2020 EVENT BROCHURE
AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING 3 BASE SECURITY 20 CULTURE OF INNOVATION 38 INSTALLATION RESILIENCE 57 LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY 73 REVERSE ENGINEERING 94 AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING
CREATE A CULTURE OF CARE Real-Time Communication COMPANY: Mobilize Us SOLUTION ID: 7191 4
SameGrain: An AI Enabled Community Engagement Platform to Increase Connections, Discover Resources, and Gather Deep Survey Data COMPANY: SameGrain, Inc. SOLUTION ID: 7526 5
Empowering Leaders to Cultivate Resilient Airmen and Families COMPANY: Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. SOLUTION ID: 8656 6
Opportunity Paths: AI Solutions to Leverage on and off Base Partners in Wellness COMPANY: PathfinderSOLUTION ID: 8660 7
DEVELOPING AND MAXIMIZING ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS Base Community Virtual Assistant COMPANY: Onica SOLUTION ID: 7155 8
Actionable Intelligence Survey Tool COMPANY: Red Berry Innovations, Inc. SOLUTION ID: 7887 9
Base Navigation and Community Communication COMPANY: GA OneDot Solutions LLC SOLUTION ID: 8112 10
LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW DATA TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR TRENDS IN REAL-TIME TakeFlight A Data Based Augmented Reality Digital Mental Health Platform Supporting and Fostering Wellbeing COMPANY: Living Popups SOLUTION ID: 8922 11
DEW Line for Family Health and Wellbeing COMPANY: Blue Roof Labs SOLUTION ID: 6397 12
Airmen and Family Base of Wellbeing Program COMPANY: Berkeley Research Group SOLUTION ID: 7044 13
Total Force Wellness - Data Fabric COMPANY: Data Flowage SOLUTION ID: 7742 14
LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW SUPPORT RESOURCES Building an engaged and resilient USAF COMPANY: Salesforce SOLUTION ID: 7139 15
The Welcome Committee COMPANY: AlterActions SOLUTION ID: 7807 16
Wingman Mentorship Mobile App COMPANY: IBM SOLUTION ID: 8149 17
Ready Force Mobile App COMPANY: IBM SOLUTION ID: 8166 18 SOLUTION ID: 7191 REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// CREATE A CULTURE OF CARE
Each Squadron, Group, Wing, key spouse group, rising 4, 5/6 club, Top3, 1st shirts counsel, and helping agencies will have the capability to text out key information, event notifications, Commander climate assessments, and much more using our platform. Airmen, civilians, and dependents will also have the ability to text in to receive quick directory info so that they can call the right helping agency. The helping agencies will also have the ability to communicate one-on-one with members.
VALUE PROPOSITION Airmen, civilians, and dependents often feel left out or feel as if they can never find information. This is a great way for the Air Force to utilize a simple texting platform to fix the communication barriers in the organizations.
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NICOLE HAUN COMPANY Mobilize Us EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 877 498 1698 4 SOLUTION ID: 7526 SAMEGRAIN
An AI Enabled Community Engagement Platform to Increase Connections, Discover Resources, and Gather Deep Survey Data
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// CREATE A CULTURE OF CARE
SameGrain’s consumer social platform and app has privately matched thousands of individuals, including military members and families, for relevant and meaningful connections resulting in numerous success stories. This proposed solution will leverage our trained ML algorithms, patented technology, and expertise to build a custom app, powered by SameGrain, designed specifically for Airmen and their families.
Via SameGrain’s gamified and novel survey process, individuals build anonymous data profiles that can match with other individuals “stigma free” on millions of potential data points ranging from the same rank, jobs, skills, and deployments to the same age children, interests, needs, exercise habits, Covid-19 status, and/or medical conditions. In-depth matching between individuals who share specific common attributes removes feelings of isolation and loneliness, improves the overall connectedness of a base or community, and fosters the exchange of information, peer support, and the ability to find new friends.
SameGrain’s unique communication and optional GPS location tools work to keep individuals connected and engaged. In addition, Total Force members can match with mentors, resources, educational information, and other technology solutions based on their specific needs and location. This reduces information overload and increases the awareness of relevant and nearby resources that are open and eligible to an individual based on their user profile and current needs.
Surveys can easily be customized to meet the specific objectives of individuals, communities, and leadership. New pop survey questions can be added in minutes empowering Total Force members to provide immediate feedback while enabling leadership to gain instant insights. Answers to surveys generate deep anonymized data for leadership which can be displayed in a real-time dashboard to illustrate the readiness of a specific base or squadron or to identify future needs or growing stress factors.
VALUE PROPOSITION Developed by Internet Pioneers and Data Science PhD’s, SameGrain is a simple “one-stop” proven solution that tackles multiple problems via a single platform. Currently hosted via AWS, the app can easily be reskinned and personalized for multiple USAF use case matching scenarios, community engagement applications, and data gathering needs.
SameGrain’s consumer platform has intelligently matched military members who served on the same bases, from the same hometowns, with the same rank, life hurdles, marital status, aged children, golf handicap, food preferences, allergies, medical conditions, and more. This level of deep multi-tiered matching paves the way for relevant, meaningful, and networked relationships that provide the framework for a caring community.
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ANNE BALDUZZI COMPANY SameGrain, Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 410 916 0220 5 SOLUTION ID: 8656 EMPOWERING LEADERS to Cultivate Resilient Airmen and Families
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// CREATE A CULTURE OF CARE
The Care Portal creates a single, reliable source of information for Airmen and their families, wherever they are in the world, on any device. Airmen will receive a digital experience that is prepared for and anticipates their needs based on research-driven journey maps and persona tools. The Portal will leverage both existing and new data, to guide Airmen to relevant resources based on their needs. The Portal will account for various needs at each point in an Airman’s service journey and will collect additional feedback data via the Portal as well as surveys, and other experience data collection methods.
For leadership, data collected via the Portal is integrated with other signal sources (e.g., surveys, social media), synthesized in real-time, and placed in context via the journey maps and persona tools. Our platform provides targeted and actionable insights and metrics to installation leadership via customized dashboards that provide a single place to view and understand the state of the Airman experience, both at the individual and community levels. Most importantly, this data empowers leadership to take timely and effective actions that support the mental, physical, social, spiritual, and financial well-being of individual Airmen, their families, and the broader Air Force community.
The platform provides a holistic approach to understanding an Airman’s experience, capturing and aggregating insights from existing surveys, deploying micro-pulse engagements, social media posts (fully integrated for immediate comment consumption), and digital intercepts. The platform’s proprietary AI engine enables the system to review all available data (quantitative + qualitative), creating a single view of the Airman during their career, identifying sentiment aligned to key themes, and generating alerts associated with desired topics of leadership. Configurable dashboards and real-time alerts create a single source of truth for overall Airman “State of Readiness.”
VALUE PROPOSITION The challenges and stresses facing Airmen are rapidly evolving. Resilient and ready Airmen require evolving and tailored support for their wellbeing, driven by real-time data and trend analysis. The traditional approach of providing all information to all Airmen is no longer sufficient for delivering an intentional experience. The barrage of information overwhelms, or isn’t received, which reduces effectiveness for influencing behavior and supporting wellbeing. Our approach provides Airmen and families with a Portal that delivers resources and information tailored to their unique situation and stage in their journey. Airmen are able to access the information they need when they need it, enhancing their experience and satisfying their needs.
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LAURA CRONIN COMPANY Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 814 360 5934 6 SOLUTION ID: 8660 OPPORTUNITY PATHS
AI Solutions to Leverage on and off Base Partners in Wellness
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// CREATE A CULTURE OF CARE
This partnership uses a full cycle platform for integrating military members, families, and Veterans into their communities while helping those communities grow and improve. The process begins with a search of filtered, compatible local and national resources designed to help Airmen and their families identify a community solution to their need - everything from local mental health resources to employment to nonprofits coordinating social activities. The current database contains thousands of nonprofits, for-profit mentor groups and programs, educational opportunities, and state and federal benefits all searchable to local chapter or affiliate. The individual can view details about the resource and read feedback others left about their experience. There is an option for the person to connect with the resource - after which the system follows up to ensure the service provider responds in a timely fashion - and for the person to leave anonymous feedback for others to read to help them make better decisions. With each interaction, the system AI (a machine learning neural network with Natural Language Processing integration) assists them in finding the next step through suggesting additional resources. This creates a long-term culture of care using new and existing community services.
The raw data from feedback and demographics is anonymized and secured with multiple encryption layers, and the technology then analyzes this anonymized input using proven AI algorithms. The assessment generates quantifiable and unbiased impact information, for example measuring how much stress is being reduced through a 10-week equine therapy program. This analysis has already been used with service and benefit providers looking to consistently and efficiently improve their impact in the military and Veteran communities. This analysis is also critical to military leadership, identifying potential gaps in services and localized solutions.
