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NSWCPD Employees Win AEGIS Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance
October 20, 2022 — Three Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division employees received the AEGIS Excellence Award during a program review held at NSWCPD on Aug. 9, 2022.The Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller presented the award to Jamie Gates, program manager of the DDG 51 Flight III (Flt III) Land Based... MORE

The Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller and NAVSEA Program Manager Mr. Michael Dugan present the AEGIS Excellence Award to Toni Checchio, a Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division electrical engineer, for her support during the DDG 51 Flight III (Flt III) development process on Aug. 9, 2022 at Philadelphia. Checchio began working on the Flt III electric plan design concepts in 2011. Her efforts led to the ship’s design being approved in 2015. (U.S. Navy Photo by Jamie Gates/Released)

Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium Reaches its 300th Member Milestone
October 18, 2022 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division-created Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) recently reached its 300th member milestone as Systel, Inc. based in Sugar Land, Texas was recently added to the membership.Established in June 2021, the MSTIC has worked to promote a culture of open communication through... MORE

NSWCPD Awards First Other Transaction Agreement for New Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium

Annual Summer Camp Provides Girl Scouts with STEM Experience
September 29, 2022 — For the past decade, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division; the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania; and Jefferson University have united to provide young women from the Pennsylvania area an opportunity to gain knowledge and inspiration to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related fields.And... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division Cybersecure Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) Control Systems & Networks Department Deputy Allison Hollish provides the NSWCPD Command Welcome to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) during their annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp on Aug. 8, 2022. (U.S. Navy Photo by Akenda Steward/Released)

Beacon of Light: NSWC Philadelphia Division Employee Awarded Armed Forces Civilian Medal for Pandemic Support
September 27, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division employee Andrew C. Lucas was awarded the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal (AFCSM) for participating on the Joint Assisted Acquisition (JA2) program that provided the acquisition and technical expertise needed to transition and accelerate the U.S. Government’s ongoing COVID-19 response and... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division employee Andrew C. Lucas was awarded the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal (AFCSM) for participating on the Joint Assisted Acquisition (JA2) program

NSWCPD Awards its First Contract through the Other Transaction Authority Streamlined Contracting Vehicle
September 9, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division awarded its first contract under the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for the design, development, and delivery of a small actuator test stand to evaluate electrohydraulic actuators through the Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) on June 9, 2022.According to the Maritime... MORE

Rendered image of Small Linear Actuator Test Stand (SLATS) prototype designed and built for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division. (Image Courtesy of Exlar/Curtiss Wright)

Robot Dogs and Drones 3D Mapping ‘Ghost Ships’ with Laser-based Sensors
August 30, 2022 — Sounds like a sci-fi movie right? But it’s not. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division is testing laser-based sensors on robot dogs or drones as a way to perform battle damage assessment, repair, installation, and modernization – all remotely.NSWCPD’s Advanced Data Acquisition Prototyping Technology Virtual Environments (ADAPT.VE)... MORE

Patrick Violante (centered in photo), team lead for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division Advanced Data Acquisition Prototyping Technology Virtual Environments (ADAPT.VE) and his team of engineers and scientists are testing both Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics Robot Dogs to explore cutting-edge technology and enhance capabilities. These robot dogs are four-legged droids. Designed to minimize human exposure to danger, the semi-autonomous robot dog features a state-of-the art sensor package for both security, surveillance and 3D image capture from its multiple cameras. The concept will demonstrate value of 3D scanning for battle damage assessment and repair and assess the ability for the dogs to be used in theatre to fill critical roles. (U.S. Navy Photo by Samira Gibson/Released)

NSWCPD’s Poster Session Showcases Summer Intern Research Projects
August 18, 2022 — Summer interns at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division presented their research projects during a competitive poster session on July 28, 2022.Every summer, NSWCPD hosts students from the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP); Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) internship program; and Science... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division hosts its annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Intern Poster Session on July 28, 2022. Pictured are the STEM interns who presented their projects in person. (U.S. Navy photo by Gary Ell/Released)

NSWCPD and Rowan University Present Research to Naval Engineering Education Consortium
August 17, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division and Rowan University presented collaborative research on the development of di-electric materials for cryogenic applications to the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) during NEEC Day 2022. The event was held at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, R.I. on June 15,... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division and Rowan University present collaborative research on the development of di-electric materials for cryogenic applications to the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) during NEEC Day 2022 at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, R.I. on June 15, 2022. Pictured: Steve Mastro, deputy chief technology officer (CTO), NSWCPD; Aaron Haines, Jacob Mahon, Nicholas Mahon from Rowan University; Mark Stitch from Temple University; Professor Wei Xue from Rowan University; and Andrew Smith from Penn State University. (U.S. Navy Photo by David Stoehr/Released)

NSWCPD Participates in Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium General Membership Meeting
August 17, 2022 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division participated in the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium General Membership Meeting at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown on July 25-27, 2022.More than 175 attendees participating in two days of presentations and briefs by NSWCPD, MSTIC, and Advanced Technology... MORE

NSWCPD Engineers Participate in Advanced Machinery Technology Symposium
August 15, 2022 — The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) hosted the Advanced Machinery Technology Symposium (AMTS) at Penn State University on the Navy Yard in Philadelphia on July 20 – 21, 2022.This symposium featured panels on Liberty Tech Bridge/NavalX, additive manufacturing, mentoring, as well as several technical tracks highlighting innovations. In... MORE

aval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division Commanding Officer Dana Simon gives opening remarks during the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Advanced Machinery Technology Symposium (AMTS) at Penn State University (Navy Yard), Philadelphia, on July 20, 2022.

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