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This paper offer the authors understanding of the concept of mid-scale manufacturing, in general and in relation to operations by the three services (U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force); discuss the technical and operational, economic, and policy challenges of midscale manufacturing and possible strategies to address them; present relevant case studies; and describe key opportunities for the three services.
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A National Academies issue paper will discuss context-specific definitions of mid-scale manufacturing, challenges and barriers of mid-scale manufacturing in the U.S., and lessons learned from others. The paper may also discuss potential opportunities and directions for the Department of Defense.
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Department of Defense
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Michelle Schwalbe
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