The Defense Department currently relies on chemical products obtained from petroleum, or petrochemicals, as the source of carbon-containing molecules required for virtually every aspect of DoD operations including food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and more. Petrochemical manufacturing increasingly depends on vulnerable foreign #supplychains, and current manufacturing practices cannot readily pivot to make different products, limiting the ability to adapt to market changes or DoD needs. To address these challenges, DARPA’s Switch program aims to develop reprogrammable systems with unprecedented stability that will provide supply chain resilience and a pathway to continuous #biomanufacturing. https://ow.ly/M9s350SyioB
Dan Reus
3w
Lahiru Jayakody, I'm assuming you've got this on your radar.
Joan Einsman
3w
So interesting
Helldiver at Super Earth
3wThis is an exciting and innovative approach to addressing supply chain vulnerabilities! DARPA's Switch program has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing practices and enhance resilience across various sectors. It's inspiring to see such forward-thinking solutions being developed to meet the complex needs of the DoD and beyond. Kudos to the team driving this initiative forward! #Innovation #SupplyChainResilience #Biomanufacturing #DARPA #FutureTech