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AFRL senior scientist to receive prestigious materials science and engineering achievement award
Dr. Sheldon ‘Lee’ Semiatin, the Air Force Senior Scientist for Materials Processing and Processing Science, has been named the recipient of the 2018 ASM International Albert Savuer Achievement Award. The prestigious award recognizes him for making significant contributions to materials research and development that have led to the establishment of the discipline of Processing Science, impacting the worldwide research endeavor. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Linking form with function: AFRL’s flex team drives future tech capabilities for the warfighter
One of the most notable, recent projects by the Flexible Materials and Processes team is the transition of 3-D printed conformal antennas to enable Link-16 radio communication on the MQ-9 reaper platform. The team’s expertise in additive manufacturing and functional materials enabled them to create a quick-turn solution to meet a communication need for the Air National Guard. (Courtesy photo)
AFRL-Carroll High School iGEM team earns gold in Boston
Peter Menart, member of the Air Force Research Laboratory-Carroll High School iGEM team, examines liquid in a beaker during the laboratory phase of the team’s project prior to the iGEM competition in Boston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Richard Eldridge)
AFRL-Carroll High School iGEM team earns gold in Boston
Members of the Air Force Research Laboratory-Carroll High School iGEM team stand with their CHS teachers and AFRL mentors in front of the 711th Human Performance Wing headquarters building following a presentation given to the 711HPW Chief Scientist Dr. Rajesh Naik (front, second from left). (U.S. Air Force photo/Richard Eldridge)
Linking form with function: AFRL’s flex team drives future tech capabilities for the warfighter
A member of the Flexible Materials and Processes team at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate exhibits an additively manufactured electrical circuit embedded in a flexible material substrate. The flex team is exploring novel ways to use 3-D printing technology to create next generation flexible hybrid technologies for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo / Marisa Alia-Novobilski)
AFRL’s Energy and Environment Team wins top Air Force acquisition leadership award
Another energy efficiency project managed by the award-winning Air Force Research Energy and Environment Team focused on the development and testing of a new, lightweight composite RAM Air Inlet system (right) for the C-5M Super Galaxy Transport Aircraft. The new part is intended to replace legacy air inlets, mitigating corrosion issues while providing a lightweight, cost-effective solution to help maintain the fleet. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
AFRL researchers explore automation, additive technologies for cost efficient solar power
Dr. Santanu Bag, a project scientist at the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, is exploring cost-efficient manufacturing of solar cells using additive technology.
AFRL researchers explore automation, additive technologies for cost efficient solar power
Researchers at the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, have demonstrated the ability to print solar cells on three-dimensional surfaces using a modified aerosol spray printer. The ability to print three dimensionally opens the aperture for future application of solar cells on diverse surfaces for sensors, robotics and more.
AFRL leader named ACS Fellow
Dr. Timothy J. Bunning, Chief Scientist, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, was elected to the 2017 Class of the American Chemical Society of Fellows. ACS is the world's largest scientific society and a leading source of authoritative science information, with more than 157,000 members worldwide. The fellow honor, awarded to only 65 members this year, recognizes members for distinguished contributions to science and for their contributions to development and leadership of the society. Bunning is one of only a handful of AFRL scientists to ever achieve this honor. (Courtesy photo)
AFRL’s cutting edge ISR platform commences Harvest Reaper flight testing
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s AgilePod has commenced a series of flight tests aboard a Douglas DC-3 aircraft in preparation for integration on the Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle later this year. AgilePod is fully flight-line reconfigurable, and enables operators to meet a variety of mission sets with multiple sensors on a single platform. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Dixon)
AFRL’s cutting edge ISR platform commences Harvest Reaper flight testing
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s AgilePod has commenced a series of flight tests aboard a Douglas DC-3 aircraft in preparation for integration on the Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle later this year. AgilePod is fully flight-line reconfigurable, and enables operators to meet a variety of mission sets with multiple sensors on a single platform. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
AFRL’s cutting edge ISR platform commences Harvest Reaper flight testing
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s AgilePod has commenced a series of flight tests aboard a Douglas DC-3 aircraft in preparation for integration on the Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle later this year. AgilePod is fully flight-line reconfigurable, and enables operators to meet a variety of mission sets with multiple sensors on a single platform. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Dixon)
Bio-inspired: Crickets, bats inspire AFRL researchers to develop smart ‘hair’ sensors for flight
Researchers at the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, have developed a novel, lightweight artificial hair sensor that mimics those used by natural fliers—like bats and crickets—by using carbon nanotube forests grown inside glass fiber capillaries. The hairs are sensitive to air flow changes during flight, enabling quick analysis and response by agile fliers. (Air Force courtesy photo).
Metals Affordability Initiative brings together Air Force and industry for greater innovation, agility
Through a Metals Affordability Initiative project, AFRL and industry partners study advanced techniques to reduce cost and lead time for the production of aerospace metallic components. The Air Force Research Laboratory-managed MAI effort helps ensure the advancement of metals technologies for the betterment of the both the warfighter and participating partners. (Photo courtesy of The Boeing Company)
AFRL’s Advanced Power Technology Office efficiently ‘lifts’ C-5 maintainers
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power Technology Office is in the process of testing a newly designed hybrid electric and battery powered mobile dock system for C-5 maintenance at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex.The new system integrates ‘clean’ technology and has the potential to save maintenance time while increasing operational readiness of Air Force platforms. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
AFRL’s Advanced Power Technology Office helps ‘lighten’ C-5 energy footprint with composite technology
The RAM Air Inlet is located beneath the wing of an aircraft where it takes in outside air to feed cooling systems during flight. The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power Technology Office is in the process of testing a new, lightweight composite RAM Air Inlet system for the C-5M Super Galaxy Transport Aircraft intended to replace legacy air inlets, providing a lightweight, cost-effective alternative to maintain the fleet. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House highlights a century of success
Capt. Nathaniel Opie (center) and Manny Gonzales (right) instruct visitors at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House on basic aerodynamics and flight. More than 200 guests, family members and friends of the laboratory participated in the inaugural Open House event, held in celebration of its 100 year anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Dixon) EDITOR'S NOTE: Parental Minor Release signed 12 April 2017
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House highlights a century of success
A budding scientist explores some research tools on display during the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House, April 7. More than 200 guests, family members and friends of the laboratory participated in the inaugural Open House event, held in celebration of its 100 year anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Dixon) EDITOR'S NOTE: Parental Minor Release signed 12 April 2017
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House highlights a century of success
Dr. Christopher Tabor discusses potential applications of liquid metal alloys during the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House, April 7. More than 200 guests, family members and friends of the laboratory participated in the inaugural Open House event, held in celebration of its 100 year anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Dixon)
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House highlights a century of success
Dr. Abigail Juhl, a researcher in the functional materials branch,experiments with her daughter in the STEM outreach area during the inaugural Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House, April 7. More than 200 guests, family members and friends participated in the directorate's inaugural Open House event, held in celebration of its 100 year anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Dixon) EDITOR'S NOTE: Parental Minor Release signed 12 April 2017