Capstone team partners with NASA on space-based welding R&D

A group of Ohio State University College of Engineering senior capstone students and faculty, along with a team of NASA engineers, are developing a robotic laser welding machine that can manufacture and join materials in space. The research project [...]

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

Capstone students take flight to test laser welding for space

How do you repair a spaceship in orbit? Under the current operating procedures, the parts would be assembled on Earth and then flown up to space and attached, racking up tremendous costs...

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

Wright State psychology team studies ways to identify fatigue in pilots, drivers

Researchers in Wright State University’s Department of Psychology have received a $200,000 grant to identify eye movement and physiological indicators of fatigue and drowsiness in pilots and motorists. The project is called OPTICS – Ocular and Physio [...]

Posted on Sep 16, 2024

Under the Radar, but Above and Beyond

Parallax Advanced Research is facilitating the growth of Advanced Air Mobility. It’s a catchall phrase that only begins to define the size, scope and promise of an emerging industry. Its impact is already being felt and is being used by first [...]

Posted on Sep 16, 2024

Engineering capstone students take flight to test laser welding for space

How do you repair a spaceship in orbit? Under the current operating procedures, the parts would be assembled on Earth and then flown up to space and attached, racking up tremendous costs. A group of Ohio State University College of Engineering senior [...]

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

Ohio Firm Teams With State On Drone Traffic Management

Columbus, Ohio-based CAL Analytics has combined with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to initiate a low-altitude air traffic management system for drone operations. According to CAL Analytics, the system will provide digital tools to [...]

Posted on Mar 28, 2024

Ohio launches traffic management system for drone operations

CAL Analytics, in coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), has launched a low-altitude air traffic management system for drones to support statewide operations. As the number of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, grows [...]

Posted on Mar 28, 2024

AFRL announces record-breaking FY23 small business awards during Small Business Summit

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Significant funding growth in fiscal year 2023 Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, contract awards to the small business sector was announced by Brian McJilton, director of the AFRL Small Business [...]

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

Ohio Puts $7M Toward National Security Tech Development

The Ohio Federal Research Network has awarded $6.85 million to several businesses and colleges in the state to pursue national security-focused research. The hope is that the work will lead to new jobs and even new companies.

Posted on Nov 22, 2023

Millions invested to boost Ohio aerospace innovation OFRN awards $6.85 million to six organizations

The Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) has awarded $6.85 million to six Ohio organizations to drive aerospace innovation in Ohio. The initiative, managed by Parallax Advanced Research in collaboration with The Ohio State University, aims to propel [...]

Posted on Nov 22, 2023