Development of Adaptive Clothing and Equipment Supply System (ACES) for Enhanced Individual Protective Equipment
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Adaptive Clothing and Equipment Supply System (ACES) for Enhanced Individual Protective Equipment
Awarded 30 Jun 2016
Awarded30 Jun 2016
Value£139,750.00
SupplierCadscan Ltd
AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 9y 4mo ago12mo term
Awarded 30 June 2016Expired 29 June 2017
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Cadscan Ltd for the development of an Adaptive Clothing and Equipment Supply system (ACES) under Phase 2 of the SBRI Challenge for Enhanced Individual Protective Equipment.
The project involved creating a handheld 3D scanner to capture anthropometric data, a 3D database of clothing and equipment, and machine learning algorithms to match wearers with correctly sized garments.
It also reviewed the use of 3D printed inserts to customize stock-sized equipment such as helmets and respirators.
The contract value was AUD 139,750.
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