VALUE PROPOSITION The intent of Opportunity Path is to provide comprehensive support, empowering airmen and their families to make choices that will improve their overall wellbeing through education, advocacy, and program and resource integration. This in turn increases individual resilience, reduces vulnerability, improves conscientiousness, and ultimately adds significant value to the Air Force and the surrounding communities. The consolidation and automatic filtering of available, local resources minimizes stress, and the ability to provide feedback for service providers allows each individual to see their voice is being heard and gives them the opportunity to impact their community in helping others. Each of these actions is proven to have significant psychological benefits that improves readiness and organizational effectiveness.
This platform and the resulting analysis provides benefit to Air Force leadership. The analyzed information results in data without the self-selection bias found in most survey techniques. Already used with service and benefit providers looking to consistently and efficiently improve their impact in the military and Veteran communities, the platform has the potential to not only give USAF leaders the ability to identify airmen needs but to understand which programs are effective and which programs can improve. The Command Climate Survey can also be integrated into the platform to create a rolling impact analysis of unit morale and welfare that remains free of self-bias and self-filtering. With no element of the platform taking longer than five minutes to complete, a commander can conduct frequent assessments and have real-time information on squadron resilience, stress, cooperation, and readiness all in a quantified, dashboard setting.
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ELANA DUFFY COMPANY Pathfinder EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 908 763 2417 7 SOLUTION ID: 7155 BASE COMMUNITY VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// DEVELOPING AND MAXIMIZING ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS
We propose to build custom functionality, tailored for the Air Force community, into one or more virtual assistant services (e.g., Alexa, Siri) This functionality would be designed to help servicemembers and their families have convenient, voice-controlled access to information and resources that enhance their engagement with the community and improve their wellbeing. The project would advance adoption of technology by the Air Force, providing a state-of-the-art digital communication tool with Air Force specific content and relevant services.
With the proper digital cloud infrastructure built, the virtual assistant could serve as a conversational portal to all kinds of useful information, for example: schedules for base community events, deals at the base exchange, base- wide notices, or relocation assistance. Additional integrations would allow users to schedule appointments, place orders at the commissary, take surveys or other interactive activities.
In addition to convenience services and base information, the functionality could also support wellbeing services. This could include both financial planning, as well as life coaching, and even digital counseling. Rather than have to dig through webpages or pick up pamphlets, a servicemember can simply ask their virtual assistant “I need help with X” and receive relevant information or schedule an suitable appointment. The convenient connection through a servicemember’s virtual assistant to appropriate information helps use technology to advance a culture of care.
The frequency of requests for services could be used as early warning signals to leadership. An uptick in requests for financial or mental health help might suggest it is time for an awareness campaign on base. Alternatively, the platform would be a convenient way to administer surveys to collect information directly. Both would provide additional insight into the wellbeing of the community.
VALUE PROPOSITION The proposed virtual assistant solution would give Air Force servicemembers and their families convenient, conversational access to services and information that can improve their wellbeing and experience with life on base. This improved wellness to the individual and community accrues up to the Air Force strategically by improving morale, readiness, and retention. The proposed solution would also give leadership new data insights into community health, and provide some quantitative indications of challenges facing the community.
The proposed solution would accelerate the adoption of technology platforms that can connect people to information sources, as well as leverage modern communication devices, such as “smart home” appliances. The appliances themselves are commercial consumer hardware, and familiar to servicemembers. The digital cloud service infrastructure underlying the solution is robust and mature. The solution development would be limited to the implementation of the custom services and connection to information sources of interest. These facts reduce development and adoption risk significantly.
A virtual assistant which has the capability and custom services to help servicemembers and their families quickly and conveniently find information helps the Air Force advance its culture of care. By leveraging technology already familiar to many, especially younger servicemembers, it puts Air Force resources and recommendations front and center. Servicemembers and their families will be getting information and assistance conveniently through the same smartphones and smart home devices they already use.
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BRIAN PLATT COMPANY Onica EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 800 839 2677 8 SOLUTION ID: 7887 ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE SURVEY TOOL
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// DEVELOPING AND MAXIMIZING ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS
Our solution provides an intuitive tool to give base commanders and support staff complete situational awareness over multiple aspects of their installation. The commander can easily generate a custom survey to solicit feedback from any or all target demographics on the installation. Survey targeting can be as wide or as specific as the commander would like to see. For example, they could target every Airmen, spouse, and civilian worker on the entire installation or only target spouses that shop at the commissary at last two times each week. Questions in the general pool can be selected or custom questions can be input into the survey.
The novel aspect of our solution is how the feedback is solicited from the respondents. Respondents are asked to select words representing their thoughts on the question topic. For example, a respondent could be asked, “Please select five or more words representing the commissary.” Many different words are provided to the respondent such as “clean, dirty, hideous, immaculate, smelly, fresh, plentiful, insufficient” and many others. Our machine learning models generate the weight of words based on common usage in the English language. For example, immaculate is weighted more heavily as a positive than clean. Whereas, hideous is a stronger negative word compared to dirty. These weights are used by the machine learning models to generate a more accurate response from the targeted set of respondents. The respondents can also provide additional feedback in the form of comments to each question in the survey. These comments are also fed through the machine learning models to generate additional insights.
We found this method of collecting data yields more accurate results than asking respondents to provide a number rating or collecting comments alone. Profiles for each respondent are generated and monitored over time for deviations in their response patterns that could indicate changes in their mental health and wellbeing.
VALUE PROPOSITION Up-to-date feedback and analytics are required if base commanders hope to make prompt and informed decisions to increase the safety, security, and wellbeing of service members and civilian workers under their command. Our solution allows base commanders and support staff maximum flexibility in collecting feedback from Airmen, family members, and civilian workers under their command. An intuitive dashboard displays the current state across the installation, trends occurring over time, future projections, and expert advice on how to reverse negative trends and continue fostering positive trends.
We have developed and implemented this technology within our own company in the form of a monthly employee engagement and resiliency survey. Our executive staff is provided with complete situational awareness over the spoken and unspoken thoughts and feelings of all our employees. Decisions can be made quickly, company policies can be created or modified, and the impact of those changes measured for effectiveness. This led to a significantly more agile workforce and positively impacted our productivity, workforce health, and revenue.
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TERRY REINERT COMPANY Red Berry Innovations, Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 321 427 5298 9 SOLUTION ID: 8112 BASE NAVIGATION and Community Communication
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// DEVELOPING AND MAXIMIZING ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS
GuideOn was created specifically for our military community to lower stress while increasing situational awareness and overall resiliency.
BASE NAVIGATION BY BLDG. # OR KEYWORD SEARCH: Federal installations are not geo-located, and locations are commonly referred to by building number or acronym. • GuideOn’s patented technology bridges the gap between military vernacular and widely used navigation apps enabling on-base point-to-point navigation • Search results include concise, relevant information, contact details, and links to existing digital resources (websites, social media, ICE comments) • Using GuideOn reduces stress and wasted time, increasing productivity, morale, and resiliency • An organized, effective process builds Airman and family confidence in their base and organization; first impressions count
RAPIDLY CONNECTS AIRMEN/FAMILIES WITH BASE SUPPORT RESOURCES • Finding resources is fast and easy with keyword search • Enterprise solution standardizes presentation of resources across all installations resulting in faster/better access and utilization • No need to discover and learn a different tool on every installation
USERS ARE IN CONTROL OF THEIR GUIEDON EXPERIENCE • By selecting interests, users weed out irrelevant communications • “Global Interests” follow the user as they PCS (e.g., Spouse, School-age kids, Travel) • “Local Interests” are specific to an installation (e.g., Unit, Clubs, Schools) • Relevant information to a user’s interests appears on the user’s home-screen or received as an inbox message with push notification • Airmen/families are connected from the day they arrive
AIRMAN/FAMILY FEEL SECURE USING GUIDEON • No log-in and no PII is ever collected • User data is never shared with third-party organizations
The GuideOn app significantly reduces stress, anxiety, and uncertainty associated with any transition, be it PCS, TDY, or general daily navigation. The result is a happier, more productive, more resilient community.
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KATIE STREETER COMPANY GA OneDot Solutions LLC EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 49 0 15173037002 10 SOLUTION ID: 8922 TAKEFLIGHT
A Data Based Augmented Reality Digital Mental Health Platform Supporting and Fostering Wellbeing
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW DATA TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR TRENDS IN REAL-TIME
Augmented reality (“AR”) is a transformative technology for education, physical and mental wellness as well as providing an interactive mode of communication. Coupled with a robust data analytic platform, TakeFlight provides a complete end to end solution. Harnessing today’s digital media behaviors TakeFlight’s AR provides a creative and effective way to assist children and families in navigating the stresses of military life. TakeFlight will consist of separate experiences for children and adults.
