Utah's Aerospace, Defense Industry Poised to Help Team USA Bobsled Athletes 'Go Faster'
The companies will build next-generation sled parts and cowlings as USA Bobsled seeks to shave hundredths of a second off runs.
- On Wednesday, USA Bobsled/Skeleton and 47G announced a partnership with Utah-based aerospace and defense firms to develop next-generation bobsleds using advanced composite materials.
- With Utah preparing to host the 2034 Winter Olympics, USABS seeks to bridge the competitive gap against nations like Germany and Switzerland through high-performance technology.
- Three firms—Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel, and Nammo Composite Solutions—are applying aerospace manufacturing techniques to produce components using materials similar to those in F-35 fighter jets.
- Albany Vice President Jeff Daniel confirmed that prototypes have already been manufactured, with athlete testing planned for later this year on the ice.
- 47G President Aaron Starks emphasized that connecting Utah's aerospace ecosystem with elite sports creates unique innovation opportunities positioning American athletes to compete globally.
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USA Bobsled strikes deals for higher-tech sleds, with eyes on 2034 Salt Lake City Games
USA Bobsled unveiled plans to build what will arguably be the most high-tech sleds in its history Wednesday after striking deals with four companies with deep ties to Utah, which will host the 2034 Salt Lake Winter Olympics.
Utah's aerospace, defense industry poised to help Team USA bobsled athletes 'go faster'
47G and Utah-based companies Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel and Nammo Composite Solutions have partnered to put aerospace-grade composites in the next generation of bobsleds for Team USA athletes.
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