A Strategic Alliance for National Security Excellence Applied Forge Defense LLC (AFD), a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture, unites the agility to deliver mission-critical successes of AFORGE LLC—a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)—with the institutional expertise of Applied Research Associates Inc. (ARA), a 45-year federal contracting leader. Together, we deliver end-to-end solutions tailored […]
Selecting the right manufacturing partner is one of the most important decisions your business will make. Whether you’re creating custom products, scaling production, or pursuing government contracts, the right partner can save you time and money, plus deliver higher quality results. Here’s what to consider when evaluating a manufacturing partner and why AFORGE Advanced Manufacturing […]
In today’s saturated market, small and struggling businesses face tons of challenges, large and small. Whether it’s rising production costs, supply chain disruptions, or the need to deliver customized products quickly, these obstacles can be overwhelming, expensive, and confusing. However, advanced manufacturing (AM) offers a powerful solution to these problems, enabling businesses to innovate, reduce […]
Choosing the right partnership opportunity can mean the difference between success and stagnation. Some major projects require a level of trust, security, and expertise that only certified and cleared facilities can provide. Whether your mission involves advanced manufacturing, intelligence support, or cutting-edge technology solutions, working with a company that possesses top-tier certifications and a secure, […]
The Military Additive Manufacturing Summit (MILAM 2025) returns to Tampa, Florida, from February 11-13, 2025, at the Tampa Convention Center. This marks the conference’s ninth year. MILAM has become the country’s leading platform for exploring the transformative potential of additive manufacturing in the defense sector. This prestigious event attracts a global audience of military leaders, […]
At AFORGE, our teammates are the heart of our mission. In this first edition of our new Employee Spotlight series, we’re thrilled to introduce Maureen (Mo) Coghlan, AFORGE’s dedicated Contract Manager. Mo brings a wealth of expertise to her role, plus a vibrant personality that shines through in all she does. We sat down with […]
This past September, the AFORGE Advanced Manufacturing team attended the Joint-Defense Additive Manufacturing (AM) Meeting for Innovation and Transition (J-DAMMIT) conference in Harrisburg, PA., bringing together key players from the Department of Defense, industry, and academia. J-DAMMIT has quickly become a hub for collaboration, and coordination with the goal of strengthening our national security manufacturing […]
In this edition of Employee Spotlight, we sat down with Danny Vice, the newest addition to the AFORGE team. Having stepped into a leadership role with AFORGE’s Business Development team a few months ago, Danny exemplifies an impressive background spanning 29 years of military service. This includes leadership roles as an Army Signal Officer and […]
In today’s fast-paced environment, where information and technology are the pinnacles of national security, ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and accuracy of mission-critical data is paramount. We at AFORGE stand at the forefront of this endeavor, offering an array of end-to-end solutions designed to bolster U.S. national security operations. Our comprehensive suite of services addresses every […]
Washington, DC – Last May at the Federal Forecasters Consortium, a groundbreaking approach to improving forecast accuracy for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was presented. The presentation highlighted AFORGE’s Kelly Hughes’ innovative Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques focused on the correlation between the language used by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and the precision of […]