The experiences consist of various modules the user can use to enhance their everyday life. These modules include:
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION Encrypted digital platform to establish secure lines of communication with friends, support groups, and health care providers
GROUP CHAT Set up a profile with interests, find new friends on base and keep in contact with old
ART EXPRESSION Use a white board to express themselves artistically
BOOKS Links to suggested books
AR INTERFACE AR characters pop up to act out scenes relating to various including mental well-being, financial stressors, and physical well-being
CALENDAR Designed to promote executive functioning skills, physical and social activity, and medication compliance
JOURNAL Encourages the user to express their emotions; topics discussed in the journal will prompt the “Links” module to provide content related to those topics
FINANCIAL WELL BEING Explores financial issues and provides links to coaching
LINKS Curated links to thought provoking articles, websites, and other content all relating to issues typically of concern to children and parents who are in the military.
SELFIES A vehicle to use emotion-based AI to track the user’s emotions over time
MOOD SELF-REFLECTION Encourages the user to monitor their daily mood in a gamified manner. Data is linked to medication compliance and physical activity to give the user constructive feedback on their emotional wellbeing
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PAMELA BISHOP COMPANY Living Popups EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 404 432 4340 11 SOLUTION ID: 6397 DEW LINE FOR FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLBEING
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW DATA TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR TRENDS IN REAL-TIME
The highly successful LAMDA process found in industrial quality improvement programs focuses big data and analytics tools to drive situational awareness, deeper organizational insight and effective action. Our proposed “DEW Line” project applies LAMDA as follows:
LOOK at the active and passive sensing data for key insights. Active sensing includes both scheduled traditional surveys as well as ad-hoc questionnaires on specific topics. Passive sensing includes monitoring social media for mentions of support programs and frequently occurring needs. Additionally, passive sensing of other “predators” like high-interest credit card offers, community crime reports, etc. discover emerging needs as they happen.
ASK what the data are telling us to do. “Big data” synthesis develops actionable information in three ways. Sentiment Analysis associates mentions of support programs and community issues with intent or mood. Program Performance combines self-reported program information with data from the LOOK stage to quantify program effectiveness. Idea Capture turns mentions of common community needs into program actions that addresses specific emerging issues.
MODEL relationships between program actions and community outcomes. Resource Allocation models compare investments of time, people, and other resources to Program Performance and Sentiment Analysis information. Program Generation uses structured creativity techniques like TRIZ and AHP to allocate resources to new programs identified in Idea Capture.
DECIDE where and how to allocate resources that drive the Comprehensive Airman and Family Wellbeing Model. Decision making will engage command staff, airmen and their families. All information from the previous stages is available to review online in near real time. Resulting actions are associated with the information to ensure transparent feedback.
ACT by rapidly deploying new programs and messages while tuning existing ones for greater effectiveness.
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TONY GRICHNIK COMPANY Blue Roof Labs EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 779 706 1947 12 SOLUTION ID: 7044 AIRMEN AND FAMILY BASE OF WELLBEING PROGRAM
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW DATA TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR TRENDS IN REAL-TIME
BRG’s wellbeing expertise and technology are combined in our solution. DRIVE will serve as our “central command center” and will facilitate the generation of robust analytics and secure collaboration including DRIVE-generated surveys, and the massive quantity of existing data to understand the AF’s real-time wellbeing landscape. DRIVE will identify major issues and opportunities in order to create the most effective wellness improvement plans. As our ecosystem of experts and partners support and intervene, DRIVE will provide a clear understanding of each intervention’s efficacy. Our team provides consistent monitoring of wellbeing improvement along with an expanded understanding of wellbeing as additional tools, technology, and applications come online.
Based on resulting DRIVE analytics, BRG and the USAF will create, pilot and monitor the Airman and Family Base of Wellbeing (AFBOW) program. AFBOW is designed to help Airmen and their families lead healthy and fulfilled lives while effectively coping with stressors, all while maintaining military readiness. BRG will assign a team to each USAF base to orchestrate the AFBOW program. Core program elements may include:
• Organizing cohorts with Airmen and their spouses where wellbeing instruction and experiential learning is facilitated by BRG experts • Offering a series of ongoing wellbeing classes on bases throughout the year that focus on the five core components of wellbeing as identified by the AF • Providing peer and group coaching to Airmen and their families • Utilizing our USAF/ AFBOW Branded Coaching App to provide daily support to program participants via group and personalized messages, links to resources and microlearning elements
Using our digital platform and experts, BRG optimizes a solutions deployment plan that empowers leaders in real- time. BRG’s solution offers tangible, transformative, and customized individual and cohort coaching, training and facilitating that builds and maintains a culture of wellness.
VALUE PROPOSITION Our proposal combines the benefits of in-person engagement, the convenience of virtual learning, and the power of data-based insights/actions.
FEASIBLE IMPACT:
• Speed: BRG can begin our data collection in as little as a few days by deploying our cloud-based DRIVE solution, including survey intake. • Ease: Our experts will deploy locally within the pilot program scope and can begin the non-digital AFBOW Sensing process with a minimal layer of administrative assistance from the AF • Cost Effective: By integrating our digital expert solutions, sizing, and targeting wellness enhancement, BRG can offer a more efficient, scalable solution with a more effective ROI model
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ANGEL RODRIGUEZ COMPANY Berkeley Research Group EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 972 213 8357 13 SOLUTION ID: 7742 TOTAL FORCE WELLNESS - DATA FABRIC
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW DATA TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR TRENDS IN REAL-TIME
DataFlowage is leveraging our expertise across multiple industries to provide the USAF with the Total Force Wellness - Data Fabric. Determining the state of wellbeing across the physical, social, spiritual, and financial dimensions outlined requires a depth of knowledge regarding each Airmen. The Fabric is a Digital Twin based architecture that utilizes state of the art machine learning to deliver real-time monitoring and alerting on wellness events and trends.
The Data Fabric aims to be inclusive of the total force, where every active and retired Airmen, their family members, all Guardsmen, and AF civilians are represented as Digital Twins. Data will come from financial information, feedback from surveys, health records and social networks. Harnessing the data that is already available, but in disparate places, can paint a picture of wellness tailored to each individual Airmen.
The Fabric organizes data in a graph database which stores key attributes and relationships regarding each Airmen. Relationships between Airmen and their leaders, their family, and their friends based on social networks are all modeled. The Digital Twin understands these relationships and can take actions accordingly.
Within the Fabric, powerful machine learning enriches data and predictive analytics reveal the state of wellness for each Airmen including a specific algorithm that delivers the “Wellness Score” The Wellness Score is historical and predictive, scoring the current state of an Airmen wellness, and determining the future wellness trend. The wellness of the entire force is a composite picture of the individual Airmen so that a summarized total force view is achieved.
Lastly, alerting is built into each Digital Twin that proactively senses wellness events and sends alerts to leadership or healthcare providers. The Fabric is built on open standards; therefore data and alerts can be utilized in other apps creating a reliable data foundation for wellness across the USAF.
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KEVIN VANHOWE COMPANY Data Flowage EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 248 977 6961 14 SOLUTION ID: 7139 BUILDING AN ENGAGED AND RESILIENT USAF
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW SUPPORT RESOURCES
360-degree view of the relationship will provide the opportunity to optimize the outcomes for all stakeholders during each stage of their engagement with the USAF.
Leveraging our Office of Innovation and specifically our ideation services through our Ignite program, Salesforce will partner with USAF to understand and document the lifecycle of airmen and families from induction through discharge and beyond. We will create role and persona based paths or journeys that provide a prescriptive and personalized experience for every participant.
The secure and personalized community platform will catalog and expose existing resources while providing an open scalable framework for the addition of new offerings. Analytics and artificial intelligence will proactively advise and direct participants to recommended solutions providing a personalized and data driven experience. A robust and growing catalog of services delivered through personalized journeys will ensure that the right resource is directed to the right audience at the right time.
The management and enhancement of the solution will be guided by data and analytics. The consumption and effectiveness of resources will be closely and easily monitored through dashboards which will intelligently show trends, usage patterns and areas for improvement. Existing resources can be refined and new resources will be added over time.
Outreach from and to the community will be through omni-channel support allowing engagement via text, chat, voice, web forms and other mediums. These requests will then be routed, prioritized and escalated as needed to ensure that the proper level of resource and attention is applied to each issue.
A complete and intelligent view of the historical interactions with program participants will enhance the ability of support personnel to offer recommended solutions. Real time needs will be responded to in real time.
VALUE PROPOSITION Salesforce’s vision for the Airmen 360 solution aligns with USAF’s goals and will create a positive environment for the airmen. As a total System of Wellbeing, the USAF will have the ability to combine the financial, spiritual, social, physical, and mental data to empower all three focus areas. In the Individual Focus dimension, the quality of life improvements will significantly build morale for not just the airmen; but also, for the family members. The Community Focus dimension will be strengthened through a connected community of airmen and family members. Lastly, extending the Salesforce Platform, the USAF will have the ability to positively enhance the Strategic Focus dimension to support vital services around key Service Support Programs like Equal Opportunity, Sexual Assault/Harassment Reporting, and Suicide Prevention, to name a few.
