Tablet Shipments Declined Over The Decade Expects To Rise In 2024
The United States Department of Defense Collaborated with Alfred University to Develop Cutting-edge Military Technology
By Anshula Mandaokar , 22 December, 2022
To speed up the creation of materials for hypersonic systems, Alfred University and the Detroit-based Defense Department's industrial innovation laboratory LIFT have announced the commencement of a materials characterisation and testing initiative, in December 2022.
Physical validation of LIFT's Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) workflow is being supported by Alfred University and its New York State College of Ceramics, a global leader in ceramic, ceramic matrix composite (CMC), and glass technologies. The team at Alfred University is explicitly comparing the qualities of ceramics made using additive manufacturing methods to those made using more conventional methods, all to improve the performance of hypersonic vehicles. To assist hypersonic modeling and testing, ceramics are subjected to a wide range of conditions, as the structure and properties of materials can vary depending on factors like temperature and atmospheric pressure.
The LIFT project will involve a partnership between Alfred University and UB's Center of Excellence (COE) for Materials Informatics. The American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (LIFT) is a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense, industry, and academia that aims to improve workforce preparedness by advancing advanced manufacturing technologies and expanding access to skilled workers. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) oversees the Department of Defence’s funding for LIFT.
The LIFT-Alfred University collaboration was announced shortly after Alfred University was given a government contract to aid a U.S. Army project involving the formation and characterization of ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTC) materials. New York Democrat and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer announced during an August visit to the university. Alfred University and the DEVCOM (U.S. Army Capabilities Development Command), Army Research Laboratory, will collaborate on a new study with an initial $2.7 million in financing.
The Center was instrumental in securing federal funding for Alfred University's partnership with the ARL. The Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) at Alfred University, which receives yearly funding from the Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation at Empire State Development, pursued the opportunity. The CACT has a sister entity at the University of Buffalo called the Center of Excellence for Materials Informatics, which also receives funding from NYSTAR. One of the CACT's main goals is to encourage collaboration between CATEs (Centres for Advanced Technology) and COEs (Centres of Excellence).
Development and Commercialization of CMCs
Latest News
Tablet Shipments Declined Over The Decade Expects To Rise In 2024
There is a growing demand for smartphones in the era of artificial intelligence. The technology-driven market prioritizes smartphones and personal computers (PCs) over tablets. It is due to consumers' convenience to reach out to smaller or larger…
Amazon Is The Largest Investor On Renewable Energy For 2024
The renewable energy industry is gaining momentum due to the transition of clean energy worldwide. The nations globally aim to achieve net zero emissions by the end of 2050. In the United States, the targets of clean energy transition are to be…
China Shuts Door To Battery Production In 2024
The growing concerns over climate change in 2024 are increasing the demand for rechargeable batteries. There has been a surge in lithium-ion batteries since the beginning of 2024. Several studies have developed a substitute for lithium-ion batteries…
Investments And Fundings Into Clean Energy Sector Supports The Transformation
The clean energy transition is gaining momentum due to nations' active interest in climate change issues. In 2024, significant breakthroughs in the green energy transformation research and development sector are commendable. Transition in the…
Artificial Intelligence Stands As A Challenge For Clean Energy Transition
Artificial intelligence is reigning over every sector of the economy in the era of technology. It has set up its era rather than being a part of technology only. Recent developments in artificial intelligence make it very important from the…
Anshula Mandaokar
Team Lead - Research
