AFRL Regional Network - Midwest

Happy National Iowa Day! The Air Force Research Laboratory Regional Network - Midwest proudly supports groundbreaking research and collaboration in Iowa, awarding $273K and leveraging $1.004M in funding. With 12 engaged members and great progress from our Iowa State University awardee, we're driving technological advancements and strengthening partnerships. #NationalIowaDay | #Innovation | #AFRLMidwest |#ResearchCollaboration | #Iowa

Throwing it back to a video featuring an exciting project where researchers developed a design tool to optimize layouts for stacked multistable metastructures—innovative materials that can shift between stable shapes. Why does this matter? These metastructures enable hypersonic waveriders to dynamically adjust their geometry across different Mach speeds, improving performance and adaptability in extreme conditions. The challenge was not just designing structures that morph but ensuring they do so efficiently, at scale, and without compromising strength. We are proud of Andres Arrieta, Associate Professor of Purdue University Mechanical Engineering, and his team for making strides in this area! https://lnkd.in/ep_4A-k7 #ThrowbackThursday | #TBT | #Hypersonics | #Defense | #Innovation

Stay ahead in space! Join the 2025 Hyperspace Webinar Series presented by Hyperspace Challenge to explore cutting-edge advancements and collaborations in the field. Our very own Amanda Sarnocinski Ridge, Network & Programs Director of AFRL Regional Network - Midwest, will be attending! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQnGQb6C #Hypersonics #Innovation #AFRL #HyperspaceChallenge

TOMORROW is the deadline! Don't miss out on this #funding and #collaboration opportunity!

Register now for 2025 America’s Seed Fund Week – Virtual Road Tour! Feb 11–13, 2025 | 💻 Free & Virtual Connect with federal agencies, explore $4B+ in non-dilutive funding, and grow your tech innovation! https://lnkd.in/gVTDCN2T #AmericasSeedFund | #SmallBusiness | #Innovation | #SBIR | #STTR | #TechFunding | #AFRL

The "Metal 3D Printing and Sintering in the Vacuum in Space" project, led by Dr. Calvin M. Stewart, PhD — The Ohio State University College of Engineering Innovation Scholar and Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University — has made remarkable strides in its first year! Stewart and his team are pioneering bound metal deposition in space, a game-changing approach to manufacturing metal components. This process extrudes a polymer filament infused with metal powder, which is then printed into intricate structures. After printing, the polymer is removed, and the metal is sintered into a fully solid form. So far, the team has: ✅ Successfully cured multiple metal-bound filaments, including copper, stainless steel, and titanium ✅ Developed key 3D printing parameters for optimal performance ✅ Produced test articles representing real-world aerospace components ✅ Achieved 100% metal parts after sintering These advancements bring us one step closer to viable, on-demand manufacturing in space! 🌌🔧 Check out this video to learn more about their project: https://lnkd.in/eSc_Mf6R

Secure your spot! Sign up now for appointments at the Midwest Matchmaker with Kansas APEX Accelerator. Don't miss this opportunity to connect!

Reminder: The Phase 1 pre-proposal deadline for the 2025 funding call 2 is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Submit your pre-proposal now to take the first step toward a meaningful, funded collaboration with Air Force Research Laboratory scientists and engineers. https://lnkd.in/edC2Cg6G #AFRLMidwest | #FundingOpportunity | #Innovation

Explore the cutting edge of semiconductor research! The University of Dayton's Research Experience for Undergraduates: Semiconductor Electronics and Photonics offers an extraordinary summer opportunity for undergraduate students passionate about semiconductor fabrication. Application deadline: February 28, 2025 The benefits: - Hands-on training in fabrication of microelectronics in a cleanroom environment, leading to a professional certification in semiconductor fabrication - Weekly workshops on a variety of topics related to the manufacturing of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits - Professional development opportunities and mentorship from University of Dayton faculty. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gBPbahg4 #AFRLMidwest | #Engineering | #Semiconductors | #ResearchOpportunity | #STEM

Exciting progress from Purdue’s Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility as they successfully test the HYPULSE shock tunnel—paving the way to Mach 25!