the PROBLEM:
In late 2004, the Army determined that it needed a method and the technology to rapidly inspect and sort large quantities of returned small arms ammunition of all calibers.
the ARMY/INDUSTRY TEAM:
Army Material Command (AMC) - Ft. Belvoir, Virginia
Army Field Support Command & Joint Munitions Command - Rock Island Arsenal
Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) - McAlester, Oklahoma
Cybernet Systems Corporation - Ann Arbor, Michigan
the SOLUTION:
With DAC direction and oversight, Cybernet applied their modular vision-based inspection technology to the Army inspection problem and delivered a fully functional prototype to the operational theater, in less than 90 days.
the PROGRAM GOALS:
- Reduce soldier labor
- Reduce costs
- Improve ammunition availability
- Sort AND inspect
the PAYOFF:
- Sorts and inspects 5.56mm; 7.62mm; 9mm; .45 Cal; .50 Cal
- Up to 12,500 rounds per hour
- Tactical - 10' x 6.5' x 8'
- Deployed in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait within 90 days
- Significantly reduced soldier labor requirements
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