July 14, 2020 JBSA environmental program takes off with UAS technology What began as a project to improve land surveying, floodplain mapping, vegetation classification and endangered species management at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis has become a revolutionary innovation that could save the Air Force millions of dollars and countless hours of labor.
July 1, 2020 AFMC launches Spark Tank competition Air Force Materiel Command Airmen are invited to submit innovative, game-changing ideas to compete in the AFMC Spark Tank competition.The submitters of the top five, most innovative, game-changing ideas will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges during the AFMC Senior Leader Conference this
June 30, 2020 AFWERX Fusion 2020 registration announced In response to the current global health crisis, the annual Fusion event goes virtual this year as a highly engaging and interactive online event packed with unique experiences.
June 30, 2020 International Research Office embraces innovation ecosystem at elite UK university LONDON – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFRL/AFOSR) became the newest tenants June 19 at the Translation and Innovation Hub (I-HUB) at Imperial College’s expansive White City Campus — a move expected to enhance partnerships with academics, industry,
June 29, 2020 AFRL partners with Florida State University to develop reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.-- The Air Force Research Laboratory recently partnered with Florida State University to develop reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors.The technology of reinforced ceramics 3D printing of sensors uses a new liquid polymer in a 3D printer that can dispense pre-ceramic
June 15, 2020 Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office to launch sustainment innovation hub WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is changing how the Air Force delivers new and emerging technology to the Sustainment Enterprise. The RSO’s latest initiative is the creation of the Identify-Apply-Scale (IAS), a first-of-its-kind capability devoted
May 18, 2020 AFRL announces Grand Challenges for biotechnology WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory announced three Biotechnology Grand Challenges in an effort to spearhead innovation among small businesses for the specific needs of the Department of Defense.These three challenges, which were chosen by AFRL’s team of
May 18, 2020 Using AI to improve intelligence gathering A team working virtually came together to improve the processes for Air Force Distributed Common Ground System analysts by using artificial intelligence and machine learning and incorporating it in an agile manner.
May 4, 2020 Hanscom looks to expand partnerships within innovation ecosystem As the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Institute prepares for a late August 2020 opening of its Northstar campus, a non-profit Department of Defense technology hub, in Lincoln, Mass., Hanscom acquisition leaders are looking forward to even more local innovation partnership.The Northstar
April 23, 2020 Air Force partners to create B-1B "digital twin" WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – A new research effort will create a virtual B-1B that could help the Air Force predict the future of these supersonic bombers. The AFLCMC B-1 Division is sponsoring a research project with Wichita State University’s National Institute of Aviation Research