Models and Simulation Demonstrating Cavitation and Hydrodynamic Ram Effects Within Fuel Tanks
What models and simulation tools model cavitation, bubble growth, and hydrodynamic ram effects within fuel tanks?
Advanced Materials
Traditional materials and processes for science, engineering, and technologies in the context of defense systems and military applications.
Recent Inquiries
What are the recent innovations in reducing hazardous waste and/or recovering materials during disposal of lithium-based batteries?
What are the recent innovations in reducing hazardous waste and/or recovering materials during disposal of lithium-based batteries?
Can a list of subject matter experts in propellant formulation, diagnostics, and modeling be provided?
Can a list of subject matter experts in propellant formulation, diagnostics, and modeling be provided?
Articles
Chainmail-Like Polymer Could Be the Future of Body Armor
Researchers supported by grants and instrumentation provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation have created the first 2D polymer material that mechanically interlocks, much like chainmail, and used an advanced imaging technique to show its…
Scientists Develop Rare Earth Free Magnet for Use in Industrial Motors
Many of the industrial motors used today are induction motors. However, permanent magnet motors are generally more efficient than induction motors and can be more cost-effective in the long run, especially for factories and plants…
LLNL Researchers Explore Future of Responsive 3D-Architected Materials
In the evolving fields of materials science and 3D printing, engineers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are exploring novel ways to create materials and structures that adapt and respond to their environments. A recent…
Webinars
Computational Tools to Predict the Response of UHMWPE Composites to Impact
Ultra-high, molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) composites are advanced materials that lack experimentally driven, physics-based computational tools for predicting their response. This challenge exists for traditional fiber-based UHMWPE composites in a softer matrix material, as well…
The Next Frontier in Energy and Materials: Turbostratic Graphene
Unlike conventional single- or few-layer graphene, turbostratic graphene, which is derived from biomass feedstock, can perform across a wide range of metrics and applications. To raise awareness and increase domestic production of turbostratic graphene, this…
Better, Faster, Cheaper Metallic Components: NSF’s HAMMER-ERC
The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing, Moving from Evolution to Revolution Engineering Research Center (NSF HAMMER-ERC) is a collaboration between five universities to develop agile manufacturing systems that use new tools and advanced…
Events
Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition
The NDIA 2025 Future Forces Capabilities Conference & Exhibition will discuss how new technologies and capabilities will influence future military operations. The conference will provide a platform for collaboration between the defense industry and military…
SpaceCom
SpaceCom | Space Congress exclusively draws participation from industry leaders and organizations with the power to drive new space strategies, fuel forward progress, signal demand for continued innovation, inform policy, and institute a sustainable future…
2025 Space Technologies Independent Research & Development (IR&D) Technology Interchange Meeting
During the week of 24-28 March 2025, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), on behalf of the U.S. Department of defense (DoD) Space Community of Interest (COI), will host a virtual technology interchange meeting…