The military depends on rapid prototyping to meet the evolving requirements of the warfighter throughout the world. UTRS understands that need, and supports cradle-to-grave engineering and rapid prototyping missions to assist the military with developing new innovative capabilities, technologies, and prototypes quickly and cost effectively.
UTRS has provided direct support to the Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) at Picatinny Arsenal, as well as at other U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) PIFs, in the rapid design, development, manufacture, and integration of unique, difficult-to-obtain, engineered solutions ranging from initial prototypes to low-rate initial production (LRIP) levels.
UTRS has a consistent record of prioritizing, hiring, and/or badging individuals necessary to handle classified work – at any given time approximately half our workforce has active Secret clearance.
UTRS also has a robust Advanced Manufacturing division, operating multiple facilities with extensive capabilities to handle overflow and off-site work to exacting ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and MIL-I-45208A standards.
UTRS’s rapid prototyping expertise includes:
- Providing rapid response for requirements analysis, 3D CAD modeling, simulation, technical data package (TDP) creation, fabrication, additive manufacturing, testing and low-rate initial production (LRIP).
- Providing continuous manufacturing technology improvements, including 3D model-based net-centric manufacturing, storing process data in Windchill, and implementing prototype fabrication facility infrastructure.
- Employing machinists and shop support staff experienced in shop practices, all the equipment and tools in the Prototype Integration Facility (PIF), CNC programming languages, and who attend regular training to ensure they are current with the latest features and standards.
- Migrating existing data and information from legacy systems and drawings to 3D digital environments and adding functionality and work processes to the software support systems, ensuring that upgrades, modifications, patches, and OS updates maintain compatibility with current systems and infrastructure.
- Employing Black- and Green-belt Lean Six Sigma-trained quality assurance experts to apply lean manufacturing practices to reduce costs and environmental impact while improving quality, safety and reliability.
- Acquiring materials, equipment and supplies to meet rapidly changing requirements as well as equipping the prototype facility with required infrastructure and machinery.