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WALTHAM, Mass., October 3, 2003. The Department of Defense has included $3 million in the recently approved 2004 spending bill to further develop a soldier health monitoring garment that uses Foster-Miller's electro-textile technology. Electro-textile technology will make it possible to remotely monitor the medical condition of soldiers in the field via a durable, comfortable, wear- and-forget undergarment that will ultimately also be available for civilian medical care.
The new funding will enable rapid transition of this new technology to soldier field trials in support of the U.S. Army force transformation.
"We are proud to be bringing this life saving technology rapidly forward to our soldiers," said Foster-Miller President Dr. William Ribich. "This new technology will enable real-time monitoring of the soldiers' physiological status and will allow medics to conduct remote triage of combat casualties to help them respond more rapidly and safely."
This Combat Casualty Care program commenced in 2003 through $1 million in initial funding provided in last year's defense budget. Foster-Miller is working closely with Malden Mills to develop and produce the garments and electronic textiles. The program also draws strong technical support from teammates Exponent, Inc., Eastern Carolina University and Offray Specialty Narrow Fabrics.
Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) said, "Foster-Miller has been an integral part of preparing our soldiers for the military missions of the future. Their farsighted, growth-oriented team is a huge asset to Waltham and the Eastern Massachusetts economy. I am happy that the Department of Defense and U.S. Congress has recognized their ability to develop high quality, life-saving technology."
Foster-Miller has been helping clients improve their competitive position through innovative engineering, design and development for almost 50 years. Unlike firms that focus on conducting basic research, Foster-Miller specializes in bridging the gap between research and the marketplace by developing new products and production lines. The company is home to more than 300 engineers and scientists working in the fields of robotics, advanced materials, custom machinery, power systems, biotechnology and aerospace.
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