Dynamic Design Competition Could Benefit U.S. Military | UNC GA.
2015 3D Printing Competition Winners from left: Dr. Brandon Conover (Practical Scientific Solutions, Inc.), Henry Goodell (UNC Chapel Hill), Patrick Fain (UNC Charlotte), James Haig (UNC Charlotte), Nathan Lambert (UNC Charlotte), Eric Fleischhauer (UNC Charlotte), Anthony Brock (USASOC), Dr. Stephen Lee (U.S. Army Research Office).
Belated congratulation to Patrick Fain and the rest of the UNC Charlotte team for taking 1st place in the 3D printing design competition last month. The team utilized their combination of additive manufacturing experience and military service to devise an improved air drop container. The container design employed a latticed interior to dissipate the energy of impact, allowing the delivering helicopter to travel faster and at higher altitudes during the delivery, reducing the threat of hostile fire. The team envisioned the container being used to deliver ammunition, medical supplies, or even blood to special operations forces who were actively engaged with hostile forces.
Updated:
A more thorough release from the College of Engineering, detailing the team and their winning design.
http://engr.uncc.edu/news/49ers-win-3d-printing-competition
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