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  • The first of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s three Biotechnology Grand Challenges was awarded August 14 to Debut Biotechnology, Inc. for its proposal on biosynthesis of monomers for aerospace thermosets. (Courtesy photo)

    AFRL awards $1M to first Grand Challenge for Biotechnology

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The first of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s three Biotechnology Grand Challenges was awarded August 14 to Debut Biotechnology, Inc. for its proposal on biosynthesis of monomers for aerospace thermosets.“The Debut Biotechnology, Inc. proposal provides a path to a scalable, bio- and metal free synthesis of
  • Dr. Amanda Schrand, of AFRL’s Munitions Directorate, and Dr. Cheryl Xu (then an Associate Professor at Florida State University, now located at North Carolina State University) have been collaborating since 2016. Their research focused on various materials solutions for high temperature sensors and diagnostics. The team consisted of many collaborators that were assessing the gaps in 3D printing technology. Ceramics printing came as a natural materials gap and also fit into their topic on survivability for defense environments. (Courtesy photo)

    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 polymer, which is then pyrolyzed to form
  • A free, virtual keynote session will open to the public on Monday, June 15 from 12 - 5:30p.m. Eastern, with featured speakers including Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics; Dr. Joseph Broz, the director of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium; Mr. Jack Blackhurst, AFRL’s executive director and Dr. John Preskill from Cal Tech. These keynote speakers will familiarize viewers on quantum fundamentals, and discuss how the Air Force, industry and academia are shaping the future of quantum innovation. To view more information, including the full agenda and registration details, please visit: usafquantumcollider.com.

    Air Force to award up to $5.4 million during two-day Quantum event

    ROME, N.Y. – To expedite the advancement and innovation of quantum technologies, the Air Force Research Laboratory will award up to 36 contracts to small businesses June 15-16 during a two-day virtual quantum collider pitch event.Each small business, selected by a panel earlier this year, will engage in a private 20-minute pitch session with senior
  • One of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s three Biotechnology Grand Challenges is the development of a human performance-enhancing probiotic. These challenges were announced last month and participants will compete for funding in each category this summer. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Richard Eldridge)

    AFRL announces Grand Challenges for biotechnology

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory announced its three Biotechnology Grand Challenges last month in efforts to spearhead innovation among small businesses for the specific needs of the Department of Defense.These three challenges, which were chosen by AFRL’s team of biotechnology experts, seek advancements in
  • In the spring of 2019, the Air Force released the Air Force Science and Technology Strategy to secure continued technological advantage over rapidly developing state competitors in 2030 and beyond through future technology research and converting new technologies into transformational warfighting concepts. Over the course of the past year, the Air Force has made big strides in implementing key parts of the strategy. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Patrick Londergan)

    After a year of successes, Air Force continues to advance S&T strategy

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In the spring of 2019, the Air Force released the Air Force Science and Technology Strategy to secure continued technological advantage over rapidly developing state competitors in 2030 and beyond through future technology research and converting new technologies into transformational warfighting concepts.
  • An Ohio 3D-printing company made face shields for a New York medical facility after Michael Graniero of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Small Business office facilitated the connection. When Graniero learned about hospitals and medical facilities with critical supply needs, he leveraged his government and industry contacts to identify able manufacturing firms with additional capacity. Without a manufacturing line, hospitals in New York and Connecticut risked running out of critical protective gear if the pandemic depleted their existing stock. (Courtesy photo/Pamton3D)

    AFRL’s Small Business office connects hospitals, medical facilities in need of protective gear with able manufacturing firms

    ROME, N.Y. – Amid the coronavirus outbreak and the shutdown of non-essential businesses, critical supply needs have arisen. When Michael Graniero from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Small Business office, learned about a Connecticut hospital in desperate need of face shields, he leveraged his insight and connections to help identify a
  • A recent X-60A hot fire test, conducted at Cecil Spaceport in Jacksonville, Florida. The X-60A, developed through an Air Force Research Laboratory Small Business Innovation Research contract, is an air-launched rocket designed for hypersonic flight research. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    X-60A program conducts integrated vehicle propulsion system verification test

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s X-60A program recently achieved a key developmental milestone with the completion of integrated vehicle propulsion system verification ground testing.The X-60A is an air-launched rocket designed for hypersonic flight research. It is being developed by Generation Orbit
  • The two first-place teams from the “Swarm and Search AI Challenge: 2019 Fire Hack” were recognized during a special ceremony on board the HMS Queen Elizabeth Nov. 20, by Admiral Tony Radakin, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Royal Navy. From left, the team from the University of Michigan, including Matthew Romano, Prince Kuevor, and Jeremy Castagno. The team from the United Kingdom included Thomas Koeck, Connor McMullen, Lucy Bell, and Samuel Barkes. (Courtesy photo)

    Swarm and Search AI Challenge winners recognized during visit of HMS Queen Elizabeth

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A team of three students from the University of Michigan and a four-member team comprised of both high school and college students from the United Kingdom received Royal treatment as guests on board the HMS Queen Elizabeth Nov. 20, when they were recognized as winners of the “Swarm and Search AI Challenge:
  • The first Air Force Technology Executive Officer Pitch Day, powered by the Air Force SBIR/STTR program, and presented by the Air Force Research Laboratory and Wright Brothers Institute, was held Nov. 15 at the Steam Plant and the Wright Brothers Institute in Dayton. Fourteen small businesses pitched their technology transition plans to AF leaders and state of the art technology experts, 12 guest speakers highlighted strategies of working with the Air Force; four sponsorships supported the effort, and over 300 Air Force subject matter experts, industry and academia partners, and small businesses attended and networked throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Keith Lewis)

    Shahady to small businesses at AF TEO Pitch Day: Inventors make stuff, but innovators make history

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory and the Wright Brothers Institute hosted the first Air Force Technology Executive Officer Pitch Day Nov. 15 at the Steam Plant and the Wright Brothers Institute in Dayton.Powered by the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer
  • The University of Dayton School of Law and the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have entered into a three-year educational partnership agreement for the School of Law to provide AFRL engineers and scientists legal training in the area of patents. From left: Andrew Strauss, Dean of the University of Dayton School of Law; Sabra Tomb, AFRL's partnership program manager; and Paul Schlottman, Director of Strategic Initiatives, University of Dayton School of Law in front of the University of Dayton School of Law, located in the Joseph E. Keller Hall, 300 College Park, Dayton. The School of Law and AFRL hope to place 50 employees in the online program per semester. The program begins in January. (Courtesy photo/Shawn Robinson)

    AFRL, University of Dayton School of Law ink three-year Educational Partnership to provide patent training

    DAYTON, Ohio – The University of Dayton School of Law and the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have entered into a three-year educational partnership agreement for the School of Law to provide AFRL engineers and scientists legal training in the area of patents."Educational partnership agreements with the Air Force
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