News Releases
NJC Successfully Demonstrates Friction Stir Welding on USMC EFV for Critical Weld Joints
The Navy Joining Center (NJC) is the Navy ManTech Center of Excellence dedicated to the application of materials joining technology for Navy weapon system affordability.
Laser Image Projection Technology Shows Big Savings for VIRGINIA-Class Submarine Program
Electric Boat (EB) has successfully piloted a new laser imaging system that enables EB’s Quonset Point facility to automate the layout of attachments during early outfitting stages of VIRGINIA-Class Submarine (VCS) construction.
High Accolades for Leadership on Superconducting Degaussing Technology
Breakthrough research that yielded the world’s first-ever ship degaussing system to use high temperature superconducting (HTS) materials garnered “Top Navy Scientist and Engineer of the Year” accolades for George Stimak, a program officer at the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
Navy Metalworking Center Participates in ASNE Day 2009
Members of the Navy Metalworking Center (NMC) attended the American Society of Naval Engineers’ “ASNE Day 2009” in National Harbor, Maryland, 8-9 April 2009.
Naval Science & Technology Ambassadors Foster Global Partnerships Abroad
Collective maritime endeavors against piracy, smuggling, terrorism, weapons proliferation and other threats present unique technology challenges for Sailors, Marines and allies – but they also serve as catalysts for cooperation on science and technology (S&T) solutions, resulting in a growing number...
HLAW Process Approved for Construction of HSLA-80 T-Beams on DDG 1000
T-beam stiffeners are used extensively in ship construction for decks, bulkheads, shells and other structural applications. As the need for weight and cost reduction grows, T-beams are being manufactured of stronger materials with smaller cross-sections.
Experts Forecast Future of Technology Innovation in China
A distinguished panel of experts hosted by the Office of Naval Research shared their perspectives Friday on the cultural and political factors influencing technological innovations in China.
Flight Deck Cleaning “Zamboni” Gives Navy Aircraft Carriers a Cleaner Wake
The Navy´s newest flight deck cleaning technology cuts grime with the power of a Zamboni and the environmental safety of clean running water.
Office of Naval Research Demonstrates Revolutionary New Counter-Mine Technology for Ships
In a time of increasing irregular warfare threats, the Navy has devised and successfully demonstrated a revolutionary technology to help reduce the risk of naval mine strikes to U.S. Navy ships.
ONR Sharpens the Edge to Fight Terrorism International Expert Delivers Lecture on Al-Qaeda
Capturing new insight into how Al-Qaeda operates was the order of the day at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), as internationally recognized Al-Qaeda expert, Dr. Jarret Brachman spoke to ONR researchers on April 14, 2009.