Supernova awarded $2 million DOD contract to 3D print military-grade energetic materials
• Supernova Industries Corp. has been awarded a $2 million subcontract by the American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI) to 3D print military-grade energetic materials.
• The award is being distributed under ACMI’s Critical Chemicals Pilot Program through the Department of Defense.
• The contract aims to advance 3D printing of military-grade energetic materials for the defense sector.
• Supernova’s Viscous 3D Printing Technology (VLM) process differs from conventional 3D printing, enabling it to produce military-grade energetic materials.
• The contract is part of the Department of Defense’s Critical Chemicals Pilot Program, which supports the development of cutting-edge 3D printing technologies for energy materials for military purposes.
• Supernova’s VLM process differs from conventional 3D printing, allowing it to produce military-grade energetic materials.
• The contract is part of the Department of Defense’s efforts to widen the industry base capable of providing the explosives it needs.
