Ultrasonic Consolidation for Smart Armor Applications

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Project Name:	Ultrasonic Consolidation for Smart Armor Applications
Project Address:	1194 Oak Valley Drive, Suite 80, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Amount Requested:	$3,900,000
Federal Department or Agency:	Department of Defense; Research, Development, Test And Evaluation, Navy (Marine Corps)
Individual or entity requesting this appropriation:	Solidica, Inc
Value to Michigan’s 15th Congressional District and the American taxpayer:
This request will complete the R&D for a new armor product to be utilized on military ground vehicles. The system is more economical and cost effective, therefore this product will allow for the military to maintain protection levels yet supply larger quantity of vehicles without an exponential increase in cost. The lighter weight system will allow for vehicles to have better life cycles as well, therefore reducing replacement costs.

Representative John Dingell