The Lab

The Keck Center houses industrial 3D printers for metal, polymer, and hybrid electronics—enabling rapid prototyping of soldier-worn gear that’s field-ready, not just theoretical.

PSD’s PI, Dr. Eric MacDonald, leads pioneering efforts in printed electronics—including components launched into orbit and embedded sensor arrays now reimagined for the warfighter.

From CAD to mechanical stress testing, Keck’s integrated lab environment enables full lifecycle development—including fatigue analysis, deformation modeling, and human-centered fitment.

With a history of successful contracts with NASA, the Army, and industry leaders, the Keck Center’s infrastructure ensures PSD meets the technical rigor required for defense applications.

From biomechanics to electronics, Keck fuses mechanical, electrical, and material science under one roof—ideal for complex, soldier-adapted systems like PSD’s rucksack platform.

The Keck Center equips PSD with the tools to design and fabricate human-centered technologies—leveraging anatomical data, programmable lattices, and biomechanical insight to develop systems that move with the body, not against it.