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As a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Energetics Center, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is a leader in the Navy's Energetics Enterprise. Its mission is to provide research, development, test and evaluation and in-service support of energetics and energetic materials for propulsion systems, ordnance & pyrotechnic devices and fuzing for Navy, Joint Forces, and the Nation. Capabilities include research, test, and engineering of chemicals, propellants, explosives, related electronic devices and associated ordnance equipment.
In short, the U.S. Navy and other Federal Government agencies and allied nations come to NSWC IHD for energetic systems solutions — the organization supports the warfighter of today, anticipates their future needs, and makes discoveries for the next generation.
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2014
14 Oct 2014
Electrically conductive plastics promising for batteries, solar cells
An emerging class of electrically conductive plastics called "radical polymers" may bring low-cost, transparent solar cells, flexible and lightweight batteries, and ultrathin antistatic coatings for consumer electronics and aircraft.9 Oct 2014
Robot fleet observes marine life in the open ocean
A fleet of seven robotic vehicles were launched into the ocean off southwest England this week, in the most ambitious project of its kind in Europe. The vehicles are aiming to travel up to 300 miles over the next 20 days, and will be collecting scientific data about ocean processes and marine life.8 Oct 2014
Research shows how giant clams harness the sun
Evolution in extreme environments has produced life forms with amazing abilities and traits.7 Oct 2014
Crumpled graphene could provide an unconventional energy storage
Researchers have now found that crumpling a piece of graphene "paper" — a material formed by bonding together layers of the two-dimensional form of carbon — can actually yield new properties that could be useful for creating extremely stretchable supercapacitors to store energy for flexible electronic devices.6 Oct 2014
Smart bandage emits phosphorescent glow for healing below
Researchers have created a paint-on, see-through, smart bandage that glows to indicate a wound's tissue oxygenation concentration.2 Oct 2014
New technology may lead to prolonged power in mobile devices
Researchers have created technology that could be the first step toward wearable computers with self-contained power sources or, more immediately, a smartphone that doesn't die after a few hours of heavy use.1 Oct 2014
FlexTech Alliance requests proposals in flexible, printed electronics
FlexTech Alliance issued a dual-focused Request for Proposals (RFP) for flexible, printed product demonstrators (demos) and a functional electronic print leaflet. FlexTech conducts a two-stage RFP process with pre-proposals due on October 22, 2014 and full proposals due in January 2015.11 Sep 2014
Tattoo biobatteries produce power from sweat
Researchers reported that they have designed a sensor in the form of a temporary tattoo that can both monitor a person's progress during exercise and produce power from their perspiration.28 Aug 2014
Renk AG
RENK AG is a member of the Volkswagen and MAN Group. RENK AG ranks among the world's foremost manufacturers of propulsion components and test systems. In tracked vehicle transmissions, slide bearings and naval gear units, the Company is undisputed world market leader. RENK has four independent divisions: Vehicle Transmissions, Slide Bearings, Special Gear Units, and Standard Gear Units. The individual strengths and the specific product expertise of the divisions are bundled and through close cooperation put to optimum use within the Group.19 Aug 2014
FlexEl LLC
FlexEl was founded in 2008 and is based in Maryland. It works with partner companies to create, design, develop, license and/or manufacture novel flexible electronics and power management systems.6 Aug 2014
Funding for development of electronics and biometric sensor platforms
The Nano-Bio Manufacturing Consortium has awarded funding for a project proposed by Binghamton University to develop electronics and biometric sensor platforms for human performance monitoring.30 Jul 2014
Generating electricity from humidity
Last year, MIT researchers discovered that when water droplets spontaneously jump away from superhydrophobic surfaces during condensation, they can gain electric charge in the process. Now, the same team has demonstrated that this process can generate small amounts of electricity that might be used to power electronic devices.28 Jul 2014
Electric Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
This article primarily investigates the hybrid and pure electric powertrains and electrics being used or considered for UAVs and the new missions made possible by electrification. UAVs survey military threats but also the melting ice caps and natural disasters. They can carry ordnance but also drop aid and locate disaster survivors and lost climbers and trekkers. Little wonder then that new electric UAVs are announced frequently these days.12 Jun 2014
Testing of 200 watt high temperature thermoelectric generator
GMZ Energy has announced the successful demonstration of a TEG designed for automotive waste heat recapture.3 Jun 2014
SCHMID Group
Schmid was founded in 1864. Schmid provides manufacturing equipment for the photovoltaic (PV), PCB and flat panel industries. Its entry into the printed electronics market by selling inkjet printers was mainly from the need in the PV sector to use inkjet printing to print selective emitters. The printers are also used commercially to inkjet print etch resist in the PCB industry.23 May 2014
Imprint Energy completes FlexTech Alliance's printed battery project
FlexTech Alliance, an industry consortium for flexible, printed electronics, has announced the completion of its project with Imprint Energy of Alameda, Calif., for the print manufacturing of ultrathin, flexible, and rechargeable batteries.22 May 2014
New implanted devices may reshape medicine
Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Tokyo have created electronic devices that become soft when implanted inside the body and can deploy to grip 3-D objects, such as large tissues, nerves and blood vessels.19 May 2014
Marlow Industries Inc
Marlow Industries, a subsidiary of II-VI Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solutions based on thermoelectric materials for a wide range of applications in a variety of vertical market segments.1 May 2014
Solving a mystery of thermoelectrics
Researchers say they have finally found a theoretical explanation for the differences, which could lead to the discovery of new, improved thermoelectric materials.17 Apr 2014
US Navy sends Bluefin Robotics' AUV in search of Malaysian airliner
The team looking for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet in the Indian Ocean has used Bluefin Robotics' autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to use sonar beams to create high resolution 3D images of the seabed some 4500 metres down.