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NCAM Partners - NCAM is made possible with the collaboration of top researchers.
Friction Stir Welding - Automated process that yields higher strength and higher quality welds
Fiber Placement - Fully automated composite collation equipment
Composites - Large part autoclave processing
Inspection - Pulse echo and through-transmission inspection
Machining Centers - Two high speed machining centers with large part capability
Additive Manufacturing - Introducing additive manufacturing equipment and education
The National Center for Advanced Manufacturing (NCAM), located at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, is home to the partnership between NASA, the State of Louisiana, and Louisiana State University.
NCAM, originally formed in 1999, is a state of the art research and production center focused on applying advanced manufacturing technologies to lightweight composite and metallic materials in support of the NASA space program and adjacent industries.
NCAM also has a strong educational role, sponsoring a coalition of Louisiana research universities, workforce development programs and STEM outreach initiatives.
