1. U.S. ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, & ENGINEERING CENTER (ARDEC) Andréa Stevens ARDEC Idea Catalyst andrea.stevens@us.army.mil

2. 2 Purpose  ARDEC Innovation Initiative  ARDEC Innovation Background  What IS Innovation?  Innovation at ARDEC  ARDEC Idea Catalysts  Innovation Network  Enablers of Innovation  Questions, comments…

3. 3 ARDEC Innovation Initiative Vision Statement Establish ARDEC as the world leader in the advancement of armaments technology and engineering innovation. Operational Statement Provide the People, Processes and Facilities necessary to identify, develop and transition innovative solutions to benefit the Warfighter.

4. 4 Background

5. 5 What IS Innovation? Creativity Generation of new and/or novel ideas Innovation A new invention or idea that solves a current problem or exploits a new opportunity, all resulting in a quantifiable gain.

6. 6 EVOLUTIONARY (Incremental) Seeks solutions from existing concepts to do things better The Continuous Improvement Movement (6 Sigma) OGPK Picatinny Blast Shield Shaped Charge Assembly EM113A2 – Rapid Entry Vehicle M110 7.62mm Semi Automatic Sniper System LHMBC Innovation Continuum EXPANSIONARY Challenges the problem definition Rarefaction Wave Gun M982 Excalibur M100 Grande Entry Munition MOFA REVOLUTIONARY (Breakthrough) Redefines the problem definition to break boundaries & create new paradigms EM Gun © 2010 Idea Connection Systems, Inc. All right reserved. Increase in ARDEC Programs ARDEC Innovation Examples

7. 7 Innovation at ARDEC ARDEC has implemented a defined and robust innovation process integrated with Technology and Product Development Process yielding a disciplined and standardized approach to all ARDEC ideas and projects ARDEC Idea Catalysts are available to help secure and protect YOUR ideas. We help YOU to: evaluate YOUR ideas, identify possible funding or advocacy alternatives, and guide YOU on YOUR journey to secure sponsorship.

8. 8 Secure & Enhance OSI Consult, Refine & Communicate Feasibility & Business Case Development Capture ARDEC Development Process IDEAS OSI – Originator Shelves Idea Originator & Catalyst Peer’s Experts Idea Shaping Seek Sponsor Sponsor Secured We Help You Find a Home For Your Idea!

9. 9 Innovation Governing Body John Hedderich Dave Castellano Barbara Machak Mary Manser Dominick Carra Innovation Champions Tony Sebasto Mike ZeccaTony Pezzano Idea Catalyst Doug Chesnulovitch Idea Catalyst Andrea Stevens Idea Catalyst Pam Ferlazzo Idea Catalyst Eric Kathe Idea Catalyst Thomas Kiel Innovation Network

10. 10 Enablers of Innovation Facilities:  Innovation Hubs will support local idea generation and cultivate ideas into concepts  Fire Control – Ralph Tillinghast  Innovation Central Hub Classes:  Introduction To Innovation Methods  Management Of Innovation  TRIZ

11. 11 QE&SA Working Group for Advancement in Evaluation Technologies for Armaments and Munitions (QWG-AETAM) VISION Maintain and advance QE&SA’s leadership in the field of Armaments Q/R/S evaluation through development and application of advanced technologies MISSION The QE&SA Technologists will survey emerging evaluation technologies, benchmark with industry, academia and OGA’s, and review commodity requirements to identify areas for competency & business growth for QE&SA Enablers of Innovation

12. 12 Enablers of Innovation

13. 13 Summary  ARDEC Innovation Initiative  ARDEC Innovation Background  What IS Innovation?  Innovation at ARDEC  ARDEC Idea Catalysts  Innovation Network  Enablers of Innovation  Questions, comments…