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Record number attend 13th annual Dayton Defense Wright Dialogue with Industry
Dr. Steven ‘Cap’ Rogers, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s senior scientist for autonomy, provided a lunchtime keynote address about artificial intelligence in autonomy to a crowd of more than 600 at the Wright Dialogue with Industry event July 17, 2018 at the Dayton Convention Center. The two-and-a-half-day event was sponsored by Dayton Defense, and included comprehensive presentations, panel discussions, and one-on-one sessions with senior Air Force and AFRL officials related to the Air Force, technology focus areas and aerospace research and development. Rogers leads the newly initiated AFRL Autonomy Capability Team, or ACT3, in the rapid advancement of autonomy research and development. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante).
Air Force scientists study artificial silk for body armor, parachutes
Artificial silk fibers can be woven into sizeable, flexible fabrics using existing textile manufacturing methods.
AFRL research engineer receives AFOSI officer of the year award
Maj. TJ Turner was recently awarded the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Individual Mobilization Augmentee of the year award. Pictured left to right are Col. Kirk Stabler, Commander, AFOSI, Maj. TJ Turner, Mr. Jeffrey Specht, Executive Director, AFOSI and Chief Master Sgt. Karen Beirne Flint, Command Chief, AFOSI. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
AFRL collaborates with OSU on $3 million congressional microscopy program
OSU student Julia Deitz uses state-of-the-art electron microscopes to push the boundaries of precision metrology techniques for advanced materials characterization. (Courtesy photo)
AFRL collaborates with OSU on $3 million congressional microscopy program
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s remote station allows access to scientific instruments located at OSU. This permits access to CEMAS facilities while maximizing efficiency. (Courtesy photo)
AFRL facility brings new capabilities for rain erosion testing
The newly-upgraded AFRL Supersonic Rain Erosion Test Facility allows researchers to evaluate materials and coatings durability by subjecting them to real-world rain and weather conditions. The apparatus fills a much-needed role by enabling testing at over 650 mph and into Mach speeds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Holly Jordan)
AFRL facility brings new capabilities for rain erosion testing
The AFRL Supersonic Rain Erosion Facility test chamber was updated with features including a new lighting and camera system and advanced spray nozzles. This test facility allows researchers to evaluate materials and coatings durability by subjecting them to real-world rain and weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Holly Jordan)
Command meets its cost-savings objective for second fiscal year in a row
Air Force Materiel Command captured more than $2.5 billion in cost savings for fiscal year 2017, the second fiscal year in a row the command has achieved its strategic savings objective.
AFRL demos advanced robotics for aerospace manufacturing
The Air Force Research Laboratory recently demonstrated the advanced capabilities of the Advanced Automation for Agile Aerospace Applications (A5) Robotic System at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, for government and industry representatives. The 22,000 pound A5 robotic system is the first multi-purpose robot designed for use on the aerospace factory floor capable of using real-time sensor feedback to conduct work in a localized environment. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/released)
Aircraft milk stool revamp on the way - saving money, preventing injuries
The Junior Force Warfighters Operations in the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate hope to patent the new and improved milk stool for the C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/J.D. Bales)
Aircraft milk stool revamp on the way - saving money, preventing injuries
The Junior Force Warfighters Operations in the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate discuss replacing the old 85-pound milk stool for the C-130 aircraft with Tech. Sgt. Shawn Cooper. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jason Goins)
Smart automation, AI to accelerate materials discovery, innovation
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Autonomous Research System (ARES) uses artificial intelligence and machine learning as part of a closed loop, automated scientific research process. The ARES platform is part of a next-generation research movement focused on human-machine partnering to create the next generation of materials for Air Force technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Dixon)
AFRL erosion testing is out of this world
The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Erosion Team conducted a series of coatings durability tests for NASA’s Mars 2020 rover, pictured here in an artist’s rendition. (Photo courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech)
Boston ‘bluing’ trip highlights synthetic biology, biotechnology for AFRL team
Col. Charles Ormsby, Director, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, takes a closer look at the bioengineering design pipeline during a visit to the Broad Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, April 25. The visit to the Broad Institute, part of an AFRL ‘bluing’ trip, exposed researchers to the state-of-the-art biotechnology research underway at the MIT lab. The diversity of the bluing tour stops, including the visit to the Broad Institute, spanned military research, academia and industry, and provided a new perspective on the broad intersections between ongoing research efforts in DoD and the wider biotechnology domain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Marisa Novobilski)
Boston ‘bluing’ trip highlights synthetic biology, biotechnology for AFRL team
Amber Gilbert (left) discusses biotechnology with the Ginkgo Bioworks foundry team during an Air Force Research Laboratory ‘bluing’ trip, April 24. The visit to the Ginkgo foundry exposed the AFRL researchers to state-of-the-art biotechnology that enables large scale biological engineering and biomaterial design. The diversity of the bluing tour stops, including the visit to Ginkgo, spanned military research, academia and industry, and provided an interesting perspective on the broad intersections between ongoing research efforts in DoD and the wider biotechnology domain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Marisa Novobilski)
Boston ‘bluing’ trip highlights synthetic biology, biotechnology for AFRL team
Dr. Maneesh Gupta (rt.) discusses biotechnology with a member of the Ginkgo Bioworks foundry team during an Air Force Research Laboratory ‘bluing’ trip, April 24. The visit to the Ginkgo foundry exposed the AFRL researchers to state-of-the-art biotechnology that enables large scale biological engineering and biomaterial design. The diversity of the bluing tour stops, including the visit to Ginkgo, spanned military research, academia and industry, and provided an interesting perspective on the broad intersections between ongoing research efforts in DoD and the wider biotechnology domain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Marisa Novobilski)
Hybrid Air Force aircraft loader demonstration on the horizon
The Halvorsen 25K Loader is a rapidly-deployable, high-reach mechanized aircraft loader that can transport and lift up to 25,000 pounds of cargo and load it onto military aircraft. Members of the Halvorsen team visit Concurrent Technologies Corporation. (U.,S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Michael Morris)
Hybrid Air Force aircraft loader demonstration on the horizon
The Halvorsen 25K Loader is a rapidly-deployable, high-reach mechanized aircraft loader that can transport and lift up to 25,000 pounds of cargo and load it onto military aircraft. Tech. Sgt. Ryan Young, Halvorsen mechanic, answers questions from Concurrent Technologies Corporation engineers Kyle Reasbeck (left) and Bryan Tipton (right). (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Michael Morris)
AFRL researchers innovate, ‘sprint’ to create waterproof rescue duffel
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Goins leads the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Junior Force Warfighters Operations in RX (JFWORX) team during a Design Sprint to create a waterproof medical bag for the National Guard’s 103rd Guardian Angel Personnel Recovery Unit. The Design Sprint, developed by Google, takes a unique approach to business problems by compressing the product development cycle into a five-day process that results in a realistic prototype to meet a business need. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
AFRL researchers innovate, ‘sprint’ to create waterproof rescue duffel
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Junior Force Warfighters Operations in RX (JFWORX) team used a process called the Design Sprint to create a waterproof medical bag for the National Guard’s 103rd Guardian Angel Personnel Recovery Unit. The Design Sprint, developed by Google, takes a unique approach to business problems by compressing the product development cycle into a five-day process that results in a realistic prototype to meet a business need. This image shows one of the two product prototypes created by the team during the innovation process. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)