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Navy, Pike District Partnership Co-Host Maritime Tech Industry Day with 3D Scanning Focus
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Brendon “Cobie” Bondoc, right, a mechanical engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), moderates the Leadership Perspectives Panel during the SIDE 2026: A Deep Dive into 3D Scanning industry partnership forum. The panel brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss advancements in 3D scanning technology. Panelists included Dr. Davis McGregor from the University of Maryland, Dr. Bala Muralikrishnan from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Jay Ong from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Michael Raphael from Direct Dimension, Inc., and Dr. Cindy Waters from NSWCCD. The event was co-hosted by the Carderock Capital Tech Bridge and the Pike District Partnership. Carderock, the Navy's innovation and ship design powerhouse, headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, is a world-class research and development facility specializing in critical ship and ship systems design. (U.S. Navy photo by Aaron Thomas)
Feb. 27, 2026 - In a move to bolster technological advancement, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, partnered with the Pike District Partnership (PDP) and with support from the Montgomery County Economic Development...
Transform Your Future: Carderock Celebrates Engineers Week 2026
Members of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Electromagnetic Signatures Technology Division engage with attendees at a poster session in West Bethesda, Feb. 24, 2026. The event was part of an enterprise-wide Engineers Week themed “Transform Your Future.” Carderock joined divisions across the Navy to celebrate Engineers Week with technical briefs and engagement events Feb. 23-27. Carderock, headquartered in West Bethesda, is the Navy's ship design and research facility specializing in critical ship systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Corum Byers)
Feb. 27, 2026 - BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division joined naval warfare center divisions across the enterprise Feb. 23-27, 2026, to celebrate Engineers Week, to highlight the Navy’s commitment to innovation,...
Nuclear Welder Earns Prestigious George S.B. Walters Shipyard Service Award
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — From left, Stephen Umeno, a nuclear welder, strikes an arc in the weld booth (behind the curtain) during a welding training qualification with Brad Morikawa, right, the nuclear welder supervisor, observing his technique in a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility weld shop Jan. 30, 2026. Nuclear welders are highly skilled tradespeople who specialize in fusing metals to maintain the integrity of critical naval systems. The critical work of a nuclear welder begins with methodical preparation, whether setting up a weld booth or a jobsite, they are continuously training, obtaining and maintaining certifications to be operate a peak performance. PHNSY & IMF’s mission is to keep the Navy’s fleet “Fit to Fight
Feb. 27, 2026 - A Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility nuclear welder was honored with the 2025 George S. B. Walters Service Award by the Honolulu Council of the Navy League of the United States for his...
Cunningham Retires after 20 years of Active-Duty Service
NEDU Commanding Officer CDR Nicholas B. Artabazon, USN
Feb. 26, 2026 - PANAMA CITY, Florida – Cmdr. Nick Artabazon returns to Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU), but this time it’s to take command while outgoing NEDU Commanding Officer Cmdr. Dustin Cunningham says farewell to active-duty...
NSWC PCD Engineers Week: Aaron Burghardt
Aaron Burghardt, NSWC Panama City Division Explosive Ordnance Disposal Diving (EOD) and Life Support Systems mechanical engineer, combined his love of country with his passion to problem solve. He joined NSWC PCD because it's the hub for EOD diving equipment and tools, and wanted to use his EOD technician experience to develop and provide the best capabilities for the warfighter.
Feb. 26, 2026 - For Engineers Week 2026, we highlight Aaron Burghardt, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Diving and Life Support Systems mechanical engineer. He became a mechanical...
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