(Cary, NC – Mar. 30, 2015) – LORD Corporation, a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control, has joined the Sikorsky-Boeing team to develop and build the SB>1 DEFIANTTM technology demonstrator for the U.S. Army’s Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology Demonstrator program.
As a member of the SB>1 DEFIANTTM technology demonstrator team, LORD is responsible for active vibration control systems and tension-torsion rotor head components. LORD was announced as a JMR supplier along with more than 40 other companies during the annual Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) industry trade show.
“LORD recognizes how vital this program is for the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift initiative,” said Bill Cerami, President, LORD Aerospace and Defense. “We are excited and proud to be part of the Defiant™ team and look forward to providing solutions that will support the Army’s efforts.”
Throughout its 90 year history, LORD has commercialized innovative products for the rotary wing industry. For the SB>1 DEFIANTTM technology demonstrator, LORD continues this great tradition by supplying game-changing technologies that will enable new benchmark performance for coaxial rotorcraft.
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANTTM technology demonstrator is based on Sikorsky’s X2 Technology™ rotorcraft design with counter-rotating coaxial main rotors and a pusher propeller, and advanced fly-by-wire system. The Army last year selected the Sikorsky-Boeing team as one of two industry teams to proceed with the development of demonstration aircraft. The two demonstrators are expected to fly in 2017.
About LORD Corporation
LORD Corporation is a diversified technology and manufacturing company developing highly reliable adhesives, coatings, motion management devices, and sensing technologies that significantly reduce risk and improve product performance. For 90 years, LORD has worked in collaboration with our customers to provide innovative aerospace, defense, automotive and industrial solutions. With world headquarters in Cary, N.C. and 2013 revenues in excess of $880 million, LORD has more than 3,000 employees in 26 countries and operates 16 manufacturing facilities and eight R&D centers worldwide. LORD actively promotes STEM education and many other community engagement initiatives. For more information, visit http://www.lord.com.
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