UDRI is home to one of the leading ballistics labs in the United States. University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is now working on a lightweight composite armor based on nanotechnology that will be used as an armor package for Humvees and armored vehicles. Armor Holdings and TPI Composites are also involved in the project
The U.S. army has funded the contract and has awarded $15 million to URDI. The UDRI engineer Brian Rice is working with two other companies to create a product that is to be used. These new weapons developed will be stronger and lighter as well. The research may also provide with technology to develop protective materials for police and firefighters.
Via: upi
