Opinion: Bobsledding and aerospace defense — a beautiful collaboration
47G has brought together major defense contractors in Utah to build better Olympic bobsleds.
In the picturesque resort town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, four American athletes - Frankie Del Duca, Boone Niederhofer, Bryan Sosoo and Joshua Williamson - made their mark as they powered down the track in a four-man bobsled run during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Utah-based innovators are working hard to enhance the bobsled technology and shave off critical hundredths of seconds from the athletes' ride, contributing to Utah's economy.
The 47G consortium, comprising defense and aerospace firms, is spearheading this effort, with the goal of improving the nation's bobsled performance in the 2034 Winter Olympics. While the group has a track record of promoting autonomous flying taxis in the Wasatch Front, their latest venture involves utilizing advanced composite materials to create lightweight, aerodynamic bobsleds.
This partnership, which includes Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel, and Nammo Composite Solutions, leverages their expertise in missile and rocket manufacture to boost national pride and give U.S. athletes an edge against top competitors. The companies' altruistic approach, rooted in patriotism and the desire to elevate community needs, echoes Utah's "Utah way" of problem-solving.
The collaborative spirit aims to win medals and inspire other industries, demonstrating that creative out-of-the-box thinking can have a wide range of positive impacts on Utah's economy.
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