In Theater Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic Armor for Dismounted Soldiers and Structures

Goodman Technologies (GT) and University of Hawaii (a Department of Defense University Affiliated Research Center and Minority Serving Institution) in partnership with Robocasting Enterprises (Small Business spin-off from Sandia National Laboratories technology transfer program), will meet all Army objectives (and more) by 3D printing B4C, B6O, B4C-SiC hybrid and other ceramic nanocomposite armor plates (male and female), and ceramic helmets. A meter-class printer dispenses patent pending RoboArmor nanopastes at a minimum of 3.47 faster (247% improvement) than the 30 g/s Army requirement. PEO Soldier has multiple Programs of Record where RoboArmor products (ESAPI, XSAPI, ESBI, XSBI plates) could be inserted in Phase III: Outer Tactical Vest, Improved Outer Tactical Vest, Modular Scalable Vest, Soldier Plate Carrier System (as a component of Interceptor Body Armor system), or Soldier Protection System which includes the Vital Torso Protection subsystem. Helmet programs include Advanced Combat Helmet and the Integrated Head Protection System. Our deterministic and integrated Phase II, Phase IIE and Commercialization Readiness Program projects will prototype a Modular Mobile Armor Printing Station (MMAPS) on a multifunctional, multi-user renewable energy POWER TRAILER. Subcontractors HiVE Energy, Lockheed Martin, and armor Subject Matter Expert Marc King (KGV Enterprises) will assist GT in creating the Army’s vision.