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Aug. 9, 2017
Linking form with function: AFRL’s flex team drives future tech capabilities for the warfighter

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Led by Dr. Benji Maruyama and comprised of a cadre of energetic, innovative, high-performing scientists and engineers, the members of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Flexible Materials and Processing Team take comprehension of soft matter to a new
Aug. 8, 2017
AFRL senior scientist to receive prestigious materials science and engineering achievement award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A senior scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate will receive the prestigious 2018 ASM International Albert Sauver Achievement Award in fall, 2018.Dr. Sheldon “Lee” Semiatin, the Air Force Senior Scientist for
July 25, 2017
AFRL’s Energy and Environment Team wins top Air Force acquisition leadership award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Energy and Environment Team was recently named the recipient of the Air Force John J. Welch, Jr. Excellence in Acquisition Leadership Award. The prestigious award recognizes the accomplishments of an Air Force team who, over
July 18, 2017
AFRL researchers explore automation, additive technologies for cost efficient solar power

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Inspired by newspaper printing, and taking cues from additive manufacturing technology, researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory are exploring new ways to make solar cells more cost efficient—increasing application potential in the process. “Sun is
June 15, 2017
AFRL’s cutting edge ISR platform commences Harvest Reaper flight testing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A year of cutting-edge technology development and prototyping by Air Force Research Laboratory teams has culminated in a series of flight demonstrations as part of the Sensors Directorate Blue Guardian “Project Harvest Reaper.” AFRL’s AgilePod has embarked on
May 19, 2017
AFRL showcases game-changing technologies at DOD Lab Day

Scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory presented 16 technology research projects in various stages of maturity during the second biennial Department of Defense Lab Day May 18, 2017, in the Pentagon center courtyard.
May 8, 2017
Bio-inspired: Crickets, bats inspire AFRL researchers to develop smart ‘hair’ sensors for flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Nature has inspired scientific and engineering innovations for hundreds of years. An apple falling from a tree inspired Isaac Newton to define the laws of gravity. The burdock burrs clinging to the skin of his hunting dog lead to Swiss engineer Georges de
April 26, 2017
AFRL’s Advanced Power Technology Office helps ‘lighten’ C-5 energy footprint with composite technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Finding ways to integrate technologies that are cleaner, lighter, multifunctional and energy efficient to reduce fuel costs and maintain the force’s aging fleet is a primary mission driver of work by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power
Feb. 17, 2017
Digital Thread laces decision-making, data for Air Force acquisition

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As information technology has advanced and improved over the years, modeling and simulation tools, sophisticated analytical capabilities and data analytics have increased in importance throughout a product’s life cycle. For the Air Force, a concept born in
Feb. 8, 2017
Researchers turn to liquid metals for agile electronics

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Self-healing electronics, antennas that can change shape and function with the flick of a switch and clothing woven with conductive threads able to electrically connect devices may seem like science fiction fodder. But, for scientists at the Air Force