Implementation: Ultrasonic Sealing of Preformed Pouches in Production

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Abstract : The Combat Rations Network (CORANET) is a Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) sponsored manufacturing technology program to improve the quality, reduce the cost, and increase the productivity of operational rations while increasing DLA's surge capability in the area of military rations. This short term project, STP 2004, Implement Ultrasonic Sealing of Preformed Pouches in Production, was funded from April 2002 through October 2004 to The Ohio State University (OSU). Project partners included the Edison Welding Institute (EWI), SOPAKCO Packaging, The Natick Soldier System Center, USDA/AMS, and Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP). Project team included Dr. Howard Zhang (OSU), Dr. Alex Savitski (EWI), Dr. Magdy Hefnawy (SOPAKCO), Mr. Denis Stewart (SOPAKCO), Mr. Peter Shennan (Natick), Mr. Richard Boyd (USDA) and Mr. Thomas Gordon (DSCP). Traditionally, the entrees included in Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) are either pumped or placed into multi-laminate foil pouches that are then h

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