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Dec. 16, 2020
AFRL researchers, partners uncover hidden features in two-dimensional materials

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE – Nanomaterials continue to amaze scientists and engineers with their astounding properties for future sensors and electronics, making them faster, better performing and wearable on a human. Nanomaterials that arrange into a single atom-thick sheet, known as
Dec. 16, 2020
Air Force to host advanced manufacturing and sustainment technologies Virtual Collider Event

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate is holding a special Collider Event on Jan. 12, in response to the latest Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) open topic
Dec. 9, 2020
AFRL discovers new technique for creating electronics using “Transformative Manufacturing”

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Electronic circuits, the backbone of modern electronic devices, require precise integration of materials in two- and three-dimensional space to control the flow of electric current. Traditional manufacturing of electronics requires expensive equipment,
Dec. 7, 2020
Air Force evaluates next generation light cart prototype at joint exercise, reduces barriers for flightline electrification

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – AFRL seeks to meet the needs of combatant commanders by modernizing the U.S. Air Force Common Support Equipment (CSE) enterprise by becoming more agile, lightweight, efficient and capable for future operations. Senior Master Sgt. Jason Wilson, Pacific Air
Nov. 4, 2020
Air Force ups the ante on supersonic rain erosion testing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE Base, Ohio (AFRL) - The Supersonic Rain Erosion Test Rig (SuRE) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is experiencing a full control system replacement and upgrade to provide pinpoint control and unmatched testing value. The SuRE is used in the evaluation of structures and
Oct. 23, 2020
Recent National Academy of Engineers inductee appointed Chief Scientist of AFRL Manufacturing Directorate

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — Dr. Richard Vaia, who was recently appointed Chief Scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, has received one of the highest honors accorded to an engineer. On Oct. 4, 2020, Vaia was inducted into the
Oct. 20, 2020
Awards ceremony honoring exceptional Air Force scientists and engineers to be livestreamed

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will honor 20 scientists and engineers Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. for their outstanding career accomplishments during the 2020 Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Awards Ceremony. While the National Museum of the United States
Oct. 15, 2020
AFRL opens newest STAR Lab expansion

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory recently opened its newest expansion of “STAR Lab” at a ribbon cutting ceremony here September 25.The Special Test and Research Laboratory is a one-of-a-kind facility used for independent analysis, development, testing and
Sept. 23, 2020
Nano-Bio Materials Consortium, AFRL release RFP for Smart MedTech innovations

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Nano-Bio Materials Consortium (NBMC), led by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in partnership with SEMI, have publicly released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for dual-use projects designed to accelerate Smart MedTech innovations in health
Sept. 23, 2020
AFRL repairs next generation composite materials with light

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Scientists at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Hanyang University are developing smart structural composites that are robust and photothermally responsive, enabling next generation composite materials that are repairable with the application of light

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AFRL researchers, partners uncover hidden features in two-dimensional materials

Air Force to host advanced manufacturing and sustainment technologies Virtual Collider Event

AFRL discovers new technique for creating electronics using “Transformative Manufacturing”

Air Force evaluates next generation light cart prototype at joint exercise, reduces barriers for flightline electrification

Air Force ups the ante on supersonic rain erosion testing

Recent National Academy of Engineers inductee appointed Chief Scientist of AFRL Manufacturing Directorate

Awards ceremony honoring exceptional Air Force scientists and engineers to be livestreamed

AFRL opens newest STAR Lab expansion

Nano-Bio Materials Consortium, AFRL release RFP for Smart MedTech innovations

AFRL repairs next generation composite materials with light