Exploration of 3D food printing and its application for tailored military rations – Presented by Mary Scerra, US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, at the 3D Food Printing Conference, Jun 28, Brightlands Campus, Villa Flora, Venlo, The Netherlands.
Ms. Mary Scerra is a Food Technologist for the Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD) of the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, located in Natick, MA. The mission of CFD encompasses the total life cycle of combat rations and field feeding systems for US military forces. As a project officer she conducts research in novel food processing techniques, advanced product development, physical analytical testing and sensory evaluation for the development of safe, nutritious and highly acceptable components for military field feeding.
Ms. Scerra holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition and is a licensed dietitian.
The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) is located at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Massachusetts, under the Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command. For six decades, NSRDEC has focusing on Soldier-related research, development and testing and evaluation efforts. If Soldiers wear it, eat it, sleep under it, or have it airdropped to them in theater, it can be traced back to NSRDEC. NSRDEC provides a wide range of capabilities to the Soldier, including field feeding and life support systems, clothing, precision airdrop systems, and ballistic, chemical and laser-protection systems.