Steil Amendments to Bolster U.S. National Defense and Support Wisconsin Jobs Passes House
Steil Amendments Impact SHINE Technologies and DSB Technologies in Janesville
WASHINGTON (June 28, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following three of his amendments passing the House of Representatives as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 8774).
“The amendments passed today will utilize Wisconsin research and manufacturing to help keep our servicemembers safe,” said Steil. “Wisconsin manufacturers are making critical investments in innovative and advanced technology used by our military. These amendments ensure Wisconsin companies can continue investing in innovative, lifesaving research here.”
Steil’s amendments support competitive grant programs that Wisconsin based companies compete for, including SHINE Technologies and DSB Technologies in Janesville.
“Strategic testing of microelectronics and energetics (CAD/PADs) is mission critical to ensuring the safety of our service men and women and the reliability of our military systems necessary for a strong national defense,” said Greg Piefer, SHINE founder, CEO and Chairman. “This funding will increase access and capacity to innovative testing conducted in Wisconsin, while addressing identified backlogs currently challenging our strategic readiness. We appreciate Congressman Steil’s support and leadership on this issue.”
“DSB Technologies in Janesville, a global leader in powder metallurgy, with North America’s largest high temperature sintering furnace capacity, is thrilled to continue partnering with the Navy, to develop a novel low-cost missile castings demonstration,” said Paul Hauck, DSB CEO. “Increased funding allows the Navy to surge capacity for affordable munition systems, both enhancing readiness for the warfighter, while growing our workforce here in Janesville. DSB is grateful to work with Congressman Steil advancing novel requirements through industry 4.0 manufacturing processes.”
Steil Amendment #155: Dedicates $10 million to munitions production capabilities that can limit damage in the battlefield and protect our servicemembers. DSB Technologies is developing a Missile Head Cap prototype using the industry’s largest 3D printing platform which will expedite the manufacturing of these Missile Caps while also lowering costs for taxpayers.
Steil Amendment #156: Military equipment must work in even the harshest of conditions. This amendment dedicates $10 million to allow the Department of Defense and American manufacturers access to test facilities that replicate radiation environments, subjecting chips and other components to conditions that could disrupt their operations. Currently, there is insufficient test and evaluation capacity for this type of an environment.
Steil Amendment #157: Pilot ejector seats save lives. This amendment dedicates $12 million to increase the capacity for imaging of energetics used for vital equipment like ejector seats on defense aircrafts.
CLICK HERE to read the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 8774).
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