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SIGNAL Kids Magazine August '23 Issue Features Comic Book Chemistry

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火曜日, 8月 1, 2023
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To make STEM topics more understandable for early learners, AFCEA International , which publishes the technology magazine SIGNAL , has just released its August 2023 issue of SIGNAL Kids.

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  • To make STEM topics more understandable for early learners, AFCEA International , which publishes the technology magazine SIGNAL , has just released its August 2023 issue of SIGNAL Kids.
  • Written for students, the magazine offers career ideas, age-appropriate technology stories, games and fun facts.
  • Sponsored by Leidos, the issue also features an article about bridge-building engineering, featuring an easy-to-do activity that tests the strength of various bridge designs using readily available materials such as popsicle sticks.
  • Comic book chemistry, another article, illustrates the science of matter for students.

Sarcos Awarded Artificial Intelligence Contract by Air Force Research Laboratory

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水曜日, 7月 26, 2023
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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (“Sarcos”) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems, solutions, and software that redefine human possibilities, announced today the award of an expanded contract (FA8750-22-C-1005) from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for continued development of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven methods and techniques that autonomously control a Heterogeneous Sensing Network (HSN).

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  • Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (“Sarcos”) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems, solutions, and software that redefine human possibilities, announced today the award of an expanded contract (FA8750-22-C-1005) from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for continued development of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven methods and techniques that autonomously control a Heterogeneous Sensing Network (HSN).
  • “Sarcos’ unique approach to reinforced learning and AI enables autonomous systems to work together more effectively,” said Dr. Peter Zulch, AFRL.
  • “This continued work is critical to advancing our AI platform to benefit customers across industries,” said Dr. Denis Gargic, chief technology officer, Sarcos.
  • “Dynamic and unstructured environments present an exciting opportunity for AI innovation,” said Laura Peterson, interim president and CEO, Sarcos.

RISE™Robotics Awarded $1.25 Million Contract to Modernize United States Air Force Ground Equipment

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火曜日, 7月 25, 2023
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The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIRprogram in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded.

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  • The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIRprogram in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded.
  • Beginning in early 2020, RISE™Robotics started working on a series of projects aimed at improving operational efficiency with innovative and energy efficient products.
  • Internal testing at RISE™Robotics demonstrated the ability to deliver hydraulic-like forces at unprecedented efficiency, precision, speed, and weight.
  • In this testing RISE™Cylinder have used up to 90% less energy than hydraulic cylinders in similar applications.

Digital Locations CEO Rich Berliner Discussed the Potential of Direct Satellites to Smartphone Communication with Space Technology and Security Expert

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火曜日, 7月 25, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, CA, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Locations, Inc. (OTCMKTS: DLOC), the developer of a disruptive technology that will deliver high-speed Internet from satellites directly to smartphones all over the world, today announced that in a recent podcast, its CEO, Rich Berliner, spoke with Dr. Gregory Falco, Assistant Prof at Cornell University. During the conversation, Dr. Falco commented about the challenges of communication ambiguity and data ownership

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  • He is the director of the Aerospace ADVERSARY Laboratory, which designs and develops next-generation autonomous, secure and resilient space infrastructure.
  • His space technology research is policy-relevant and advances standards and national security conversations relating to space supremacy and cybersecurity.
  • He was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 for Enterprise Technology, named a DARPA RISER, and received the DARPA Young Faculty Award for his disruptive security and space technology research.
  • He consults for a range of big technology companies, space systems and defense contractors including Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory.

MACOM Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for Advanced Semiconductor Development

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水曜日, 7月 19, 2023
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MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, today announced that it has been awarded a contract from the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (“AFRL”) to develop advanced semiconductor process technology related to Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon Carbide (“GaN-on-SiC”).

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  • MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, today announced that it has been awarded a contract from the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (“AFRL”) to develop advanced semiconductor process technology related to Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon Carbide (“GaN-on-SiC”).
  • Under the contract, MACOM will conduct research and development on GaN-on-SiC semiconductor process technologies used in millimeter-wave Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (“MMIC”) products.
  • In January 2021, MACOM and AFRL entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to transfer AFRL’s production ready 0.14 micron GaN-on-SiC semiconductor process to MACOM’s Massachusetts-based U.S.
  • The newly awarded contract further funds MACOM to develop performance enhancements over current GaN-on-SiC technologies to support next generation millimeter-wave aerospace and defense and commercial MMIC applications.

