LIFT Off Webinar Presented by Department of War Manufacturing Science and Technology Program

Discover how collaboration between the Department of War, LIFT, and Northwest UAV is strengthening the defense industrial base through domestic production of hydrogen fuel cell separator plates.

This webinar, presented by Justin McRoberts, Program Manager at MSTP, will highlight the successful completion and transition of a pilot manufacturing project funded by the Manufacturing Science and Technology Program (MSTP). Featuring perspectives from government, industry, and manufacturing innovation, the discussion will explore how this initiative is addressing critical supply chain vulnerabilities, advancing domestic manufacturing capabilities, and supporting mission readiness.

Attendees will gain insight into the project’s technical achievements, its transition toward commercial production, and the broader potential of domestic fuel cell components to support unmanned systems and other defense platforms.

What You’ll Learn

– Addressing Supply Chain Risks: Understand the strategic importance of reducing foreign-source dependencies for critical hydrogen fuel cell components.

– Accelerating Domestic Manufacturing: Explore how MSTP investment helped advance a pilot project into a transition-ready manufacturing capability.

– Driving Public-Private Collaboration: Learn how LIFT and Northwest UAV partnered with the government to develop and demonstrate a practical manufacturing solution.

– Expanding Defense Applications: Discover the potential for domestically produced separator plates to support unmanned systems and other defense power and mobility platforms.