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☷West Point faculty receive $900K DURIP award for manufacturing enhancement technology
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Jan 13,2024
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Dr . Jennifer Bennett and Col . Margaret Nowicki have scored a sweet $900 , 000 grant from the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program ( DURIP ) . They ' re gonna use that cash to get their hands on a Directed Energy Disposition ( DED ) machine , which will help them make some seriously impressive materials . These materials will be lighter , stronger , and more resilient , perfect for soldiers who need top - notch equipment for battle and intense training . This research will not only benefit the military , but also give cadets the chance to learn and work with cutting - edge technology . The DED machine is a metal 3D printer that can create awesome parts by depositing metal layers . It ' s super unique because it can make materials with different properties and even fix old components . Dr . Bennett knows that manufacturing is key to innovation , saying , "Without the ability to make it , a new design is just a nice idea . " This research will allow the Army to customize materials and components to specific mission needs , improve equipment performance , and reduce reliance on external suppliers . Plus , having top - notch materials and manufacturing capabilities will make the Army even more competitive and effective . The grant is managed by the U . S . Army Combat Capabilities Command Army Research Laboratory , and it will support new collaborations with ARL on creating structures with crazy combinations of strength and toughness . Congrats to the research team for their awesome work and the cool collaboration they ' re embarking on . If you want to find out more about the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering , check out Civil and Mechanical Engineering | United States Military Academy West Point . And if you ' re curious about the Center for Innovation and Engineering , head over to CIE | United States Military Academy West Point . You can also learn more about the Army Research Office at Army Research Office – DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory . And for info on the Army Research Laboratory , visit DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory – The Army ' s foundational research lab .
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