Capt. Thomas Murphy (far right), a Canadian Exchange Officer, demonstrates how the Lulzbot TAZ 4, a 3-D printer, functions in Picatinny's Innovation Materials Hub as part of the arsenal's "Lunch and Learn" series on Feb. 18. Murphy works in the Adva...
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (February 27, 2015) -- Capt. Thomas Murphy (far right), a Canadian Exchange Officer, demonstrates how the Lulzbot TAZ 4, a 3-D printer, functions in Picatinny's Innovation Materials Hub as part of the arsenal's "Lunch and Learn" series on Feb. 18. Murphy works in the Advanced Material Technology Branch under the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, or ARDEC.
"Lunch and Learn" events focus on introducing the ARDEC workforce to Picatinny's innovative facilities and capabilities as well as showcase the arsenal's 3-D printing and scanning abilities. The events were held every Wednesday from Feb. 4 to Feb. 18, and consisted of a tour as well as interactive discussions. Facilities that participants toured include the Innovation Headquarters, Gaming Innovation Lab and the Innovation Materials Hub.
The events are hosted by the Organization for Innovation Strategy. The group aims to provide innovation tools and services to ARDEC leadership for strategic planning and organizational growth while providing tools and services to the ARDEC workforce to support the development of innovative products for the warfighter.
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The Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center is part of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, which has the mission to develop technology and engineering solutions for America's Soldiers.
Related Links:
U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) homepage
U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) homepage
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