Oct. 12, 2021 Maintenance automation effort saves time, costs The 526th Electronics Maintenance Squadron, part of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and responsible for the maintenance and overhaul of airborne generators, replaced its process of winding and forming coils by hand with automated equipment in order to save time and money while improving product
Oct. 8, 2021 Continuous Process Improvement: chats, programs provide accelerated readiness Air Force Materiel Command Airmen seeking new ways to innovate and accelerate change have multiple resources to support their efforts, thanks to programs led by the Commander’s Accelerated Initiatives team. Among these resources are two programs that offer training and mentorship on the ‘how’ aspect
Oct. 7, 2021 Air Force, university scientists share vision for unconventional computing Conventional computing hardware represents information as ones and zeros, depending on the state of electronic transistors. This creates artificial bottlenecks in the flow of information processing by first requiring that environmental loads be converted into an electronic state and second by
Oct. 6, 2021 Innovative contract method speeds up weapons procurement The Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract or EWAAC is a multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract focused on digital acquisitions, agile processes, open system architecture, and enterprise analytics.
Oct. 5, 2021 Web-based enrollment streamlines visitor pass process A new web-based enrollment system now deployed at several Air Force installations is streamlining the visitor pass process and reducing foot traffic at visitor control centers.
Oct. 4, 2021 Makerspace allows Airmen to accelerate change "A makerspace is a place in which Airmen, military or civilian, with shared mindsets, especially in computing or technology, can gather to work on projects while sharing skills and knowledge,” said Britney Reed, 412th Test Wing Plans and Operations, Continuous Process Improvement Manager.
Oct. 4, 2021 Idea earns sustainment center civilian a Spark Tank semi-finalist spot A simple idea to add a QR code to a Department of Defense form could bring major improvements in tracking aircraft parts and other ordered assets across the globe.
Sept. 29, 2021 Airman uses Banshee experience to boost innovation efforts An acquisition professional here is leveraging his recent Banshee training program experience to expand innovative efforts within the Digital Directorate.
Sept. 24, 2021 Virtual Reality brings T-7A tasks to life An AFLCMC team used three dimensional (3-D) models and virtual reality to certify and verify technical orders for the T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot trainer.
Sept. 20, 2021 CMSAF reaffirms case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass delivered remarks during the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20.