{"id":14347,"date":"2024-03-11T09:17:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T12:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/?p=14347"},"modified":"2024-03-11T09:17:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T12:17:16","slug":"fabricas-modulares-en-container-para-producir-uav-utilizando-impresion-3d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/?p=14347","title":{"rendered":"F\u00e1bricas modulares en container para producir UAV utilizando impresi\u00f3n 3D"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Firestorm Labs, es una \u201cstartup\u201d tecnol\u00f3gica especializada en Impresi\u00f3n 3D (3DP \u2013 AM), que ha recibido del Pent\u00e1gono y de Lockheed Martin, fondos por US$ 12 millones para el desarrollo de \u201cpeque\u00f1as f\u00e1bricas modulares\u201d de drones, cuyos componentes principales se producen por 3DP \/ AM. Estas plantas de fabricaci\u00f3n, van instaladas en containers de 20 y 40 pies, en los cuales la fabricaci\u00f3n de piezas y el montaje se hacen con un alto grado de automatizaci\u00f3n y m\u00ednima necesidad de recurso humano. El objetivo es proveer estas unidades productivas a Ucrania, para su despliegue cerca de las zonas de operaciones. Su modularidad y la capacidad de cada \u201cUnidad productiva\u201d de fabricar 50 drones mensuales, ha generado inter\u00e9s para su evaluaci\u00f3n en zona de guerra y obtener importantes lecciones y experiencias.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The drone factory shipping containers come in two main variants, with 20-foot (6 meters) and 40-foot (12.2 meters) options currently on offer. Firestorm Lab claims these units should be able to produce around 50 ron units a month. The company explains that each of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/innovation\/defense-dept-eyes-insanely-fast-3d-printed-drone-to-launch-into-orbit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\">3D-printing factories<\/a>\u00a0can be deployed in remote locations and should be hidden in plain sight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cxCell is a semi-automated, expeditionary manufacturing cell that can be operated with limited human-in-the-loop engagement and powered by generators off-the-grid,\u201d explains Firestorm Labs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdditive manufacturing, automation, and robotic-assisted assembly enable a future where expeditionary factories quickly produce large volumes of Firestorm vehicles,\u201d they add on their website.<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-3d-printing-drones-anywhere-anytime\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3D-printing drones anywhere, anytime<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As for the drones themselves, their flagship product is the \u201cTempest\u201d 3D-printable drone. The Tempest has a maximum takeoff weight of 55 pounds (25 kg), can carry a payload of 10 pounds (4.5 kg), and has a wingspan of 7 feet (2.1 meters). It is 6 feet (1.8 meters) long and can be configured depending on the required range, loitering time, and cruise speed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.launchfirestorm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The drone<\/a>\u00a0can be broken down into single-person-portable cases for easy transport and has swappable propulsion systems for different mission needs. It also comes with \u201cpatent-pending quick connect\/disconnect\u201d capabilities to enable rapid and efficient reconfiguration on the fly.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ukrainian soldiers create 3D printer lab to make drone weapons\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E6AdjedOtM8\" width=\"867\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The company believes this solution should enable customers to deliver quick, efficient, and mission-specific aerial support directly to the front lines.<\/p>\n<p>Firestorm Labs plans to produce over 500 drones monthly at its San Diego facility in preparation for a future where drones could be essential to military operations.<\/p>\n<p>This ambitious vision is backed by significant venture capital, including an investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures. The strategy to decentralize drone production could make it harder for adversaries to cripple a nation\u2019s military capabilities with targeted strikes.<\/p>\n<p id=\"h-drone-factories-on-the-frontlines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Drone factories on the frontlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By spreading out production capabilities, Firestorm Labs could provide a resilient and flexible solution to countries like Ukraine, which faces challenges in maintaining a steady supply of military drones.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/thomasbrewster\/2024\/03\/08\/firestorm-labs-3d-print-drones-ukraine-pentagon\/?sh=78e1f25021e5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Although 3D printing<\/a>\u00a0shows promise for the mass production of drones, its scalability is still in doubt. Critics argue that the technology is not yet competitive enough for large-scale operations.<\/p>\n<p>However, the potential for decentralized drone factories to evade enemy targeting has garnered support within the venture capital community and the Pentagon. This highlights a cautious but hopeful optimism for the technology developed by Firestorm Labs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dronexl.co\/2024\/03\/08\/3d-printed-drones-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Firestorm Labs<\/a>\u00a0is at the forefront of a significant shift in military strategy and technology. Although the company has not yet secured public contracts in Ukraine, its support from the Pentagon and venture capitalists suggests a strong belief in the potential of 3D-printed drones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fuente:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/innovation\/startup-develops-3d-printing-drone-factories?utm_source=theblueprintbyie.beehiiv.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=aging-batteries-get-a-shot-ukraine-s-drone-factories-saudi-s-3d-printed-mosque-beats-dubai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/interestingengineering.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Firestorm Labs, es una \u201cstartup\u201d tecnol\u00f3gica especializada en Impresi\u00f3n 3D (3DP \u2013 AM), que ha recibido del Pent\u00e1gono y de Lockheed Martin, fondos por US$&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14348,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18,2,37,28],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14347"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14347"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14347\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14349,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14347\/revisions\/14349"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/14348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fie.undef.edu.ar\/ceptm\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}