TAC-STIM™ Non-Invasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation Selected for Inclusion in the Air Force Research Laboratories Real-Time Assessing and Augmenting Cognitive Performance in Extreme Environments Project

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火曜日, 6月 27, 2023
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A2PEX is a five-year project led by the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) that includes internationally-recognized leaders in wearable technologies from industry and academia.

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  • A2PEX is a five-year project led by the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) that includes internationally-recognized leaders in wearable technologies from industry and academia.
  • The goal of A2PEX is to build a wearable system to sense, assess and augment cognitive performance in operational environments.
  • Sensors developed by A2PEX partners will develop electrophysiological and biomarker sensors to assess Airmen stress/fatigue in extreme environments.
  • electroCore’s proprietary TAC-STIM nVNS has been commissioned by IHMC for integration into the A2PEX system to mitigate fatigue and augment performance.

LiquidPiston Announces U.S. Air Force STRATFI Award

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木曜日, 6月 22, 2023
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiquidPiston , a leading innovator of compact, efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, announced today that it has received notification of a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) award from the AFWERX Directorate of the U.S. Department of the Air Force.

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  • BLOOMFIELD, Conn., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiquidPiston , a leading innovator of compact, efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, announced today that it has received notification of a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) award from the AFWERX Directorate of the U.S. Department of the Air Force.
  • The STRATFI award supports the acceleration and development of private sector innovation that can enhance Air Force capabilities to improve and execute its national security mission.
  • AFWERX, which provides a limited number of STRATFI awards annually under the SBIR program, is a Technology Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force.
  • “The Air Force and other DoD agencies constantly require more energy in many applications and in many form factors in order to maintain agile combat power in increasingly distributed, multi-domain operations.”
    LiquidPiston’s notification of a STRATFI award continues the company’s noteworthy momentum.

Steve Yantko Joins Tangram Flex, Inc. as Vice President of Business Development, Sales, and Marketing

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水曜日, 6月 21, 2023
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DAYTON, Ohio, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tangram Flex, Inc., a leading provider of system software solutions, is pleased to announce Steve Yantko as its new Vice President of Business Development, Sales, and Marketing.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tangram Flex, Inc., a leading provider of system software solutions, is pleased to announce Steve Yantko as its new Vice President of Business Development, Sales, and Marketing.
  • In this role, Yantko will be responsible for driving growth strategies, expanding market reach, creating new and strengthening existing customer relationships.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Steve Yantko to the Tangram Flex team," said Caitlin Dohrman, CEO of Tangram Flex, Inc. "His extensive knowledge of our customers' missions, industry relationships, and leadership in business development and sales will be instrumental in driving our growth strategy forward.
  • Steve's strong track record of building and leading high-performance teams will help us expand our market for technology-enabled solutions and our platform, Tangram Pro."

RTX developing 1MW generator under contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory

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火曜日, 6月 20, 2023
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PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) is developing a 1 megawatt electric generator for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of its Advanced Turbine Technologies for Affordable Mission-Capability program.

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  • PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) is developing a 1 megawatt electric generator for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of its Advanced Turbine Technologies for Affordable Mission-Capability program.
  • The low-spool generator could have multiple applications for future manned and unmanned military platforms.
  • In the future, this 1MW generator – developed by the company's Collins Aerospace business – could be used to power such systems safely and efficiently.
  • RTX's Pratt & Whitney business is supporting the 1MW generator program by studying future engine integration opportunities.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Successfully Hot Fires Large Solid Rocket Motor to Power Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation MRBM Target

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月曜日, 6月 19, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully completed the qualification static fire test of the eSR-19, the advanced large solid rocket motor that will power the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) next generation Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target used to test our nation’s missile defense systems.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully completed the qualification static fire test of the eSR-19, the advanced large solid rocket motor that will power the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) next generation Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target used to test our nation’s missile defense systems.
  • “I applaud the dedicated efforts by teams across Aerojet Rocketdyne to meet this important milestone,” said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.
  • The motor was designed and fabricated in Aerojet Rocketdyne facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, and cast and cured in Camden, Arkansas.
  • This recent qualification test was the latest achievement in the evolution of Aerojet Rocketdyne’s legacy Large Solid Rocket Motor (LSRM) capabilities, which have included investments in a talented workforce and new modern LSRM facilities.