Open tours have been conducted at each facility. Future plans include inviting groups and individual contractors to visit the demonstration sites. Mid-South Sewing Sales is producing promotional materials describing the benefits of the equipment and its utilization to other apparel assembly operations. The technolgy transfer strategy has been implemented. Table 4.1 contains contacts for additional information.
Commercial equipment is available for sale.
Two equipment manufactuers can build equipment to meet specific requirements of military contractors at justifiable costs. This information is being dissiminated through a broad spectrum of communication mediums. As the military contractor community benefits from this technology, DSCP will see benefits in unit costs, quality, surge capacity, and on-time delivery.