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CHIB NWAEZE COMPANY Salesforce EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 650 420 8092 15 SOLUTION ID: 7807 THE WELCOME COMMITTEE
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW SUPPORT RESOURCES
Welcome to your new USAF base! I’m your friendly digital assistant Aida. Please take my fun assessment quiz so we know all about you and your family and can get you connected with all the resources you need right away. Once I know you wear glasses, I’ll show you where the eye doctor is and if your spouse does yoga, I’ll give her the schedule of the closest yoga studios. I’ll tell you which restaurants have the best options for your paleo diet and the most epic places you can use your kayak, all rated by other airmen and families in my community- augmented database.
Here’s an invitation for your family to our next monthly welcome BBQ. I’m going to send you weekly activity suggestions & events based on your assessment. I’ll also connect you to other people with similar interests & health habits to make it easy for you to find a running partner or cooking buddy. You can organize meetups through me, like a dinner club or a Saturday pick up game, and I’ll invite others to it for you and help you coordinate everyone.
I’m also going to help you make some healthy habits right off the bat. Moving disrupts all your routines and social support and research shows you’ll make some new habits here within 2 months that will last a long time. I know how to coach you as you settle in to make sure those are good habits that help you stay in peak shape, eat well, stay relaxed, build a new social circle and have fun in your off time. Is there anything you specifically want to improve? Now is a perfect time to set some goals.
I’ll check in with you periodically to see how things are going. You’ll tell me about problems more truthfully than you would on a survey or in person because research shows that you’re much more comfortable sharing feedback and personal info with me, a chatbot, and I’m available 24/7. That’s really helpful real time data. Even though you know I’m not a ‘real’ person, you’ll feel that I care about you and that I want you to succeed and thrive here.
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KENDRA MARKLE COMPANY AlterActions EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 415 968 9986 16 SOLUTION ID: 8149 WINGMAN MENTORSHIP MOBILE APP
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW SUPPORT RESOURCES
IBM’s solution is an app with a two-sided platform that connects experts in different areas of interest with individuals in search of guidance. Based on the user’s preferences, this experience can be in person or virtual. By searching and discovering best-fit mentors/mentees through a personalized feed of user profiles, this solution can offer innumerable opportunities to learn and teach. With the use of real-time feedback prompted to users through mentorship sessions, focus can be driven toward problem areas which may have been overlooked and create new plans to address these issues sooner. We are committed to supporting the Air Force community to strive for strength through interdependence among the students and the experts.
Example use cases may include, but are not limited to: • Test/examination prep • Career guidance • Hobby introduction • Soft and hard skill development • Social and business networking, • Goal development, • DIY (do it yourself) instruction
We can also field a hybrid capability, whereby individuals participate in multiple mentorship sessions and their role may vary as preferred (mentor in one session, mentee in another, or even both for expert vs. expert situations).
VALUE PROPOSITION For the Air Force, the mental and physical wellbeing of their people are at its forefront. Constant changes, whether at home or in the workplace, increase stress levels and decrease wellbeing and productivity. By providing a platform that focuses directly on the wellbeing of Airmen and their families, IBM will further the retention and satisfaction of leaders within the Air Force. Furthermore, IBM’s solution will highlight struggling or needed programs through search trend and feedback analysis, enabling the Airmen and their families a new avenue of ensuring relevant and reliable resources.
IBM strives to build a mentorship community within the USAF to advocate learning and leadership in a supportive environment, as well as extinguish the decades old stigma of seeking help. Through the creation of a desired survey tool with initial/feedback questionnaires, the application will yield big data that can be used to populate trend reports and predict the demand of essential tools and resources needed by both Airmen and their families. The wealth of knowledge of the entire Air Force community will lie within our one application solution, providing all Airmen and their families pathways of furthering their careers, developing their hobbies, strengthening their social skills, and designing their future.
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JOE TRUNZO COMPANY IBM EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 240 401 6865 17 SOLUTION ID: 8166 READY FORCE MOBILE APP
EMPOWERING AIRMAN AND FAMILY WELLBEING /// LEVERAGING EXISTING AND NEW SUPPORT RESOURCES
The Ready Force app is mobile and provides users with on-demand physical, spiritual, and mental wellness features, single sign-on links to IBM cognitive applications, existing AF Portal resiliency programs, Tricare Patient Portal, Veterans Administration programs, and AF installation and community offerings. Ready Force features will include: • IBM Cloud Data • Advanced Analytics • Systems Approach • Security & Confidentiality • Video Conferencing • Gamification • Leadership Resiliency data • Social Media Forums • Resiliency Notifications • Military Skill Matching • Career Aptitude • Location Matching
VALUE PROPOSITION IBM recognizes that as technology and communication capabilities increase, data must be leveraged to mitigate the stressors that are brought about by ever-changing and evolving USAF operations. By combining data, advanced analytics, and AI-powered solutions, Airmen, their families, and the overall USAF enterprise can extract valuable insights to improve individual wellness and readiness, as well as facilitate leadership at all levels to make well-informed decisions that benefit the Air Force community. To ensure the continued wellbeing of the Air Force as a whole, we propose a systems approach by joining existing USAF resiliency programs with IBM’s GRIT and Cafe Well applications. With the power of IBM’s Cloud and Watson AI, the system will be tailored to the Airman’s needs around mitigating stressors, connecting with peers and community programs, providing education resources, and establishing tools to track individual progress on overall health. This solution will allow USAF leadership to gather information on the current wellbeing of their Airmen so they can take the actions necessary to increase resiliency and readiness across the Total Force.
The Ready Force application will further create a network of care. Ready Force will take a personalized approach for Active duty, Air National Guard, AF Reserve Airman, Civil Service Civilians, transitioning Airmen, and their families’ lives. Information derived from IBM’s advanced analytics will provide actionable insight for leadership measures by analyzing the data from the below systems: • App Store Downloads • App Engagement • Gamification Badges • Existing AF Programs • App Store Review
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JOE TRUNZO COMPANY IBM EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 513 633 2226 18 BASE SECURITY BASE SECURITY
BASE ACCESS An Enterprise, Cloud-Enabled Solution COMPANY: Leidos, Inc. SOLUTION ID: 7188 21
FacePass for Secure, Rapid Base Access: Security with Convenience and Simplicity COMPANY: Secure Planet SOLUTION ID: 7188 22
NSS Installation of the Future: Secure Intelligent Base Access COMPANY: IDEMIA National Security Solutions SOLUTION ID: 8150 23
BDOC AVERT A Life Cycle Solution for Base Security COMPANY: ARES Security Corp SOLUTION ID: 6495 24
Integrated TAK Enabled: Private LTE Sensor Ecosystem COMPANY: Fenix Group SOLUTION ID: 6539 25
Tactical 360-Cameras for Critical Incident Response COMPANY: Bounce Imaging SOLUTION ID: 7639 26
Q-UGV Capable of Deploying 360-Degree Ground Based Sensors COMPANY: Bounce Imaging SOLUTION ID: 7639 27
WAVE Web Aggregated Visualization Environment COMPANY: Centauri SOLUTION ID: 8294 28
Intrepid Response: Mobile Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration for Base Security and Defense COMPANY: Intrepid Networks SOLUTION ID: 6458 29
PERIMETER SECURITY Counter Drone Service: Automated AI-Powered Counter Drone Service for Airfield and Perimeter Protection COMPANY: Citadel Defense SOLUTION ID: 6458 30
Periscope Aviation’s: Persistent Surveillance UAVs COMPANY: Chartis SOLUTION ID: 6888 31
Global Multi Domain Security and Base Defense Solutions COMPANY: McQ SOLUTION ID: 7233 32
The Phosonic Perimeter Security Sensors and Analytics Platform (PSSAP) ME COMPANY: Adelos, Inc. SOLUTION ID: 7256 33
SMASH x4 C-UAS Fire Control System COMPANY: Smart Shooter SOLUTION ID: 7627 34
Eclipse: An End-to-end Cyber Counter-drone Solution COMPANY: NSO Group SOLUTION ID: 8067 35
Digital Force Technologies (DFT) Force Protection Family of Systems (FP-FoS) COMPANY: Digital Force Technologies SOLUTION ID: 8563 36 SOLUTION ID: 7188 AN ENTERPRISE, CLOUD-ENABLED SOLUTION for Base Access Control
BASE SECURITY /// BASE ACCESS
Leidos’ AIE solution is a unique electronic security system developed to successfully address the requirements for a truly open-architecture, fully extensible, electronic, physical access control system (ePACS) . AIE has an approved Authority to Operate (ATO), open-architecture, cloud-enabled and enterprise-based solution which is fully extensible to rapidly integrate customer-specified force protection modalities. Leidos integrates COTS capabilities to provide our customers with a customized access control solution for their specific needs. Our integration laboratory and engineering/integration facility in Edgewood, MD provides us the ability to tailor solutions for immediate implementation, and the ability to rapidly integrate future access control modalities . This saves our customers time and money, and provides the assurance that any replacement parts or required services are maintained under a common roof, and dispatched with the highest priority to ensure the success of our customer’s mission. From this facility we also leverage our cloud based system access to effectively manage, monitor, upgrade, patch all assets in the system, allowing for much quicker responses to remediate and avoid particular impacts. We have deployed such capabilities in our cloud based enterprise data center (milCloud 2.0 hosted at Tinker AFB) such as Splunk, HBSS, WSUS, ACAS, SCCM and MDM (for our handheld ID card scanner used at ACPs). Demonstrating the true extensibility of the Leidos’ IAP, we have integrated the AIE software solution, onto previous versions of AIE to achieve a ‘pure fleet solution’ for Army ePACS, resulting in significant cost savings by recapitalizing previous investments, without a wholesale system replacement. We back our solution with a expertly manned 24/7 help desk, which has been recognized for our responsiveness to customer requirements globally. We are committed to ensuring that our solution will be the last access control solution our customers need.
