통신장비 무기체계용 친환경 및 경제적 포장재 전환에 관한 사례 연구 = The Study on the Transition to Eco-friendly and Economical Packaging Materials for Communication Weapon System

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Recent developments in packaging specifications focus on reducing logistics costs and enhancing product protection by standardizing the packaging dimensions and strength. Globally, there is an active movement toward adopting eco-friendly packaging materials. The Republic of Korea Armed Forces or Defense company has similarly applied reusable containers and eco-friendly packaging materials for the storage and transportation of precision ammunition, guided weapons, and maintenance equipment. On the other hand, once packaging specifications are established during the development and production phases, subsequent changes are limited, posing challenges to the application of new materials. This paper proposes a transition from the conventional packaging used in communication weapon systems-comprising polymer cushioning materials and wooden outer boxes-to eco-friendly and cost-effective paper-based packaging. A series of prototypes were fabricated and subjected to shock, vibration, and transportation tests. The new paper-based packaging met the existing quality requirements. In addition, the transition had supplementary benefits, including reductions in material and labor costs, a decrease in packaging defects, and contributions to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.