In a lab where cutting-edge materials are being developed for extreme environments, the future of manufacturing isn’t just being built—it’s being learned. Through an Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN)-funded project “Joining of ODS Additive...
As aircraft systems evolve toward hybrid-electric propulsion, the demand for onboard power is rising fast—outpacing what today’s electrical architectures can safely support. Meeting that demand will require a shift to higher voltages. But there’s a...
When Will McAuley first joined an Ohio State University research team exploring laser welding in space, he was simply looking to complete his senior capstone project. Today, that opportunity has transformed the direction of his career — and...
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio — In future conflicts, the “golden hour” of battlefield medicine — the idea that a wounded service member can be evacuated to a fully equipped field hospital within 60 minutes — may no longer apply. Forward-deployed units could find...
Caption: Choi at SpaceX in Los Angeles, CA When Eugene Choi first began researching laser welding in space, he was an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University, working on what started as a capstone project. Today, he is a welding engineer...
DAYTON, Ohio — A Dayton-based technology company is leading a multidisciplinary effort to transform how medics make life-or-death decisions in combat and other high-risk environments. Mined XAI’s REACT-X — Resilient Explainable AI for Casualty Triage...
On February 10, 2026, the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) hosted its latest Virtual Opportunity Day, bringing together members of Ohio’s academic, industry, and government innovation ecosystem for a focused discussion on space research...
How OFRN-Funded R&D Is Advancing Next-Gen Power Systems – and Strengthening Ohio’s Aerospace Workforce Pipeline Safran Electrical & Power’s Twinsburg, Ohio facility has long been a key contributor to the nation’s aerospace and defense industrial base...
Rebecca Gilligan’s path to becoming an Aerospace Engineer at Northrop Grumman began not in a classroom, but in a lab, where hands-on research, real-world testing, and mission-relevant challenges shaped her into an industry-ready engineer. Gilligan...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hypersonic flight has long promised faster global reach, reusable space access, and new defense capabilities. Yet one challenge continues to limit real-world deployment: materials that can survive extreme heat repeatedly without...
