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Dec. 14, 2022
AFRL launches wearable biomolecular sensors program for DOD, transfers technology to Sensate Biosystems

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, has partnered with the Nano Bio-Materials Consortium, or NBMC, and Case Western Reserve University to create wearable sensors that measure biomarkers in Airmen and Guardians. The term “biomarker” refers to any physiological or molecular information that
Dec. 1, 2022
AFRL accepting applications for fully funded graduate internship program

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is accepting applications now through Jan. 20, 2023, for a fully funded, world-class graduate student internship program here. Applicants must U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled full-time in a graduate-level Master of Science or Ph.D. program at an
Nov. 28, 2022
AFRL teams with industry to expand alternative natural rubber supply

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, launched a multimillion-dollar, multiyear program with BioMADE, Farmed Materials and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 2022 to develop a domestic source of natural rubber from a specific species of dandelion.
Nov. 18, 2022
AFRL enhances Computed Tomography Lab with state-of-the-art infrastructure, imaging capabilities

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, hosted an official tour of its recently renovated Computed Tomography Laboratory Nov. 9, 2022.
Nov. 17, 2022
AFRL’s Additive Manufacturing Laboratory celebrates newly renovated facility, addition of custom 3D-printing system

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 9, 2022, to celebrate the reopening of its recently renovated Additive Manufacturing Laboratory, as well as the installation of a novel 3D-printing system for aerospace-grade materials.
Aug. 30, 2022
AFRL experiments with heat flow to manipulate quantum materials

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Nano Electronic Materials Branch, part of the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, used heat flow experiments to manipulate quantum materials into functioning in new and different ways at higher temperatures.
June 9, 2022
AFRL leads effort to develop, test hybrid Halvorsen aircraft loader prototype at two AMC aerial ports

The Air Force Research Laboratory is leading a Department of the Air Force effort to develop and test a diesel-electric mobility aircraft cargo loader, the hybrid Halvorsen prototype.
April 20, 2022
AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate appoints new director

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate appointed Darrell K. Phillipson to Senior Executive Service and directorship during a ceremony April 15, led by Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle, AFRL commander.
March 9, 2022
Air Force Research Laboratory chemists collaborate with MIT on nanomaterial advancement with flow chemistry

Chemical research scientist and a member of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Dr. Luke Baldwin, is working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to utilize a new synthetic chemistry tool to produce and improve new reactions on carbon derived
Feb. 8, 2022
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate holds annual awards ceremony

The Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate held their 69th annual awards ceremony virtually for award recipients and audience members on January 20, 2022. Dr. Jonathan Spowart, Master of Ceremonies, and Dr. Keith Slinker, Co-Master of Ceremonies, led the ceremony,

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AFRL launches wearable biomolecular sensors program for DOD, transfers technology to Sensate Biosystems

AFRL accepting applications for fully funded graduate internship program

AFRL teams with industry to expand alternative natural rubber supply

AFRL enhances Computed Tomography Lab with state-of-the-art infrastructure, imaging capabilities

AFRL’s Additive Manufacturing Laboratory celebrates newly renovated facility, addition of custom 3D-printing system

AFRL experiments with heat flow to manipulate quantum materials

AFRL leads effort to develop, test hybrid Halvorsen aircraft loader prototype at two AMC aerial ports

AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate appoints new director

Air Force Research Laboratory chemists collaborate with MIT on nanomaterial advancement with flow chemistry

AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate holds annual awards ceremony