VALUE PROPOSITION Leidos has integrated cloud and advanced software and hardware capabilities to significantly improve and manage access control through an enterprise vetting solution and to provide monitoring and sustainment support. Our solution provides our customers a continuous vetting capability against specified screening and authoritative databases, ensuring that only those with authorized access are permitted entry. diseases, and other biometrics to meet the customer’s force protection requirements.
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JAMES BURTON COMPANY Leidos, Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 410 805 4005 21 SOLUTION ID: 7674 FACEPASS FOR SECURE, RAPID BASE ACCESS
Security with Convenience and Simplicity
BASE SECURITY /// BASE ACCESS
Today’s base access is slow, labor-intensive, and not particularly secure because anyone can steal or copy a legitimate ID card of someone who looks more-or-less similar. FacePass is a secure system for permitting base access with just your face and without requiring a guard.
FacePass performs point-of-access identification and offers manpower reduction through automation---a camera and facial recognition software identify the driver, just as a human guard would do ordinarily, and then other software checks to see if the driver is authorized access, permitting access if so. With this product, special traffic lanes at the gate use boom gates to control access, and drivers stopped at the gate look in a camera which is positioned in the traditional location of a security guard. If the system recognizes an authorized driver, the boom gate opens, permitting access for that driver. For bases that have more gate traffic lanes than they can afford to man with security guards, this product is attractive because security personnel can automate those extra lanes, improving secure throughput and at a cost far lower than the cost of manning the lanes. For special, low-volume facilities, this product provides secure access without the need to man facility gate at all. And, for high-security facilities, the accuracy of facial recognition provides extra assurance that the driver is identified correctly.
FacePass requires only face photos of authorized personnel. It uses the image of the driver to to a 1:N search through its database of authorized personnel to determine whether or not to raise the boom gate.
Today, the accuracy of a good facial recognition algorithms is equivalent to a fingerprint, according to NIST Facial Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) Ongoing. (Source: https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/face-recognition- vendor-test-frvt-ongoing). With a photo of someone else’s ID card, it’s not difficult to produce a copy sufficient for entry. But you can’t change your face.
VALUE PROPOSITION Today, base security focuses on ID card checking. Unfortunately, guards spend little time comparing the ID card photo with the person presenting it. Guards are not trained facial examiners and cannot be faulted for their inability to catch imposters. In contrast, FacePass identifies by face, includes liveness detection, and is very accurate and reliable. Some bases have more gate lanes than they can afford to operate. In other cases, a base might have an access-controlled area that is ordinarily not manned, or one that requires special security in addition to a guard. In all these cases, FacePass provides a simple and innovative solution to a relevant problem. This has impact on throughput, by opening lanes, on security, by providing super-human ability to recognize authorized users, and also on security costs.
Throughput is a significant issue at the base gate because time waiting in a traffic jab is time wasted on the mission.
Face Pass has been shown to work multiple times at multiple simulated gates. We know it’s viable, scalable, effective, and affordable. It’s ready for prime-time.
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DOUGLAS DYER COMPANY Secure Planet EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 703 964 7452 22 SOLUTION ID: 8150 NSS INSTALLATION OF THE FUTURE
Secure Intelligent Base Access
BASE SECURITY /// BASE ACCESS
NSS is the leading provider of biometric and identity solutions to the US Government. We provide and manage the FBI’s Next Generation Identification program and DOD’s Automated Biometric Identification System. We perform face recognition background checks on Visa applicants for the Department of State (DoS) and provide many of the CAC and PIV cards across the US government. Building on this strength, NSS’s Installation of the Future (IOTF) access control solution uses the latest contactless biometric technologies, including through- the-windshield face and iris recognition, license plate readers, and contactless fingerprint sensors to reduce or eliminate bottlenecks at gates, in lobbies, and at high-security facilities. Combined, these solutions allow for the creation of “fast lanes” to expedite entry for authorized personnel.
NSS’s IOTF solution provides encrypted storage and management of biometrics for rapid biometrically-verified access to bases and facilities. Our visitor management solution incorporates convenient enrollment options for visitors and comprehensive background checks that leverage both biometric and biographic data. We provide multiple configurations to conform with all budget and operational considerations, each with the same level of biometric security: • Enhanced enrollment at a Visitor’s Center • Automated kiosk • Smartphone-enabled, remote enrollment option
Our continuous vetting processes provide real-time updates of noteworthy developments or changes to status for visitors and employees alike. Our pattern recognition algorithms detect behavior anomalies that can help to thwart potential insider threats. Our layered architecture enables security and business processes while minimizing unnecessary data transmission that can increase vulnerabilities.
We create a single, unified, resolved, and continuously vetted identity to improve efficiency and mitigate insider threats to DoD personnel and the DoD’s national infrastructure.
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MIKE TRAN COMPANY IDEMIA National Security Solutions EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 703 489 6191 23 SOLUTION ID: 6495 AVERT
A Life Cycle Solution for Base Security
BASE SECURITY /// BDOC
ARES Security provides a life cycle solution for Base Security and Defense that combines the power of modeling, simulation, virtualization, sensor fusion, common operational picture (COP) and AI to provide the tools that the Base of the Future needs to Assess, Train, and Respond to incidents.
ASSESS The foundation for AVERT is a 3D physical model, a “digital twin” that is used for security design, vulnerability assessment, training, and real time security operations. AVERT Physical Security ingests 3D models and characterizes them with security features including alarms, sensors, barriers, response forces, patrol routes, vehicles, C-sUAS, adversaries, weapons, etc. by using our 50K element library. The AVERT simulation engine then assesses the impact of any threat against the integrated base defense plan and quantitatively determines Security Effectiveness. Threats include Active Shooter, VBIED Gate Runner, sUAS, Insider Threat, and more. Cyber pathing analysis can also be used to analyze the impact of cyber threats on physical devices that control access to secure facilities. AVERT has been proven through a DoD Accreditation, and is currently used to protect the US stockpile of nuclear weapons, the Pentagon, 65% of North America commercial nuclear, and other critical infrastructure / commercial facilities.
TRAIN AVERT Virtual Tabletop transforms exercises into a virtual experience where leadership can walk through complex threats, make critical decisions, evaluate outcomes and fine tune response plans. The AVERT simulation engine can play the adversary and virtually display the evolving incident. AVERT Virtual Reality Training transforms the 3D model into an immersive virtual environment for the training of Security Forces on TTPs for their Base.
RESPOND When seconds count, AVERT C2 provides a Common Operational Picture that fuses sensors, alarms, cameras, communications, ATAK, Ghost Robotics mobile sentry, SimpleSense 911, UAS, etc. within BDOC CONOPS.
VALUE PROPOSITION Security Forces at Travis and Dyess AFB have been active in their support of the AVERT solutions and succinctly articulated the value in the following way:
• Increased Security Effectiveness • Optimized Investment Through Cost Benefit Analysis • Security Forces Training • Rapid Incident Response
After 100’s of projects, ARES Security has proven that Security Effectiveness can be improved while cost is reduced. The AVERT solutions are ready to be deployed to rebuild Tyndall into the Base of the Future as well as support the USAF Base Security and Defense needs in the US and aboard.
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BLANE SCHERTZ COMPANY ARES Security Corp EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 256 527 4469 24 SOLUTION ID: 6539 INTEGRATED TAK ENABLED
Private LTE Sensor Ecosystem
BASE SECURITY /// BDOC
Our solution is built around a private LTE node serving up to 400 end point devices per RF front end (x2). Each node is equipped with a core virtual server stack for edge-connected services (no backhaul to the cloud, the internet, or any higher communications echelon is required). All LTE nodes, known as Banshee units, come equipped with federated TAK servers capable of providing situational awareness to connected smart devices, as well as a medium for IP sensors to communicate with the broader environemnt.
Banshee units are deployed either in static or mobile configurations. Our concept for Base Defense holds that each base will have a unique architecture due to geographic area and mission sensitivity, but in general security forces would be equipped with manpackable LTE nodes for foot mobile operations, vehicle nodes for mobile operations,. and static nodes for base operations center situational awareness.
