Ohio Federal Research Network hosts virtual Opportunity Day on April 12, 2022: Event recap

OFRN Opportunity Days
On April 12, 2022, the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) hosted a virtual Opportunity Day in collaboration with Parallax Advanced Research, The Ohio State University, and the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The OFRN Opportunity Day was geared...

Innovation Spotlight: Kent State University innovates power source for Unmanned Aircraft Systems to extend flight time and increase payload capabilities

A lab demonstration of the hybrid fuel cell – battery/capacitor power source for UASs conducted at Dr.Du’s Fuel Cell Laboratory at Kent State University’s Kent Campus. The team completed a successful demonstration of 12-hours of operation of the technology. Principal Investigator Dr. Yanhai Du and Lab Demonstration Lead Dr. Blake Stringer are pictured at the center.
Kent, Ohio- Kent State University developed a lightweight high-energy-density onboard power source that enables vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) type aircraft to have potentially extended flight time and increased payload. The hybrid fuel cell...

OFRN Annual Report

OFRN Annual Report
The key to OFRN’s success is its remarkable collaboration with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), The Ohio State University (Ohio State), Ohio Department of Transportation (ODoT), JobsOhio, the DoD and NASA partners, and the Ohio...

Ohio Federal Research Network Opportunity Day Virtual Collider, February 3, 2022, event recap

OFRN Opps Days Welcome
About the Ohio Federal Research Network Opportunity Day Virtual Collider The Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) Opportunity Days are brought to you by Parallax Advanced Research in collaboration with The Ohio State University and the Ohio...

An OFRN spinout success story: YBI spinout innovates and produces 3D printed electromagnetic devices

An OFRN spinout success story: YBI spinout innovates and produces 3D printed electromagnetic devices
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Youngstown, Ohio- PCG LLC is a Youngstown, Ohio-based small company that produces 3D printed antennas in a range of different metals for use in drones for the Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast (ADS-B). PCG is a spin out of the Youngstown...

Ohio Advanced Air Mobility Showcase event recap

AAM Showcase Springfield
Springfield, Ohio- On November 10, 2021, multiple members of the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) participated in the first Ohio Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) showcase event held at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. The AAM Showcase is a first...

Parallax Advanced Research hosts Ohio Tech Day with OhioX to Advance STEM Careers

Ohio Tech Day
Dayton, Ohio - On September 24, Parallax Advanced Research hosted an OhioX Tech Day STEM event for 25 Mad River Local Schools’ Stebbins High School students. The event was sponsored by Launch Dayton and Parallax Advanced Research Programs’ the Ohio...

Parallax Advanced Research becomes OhioX member; together supporting Ohio technology innovation

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Parallax Advanced Research is now a member of OhioX- a nonprofit membership organization that represents and connects organizations committed to growing Ohio's economy through technology and innovation. Parallax Advanced Research’s Ohio Federal...

Ohio Federal Research Network project update: Event 38 tests first flight of UAS E450 – Successfully Demonstrating Advanced Battery Technology

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On June 23, 2021, Event 38 Event 38 Unmanned Systems Inc. successfully tested the first flight of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) E450 at the Event 38 field in Richfield, Ohio under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 flight rules. The...

FAA Forms New Rulemaking Committee to Advance BVLOS Drone Operations

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to invest in research and development focused on unmanned traffic management (UTM) and urban air mobility (UAM). The newest FAA investment involves the creation of a rulemaking committee with...