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May 9, 2023
Defense Acquisition University to host summit May 24

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Defense Acquisition University Midwest is hosting a summit for all defense companies in the Midwest. The summit will be held on May 24 at 9 a.m. at the DAU Kettering, Ohio, campus. The purpose of the summit is to discuss areas of collaboration between DAU
Jan. 3, 2020
"For the safety of our pilots:" AFRL hosts event aimed at fielding physiological sensors

DAYTON, Ohio – The inaugural Physiological Episodes Mitigation Technology Summit and Industry Day, hosted by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, was held Dec. 17-18 at the Wright Brothers Institute’s Small Business Hub downtown.The event brought in over 150 participants
June 27, 2019
AFLCMC industry engagement on growth curve

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Industry engagement is on a growth curve for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, drawing more people and needing more space to build stronger alliances to improve warfighter readiness.That growth curve was evident during AFLCMC’s 4th Annual Life Cycle
May 16, 2019
Air Force, industry consortium advancing tech for aeromedical evacuation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Through an industry-academia partnership and a recently-released request for proposals, the Air Force Research Laboratory is looking to advance human-monitoring research and development for the future warfighter.The request for proposals, announced May 6,
April 24, 2019
AFRL partnership advancing wearable sensor technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Imagine being able to monitor your health quickly, simply, painlessly, and continuously, without complicated equipment or a doctor visit. For athletes or people with health conditions, an immediate physical “status update” would be a great convenience. For the
Oct. 11, 2018
Metals Affordability Initiative brings together Air Force and industry for greater innovation, agility

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – At the heart of some of the most critical Air Force assets is something seemingly very basic—metal. But as hotter, faster, more efficient platforms increasingly become the norm, Air Force suppliers and original equipment manufacturers look toward advancing
May 10, 2018
Boston ‘bluing’ trip highlights synthetic biology, biotechnology for AFRL team

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A select group of scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory traveled to the Boston region to see emerging capabilities centered on synthetic biology to better understand the potential of this growing field of science to improve materials
Jan. 3, 2018
AFRL's advanced multi-junction solar cells deliver high efficiency, reduced costs for space

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Experts at the Air Force Research Laboratory continue to expand the scope of their technological expertise, rising above the Earth’s surface to meet the power needs of next generation military spacecraft. A collaborative effort between the AFRL Materials and
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
Aug. 29, 2016
Fueling the future: Air Force Title III program working to “home-grow” biofuels for DOD, industry

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Creating, maintaining, protecting and expanding critical technology and technology resources is paramount to national security. A need to address increases in petroleum costs with an environmentally-friendly fuel source has led to a new way of looking at

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