March 19, 2021 AFRL researchers demonstrate record-breaking RF isolator performance in ultra-compact device As the USAF continues with the unrelenting pursuit of driving down the size, weight and power of radio frequency (RF) components, the inherent challenges in these types of technologies are compounded. The typical difficulties of making smaller mechanical and physical components, however, are dwarfed
March 10, 2021 AFRL 'x-ray vision' tool to reduce costs, time for 3-D part qualification The Air Force research Laboratory, in partnership with the Materials Solutions Network at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) of Cornell University, has developed a tool that can look directly inside of and instantaneously inspect the structure of composite components while they are
March 4, 2021 AFRL launches collaborative biosensor effort to detect stress, fatigue biomarkers The Air Force Research Laboratory recently kicked off a $2 million partnership with Case Western Reserve University. The joint project will accelerate biosensor development, with an emphasis on the detection of biomarkers for stress and fatigue.
Feb. 12, 2021 DOD Partners With Underrepresented Youth on STEM Initiatives The Defense Department Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute is partnering with the Capital Youth Empowerment Program to launch an advanced manufacturing education and workforce training outreach initiative.
Jan. 28, 2021 AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate celebrates annual awards recipients The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recently held their 68th Annual Awards Ceremony to honor its top achievers. Masters of ceremony were Dr. Jonathan Spowart from the Materials Integrity Branch and Mr. Keith Slinker from the Composite Branch.
Jan. 13, 2021 AFRL Sensors Directorate officer selected for education program U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Ellis, an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Sensors Directorate executive officer, was selected for the 2021 Developing the Airmen We Need-Education (DAWN-ED) Program.
Oct. 26, 2020 DOD Awards Applied Hypersonics Contract to Texas A&M University Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station has been awarded a $20 million per year contract to establish and manage a University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics.
Sept. 10, 2020 AFRL academic research partnership to investigate operational stressors on Airmen WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory is partnering with Wright State University to better understand stressors that affect pilots and the impacts they have on the mission and well-being of Airmen.The two research partners recently signed a Cooperative Research
Sept. 8, 2020 Air Force research team awarded patent for new tunable radio frequency filter WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – Air Force Research Laboratory scientists recently patented a new tunable radio frequency (RF) filter design. The new design is for a smaller, lighter, less expensive device that requires much less power than current technology.As the Air Force moves to smaller, more
Sept. 8, 2020 Air Force and Nano-Bio Materials Consortium announce RFP, pilot program for AFRL-Industry Partnerships WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory, along with the governing council of the Nano-Bio Materials Consortium (NBMC), has approved a pilot program to enable AFRL researchers to partner with industry collaborators to address key capability and technology gaps in support of