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July 15, 2020
AFRL and Compass Technology Group collaborate on specialty material techniques

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory and Compass Technology Group signed a cooperative agreement for two projects that have direct impact on Air Force programs in advanced specialty materials.These projects provide much-needed diagnostic capability to be used in
July 13, 2020
AFRL Sensors Directorate Learning Office offers remote development opportunities

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate Learning Office teamed up with the Wright-Patterson Education and Training office June 19 to provide the “Emotional Intelligence – A Different Way of Being Smart” course virtually, paving the way for AFRL
July 10, 2020
AFRL engineer earns first place in COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate employee recently earned joint first place in the COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon hosted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, or Dstl – the science inside UK national security.Leslie
July 9, 2020
60 years of laser technology and a legacy of development

In May 2020, the world celebrated the 60th anniversary of the first laser demonstration and the beginning of the immense field of laser technology. To mark that occasion, I sat down with Lt. Col. Jim Mayo (USAF Ret.) for a look back at his life’s work in the field of laser optics, and the progress
July 7, 2020
Air Force and industry consortium announce workshop on telemedicine and medical electronics innovation

In August 2020, the Air Force Research Laboratory, along with SEMI Nano-Bio Materials Consortium (NBMC), a global association of electronics design and manufacturing companies, will hold an open, virtual workshop series. Its purpose is to explore the continuing need for actionable, intelligent and
July 6, 2020
AFRL collaborates in break-through solar power development

The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in maturing a technology for fabricating high-efficiency solar cells in a high-throughput, low-cost manner via a technology called
July 2, 2020
AFRL and Griffiss Institute offer STEM Summer Camps for kids grades 5-12

ROME, N.Y. – The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate’s STEM Outreach Program in Rome, N.Y., in partnership with the Griffiss Institute, is proud to once again offer STEM Summer Camp programs to students in grades 5-12.With the uncertainties of COVID-19, the summer camp experience
June 30, 2020
Air Force collaboration leads to new method of triggering shape change

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The saying “form follows function” speaks to the obvious relationship between an object’s shape and its purpose, that is, how it will be used. It seems reasonable, then, if an object can change its shape, it can be used for a broader range of purposes.
June 29, 2020
Air Force awards $5.25 million to accelerate Quantum enabling technologies

ROME, N.Y. – To expedite the advancement and innovation of quantum technologies, the Air Force Research Laboratory awarded $5.25 million to 23 small businesses during a first-of-its-kind virtual quantum collider pitch event June 15-16.“The U.S. military is leading the acceleration of quantum
June 29, 2020
AFRL partners with Florida State University to develop reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.-- The Air Force Research Laboratory recently partnered with Florida State University to develop reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors.The technology of reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors uses a new liquid polymer in a 3D printer that can dispense pre-ceramic