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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 2792648" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>[h1]Johnstown earns patents for revolutionary ammo design [/h1]<p> </p><p> </p><p> by: <a href="https://www.wtaj.com/author/alexis-loya/" target="_blank">Alexis Loya</a> </p><p> </p><p> Posted: Apr 4, 2023 / 03:33 PM EDT </p><p> </p><p> Updated: Apr 4, 2023 / 05:40 PM EDT </p><p> </p><p>CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has been awarded two patents for a revolutionary ammunition design that will benefit U.S. warfighters.</p><p></p><p></p><p>CTC was awarded two patents for "shell case design utilizing metal injection molding," the company announced. The patents detail the invention of a single-piece, high-strength metallic cartridge case that is stronger, stiffer and lighter than traditional brass.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The design was a joint development between CTC and the U.S. Army to "improve warfighter effectiveness through increased lethality, improved accuracy and reduced ammunition weight."</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]454003[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The company said several cartridge calibers have been demonstrated with distinct advantages over competing solutions, such as hybrid metallic-polymer and multi-piece metallic cartridge cases. The metal injection molded cartridge benefits include:</p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">30 percent case weight reduction vs. brass</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">High-pressure capability, up to 100 ksi tested</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Increased muzzle velocity, up to 10% over brass</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Increased accuracy (sub-MOA [Minute of Angle])</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Durable stainless steel case material with reliable functionality from -65°F to 160°F</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rugged, single-piece design with no corrosion issues</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Compatible with existing brass case taper, trim, load, assemble, and pack manufacturing infrastructure</li> </ul><p></p><p>U.S. Patents 11465207 and 11493314 not only protect the U.S. government's ability to organically produce and supply this technology to the warfighter but allow cost reduction and maturation through private commercialization, according to CTC.</p><p></p><p></p><p>"This award comes at a time when global commodity prices for copper and brass are at all-time highs. The use of high-strength, lightweight stainless steel cartridge cases in ammunition production reduces manufacturing costs," CTC President and CEO Edward J. Sheehan, Jr. said. "The CTC team has done an outstanding job of analyzing requirements, developing a solution, and ensuring it is cost-effective and scalable."</p><p></p><p>Additional cost savings the CTC mentioned include:</p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reduced fuel and transportation costs from cartridge weight savings</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Easy firing range cleanup due to cases being magnetic</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)"><strong><strong>Reloadable for consumer and competitive shooting</strong></strong></span></li> </ul><p></p><p>The activity that led to this patent is part of CTC's overall <a href="https://www.ctc.com/public/solutions/techandinnovation/ammunition-weapon-systems.aspx" target="_blank">ammunition and weapon systems engineering services</a>. The shell casing design inventors are Todd Skowron, Juan Valencia, Shawn Rhodes and William Brueggen.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[h3]Get daily updates on local news, weather and sports by signing up for the <a href="https://nxslink.wearecentralpa.com/join/6sd/signup" target="_blank">WTAJ Newsletter</a>[/h3]<p></p><p>CTC is an independent, nonprofit applied scientific research and development professional services organization. It collaborates with its technology transition affiliate, Enterprise Ventures Corporation, to provide transformative, full lifecycle solutions through research, development, test and evaluation work.</p><p></p><p></p><p>For more information about CTC, visit their website at <a href="https://www.ctc.com/" target="_blank">ctc.com</a>.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/concurrent-technologies-in-johnstown-earns-patents-for-revolutionary-ammo-design/" target="_blank">https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/concurrent-technologies-in-johnstown-earns-patents-for-revolutionary-ammo-design/</a></p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 2792648, member: 27307"] [H1]Johnstown earns patents for revolutionary ammo design [/H1] by: [URL='https://www.wtaj.com/author/alexis-loya/']Alexis Loya[/URL] Posted: Apr 4, 2023 / 03:33 PM EDT Updated: Apr 4, 2023 / 05:40 PM EDT CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has been awarded two patents for a revolutionary ammunition design that will benefit U.S. warfighters. CTC was awarded two patents for "shell case design utilizing metal injection molding," the company announced. The patents detail the invention of a single-piece, high-strength metallic cartridge case that is stronger, stiffer and lighter than traditional brass. The design was a joint development between CTC and the U.S. Army to "improve warfighter effectiveness through increased lethality, improved accuracy and reduced ammunition weight." [ATTACH type="full"]454003[/ATTACH] The company said several cartridge calibers have been demonstrated with distinct advantages over competing solutions, such as hybrid metallic-polymer and multi-piece metallic cartridge cases. The metal injection molded cartridge benefits include: [LIST] [*]30 percent case weight reduction vs. brass [*]High-pressure capability, up to 100 ksi tested [*]Increased muzzle velocity, up to 10% over brass [*]Increased accuracy (sub-MOA [Minute of Angle]) [*]Durable stainless steel case material with reliable functionality from -65°F to 160°F [*]Rugged, single-piece design with no corrosion issues [*]Compatible with existing brass case taper, trim, load, assemble, and pack manufacturing infrastructure [/LIST] U.S. Patents 11465207 and 11493314 not only protect the U.S. government's ability to organically produce and supply this technology to the warfighter but allow cost reduction and maturation through private commercialization, according to CTC. "This award comes at a time when global commodity prices for copper and brass are at all-time highs. The use of high-strength, lightweight stainless steel cartridge cases in ammunition production reduces manufacturing costs," CTC President and CEO Edward J. Sheehan, Jr. said. "The CTC team has done an outstanding job of analyzing requirements, developing a solution, and ensuring it is cost-effective and scalable." Additional cost savings the CTC mentioned include: [LIST] [*]Reduced fuel and transportation costs from cartridge weight savings [*]Easy firing range cleanup due to cases being magnetic [*][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][B][B]Reloadable for consumer and competitive shooting[/B][/B][/COLOR] [/LIST] The activity that led to this patent is part of CTC's overall [URL='https://www.ctc.com/public/solutions/techandinnovation/ammunition-weapon-systems.aspx']ammunition and weapon systems engineering services[/URL]. The shell casing design inventors are Todd Skowron, Juan Valencia, Shawn Rhodes and William Brueggen. [H3]Get daily updates on local news, weather and sports by signing up for the [URL='https://nxslink.wearecentralpa.com/join/6sd/signup']WTAJ Newsletter[/URL][/H3] CTC is an independent, nonprofit applied scientific research and development professional services organization. It collaborates with its technology transition affiliate, Enterprise Ventures Corporation, to provide transformative, full lifecycle solutions through research, development, test and evaluation work. For more information about CTC, visit their website at [URL='https://www.ctc.com/']ctc.com[/URL]. [URL]https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/concurrent-technologies-in-johnstown-earns-patents-for-revolutionary-ammo-design/[/URL] :) [/QUOTE]
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