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Next Generation EMP Survivable Equipment Case

Company: MilTech (Montana State University)

Major(s):
Primary: MATSE
Secondary: IE
Optional: ME

Non-Disclosure Agreement: YES

Intellectual Property: YES

Objective: Design, prototype, and test a low cost, lightweight, transportable, electronic pulse protection survivable equipment case. Overview: This project includes two parts. Part I: Current Equipment Case. The project requirement is to 3D scan, review, and recommend improvements to the design of a specific equipment case used to transport electronic equipment in austere environments. Part II. Next Generation Custom Case. The project requirement is to design, prototype, and test a next generation custom case. Priority for the design is to minimize weight, reduce manufacturing cost, ensure electronic pulse protection survivability, and to consider transportability in an austere environment. The inclusion of next generation materials is highly encouraged. Deliverables: (1) custom designed electronic pulse protection survivable equipment case to transport defined military equipment. (Dimensions for equipment to be provided at kickoff) (1) written report (electronically delivered) covering the following: (a) Executive Summary (b) Current Case: design, weight, material, recommended design or manufacturing improvements. (c) Custom Designed Case: design, material, weight, manufacturability, estimated cost to manufacture (qty 10 and qty 1,000), estimated lead time, EMP survivability, test event(s), test results, issues. (d) Alternative Materials and Additive Manufacturing: next generation materials and ability to repair or manufacture in an austere environment. (e) Recommendations. (1) Power Point presentation covering information provided in written report. Include photos documenting the design process, testing event(s), and final result. (1) set of current case 3D scans and design files. (1) set of custom case 3D scans and design files.