
THE PROGRAM
CMTC is an Office of Naval Research (ONR) Center of Excellence. The program develops improved manufacturing processes for composite-based components and facilitates technology transfer to resolve manufacturing and repair issues identified and prioritized by the Navy’s Program Executive Offices, other DoD services and industry.

THE ENTERPRISE
CMTC is a virtual enterprise connecting ONR, prime suppliers, university researchers, and small businesses. Industry and academia compete for projects individually or in partnerships. Project teams are assembled and dissolved as needed. This virtual center approach keeps costs low and ensures that ONR gets the best technology from the best sources.

HOW IT WORKS
CMTC issues calls for new project concepts on behalf of ONR. Any company or team of companies can submit project concepts. CMTC works with proposers to refine concepts and ensure alignment with DoD challenges. This process leads to formal technical and cost proposals. ONR evaluates proposals and selects sources. CMTC awards projects and work begins.