Each node is able to operate indepedently of the other, but with integrated MANET radios as layer two meshing, instead operate as a single dynamic, mobile LTE network for base defense sensor ecosystem communications - allowing security forces personnel to do more with less, and achieve sensor alerts in austere environements where they might not otherwise have reliable communications or have to deal with proprietary protocols that don’t communicate with one another in a larger network. LTE provides a large portion of high bandwidth spectrum that can be utilized without royalty payments to carriers as owned infrastructure. A mixture of static sites & mobile applications gives USAF/SF maximum flexibility at huge cost efficiencies over MANET alone or legacy systems - with the ability to scale as the mission requires.
VALUE PROPOSITION Our value proposition is built around scale. Our company is made of former US military SOF & Intelligence Community personnel who grew tired of proprietary widgets that cost too much to deploy in a meaningful way. By leveraging multiple waveforms, GFE software (TAK) & “repurposing” MANET radios as layer 2 backhaul to connect LTE nodes capable of serving hundreds of end points (each), we are able to provide a huge cost efficiencies to sensor ecosystem support, “battlefield tracking”, and base defense.
In addition to connecting phones to our network, we are also able to fly drones, connect to CCTV camera systems, and any sensor with an IP address & a cheap, commercially available radio hardened for cyber.
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DAVID PETERSON COMPANY Fenix Group EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 703 474 2313 25 SOLUTION ID: 7023 TACTICAL 360-CAMERAS
for Critical Incident Response
BASE SECURITY /// BDOC
WHAT IS A TACTICAL THROWABLE CAMERA AND WHAT MAKES THIS SOLUTION UNIQUE? The Bounce Explorer Recce 360 is a throwable sensor platform. The 1.6lbs, spherical, softball sized device houses six lenses which connect to one central camera, allowing for 360-degree image/audio capture. Full 360-degree panoramic video is captured and then electronically stabilized, allowing the camera to maintain right-side-up image orientation and stabilization regardless of the cameras physical position. Practically, this means the camera can be rolled down a hallway or spun on a rope and still maintain a steady fixed-field of view on any target selected by the end user. The camera system is encased in a durable rubber shell which allows for the device to be thrown through windows, dropped repeatedly onto concrete, or thrown down a stairwell while maintaining core functionality.
WHAT IS THE BOUNCE EXPLORER RECCE 360 USED FOR? Police and Military end users around the country use the camera to gain immediate situational awareness during the last 30 meters of reconnaissance. The camera systems have been deployed in active shooter scenarios, barricaded suspect situations, as well as at vehicle checkpoints as a search camera. Response teams utilize the camera as a throwable device to clear rooms, as a pole mounted camera to search attics or crawlspaces, or via a physical tether to search wells, sewers or down stairwells.
HOW DOES THE SYSTEM COMMUNICATE? Cameras can communicate through a variety of communication options including a internally-generated Wi-Fi hotspot, Trellisware modules, or 4GLTE network. Data is streamed in near real-time, back to an end user’s phone, where operators can utilize the panable 360-degree panoramic video. The cameras Wi-FI hotspot has a range of 120ft. When connected by 4G module, any authorized user on the network can connect into the camera’s feed. This means that the base operations center could monitor any camera deployed on the network in near real time.
VALUE PROPOSITION IS THIS SOLUTION RELEVANT TO THE AIR FORCE? WHAT KIND OF IMPACT CAN THE RECCE 360 HAVE ON THE USAF’S BASE OF THE FUTURE? Bounce Imaging’s throwable cameras will ultimately result in a safer, better connected installation during times of emergency. While it’s impractical to have video surveillance in every room on an installation, its more than reasonable to equip each SF vehicle with a readily deployable camera system. Some reconnaissance tools exist that can aid first responders during a critical situation, but only the Recce 360 can be transported, deployed, and operated by a single Airmen and provided immediate 360-degree situation awareness. Beyond its utility to the individual user, the ability to broadcast a cameras feed to a broader 4G network means that the Base of the Future’s Operations Center will have the ability to have video eyes on any situation within the network space where the camera is deployed. Thus, providing base leadership with critical information during events where a first person view of an event/space is invaluable.
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MARK FARGASON COMPANY Bounce Imaging EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 979 676 5999 26 SOLUTION ID: 7639 Q-UGV
Capable of Deploying 360-Degree Ground Based Sensors
BASE SECURITY /// BDOC
WHAT WOULD YOUR SOLUTION LOOK LIKE? Our solution would see Ghost’s Q-UGV equipped with a deployment system for Bounce’s 360-degree cameras. The Q-UGV would be fitted to carry up to 10 sensor systems which could then be deployed throughout an objective at key locations, selected by the end users. The sensors would then provide 360-degree panable video via a Wi-Fi connection to individual end users or simultaneously via 4G-LTE link to the Base Operations Center. Once sensors are emplaced, Airmen would be able to move virtually from camera to camera throughout a structure, allowing for surveillance to be hastily emplaced and monitored persistently during an incident.
WHO IS BOUNCE IMAGING? Bounce Imaging is a technology company that specializes in 360-degree cameras. The Bounce Explorer Recce 360 is a tactical, ruggedized 360-degree camera which allows first responders to gain immediate situational awareness by capturing video and audio in every direction. The Recce 360 is a softball sized camera that can be operated by a single Airmen and is 4G LTE communications capable, allowing the base operations center the ability to monitor any user feed. Pairing this networking feature with the ability to view the camera systems in a VR format, means that operations centers could virtually teleport between multiple deployed camera systems, seeing the same thing that their Airmen are seeing.
WHO IS GHOST ROBOTICS? Ghost Robotics is a robotics manufacturer developing the next generation of ground drones to tackle unstructured terrain with a low cost, size-scalable, ultra-agile, high-endurance and easily programmed legged robot platform. Ghost Vision 60 (Wraith mil-spec future model) is a mid-sized foldable tele-operated and autonomous all-terrain Q-UGV with SDK . It is field-deployable for persistent and ad-hoc uses with Ghost or 3rd party autonomy applications.
VALUE PROPOSITION What are the primary benefits your system would bring to the Air Force?
• Removing Airmen from harm’s way via autonomous building clearing • Provides the Air Force the ability to deploy a hasty surveillance system (VR capable) anywhere on base • Fully connected 4G-LTE integration with base operations center
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MARK FARGASON COMPANY Bounce Imaging EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 979 676 5999 27 SOLUTION ID: 8294 WAVE
Web Aggregated Visualization Environment
BASE SECURITY /// BDOC
Between Centauri’s core COP framework and System Definition, Inc. (SDI)’s sensor enabled Advanced Personnel Accountability Application, WAVE brings a innovative customized solution for disparate data sources and complete integrated base defense visualization platform: • Tracking of personnel, resources, equipment, and others using numerous methodologies and geospatial visualized in seconds • Using SDI’s state-of-the-art personnel tracking and accountability works with radio system resources and organizational datasets to modernize tracking, accuracy, and rapidly account for personnel • “Training-less” Common Operational Picture with matching Android/iOS app, enabled across Cloud, disconnected, or cellular networks • Near instantaneous and simultaneous data producer AND consumer collaboration with built-in Role Base Access Controls, accessible API, and administrator functions for worldwide usage across any potential event, incident, or operation • 30+ data sources baked-in; Map layers, Live Cameras, ATAK, Weather, Air Traffic, BATDOK, ARCGIS, GEOBASE, NOTAMs, Text/Email, ATHOC, Active 911, Active shooter web-based tracking and accountability functionality, and many more! • User-enabled threshold-based notification and alert functionality: integrated with Bio-Suit biometric tracking; optical fence warnings; UAS FMV; and many other capabilities • National Incident Management Response Framework, CBRNE/Hazmat, and Emergency Response Guide totally integrated • Completely compliant with DoDI 6055.17, AFI10-2501, many National Biodefense Strategy enablers, and other key references • Field tested, joint exercised, and operationally used; CBOA, TSOA, JIFX, AMC/AFMC Fire, and others • Utilizing 20+ years of building human factored visualization platforms across multiple domains and joint operations • System is up and running now!
VALUE PROPOSITION WAVE delivers multi-domain continuous monitoring for end-to-end Command and Control through a near-real time data integration ‘gateway’ capability allowing new data sets to be integrated, fused, and visualized nearly on the fly, with zero code changes, able to be configured in the field and responsive to any new requirement dictated by Joint operations. WAVE’s true capability is in its innovative state-of-art human factored[MB1] interface enabled across any network, web, cloud, Android/iOS, and disconnected local environments, and has been tested, exercised, and validated across several Joint exercises/experiments. WAVE has been designed and tested to manage installation operations centers and BDOC operations. The WAVE effort will bring personnel accountability and tracking API/ software used at FDNY and dozens of other Fire Departments to create unrivaled interoperability of State & Local security forces on the same radio system/channel with Federal, DoD, and friendly forces. The developed capabilities directly assist Base situational awareness efforts by integrating PTT-[MB2] based personnel accountability and other integrated data for simpler, streamlined, more accurate accountability and situational awareness support to Base operations. Moreover, WAVE’s integration of SDI and near real-time collaborative environment brings complete tracking picture and creates aggregated poll-able data to Higher headquarters or national command entities. WAVE can create single click cordons, Control point, notification based tracking, complete building layout, dead/ missing/injured, medical triage handling, weather, chat, integrated Emergency Response Guide, QRC checklists, Joint interoperability standards, and a plethora of other off-the shelf capability WAVE can deliver an immediate collaborative and shared capability to provide C2 for effective Base Defense.
