05/31/2024
By Susan D'Amore

Please join the HEROES Initiative - FY24 Congressional Research SWIFT III Open Call

Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Virtual via MS Teams
Meeting ID: 281 967 629 634
Passcode: b2hZpQ


FY24 CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH 6.3 AREAS OF INTEREST

1. Development and Testing of Material Solutions and Prototyping/Manufacturing Capabilities FY24 SWIFT via University of Massachusetts in Lowell (UML) Research

Topics:

  • Develop and evaluate insulation rivaling wool that can survive the rubber vulcanization process.
  • Research and development of insulation material that has efficiency to withstand extreme cold weather conditions
    comparable to wool while having the ability to withstand the vulcanized rubber process.
  • Explore light weight polyurethane and rubber compounds for insoles, midsoles, and outsoles.
  • Advance manufacturing for extreme cold weather boots and vulcanized rubber.
  • Develop footwear modeling programming for advanced prototyping and assessment of footwear mechanics.

If you would like a calendar invite for this Open Call, or more information, please email Susan_Damore@uml.edu.