Case Study: ADAPT achieves lighter, stronger MRAP hinges with Citrine Informatics

Adapt - Customer Case Study

Adapt, the Alliance for the Development of Additive Processing Technologies, was faced with a critical challenge for the U.S. Army: the heavy hinges on MRAP vehicle doors were failing under increased armor weight, often causing doors to fall off in the field. The original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) replacement parts had a lead time of up to two years, leaving vehicles unusable and soldiers unprotected. This led TARDEC to seek a solution from Adapt, which partnered with Citrine Informatics.

Using the Citrine Platform, Adapt and its partners employed a data-driven, AI-guided methodology to redesign the hinge for additive manufacturing. Citrine Informatics' technology helped the team rapidly dial in optimal build parameters, drastically reducing development time. The solution resulted in a new single-piece hinge that was 38% lighter, 50% stronger, and could be printed on-demand in 24 hours, eliminating the need for inventory and multi-year lead times.

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