SHOWCASE BOOTH PAGE fusion.afwerxshowcase.com/exhibitor/centauri-8408 FOSTER REIF COMPANY Centauri EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 214 325 9218 28 SOLUTION ID: 8548 INTREPID RESPONSE
Mobile Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration for Base Security and Defense
BASE SECURITY /// BDOC
Intrepid Response, a proven TRL9 mobile solution, was developed for First Responders, Law Enforcement and physical security operations. It accurately tracks personnel, efficiently joins disparate organizations during missions and allows supervisors to quickly and safely implement real-time alerting and incident management, as well as enable general operational security. It’s highly effective for Base Security mission sets such as active shooters, natural disasters and mass casualty events as well as day-to-day operations. Practitioners can collaborate with various forms of multimedia, i.e. text notes, videos, white boards, check lists, documents, etc. during a mission in response to an alert, as well as integrate with existing voice solutions. When compared to other existing solutions, users continue to select our solution for its ultra-low cost, ease of use, and 24x7 customer support. Intrepid Response is the uniquely selected situational awareness platform for both Verizon and AT&T FirstNet, who provide service to 97% of the First Responder community. Intrepid Response is comprised of four specific actionable components integrated into a user-friendly software platform: LOCATE: a geospatial situational awareness solution that provides real-time location data on a feature-rich map. Users can view live GPS positions as well as static locations of interest, shapes and associated labeling, positioning data from external sources such as TTL devices, or automatic vehicle location, or sensor data. The Intrepid API library makes Locate ideal for integration with other location-based systems. ACTIVATE: a simple-to-use emergency notification and response mobilization tool; CONNECT: a multi-layered suite of collaboration tools including secure messaging, document, picture and video sharing as well as the ability to annotate shared content. It also provides real-time remote white-boarding and task management capabilities; and PTT for integrated voice/data operations.
VALUE PROPOSITION Intrepid Response is a proven solution that significantly increases the effectiveness of base security, defense, and incident response. It utilizes a highly efficient, low cost Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model. Software licenses are purchased on a per user (or enterprise) basis, and delivered in < 48 hours of receipt of order. License agreements include training and 24/7/365 support, with no additional sustainment costs. It is a highly intuitive solution with training typically accomplished in < 15 minutes. It is available via the Google play store, Apple app store, and FirstNet App Catalog.
Intrepid Response is unique amongst its peers as the only mobile software solution of its kind resold and supported by both Verizon and AT&T. It’s the acknowledged primary mobile solution for collaboration and situational awareness within both organizations for usage by First and Second Responders. Intrepid Networks also has active and strong relationships with all of the major device manufacturers employed by Public Safety including Apple, Zebra, Samsung, SONIM, etc. It’s the only app of its kind to achieve FirstNet certification. As such, it can be quickly deployed for scenarios where user priority and pre-emption are required and ensures user traffic prioritization on FirstNe 46 LTE FirstNet 4G LTE commercial and Band 14 networks.
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ANNITA NERSES COMPANY Intrepid Networks EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 848 241 7347 29 SOLUTION ID: 6458 COUNTER DRONE SERVICE
Automated AI-Powered Counter Drone Service for Airfield and Perimeter Protection
BASE SECURITY /// PERIMETER SECURITY
Citadel uses artificial intelligence and deep learning to detect control, video, and telemetry signals from unmanned systems that operate in the air, on land, or at sea. Through this unique and novel approach to drone detection, Citadel has been able to address new emerging threats at a speed that matches the threat and outpaces all competitors.
Unlike many other C-UAS systems that rely on dated library methods for detection and classification, Citadel uses novel and proprietary methods to maintain industry-leading low false positive detection rates.
Another unique and differentiated attribute of Citadel’s technology is the ability to autonomously adapt to an incoming threat and without any intervention utilize the optimal countermeasure. In many situations the Titan’s countermeasures will force drones to safely land with limited disruption to surrounding communications.
Citadel’s equipment was designed to deliver fixed, mobile, and dismounted protection within a single system. When required, Citadel’s open software architecture can help complement other sensing modalities within a layered approach.
Citadel’s technology has been tested by the FAA and proven to perform through extensive operational testing at Air Force C-UAS evaluation events.
VALUE PROPOSITION Titan is TRL 9 and have been operationally validated in dozens of combat and intelligence missions across DoD, DHS, and with commercial end users.
Citadel’s autonomous solution is a force multiplier that decreases cognitive load of Security Forces personnel and improves mission response times.
With equivalent effectiveness in fixed, mobile, and dismounted operations, Citadel’s Titan system is also interoperable with other technologies critical to airspace and perimeter security.
Automated reporting can be furnished by the system with a click of a button in order to provide command and Security Forces leadership with management summary reports. This information can help shape and improve response tactics.
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CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS COMPANY Citadel Defense EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 661 802 6099 30 SOLUTION ID: 6888 PERISCOPE AVIATION’S
Persistent Surveillance UAVs
BASE SECURITY /// PERIMETER SECURITY
Chartis Federal offers a suite of UAVs through its Periscope Aviation venture that can be configured to support multiple surveillance capability use cases. All our airframes have fully autonomous GPS-based flight and are ruggedized to withstand repeated use and to simplify repairs.
Our Aero Series (the A3 and A5) are aerodynamically optimized, carbon fiber airframes capable of long flight times (up to 110 minutes) and high speeds (up to 100 mph) that carry ISR payloads. The A3 airframe is 44”L x 44”W x 12”H and the A5 is 63”L x 63”W x 17”H. They can be outfitted with the Army’s preferred ISR sensor, though they currently carry the Trillium HD series sensors. These UAVs can fly in weather that exceeds most COTS products, including wind speeds up to 40 mph, light rain, and dust. We would further increase the level automation by using RTK pucks to enable autonomous launch, flight, landing, and charging.
Mark Series UAV (MK4) is a heavy-lifter that uses a build technique entirely unique to the world of multi-rotors, resulting in the stiffest, strongest, and lightest of its size in the world. The MK4 is 81”L x 81”W x 7”H. In its tethered configuration, it can currently lift up to 65 pounds using its universal payload system and can fly for extended periods before needing a maintenance check. The payload configuration allows for ultra-efficient and compact mounting of traditionally cumbersome/heavy objects. A single airframe can carry multiple payloads at one time or can enable hotswapping depending on the situation. It could easily carry any sensor that fits the weight parameters. This UAV can fly in wind speeds up to 40 mph, light rain, and dust. The tether is 250 feet, though it can be customized based on desired flight altitude and operational needs.
This suite of UAVs can integrate with base security and access operations to enhance security and provide more real-time data while driving efficiencies through automation of processes and reducing time to response.
VALUE PROPOSITION The Base of the Future will make use of the growing Internet of Things/Battlefield Things. Our UAVs can integrate with security and surveillance operations to provide persistent surveillance or automated alert response. This allows the military to respond to alerts without deploy personnel to evaluate uncertain and potentially dangerous situations along the base perimeter. It also allows for quicker response times because the alert can trigger autonomous processes to launch and direct the UAV.
The Aero Series (A3 and A5), with its long flight times, can fly persistent or ad hoc missions to monitor along the base perimeter and provide real-time EO/IR video. To support perimeter security, a small fleet of these drones could be stationed at the base and programmed to run regularly scheduled perimeter sweeps. They could also be integrated to the perimeter sensor system for dispatch anytime an alert is triggered or in case of an emergency response situation to provide situational awareness. This solution could be fully autonomous, enabling more rapid response times and reducing the need for human interaction.
The Mark Series (MK4) can carry large payloads and for long durations in its tethered configuration. The MK4 solution allows for: aerial deployment (50-400 feet) of ISR sensors to support access point surveillance and threat detection well beyond the base perimeter; deployment of an aerial communications hub (ex: LMR repeater, cellular transmitter, and LTE backhaul for data); or a loud speaker/long-range acoustic device to support proximity warnings or emergency announcements before potential threats get too close. It can also function as a rapidly deployable communications tower for use in cases of wide-scale power loss by connecting to a generator.
