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Office of Naval Research Showcases Technologies at Sea-Air-Space Expo
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will display some of its newest technologies and programs, including alternative energy initiatives as well as laser and weapon systems, at the 2011 Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition, April 11-13, 2011.
April 11, 2011
ONR Puts Spotlight on Importance of Sea-based Aviation Science and Technology
The Office of Naval Research announced May 2 that it is giving prominence to Sea-based Aviation by making it a National Naval Responsibility.
May 02, 2011
Students to Compete in National SeaPerch Competition at Drexel University
Middle school and high school students will compete in the National SeaPerch Competition sponsored by the Office of Naval Research in May 2011.
May 19, 2011
Laser Image Aimed at Achieving 85 Percent Reduction in Costs
An innovative laser imaging technique, developed with funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), could cut more than 7,700 man hours from the manufacturing cycle of VIRGINIA-Class Submarines (VCS).
July 30, 2009
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.
May 20, 2009
Hybrid Laser-Welded Metallic Sandwich Panel Technology Applied to DDG 1000
The Navy is seeking solutions to reduce weight and lower the center of gravity for surface ships to improve their performance at a reasonable cost. LASer-welded corrugated-CORe (LASCOR) metallic sandwich panels are stiff, lightweight steel structures that offer the Navy corrosion resistance, reduced weight and less distortion.
April 14, 2009
Office of Naval Research Selected to Lead Technical Management of Vital New Joint Training Program
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has been selected by the Pentagon to manage a critical, one-of-a-kind futuristic training program in which warfighters would train here at home in preparation for the types of small, urban and borderless conflicts that have spread throughout the middle east and other regions of the world.
January 30, 2009
Navy Metalworking Center Team Earns 2008 Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Award
Work done on a Navy Metalworking Center (NMC) project was recognized with a 2008 Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Award, which is given by the Department of Defense Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP).
February 25, 2009
Navy Secretary Announces Ambitious Energy Goals
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced five energy goals at the Naval Energy Forum in Oct. 14-15, an event co-hosted by the Office of Naval Research and the Navy's Task Force Energy.
January 01, 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 of partnerships worldwide.
May 18, 2009