Q.1
What is most important to your organization when contemplating new manufacturing technology investments? Pick up to 2 from the list.
Productivity
Implementation Cost
Implementation Time
Acceptance by Existing Codes/Standards
Near Term ROI (<3 yrs)
Long Term ROI (>3 yrs)
Creating a Competitive IP Position
Other:
Q.2
What types of performance improvements offer the highest benefits to your organization? Pick up to 2 from the list.
3D CAD and virtual facility simulation tools
Pre-fabrication/modularized components and structures
Advanced fabrication technologies (welding, machining, inspection, etc.)
Streamlined codes and standards development and adoption
New materials with advanced performance characteristics
Other:
Q.3
The federal government should focus its funding on technologies that can be deployed in
less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
10 to 20 years
greater than 20 years
Q.4
What form of government funding do you believe offers the highest value to industry? Pick up to 2 from the list.
Competitive solicitations with cost share requirements
Competitive solicitations with no cost share requirements
Grants to recognized industry leaders, centers and consortia
University research programs
SBIRs and STTRs
Other:
Q.5
What types of manufacturing technology areas do you believe would offer the greatest benefit to the entire US manufacturing base? Pick up to 2 from the list.
Additive Manufacturing
Welding & Joining
Training & Education
Machining
Inspection
Painting & Coating
Other:
Q.6
Do you consider your organization a supplier to the nuclear industry
Yes
No
Q.7
For the nuclear industry, is your organization a
Utility Company
System Designer
Services Company
Equipment Manufacturer
Researc Entity
Other:
Q.8
Roughly what percentage of your total business is nuclear related?