Hampton University

Virtual Parts Engineering

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BEFORE: An original shipyard crane reduction gearbox

AFTER: A re-engineered shipyard crane reduction gearbox

 
Current Scope of Work
The Hampton University Data Conversion and Management Laboratory Virtual Parts Engineering and Research Center (VPERC) continues to build upon the collaborative efforts that currently exist between:
The VPERC Team continues to develop and expand upon the virtual engineering pilot production environment engineered or re-designed when original technical data is incomplete or no longer available. By positioning VPERC as a Center for Advanced Engineering Technologies to support the DoD legacy parts acquisition requirements, we have facilitated the transition from "test bed" production into a fully operational program that will assist the military in coping with their spare parts challenges through cost-effective procurement procedures.
Hampton University is currently working to secure additional parts from our governmental project partners. Follow-on funding will permit VPERC to continue developing the CAD/CAM and data conversion initiatives as well as production processes that have been instituted thus far, and will allow us to further strengthen our relationships with our key parts manufacturers and partners.
Academic Collaboration
In addition to pursuing an achievable resolution to the DoD's needs to produce spare parts for military weapons systems, VPERC has become a model for collaboration between and among its academic partners, applying the strengths of each institution to the complex issues and requirements of virtual modeling. Working collaboratively, the VPERC team has produced a proof of concept which is under review by the Defense Logistics Agency with the goal of having the VPERC team serve the DoD as an approved vendor. The collaboration of the specific academic entities involved in the VPERC effort has contributed greatly to the program's success.
Our goal
We strive to conduct research which enhances the capabilities, efficiency, and quality of legacy spare parts, delivered to our customers, when you need them. You can reach us:

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