News & Events
New Tool Assures Aircraft Material Integrity, Performance
Air Force and industry researchers have developed and demonstrated a portable, nondestructive evaluation technology that measures in real time the electrical properties of specialty materials below the exterior coating of advanced military aircraft.
Work Continues at Hill AFB to Replace T-38 Aileron Levers
To meet the challenge of building more than 1,000 aileron actuator levers for T-38 Talon aircraft, workers in the 532nd Commodities Maintenance Squadron's New Manufacturing and Repair Division literally had to start from scratch.
Multi-Skill Crew Delivers First C-17 Ahead of Schedule
The crew, part of the 562nd Aircraft Maint. Squad, is the first to be trained on the "multi-skill" initiative. The aim is to give one mechanic the skills to perform a task that previously would have involved three mechanics with varying skill sets.
Air Force Considers Applications of 'Jamming' Model
Granular fluids, like salt or sand, and viscous liquids, like toothpaste or wood glue, can behave like liquids or solids depending on certain conditions. When these fragile materials stop flowing, scientists refer to the transition as "jamming."
NSWC Crane Scanning Process to Save Millions
Engineers and scientists from NAVSEA's Surface Warfare Center Crane (NSWC Crane), recently developed a non-invasive scanning process that is expected to save millions of dollars for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
NASA Researchers Evaluate Sensor Technology
NASA is evaluating an advanced, fiber optic sensing technology that could aid development of active control of wing shape. Controlling a wing's shape in flight would allow it to take advantage of aerodynamics and improve overall aircraft efficiency.
System Helps Determine 'Health' of Air Force Aircraft
Military aircraft must be safe, reliable, and ready at a moment's notice to fulfill their role. Unexpected maintenance, and even scheduled maintenance checks, can keep an aircraft out of service when needed most.
Transparent Coating Repels Water, Could Reduce Corrosion
The development of a transparent coating that causes water to bead up into drops and roll or bounce off a surface will help protect and sustain Air Force systems by preventing corrosion and reducing ice formation on optical elements and aircraft.
Tinker Unit Wins Shingo Prize
The B-1B Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) team stationed at Tinker AFB is one of six recipients of the 2008 Shingo Bronze Medallion in the public sector category.
Solar Window Film Saves Navy Money at Pearl Harbor
The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii Energy Team completed a solar window film project in early May, that allows the region to improve indoor comfort levels, while also meeting energy reduction goals.
Coin-Sized Sensor Can Detect Bombs
An Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded team has created an inexpensive sensor the size of a penny that detects bombs made with improvised peroxide explosive devices.
DTIC 2008 Conference Presentations
The DTIC 2008 Conference was held April 7-9, 2008. An outstanding lineup of presenters spoke to the conference theme, "Protecting While Sharing Defense Information." Selected presentations are now available online.
Joint Force Employees Share Process Improvement Ideas
During the 2008 DoD Continuous Process Improvement Symposium, Airmen shared input and gleaned ideas from other services and defense agencies to further Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century efforts within their organizations.
Engineers Save Air Force Millions with F100 Engine Test Plan
Collaboration between the F100 engine program office at Tinker AFB, test personnel at the Arnold Engineering Development Center and engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney has led to reduced test costs for component improvement verification testing.
AMMTIAC Offers ERA Training Workshop
AMMTIAC is now offering an ERA Workshop, which can be held at your facility, where we will conduct a three-day Strategic Enterprise Re-Architecting (ERA) session with your management team.
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