Natick Labs, UMass Lowell Announce HEROES Research Partnership
Joint research between Natick Labs and UMass Lowell will develop better protective military clothing and gear.
The following is a press release from Natick Labs and UMass Lowell: LOWELL, Mass. – Better performing parachutes. Flame-retardant camouflage wear. Easier ways to feed troops on the move. UMass Lowell and the U.S. Army announced today they are joining forces to work on these projects and more to enhance military members’ safety. Named HEROES – Harnessing Emerging Research Opportunities to Empower Soldiers – the new initiative teams scientists from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, known locally as Natick Labs, with UMass Lowell faculty and student researchers. The project’s goals include developing lighter, stronger and more protective outerwear and equipment and portable energy sources and food for …
