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Rodman Manufacturing Laboratory RML at the Rock Island Arsenal

2. New Manufacturing Paradigm . Ties from a Mfg. Consortium to a cooperative Laboratory?What gains are beneficial for such a Laboratory?Leverage assets of Laboratory?Growth Potential

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Rodman Manufacturing Laboratory RML at the Rock Island Arsenal

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    1. 1 Rodman Manufacturing Laboratory (RML) at the Rock Island Arsenal BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE RML BUSINESS PLAN 4 October, 2007 Don Schnauber Sedona Technologies

    2. 2 New Manufacturing Paradigm Ties from a Mfg. Consortium to a cooperative Laboratory? What gains are beneficial for such a Laboratory? Leverage assets of Laboratory? Growth Potential…. Co-Opetition (cooperation/competition)

    3. 3 New Manufacturing Paradigm “Draft” B/P along with the Three Rivers MTC has been worked on by a volunteer Task Force for approx. 18-months & has identified the RML facility to become a “Center of Excellence” Why now? Identify Purpose Lab is setup as a Not-for-Profit 501(c)(3) Corp. Basic Governance of Operations Board of Directors Operations Technicians

    4. 4 New Manufacturing Paradigm Main Topics MARKET Description of Mkt Industry Trends Target Mkt MARKETING STRATEGY Buy-in small to medium sized mfg facilities needing to grow their offerings. Overview of concepts to operate such a facility Designated type work

    5. 5 New Manufacturing Paradigm Main Topics UTILIZATION Provide Resources – personnel/physical Support small business growth/development Draw assets from local Entrepreneur agencies – concept to prototype Mfg assistance w/unique equipment Interface to manufacturers Operation model will be through written legal agreements to benefit all parties (NDA) etc.

    6. 6 New Manufacturing Paradigm Main Topics TRAINING Develop training models that involve short burst training – technical w/local Community Colleges & Tech Schools Specialized issues will require 4-year Universities intervention & resources Apprentice type training in a structured environment w/documented metrics Embrace traditional & entrepreneur internships w/schools & organizations

    7. 7 New Manufacturing Paradigm Main Topics COMPETITION Lab NOT designed to be a competitive laboratory institution A force multiplier with local mfg base both public/private RML will seek out partnerships (companies, education – WIP 3-5 yrs ahead) Alliances with other laboratories nationally Public/private to incubate ideas Assist local mfg base to stay at forefront

    8. 8 New Manufacturing Paradigm RECAP of Lab Operations Machine lightweight composites Supply high tech lab space Encourage prototype development Anchor facility Conduit for local mfrs peer-to-peer/lab Internships Rent time to companies for prove-outs/prototypes Potential Design support Test & Evaluation Development/Implementation Stimulate intellectual knowledge transfer Empower public/private & academic partnerships Take the classroom to the mfg. facility Develop programs at mfg. level to get back to High Schools and Middle Schools Develop conduit to provide apprentice type structured training Acquire (CRADA)s Transition output to Three Rivers MTC for release and further development

    9. 9 THANK YOU!!!! Questions/ Answers

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