The Force Behind The Fleet > Media

NSWC Crane looks at its 80 year history to continue to innovate for tomorrow’s Navy
December 2, 2021 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is celebrating 80 years of history supporting the warfighter. There are several points in its history that provide key insights to prepare for future challenges.Dr. Angela Lewis, the Technical Director at NSWC Crane, says Crane’s 80-year history is exciting to celebrate.“We are... MORE

NSWC Crane department head awarded for Department leadership
November 17, 2021 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Department Head was awarded the Department of the Navy (DoN) Meritorious Civilian Service Award, which is the third highest Navy Civilian Award.Benjamin Harkness, the Deputy Technical Director at NSWC Crane, was recognized for his “outstanding contributions” in this role as the Department... MORE

NSWC Crane department head Ben Harkness awarded for Department leadership

NSWC Crane engineer receives international award for research in cutting of a rare, superior metal
November 9, 2021 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) mechanical engineer (ME) received an international award for analyzing the cutting of tantalum, a rare metal that is highly corrosion-resistant. Dr. Jason Davis, an ME at NSWC Crane, led the U.S.-Japanese research team from the Center for Materials Processing and Tribology at Purdue... MORE

NSWC Crane increases USNA Midshipmen internships over the summer, strengthening partnership
November 3, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) continues its partnership with the United States Naval Academy (USNA), more than doubling the number of midshipmen in internship positions from its first year.This partnership between both NSWC Crane and USNA launched with five USNA midshipmen interns in 2019. Due to COVID-19, the program... MORE

Two men in civilian clothes and one woman in military fatigues stand together outside of a building.

NSWC Crane breaks ground on new Radiation Modernization facility, creating unique capability for the fleet
October 8, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) leadership, industry, and state government stakeholders broke ground on a new Radiation Modernization facility on the installation on Monday, Oct. 4.Dr. Angela Lewis, the Technical Director at NSWC Crane, says this event is exciting.“The groundbreaking of this new facility is a great day for... MORE

7 people pose with shovels for a groundbreaking

NSWC Crane employee recognized department-wide for ‘outstanding’ contributions
October 1, 2021 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Information Technology (IT) Specialist was recognized throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) for his contributions. Mason Ellis received a 2021 DoD Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) Award for Outstanding Contributions. Ellis received this award for supporting and promoting WRP and... MORE

NSWC Crane and many regional partners recognized for contributions to regional pitch competition
September 23, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) along with multiple regional partners were awarded the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Midwest Regional State and Local Economic Development award for contributions to an entrepreneurial pitch competition.The purpose of the Crane IP Defense Innovation Pitch Competition, the second year... MORE

NSWC Crane Chief Engineer recognized by Rose Hulman as an Honor Alumni 2021
September 2, 2021 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Chief Engineer received the Honor Alumni Award for 2021 from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Lucius, or Gus, Taylor graduated from Rose-Hulman as a Mechanical Engineer with a minor in Psychology and retired from the Army in 1995 as a U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel.Taylor... MORE

NSWC Crane hosted sixth annual Microelectronics Integrity Meeting to provide national forum for microelectronics technology
August 31, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted the sixth annual Microelectronics Integrity Meeting (MIM) August 24-25. Attendees from national and state government, industry, academia, and multiple military branches participated in the forum.The two-day event featured topics on strategic radiation hardened electronics, radiation... MORE

A man stands at a podium on stage and speaks.

NSWC Crane Distinguished Scientist spends career enhancing his expertise on Trusted Microelectronics
August 25, 2021 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM) was recently selected to serve as Acting Principal Director for Microelectronics within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Modernization. Brett Hamilton served in this role for two months this summer, but... MORE

Headquarters

Media Queries