August 18, 2022
Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks Visits U.S. Transportation Command and Purdue University
Hypersonics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (HAMTC)
The Hypersonics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (HAMTC) is a single location at Purdue University where university researchers collaborate with industry partners to develop materials and manufacturing innovations.
CAPABILITIES
DESIGN
Digital engineering and digital twin; systems integration and design trade studies; design for hypersonic intent; and materials development
MANUFACTURING
Ceramic printing; metals printing; dissimilar materials printing; and ICME modeling to support rapid material qualification and part certification
JOIN
Advanced joining techniques; novel coatings, and part-count reduction through additive manufacturing
TESTING
Thermo-mechanical; environmental; high-speed propulsion; aerodynamic; and aerothermodynamic
Partners
HAMTC works directly with industrial partners and can safeguard partner’s intellectual propriety.
Impact Areas
HAMTC cultivates technologies and innovation with greater speed and reduced risk through:
- Technology transfer
- Risk reduction
- Cutting-edge materials development
- Manufacturing innovations
- Secure U.S.-based supply chain
- Workforce development
- Defense support
- Reduce prototyping time and cost