One of the true challenges in the world of military vehicles is to find new ways to keep them up-to-date without sacrificing mobility and defensibility. Century, Inc., based in Traverse City, was charged with that task recently.
Excerpt: Most small businesses would cherish a chance to work directly with the Army to develop new solutions for the military.
Century Inc. is no different.
The Michigan-based company worked hand in hand with Army researchers to produce an aluminum brake drum that weighs about half as much as its cast-iron equivalent. Tests have determined that the new drum could shave as much as 400 pounds from certain tactical vehicles. The breakthrough seems readymade for a military looking to upgrade its aging fleet of trucks without adding extra weight.
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Source: National Defense Magazine