On Monday February 12, 2017, Danko Arlington was honored to host a bus tour of faculty and students from the National Defense University located in neighboring Fort McNair, Virginia.
The visit included discussion and Q&A about a variety of topics including: Danko Arlington’s history, the company’s role in the DOD supply chain, workforce skills, training, and retention.
In addition, the group, under the leadership of CAPT Frank Futcher, Faculty ADMAN IS LEAD, learned the company’s strategy for future rapid/digital/advanced manufacturing with 3D sand casting, 3-D plastic patterns, solidification analysis, and new ERP software to produce superior war-fighting products with shorter lead times.
The National Defense University is an institution of higher education funded by the United States Department of Defense, intended to facilitate high-level training, education, and the development of national security strategy.