Sept. 2, 2020 Hybrid nanomaterials hold promise for improved ceramic composites Researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are seeking to patent a novel process for manufacturing a type of material called preceramic polymer-grafted nanoparticles, or “hairy nanoparticles” (HNP).
Sept. 1, 2020 AFIMSC seeks ideas for 2021 Innovation Rodeo The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center kicks off its third annual Innovation Rodeo with a call-for-topics campaign starting Sept. 1. The campaign, open through Dec. 1, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups around the world a chance to win part of $1 million in
Aug. 31, 2020 AFIMSC provides AF with innovative post-COVID workspace options The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Ventures innovation office are developing a viable plan that will optimize telework operations for the enterprise.
Aug. 31, 2020 AFRL doubles-down on Quantum advancement with International University Pitch Event, Open Innovation Facility Rome, N.Y. – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) has teamed up with a conglomerate of academic, industry and government agencies from around the world to grow the quantum innovation ecosystem with a springboard international quantum pitch event and the launch of an
Aug. 24, 2020 AFMC announces 2020 MAJCOM Spark Tank semifinalists The Air Force Materiel Command has selected five semifinalists from more than 90 submissions to the command-wide Spark Tank competition.
Aug. 21, 2020 AFWERX Austin Hub attracts visit from SECAF, CSAF, CMSAF The trip marks their first combined visit with Airmen in the field since Brown and Bass were sworn in as the service’s senior uniformed officer and enlisted leaders, demonstrating the importance of innovation efforts to the enterprise.
Aug. 21, 2020 Under Secretary Lord visits AFSC, OC-ALC Hon. Ellen Lord, under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, visited Tinker Air Force Base August 18, 2020, to gain an overall understanding of the Air Force Sustainment Center’s mission as the supporting command for readiness in the Air Force.
Aug. 13, 2020 Online emission inspection system saves money, air quality More than 60 Air Force installations are reaping savings and the benefits of improved air quality, thanks to the continued use of an online vehicle air emission inspection and compliance system that is estimated to be saving the Air Force over $11.8 million annually. The Air Force Civil Engineer
Aug. 12, 2020 AFRL neurotechnology partnership aims to accelerate learning WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It may sound like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but an Air Force Research Laboratory team is turning science fiction into reality to help warfighters unlock the powers of the brain.The Individualized Neural Learning System, or iNeuraLS, is a new
Aug. 12, 2020 Throwbot enhances base security mission Throwable microrobot that records and transmits video and audio reconnaissance.