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Transparent Armored Windows for Ships
Navy SBIR FY2012.1
| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2012.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N121-066 |
| Topic Title: |
Transparent Armored Windows for Ships |
| Proposal No.: |
N121-066-0206 |
| Firm: |
miller-holzwarth inc.
450 W. Pershing St
P.O. Box 270
Salem, Ohio 44460 |
| Contact: |
Carl Phillips |
| Phone: |
(330) 337-8736 |
| Web Site: |
www.miller-holzwarthinc.com |
| Abstract: |
Existing designs and manufacturing processes for transparent armor window (TAW) systems used on U.S. Navy surface ships lend themselves to damage upon installation, and early failure of the TAW after installation. Current lead times in excess of six months, combined with depot level TAW replacement requirements, contribute to unacceptable delays for replacement of these critical application items.
Miller-Holzwarth, Inc. (MHI) proposes to eliminate the root causes of unsatisfactory TAW performance. As a defense contract manufacturer of military land vehicle TAW systems, we intend to solve these problems by leveraging proven engineering and manufacturing expertise and deep knowledge of materials gained through previous lightweight TAW development initiatives. Current ABVS (automated best value system) average DLA score of 92.2%, including a 100% quality score, underscores MHI's experience and ability to provide the U.S. warfighter with exceptional products delivered on time.
Phase I action items will include a thorough root cause analysis (RCA) for the TAW issues. Results will be used to develop tailored TAW solutions, including current proven best practices, combined with advanced materials and innovative product/processes. Solution validation will include live-fire testing and finite element analysis.
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| Benefits: |
This research project will lead to a transparent armor window (TAW) system, that when used on ships, will eliminate the damage to the windows during storage and installation, and perform as intended in the field. Measureable benefits include lower life-cycle cost, lead-time reduction, higher reliability and durability, and a longer field-life performing within specified requirements.
Miller-Holzwarth, Inc. has previously designed and implemented material and manufacturing process changes resulting in improved quality for other military transparent laminates at no extra cost to the customer. MHI will leverage this experience to reduce U.S. Navy life-cycle program costs of TAW.
Lead time reduction will be achieved by developing designs for complete TAW systems, to include all mounting (frame, hardware, etc.) and sealing components, thereby streamlining U.S. Navy supply chain management.
This research project will be relevant to any number of marine, land vehicle, architectural, law-enforcement, or homeland security applications requiring ballistic window protection, including military and commercial freight vessels, military land and police vehicles, government and commercial building glazing, police shields, and prison glazing. Miller-Holzwarth, Inc. is positioned to commercialize TAW technology advancements gained through this research due to available plant capacity, infrastructure and established business operations.
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