BFD, Inc. proposes to develop the necessary technology for the in-situ fabrication of near net-shape composite structures comprised of alpha-Al203 and beta-NiAl. Based upon BFD's patented and propriety Co-Continuous Ceramic Composite (C4) technologies, a number of processing routes are proposed… More

On Demand Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping are relatively new technologies that have generated significant excitement and accelerated product development. These technologies have had relatively little impact on the tool and die industry however, due tothe fact that there are few (if any)… More

The proposed work focuses on an improved body armor system based on the use of thin layers of a new and innovative ceramic/metal composite material (ONNEXT) combined with high performance polymer composite backings. The key element in this study is aunique class of tough ceramic-metal composite… More

The proposed work focuses on an improved armor system based on the use of a new and innovative ceramic/metal composite material (ONNEXT) combined with high performance polymer composite backings. The key element in this study is a unique class of tough ceramic-metal composite materials that contain… More

Excera Materials Group, Inc. has developed a novel material for hard ceramic armor strike faces -- ONNEX. This proven material has an unprecedented balance of low specific gravity, high hardness, elastic stiffness, and strength, and has passed Army specifications for lightweight body armor. As a… More

The proposed program will logically extend the Phase I activity, focusing on Excera's ONNEXT/BlueStarT armor technology. Based on a near-net shape process for producing ceramic composite materials, this effort will focus on both enhanced ballistic protection as well as structurally conformal armor… More