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NSWC Crane employee awarded for dedicated service within the Infrared Countermeasure Community
June 29, 2023 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee was awarded the Military Sensing Symposia (MSS) Goodell-Pollock Memorial Award for Dedicated Service with his work in the Infrared (IR) Countermeasure (CM) Community. Mark Anderson received this prestigious award at this year’s Military Sensing Symposia Electro-Optical (E-O)/Infrared Countermeasure Symposium. This conference brings together experts in the field to discuss and review new technology that is being developed for American aircraft. Some of this technology includes Airborne Expendable Infrared Countermeasure platform protection, which Anderson has been an expert in for over 20 years... MORE

NSWC Crane hosts ribbon cutting for new location at WestGate@Crane Technology Park near Naval base
June 14, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and networking event at WestGate Academy to open NSWC Crane@WestGate. The ceremony and open house event took place in Odon, Indiana at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 12... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and networking event at WestGate Academy to open NSWC Crane@WestGate. The ceremony and open house event took place in Odon, Indiana at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 12.

NSWC Crane employee awarded across United States Navy for mentoring over 100 employees
June 8, 2023 — An NSWC Crane employee was awarded for her noteworthy contribution to the United States Navy. Maureen Sims-Strong was awarded the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal, which is the fifth highest Navy civilian award, due to her role as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification Manager (CCM). Sims-Strong has credited much of her success to the positive work environment that Crane provides. “Crane has been so much more than a job or career. It is a place to come to that has diversity and caring people that are here to help you in every facet of your career and family life; it’s where people help and take care of each other.” ... MORE

Maureen Sims-Strong was awarded the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal, which is the fifth highest Navy civilian award, due to her role as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification Manager (CCM).

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

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 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

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