prepared to quickly support government contractors and other non-government organizations. The first fourhours of work can begin within one business day at no cost to thecustomer, and additional work can be performed with funding provided through standard payment methods.

If you are a government program manager and are in need of solutions customized to your requirements, then we may be able tohelp. Our diverse team coupled with our exclusive access to new andhistorical DoD technology will help us to achieve the optimum solutions to meet your needs.

AMMTIAC Website Features• Publication Archives

• Downloadable PDFs• Online Library Database

• Searchable bibliographiccitations

• Ask an Expert• Online Product Catalog

• Shopping cart• MatPro Database• Calendar of Events• What’s New


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