Solutions to win: 12-year-old inventor from Zhytomyr creates mini-lab to aid Ukraine’s military technology

A 12-year-old boy, Matvii Morozko from Zhytomyr, used his 3D printer to produce 50 drone brackets, which he then sent to the front line. He learned how to print them from an instructional video.

"Suspilne" reports this.

What is the problem?

Matvii is motivated by his father, a military doctor in the Defense Forces, who has served since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

What is the solution?

In three months, Matvii printed 50 brackets for drones, which he sent to the front line, on his 3D printer.

It takes 50 minutes to make one part, and he prints 8-12 brackets daily.

"The bracket is a holder for steel hornets. It is attached to the drone and then the projectile itself; it has a rounded shape. When dropped, the bracket and dart fly together as one unit," Matvii explained.

How does it work?

Matvii decided to take up this business, asking his parents for a 3D printer to print brackets for the army.

"I watched a YouTube video by a user named Kubastic 3-D, where he discussed ways to utilize a 3D printer for the military. This inspired me to request a 3D printer from my parents and use it to create items for the army. I have a website where I receive orders and provide digital printing models. My curator verifies the quality of the designs," Matvii said.

He said his parents supported his desire to help the military and bought a printer. Matvii is motivated to make brackets by his father, who has been at war since the beginning of a full-scale invasion.

"My dad is currently a military doctor. He saves the lives of our boys. He orders plastic for me. I recently had a birthday on July 5, and we organized a fundraiser for plastic. We collected 32 thousand hryvnias. Dad has already ordered 25 kilograms of plastic, and I will print on my 3D printer," said the boy.

Matvii's mother, Tetiana Morozko, stated that the main point was that a child of this age could participate in supporting the army.

Matvii added that he dreams of opening his own 3D printing house.

"If I had a huge 3D printer with steel and metal, I would like to print prosthetic arms and legs," the boy said.

This example illustrates how the younger generation can actively contribute to their country during challenging times by utilizing modern technology and their knowledge.

For reference:

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