What does Field Ready do?
The purpose of the organization is to provide disaster relief and meet humanitarian needs by transforming logistical supply chains. We achieve this purpose through technology and engaging people in new ways. In practical terms, this means we will send volunteers with technical knowledge to areas of need who will then use advanced manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printers, to meet need where it is found.
How does Field Ready utilize technology?
Additive manufacturing, particularly 3D printers, is especially important to our approach given its flexibility and potential as this technology matures. In answering this question, two points are particularly important. First, Field Ready approach is informed not just by what technology is available today but what is possible in the years to come. The concept of “exponential technology” indicates that the potential astounding. Second, people will remain at the center of our approach with specific technologies remaining tools in addressing specific problems and challenges.
What makes Field Ready unique?
A key element of our approach involves training others and exposing people to localized problem-solving, human-centered design and “making” in ways that they can immediately benefit. Additionally, Field Ready’s approach is specifically designed to work in areas where local markets have been shut down or are otherwise inoperable. Where conditions are improved, Field Ready focuses on items that are not readily available on the local market.
