June 14, 2016

DOD Announces New Manufacturing Institute

On Friday, April 1, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA), Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced the newest manufacturing innovation institute focused on revolutionary fibers and textiles.

April 20, 2016

DLA Research and Development: A Strategic Activity That Lives in an Operational Environment

Fort Belvoir, VIRGINIA — DLA’s current Research and Development program focuses on end-to-end supply chain for traditional programs, but also looks at strategic priorities.

March 3, 2016

AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate engineer lauded for advancing domestic manufacturing capabilities

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Air Force Research Laboratory materials engineer Dr. Benjamin Leever received the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Award of Excellence at a February 22, 2016, ceremony at the Pentagon. The Honorable Frank Kendall presented the award for Leever's integral role in standing-up the newest U.S.

Sept. 25, 2015

AFRL seeking to advance a new breed of electronics through manufacturing institute

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is paving the way for a new class of innovative military and commercial tools through the establishment of the Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute (FHE-MII).The FHE-MII is one of seven manufacturing institutes currently established as part of the National Network for Manufacturing

Sept. 17, 2015

AFRL researchers recognized for STEM contributions

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) — Five Air Force Research Laboratory researchers were recently honored for their efforts in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

July 20, 2015

Air Force seeks to advance materials knowledge through Materials Science and Engineering Data Challenge

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — In an effort to acquire new materials knowledge from existing sources, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has teamed with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Science Foundation to sponsor the Materials Science and Engineering Data Challenge, an initiative to tackle materials science and engineering challenges

Oct. 8, 2014

DoD Competition to Launch New Manufacturing Institute

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama announced a Defense Department-sponsored competition that will provide up to $110 million to launch an Institute for Manufacturing Innovation.

Aug. 14, 2014

AFRL program improves manufacturing process for Air Force communication system components

WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — future air superiority in anti-access area denial (A2AD) environments requires improved network connectivity supporting manned and unmanned teaming as shown in Figure 1. In response, engineers from AFRL's Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies Division (ManTech) completed an advanced communications affordability (ACA) program that significantly

April 8, 2014

America Makes - Air Force partners with industry to enhance U.S. manufacturing capability

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — The Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) led an interagency collaborative effort to launch a public-private partnership called America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute. As the first Institute of Manufacturing Innovation, America Makes will serve as an example of best

Dec. 13, 2010

Process Maturation Helps Solar Cells Shine

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — By working to mature practices in place for manufacturing high-efficiency, multijunction space solar cells, Air Force Research Laboratory's Manufacturing Technology Division enabled key improvements in the critical performance, mass, and volume of warfighter-specific satellite payloads. Leveraging Space and Missile Systems Center and in-house