Zulu Pods Demonstrates Breakthrough Emergency Lubrication Mitigation Technology at Major Aerospace OEM Facility, Advances Emergency Oil Delivery System for Military Rotorcraft

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zulu Pods, Inc. (ZPI), a leader in next-generation fluid delivery systems, announced the successful demonstration of its EmergencyPOD (EPOD) technology on a major aerospace OEM's bearing test rig, representative of an engine used on a common rotary-wing platform within the US Army fleet. The test showcased over an hour of sustained operation using ZPI's EPOD, a lightweight, handheld emergency oil delivery system designed to provide minimal, precision lubrication to components that typically rely on an aircraft's main oil system.

"ZPI's EPOD is the most promising solution we've seen for loss of lubrication scenarios," said the aerospace OEM's Program Manager. "This technology speaks for itself. Based on the results of the bearing rig test, we believe this can be implemented for the engine-level testing. It's an awesome solution."

This critical milestone was achieved through a partnership with the DEVCOM AvMC and FirePoint Innovations at Wichita State University. The initiative, launched in 2023, responds to the Department of Defense's growing emphasis on improving survivability and mission effectiveness during loss of lubrication (LoL) events—scenarios that demand extended operational capability from rotorcraft even after primary oil systems fail.

"Whether it's improving efficiency in expendable engines, buying critical minutes in emergency scenarios, or enhancing fleet readiness, our technologies are designed with one mission in mind—helping the U.S. Military operate safer, longer, and smarter," said Rob Sladen, Co-Founder and CEO of Zulu Pods.

For more information about Zulu Pods and its portfolio of products, visit www.zulupods.com.

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