Army Futures Command Innovation Combine Welcome, Day Two
Opening remarks for the second day of the Army Futures Command Innovation Combine by Douglas Tamilio of the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center, and Erica Bertoli of the US Army as MC.
What you’ll find out:
- Background on the AFC Innovation Combine process. (01:11)
- Background of the AFC Innovation Combine process as it relates to building the critical partnerships needed. (02:20)
- Companies in scalable power and energy solutions. (04:16)
Key quotes:
- “The CCDC team is hungry for solutions. We’ve worked with all kinds of innovative and non traditional partners. From two brothers in their garage called Howe and Howe technologies to NASCAR teams, to individual scientists, and universities, and major defense corporations.” — Erica Bertoli quoting MG George, Commanding General of the Combat Capabilities Development Command (01:48)
- “The CCDC Soldier Center is committed to discovering, developing, and advancing science and technology solutions to ensure America’s war fighters are optimized, protected, and lethal.” — Douglas Tamilio, (04:58)
Who you’ll hear from:
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