Concurrent Technologies licenses MIM ammunition tech to Ultra Defense Corp
Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), headquartered in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA, reports it has successfully licensed its patented metal injection molded ammunition technology to Ultra Defense Corp (UDC), Tampa, Florida, USA. UDC unveiled the technology under the M-PACT (Molded Performance Alloy Case Technology) brand at the recent 2026 SHOT Show, which took place in Las Vegas.
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CTC began developing this ammunition technology in partnership with the US Army in 2014, producing its first MIM cartridge case prototypes in 2016. Over the following decade, CTC’s engineering team refined the material formulation, mold design, and manufacturing process, conducting extensive live-fire testing that reportedly demonstrated the technology’s superior performance over traditional brass ammunition. The effort culminated in two US patents (11465207 and 11493314) awarded to CTC in 2023.
Using MIM reportedly delivers higher pressure capability (tested up to 100,000 psi), increased muzzle velocity, improved accuracy, and enhanced durability across extreme temperature ranges. Both high-pressure and lightweight designs are available for specific mission needs. The single-piece stainless steel design eliminates corrosion issues while remaining compatible with existing manufacturing infrastructure.
“This successful transition exemplifies CTC’s core mission: to develop robust, technical, and innovative solutions that safeguard our national security, retain US technological advantage, and ensure the primacy of American manufacturing,” stated Edward J Sheehan, Jr, CTC president and CEO. “Our team took this technology from initial concept through rigorous development, testing, and validation, and now we’re proud to see it transition to a commercial partner who will bring it to the warfighter and the broader market. This is exactly what CTC does – we innovate, we solve complex problems, and we ensure these solutions reach those who need them most.”
Under the licensing agreement, CTC will continue to support UDC as a preferred engineering partner, providing ongoing product development and technical expertise as the technology scales to full commercial production.
Shawn Rhodes, CTC Chief Engineer and an inventor of the MIM ammunition technology, said, “It’s incredibly rewarding to see a technology we started developing over a decade ago now reaching the warfighter and commercial markets.”
“Our team overcame significant technical challenges—from material science to high-pressure testing to manufacturing scalability. We’re excited to continue working with UDC and our government partners to refine and expand this technology. Knowing that our work will benefit our warfighters is what drives us every day,” Rhodes added.
