Marines catch glimpse of tomorrow's battlefield today: Cherry Point hosts tech expo

Photo By Staff Sgt. S.T. Stewart | A Marine watches a new futuristic screen at the technology expo aboard MCAS Cherry Point April 12. The screen utilizes three projectors shooting into a round screen to give a more realistic look for the viewer. There were about 20 presentations at this year’s expo, and anyone who was on base was welcome to attend the event for free.  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES

04.12.2012

Story by Lance Cpl. S.T. Stewart 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Marines got a glimpse into the future while viewing cutting-edge technology during the technology exposition at the theater aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, April 12.

The primary focus of the expo was bringing together industry partners specializing in mission-focused military technologies and solutions.

“It exposes Marines and sailors to today’s new, rapidly-transforming and cost-efficient technology,” said Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point.

Defense industry representatives, spread across 20 tables and booths, featured futuristic 3-D projection screens, water and tear proof paper and oscilloscopes, devices used to measure wave shapes of an electronic signal.

“Every year we like to change it up and bring new things for people to see,” said Carolyn Clauss, event manager. “Not everything out there is on the market yet; some are still in the making,” she said.

Clauss said some of the companies had tools and training equipment specialized for Marines and MCAS Cherry Point.

• Date Taken: 04.12.2012
• Date Posted: 04.20.2012 10:23
• Story ID: 87040
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US