Defense Manufacturing Technology Enhancement Act of 1990

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Defense Manufacturing Technology Enhancement Act of 1990 - Amends Federal law to direct the Secretary of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, to: (1) provide centralized policy guidance and direction to the military departments and the defense agencies on all matters relating to manufacturing technology; and (2) direct the development and implementation of Department of Defense (DOD) plans, programs, and policies that promote the development and application of advanced technologies to manufacturing. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop and implement a National Defense Manufacturing Technology Plan; and (2) establish, within the DOD, a consolidated Joint Manufacturing Technology Project. Makes the Director of the Joint Manufacturing Technology Office responsible, subject to exception, for the planning and execution of all DOD manufacturing technology activities. Directs the Secretary, through the Under Secretary, to: (1) enhance basic research in manufacturing technology scientific disciplines; (2) promote the use of computer integrated "intelligent" manufacturing; (3) enhance DOD activities in concurrent engineering through manufacturing technology strategy, acquisition strategies, and education and training; and (4) promote the upgrading of subtier defense industry and Department of Energy suppliers.

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  summary · EN · 28 June 1990

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