The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 2: The Shipbuilding Technology Transfer Program

The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 2: The Shipbuilding Technology Transfer Program
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Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 2: The Shipbuilding Technology Transfer Program. One of the most innovative ideas to come along in the shipbuilding industry in a very long time is the one that inspired the Shipbuilding Technology Transfer Program (TTP). The idea evolved from a long and tedious but finally successful attempt by Levingston Shipbuilding Company (LSCo) to secure a contract for the construction of five 36,OOO DWT dry bulk carriers. These ships were to be built to a modified design of the Future-32 class ships previously designed and built by Tshikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (TNT) of Japan. Because the design was to be modified to provide two medium-size diesel engines instead of the single engine in the original design Levingston contracted with TNT for on-site design engineering support. It was at this point when the idea of transferring Japanese production technology occurred to the Levingston management.

The National Shipbuilding Research Program, Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium Paper No. 2: The New REAPS Program for U.S. Shipbuilders

The National Shipbuilding Research Program, Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium Paper No. 2: The New REAPS Program for U.S. Shipbuilders
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The primary purpose of this discussion is to introduce a new version of the REAPS Program. In 1971 a Maritime Administration (MarAd) Advisory Group recognized a void in the area of computer aided shipbuilding. In response, MarAd acquired rights to the AUTOKON-71 system, the most widely used system in Europe. MarAd and the participating shipyards recognized the need to provide maintenance and support for the AUTOKON system. That effort was sponsored and paid for jointly by the industrial users and the government. It soon became apparent to all concerned that there was much more to be gained from computer applications in the shipyard than just running the AUTOKON system. A total shipyard program for computer automation beyond AUTOKON was needed. It was this decision that gave birth to the Research and Engineering for Automation and Productivity in Shipbuilding (REAPS) program; a joint participation program involving five shipyards, MarAd, and IITRI. Its purpose was to identify and address common problems in ship construction. The advantages were obvious. Participants could pool both the technological know how in identifying and solving problems and their resources to solve a common problem only once not repetitively at every shipyard. The REAPS program, a new concept in cooperative developments among several shipyards, was working. One thing began to change--the objectives of our development projects. Originally, they were oriented to a specific computer system, AUTOKON; now they were becoming non-system oriented, standalone modules with no relationship to a specific computer system or software package. A new concept was needed. The "new" REAPS program as it has evolved to date is a non-systems oriented program with the separation of all AUTOKON related activities. The overall concept of the new REAPS Program consists of five basic elements: Advance Planning, Technology Assessment, Development Program, Technology Information Services and Discretionary Development.

The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 10: A National Coalition for the Shipbuilding Technology Program

The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 10: A National Coalition for the Shipbuilding Technology Program
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An investigation of an approach to a U.S. Navy sponsored shipbuilding technology program is discussed. An approach is recommended, and a detailed project plan for a shipbuilding technology program is proposed. The U.S. Navy has announced its intention to initiate a major program for the enhancement of shipbuilding technology in the United States. The objectives of this program are to improve the quality, cost, and construction time for future U.S. Naval Ships, and to strengthen this country s shipbuilding industrial base. This motivation is heightened by the Administration plans to increase the Navy s fleet to 600 ships by 1988. This program is currently budgeted as a six-year, $80M effort, though its format has not been defined. Previously the Naval Sea Systems Command had contracted with SofTech, Inc. to assess Air Force initiatives in manufacturing technology with respect to Navy needs. Both the Navy and the Air Force have established programs to promote computer-aided manufacturing which have differed markedly in budget, in approach, and in industry involvement and acceptance. SofTech was directed to consider the applicability of the ICAM (Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing) Program approach to a Navy STP (Ship building Technology) Program. This paper recommends an approach to the planning, management, and integration portion of a national, participative Shipbuilding Technology Program (STP). These recommendations are SofTech s, and are not to be construed as government policy. They are based on SofTech s initial analysis, and on pertinent comments received from individuals in the Navy and the shipbuilding industry.

The National Shipbuilding Research Program: Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium Paper No. 18; Group Technology as Related to the Shipbuilding Industry

The National Shipbuilding Research Program: Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium Paper No. 18; Group Technology as Related to the Shipbuilding Industry
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A growing amount of attention has been turned to Group Technology which deals with the area of batch-type manufacturing for those who are engaged with small lot sizes and a variety of products. Development and implementation of integrated computer aided manufacturing (ICAM) will lead to rapid changes in U.S. manufacturing industry. It has been recognized that Group Technology is an essential element of the foundation for the successful development and implementation of ICAM through the application of the part-family concept.

The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 3: Navy Manufacturing Technology Program

The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 3: Navy Manufacturing Technology Program
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Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No 3: Navy Manufacturing Technology Program.

The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 2: An Information Service for the Maritime Industry

The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 2: An Information Service for the Maritime Industry
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The paper reviews the services and publications available to the maritime industry through the Maritime Research Information Service (MRIS). This is a computer based service sponsored by the Maritime Administration and operated by the Transportation Research Board of the National Research Council. Information distribution to the maritime industry is provided. through monthly and semi-annual publications to subscribers, special bibliographies, computerized retrievals on request, and on-line retrieval directly through the Lockheed DIALOG System.

The National Shipbuilding Research Program, Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium Paper No. 2: N/C Justification in the Shipyard

The National Shipbuilding Research Program, Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium Paper No. 2: N/C Justification in the Shipyard
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The paper discussed the questions raised and the justification raised for a large capital expenditure to convert to computer aided lofting and Numerical Control (N/C) burning.