To strengthen small manufacturing for the defense industry
Project 81 Named Phase 2 Winner of MAKE IT Prize!
The Knudsen Institute is excited to announce that Project 81 was selected as a winner of Phase 2 of the MAKE IT Prize Strategies Track! We’re on our way to bringing clean energy manufacturing to small and medium manufacturers in our community.
The Knudsen Institute
Applied Research
on Surge Theory
The Knudsen Institute seeks to enhance the surge capacity of the U.S. defense industrial base. We do this by identifying and integrating small- and medium-sized manufacturers via emerging technology, workforce, and policy solutions. We realize that technology and policy must be developed in an interdisciplinary nature to establish a truly integrated and resilient domestic manufacturing industrial base capable of meeting surge requirements. We do this through:
Applied Research
Workforce Development
Public Policy
What is Surge Theory?
Surge Theory studies how to rapidly scale resources during a crisis, with an emphasis on preparedness. In the defense context, surge capacity can – and usually does – spell the difference between victory and disaster.
News & Notes
Whitepaper: Asymmetric Surge Capacity
A Look at the DoD Finalized CMMC Rule
Project 81 Named Phase 2 Winner of MAKE IT Prize!
AUKUS: Cross-DIB Collaboration
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The Data Mine
At Purdue University, The Knudsen Institute is sponsoring two projects in the upcoming 2023-2024 semesters.
Autonomous Data Engine
The development of an autonomous data engine that is continuously collecting data from a variety of sources.
Project 81
Project 81 is developing innovative ways to support workforce development for small manufacturers.
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