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NSWC Crane employee part of collaborative Army, Navy Hypersonic team recognized nationally for transferring technology
June 1, 2023 — An NSWC Crane employee is a member of a multi-agency team that was recognized by the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) during its 2023 National Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio on March 28-30. Members from Sandia National Laboratories, Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, Strategic Systems Programs, and Naval Sea System Program received FLC’s 2023 Interagency Partnership Award for advancing hypersonics technology. Patrick Shaffer, Distinguished Engineer for Hypersonics at NSWC Crane, provided initial team direction and conceived technology transfer workshops held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Shaffer said it is an honor to be a member of the team that was recognized for this critical effort. “It was a pleasure to work with an immensely talented and dedicated group of people that successfully transitioned a prototype design to a product that was buildable by industry,” he said. ... MORE

NSWC Crane employee Mr. Patrick Shaffer is a member of a multi-agency team that was recognized by the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) during its 2023 National Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio on March 28-30. Members from Sandia National Laboratories, Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, Strategic Systems Programs, and Naval Sea System Program received FLC’s 2023 Interagency Partnership Award for advancing hypersonics technology.

NSWC Crane leads Office of Naval Research effort to enhance electro-optics, infrared technology at sea
May 30, 2023 — NSWC Crane hosted a milestone workshop for a new program dedicated to improved maritime electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) technology. The workshop hosted about 40 participants from across industry, government, and several federally-funded laboratories meeting in-person for the first time in Bloomington, Indiana and at NSWC Crane on May 10-11. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) program, a new Future Naval Capability (FNC) called Multi-SpecTral High Resolution Imaging and Targeting Sensor (MUST-HITS), addresses research challenges and opportunities in high resolution imaging and integration technology areas. NSWC Crane leads and is contributing expertise to this science and technology (S&T) effort which aims to rapidly enhance advanced maritime EO/IR technology in order to improve visibility of a wide variety of targets at once. Dr. Benjamin Conley, the Senior Scientist and Technology Manager (SSTM) for EO/IR sensing, is also the ONR Program Officer for this effort. “It was great having the entire MUST-HITS team together in the same room,” said Dr. Conley. “With MUST-HITS, we are aiming to improve warfighter visibility and situational awareness for long-range and real-time targeting at sea. The program will do this through an unprecedented infrared resolution sensor using a digital back-end to see multiple items at the same time at range. MUST-HITS also will provide baseline capability for upgrades in the future without major hardware and sensor replacements due to the digital nature of the sensor.”... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted a milestone workshop for a new program dedicated to improved maritime electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) technology. The workshop hosted about 40 participants from across industry, government, and several federally-funded laboratories meeting in-person for the first time in Bloomington, Indiana and at NSWC Crane on May 10-11.

NSWC Crane first in NAVSEA to pass international safety certification
May 22, 2023 — NSWC Crane) is the first organization in the NAVSEA enterprise to pass an international safety management system (SMS) certification after five years of preparation. The certification is called the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), or short for ISO 45001. ISO developed ISO 45001 for organizations to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks, and create better and safer working conditions. “Passing this certification means that NSWC Crane is set up for success to ensure the safety of our workforce,” said CAPT Duncan McKay, the Commanding Officer at NSWC Crane. “The team worked for years to ensure we were prepared for the certification; this is a testament to their work ethic and dedication to creating a safer environment for our workforce.”... MORE

NSWC Crane Computer Scientist develops tools for Warfare Center
May 18, 2023 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) computer scientist Kaelyn Nguyen is a software developer with a penchant for problem-solving, pastries, and Power Apps. She was a recipient of the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service award, a “unique program designed to recruit and train the next generation of information technology professionals, industrial control system security professionals, and security managers to meet the needs of the cybersecurity mission for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments.” During a career fair in Washington, D.C. Nguyen learned about Crane, although she almost went in a different career direction – psychiatry. ... MORE

230517-N-N2220-001 - CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) computer scientist Kaelyn Nguyen is a software developer with a penchant for problem-solving, pastries, and Power Apps.

Midwest Tech Bridge and NSWC Crane to Host Regional Defense Innovation Summit
May 12, 2023 — Two-Day event focused on microelectronics and advanced manufacturing will bring together inventors, entrepreneurs, government and industry... MORE

NSWC Crane engages with more than 150 businesses at Annual Buy Indiana Expo
May 4, 2023 — NSWC Crane held its Annual Buy Indiana Expo at French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce hosted more than 500 people and 150 businesses from 15 states. “For more than twenty years, Buy Indiana has been one of the best ways for businesses to engage with and learn more about NSWC Crane,” said Burkett. “It was great to see people come from all over and engage with NSWC Crane to support its mission. The relationships built and strengthened from Buy Indiana enhance the technological development necessary for today’s Navy. The engagement at this year’s Expo was great! Businesses are eager to learn more about Crane and how they can support the DOD. The interest in supporting Crane is unlike I’ve ever seen.” Learn more about the Buy Indiana Expo below!... MORE

NSWC Crane electro-optic expert represents Navy and receives three-year international appointment
May 2, 2023 — CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee has been appointed as the United States Navy Representative for the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) Group Technical Panel 3 within The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP). Dr. Benjamin Conley’s TTCP appointment is a... MORE

A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee has been appointed as the United States Navy Representative for the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) Group Technical Panel 3 within The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP). Dr. Benjamin Conley’s TTCP appointment is a three-year role which began in February.

NSWC Crane innovators partner with industry entrepreneurs to accelerate development of novel technology concept
April 18, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) continues its partnership into 2023 with industry entrepreneurs who won first place in a pitch competition last fall. Blazing Audio, the winning startup company, leveraged NSWC Crane Intellectual Property (IP) during the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Foundry cohort and Showcase... MORE

NSWC Crane employee volunteers to award over 700 quilts to living service members, veterans across country
April 7, 2023 — A Naval Service Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee has volunteered for more than a decade to sew and award quilts to living service members and veterans all over the country. Kay Miller, a Human Resource Specialist at NSWC Crane, recently celebrated 40 years of federal service—half of that time was spent as a United States Navy... MORE

NSWC Crane employee leads team to establish radiation modernization of microelectronics testing
March 31, 2023 — An NSWC Crane employee is leading a division of nearly 200 total people through a radiation modernization effort to prepare strategic mission technologies for the next 20 years. Shana Goodman leads this effort as the Strategic Microelectronics Division Manager at NSWC Crane.“Strategic radiation-hardened microelectronics supports the Nuclear Triad,”... MORE

Photo Portrait of Shana Goodman, NSWC Cane