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LBI Awarded $5.4 Million Contract by U.S. Navy
Groton-based LBI has been awarded a contract to design and manufacture a launch and recovery system for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)
Groton, Conn. September 4, 2018 – Groton-based LBI has been awarded a contract to design and manufacture a launch and recovery system for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) by the Combatant Craft Division (CCD) of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, in Norfolk, Virginia. The five-year contract has a total value of $5.4 million.
Under the contract, LBI will develop a lightweight carbon fiber composite launch and recovery system for UUVs from an 11 meter RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat). With more than 47 years of experience in naval architecture, engineering, and advanced composites technology, LBI’s team will leverage their extensive knowledge and expertise of UUVs and Navy Special Operations protocol and requirements to develop this cutting-edge launch and recovery system for the Navy.
“We are excited to be working closely with the Combatant Craft Division (CCD) during the development of the final design and prototype system for this important project,” said LBI President Peter Legnos.
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LBI is utilizing the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Applied Physical Science (APS), also located in Groton, to perform the structural analysis of the composite structures for the system. “APS has significant resources for the finite element analysis of advanced composite structures and is the right company to work with,” Legnos said. LBI is a founding member of the Connecticut Undersea Supply Chain Consortium, (CUSC), and is proud to celebrate the capabilities of Connecticut companies.
More information on Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, can be found here.
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About LBI
Established in 1971, LBI is an engineering, research & development and manufacturing company headquartered in Groton, CT. LBI provides an exceptional value to its customers by combining experience in engineering and naval architecture and development of steel, aluminum, stainless steel and composite structures with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and electronics. LBI offers a wide range of in-house services, designs, prototyping, testing and manufacturing for maritime use. We deliver the rapid response needed in today’s demanding market.