SHOWCASE BOOTH PAGE fusion.afwerxshowcase.com/exhibitor/chartis-federal-6888 GREG PRINCE COMPANY Chartis EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 703 854 1143 EXT:201 31 SOLUTION ID: 7233 GLOBAL MULTI DOMAIN SECURITY and Base Defense Solutions
BASE SECURITY /// PERIMETER SECURITY
McQ has developed the following advanced sensors: McQ 360° FOV Nano Radar, McQ OWL™ Intelligent Video Camera and McQ RANGER® Activity Detection sensor. The McQ Nano Radar detects, classifies, locates and tracks targets in a large area around the radar. The Nano Radar can be used on aircraft aprons to provide a detection anywhere around an aircraft and it areas around the airfield to detect unwanted activity. The McQ OWL™ is a McQ product using advanced signature processing designed to capture every target in view, classify, track their movement and provide live video. Place McQ OWL™ where you need it to view any target activity. OWL uses a unique micro radar to triggered the imager providing target pictures and video. The McQ RANGER® is a high performance seismic, acoustic, and magnetic sensor that detects and classifies targets. McQ RANGER® is a surveillance sensor with state of the art technologies to accurately detect and classify personnel and vehicles with extremely low false alarms. McQ has also been selected by the Air Force for an SBIR to develop an Autonomous Threat Detection System (ATDS) that uses McQ sensors with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to detect targets integrated with an autonomously launched drone to engage the target for live video tracking. All of these sensors are integrated with Iridium satellite communication modems them to immediately send important situation awareness information critical for military operational requirements from anywhere on the earth. The concept means as soon as the sensors are deployed, the user is receiving the target data within seconds including quality live video. The global secure cloud network architecture receives the Situation Awareness information and distributes it Multi Modal users within seconds. McQ user interface technology displays and controls the system providing aural and visual alerting on map based displays. McQ is integrated with Air Force information management systems.
VALUE PROPOSITION McQ has developed the following advanced sensors: McQ 360° FOV Nano Radar, McQ OWL™ Intelligent Video Camera and McQ RANGER® Activity Detection sensor. The McQ Nano Radar detects, classifies, locates and tracks targets in a large area around the radar. The Nano Radar can be used on aircraft aprons to provide a detection anywhere around an aircraft and it areas around the airfield to detect unwanted activity. The McQ OWL™ is a McQ product using advanced signature processing designed to capture every target in view, classify, track their movement and provide live video. Place McQ OWL™ where you need it to view any target activity. OWL uses a unique micro radar to triggered the imager providing target pictures and video. The McQ RANGER® is a high performance seismic, acoustic, and magnetic sensor that detects and classifies targets. McQ RANGER® is a surveillance sensor with state of the art technologies to accurately detect and classify personnel and vehicles with extremely low false alarms. McQ has also been selected by the Air Force for an SBIR to develop an Autonomous Threat Detection System (ATDS) that uses McQ sensors with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to detect targets integrated with an autonomously launched drone to engage the target for live video tracking. All of these sensors are integrated with Iridium satellite communication modems them to immediately send important situation awareness information critical for military operational requirements from anywhere on the earth. The concept means as soon as the sensors are deployed, the user is receiving the target data within seconds including quality live video. The global secure cloud network architecture receives the Situation Awareness information and distributes it Multi Modal users within seconds. McQ user interface technology displays and controls the system providing aural and visual alerting on map based displays. McQ is integrated with Air Force information management systems.
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JOHN MCQUIDDY COMPANY McQ EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 540 373 2374 32 SOLUTION ID: 7256 THE PHOSONIC PERIMETER SECURITY SENSORS and Analytics Platform (PSSAP) ME
BASE SECURITY /// PERIMETER SECURITY
The Adelos (AI) Team proposes the prototype implementation of The Phosonic Perimeter Security Sensors and Analytics Platform (PSSAP). PSSAP emphasizes the delivery of timely actionable intelligence into the Security Force Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) through an autonomous network of fixed and mobile intelligent sensor “things” integrated through the next-generation AF Platform for Integrated C3 and Responsive Defense (PICARD). AI has chosen four team partners to achieve the perimeter security system: 1) Silent Sentinel for their advanced, long-range Thermal Infra-Red (IR) Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) and tracking camera units; 2) ADR for their autonomous launch, observe, and return Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) capability; 3) Deep Analytics (DA) for their emergent Radionuclide Threat Tracking System (RNTTS); and 4) SRI for their Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) detection and tracking. Each capability shares information across GeoJSON-message formats, represents an intelligent thing or analytical function, and is orchestrated through a standard-based common operational picture. All interaction relies upon the PICARD platform for inclusion into any Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system currently deployed into the BDOC. Three specific perimeter vulnerability sites are chosen at Tyndall Air Force and detailed systems of systems analytics are described for prototype implementation. Site 1 and Site 2 scenarios describe waterborne threat mitigation using the PSSAP system and Site 3 describes threat device detection and tracking for SF response. PSSAP provides advanced perimeter security capability, especially from waterborne threats and specific threat device capabilities that may transition from water to land. The PSSAP prototype contains machine learning heuristics across various sensor phenomenologies deployed across the PICARD-edge infrastructure for BDOC security augmentation.
VALUE PROPOSITION The Base of Future Challenge calls for innovative solutions to address perimeter security requirements across a diverse AF base constellation. One area of concern is emergent waterborne threats that require unique and sophisticated detection, classification, localization, and tracking of various threat vectors. AI, in partnership with Silent Sentinel, ADR, Deep Analytics, and SRI proposes the Phosonic Perimeter Security Sensors and Analytics Platform (PSSAP), combining land-water-air mobile and fixed sensors, machine-based analytical functions for detection, classification, localization, tracking, identification, and notification and threat assessment for AF Security Force BDOC dominance. PSSAP is standardized on the emergent PICARD platform for IoT-based “things” and provides an edge-based analytical capability. PSSAP is designed to provide Security Force (SF) with reliable and actionable threat intelligence across various interfaces and reduce false positive and nuisance alarms through a defense-indepth approach to validation. The AI team proposes the utilization of Tyndall AFB as a test-range for deployment of the PSSAP prototype. Three test site areas are chosen that present existing, real-world, operations, waterborne and extended-waterborne attack surfaces, and advanced threat vectors into the Tyndall AFB weapon system(s). Detailed CONOPS were presented, integrating fiber optic tripwire for early detection, C2 with Thermal IR PTZ with tracking electro-optics (EO), mobile video analytics from autonomous UAS launch, observe and return mission capabilities, advanced RN and IED detection, and tracking through streaming machine learning (ML) video analytics. A notional SF UX-UI interface has been integrated and is compatible across the PICARD platform. The three threat areas represent complex scenarios where currently no waterborne threat perimeter security sensor systems exist at Tyndall AFB. PSSAP has applicability across various AF base facilities.
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ALEX PHILP COMPANY Adelos, Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 406 370 2262 33 SOLUTION ID: 7627 SMASH X4 C-UAS FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM
BASE SECURITY /// PERIMETER SECURITY
The SMASH x4 is a smart optics with an embedded Laser Range Finder and image sensor that provide data and imagery to the onboard computer and to the user’s display. The system is mounted on a standard Picatinny Rail and allows the warfighter to use the service rifle without any adaptation or changes to the standard missions. The moment an extreme situation evolves, a single button click launches the FCS within split second. All capabilities are available in daytime (see through display) and nighttime (video display) operations with an effective range of 600 meters. During nighttime operations the users has an option to utilize the low light sensor in the system or to add a clip-on Night Vision Goggles in-line with the SMASH system. SMASH x4 is an external add-on system, agnostic to both the weapon and the ammunition with precise data (including disturbed reticle and a constantly updated aiming point) displayed on a see-through sight, increasing the shooter’s situational awareness while allowing both eyes to be open while shooting.
As a COTS Solution (TRL 8, MRL 7) the SMASH operates and has been fielded with many weapon systems such as the M4, M110, SR-25, and various other 5.56mm & 7.62mm caliber weapons.
VALUE PROPOSITION As a TRL 8 solution, SMASH x4 can be utilized in harsh weather conditions and complex urban missions, ensuring lethal shots on the correct target as well as long range engagements hitting targets beyond normal ranges. The advanced image processing capabilities partnered with the ballistic computer eliminate the most critical error factors while engaging challenging targets on the move and provide an extremely high hit probability.
The SMASH x4 is fielded and meant to be used as a last resort if operating EW measures was not successful. In case of an immediate and unprecedented threat on our troops or valuable facilities we find the hard-kill solution a suitable resolution of the extreme event. To reduce the risk of collateral damage we, At Smart-Shooter, integrated different types of less-lethal ammunition that deliver the same result of kinetic engagement with the target and ultimately removing the threat.
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SHIVI BIRNBAUM COMPANY Smart Shooter EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 240 474 3801 34 SOLUTION ID: 8067 ECLIPSE
An End-to-end Cyber Counter-drone Solution
BASE SECURITY /// PERIMETER SECURITY
Eclipse is a C-UAS fully end-to-end autonomous solution that is based on protocol manipulation (does not use any jamming/kinetic mitigation or radar).
Eclipse provides 4 layers of security:
DETECT – Detecting and locating drones in the vicinity of the perimeter, using a 24/7 monitoring system.
IDENTIFY – Extracting rich real-time data, including the operator’s last known location, drone location (GPS location) and flight parameters such as heading, speed and altitude. Friendly drones can be whitelisted according to their serial (tail) number.
CONTROL – Mitigating airborne drone intrusions by automatically and actively taking over the controls from the operator, navigating the drone to a predefined location, then landing it safely. Intrusion is defined when a drone tries to enter a predefined geo-fenced area (NFZ).
PREVENT – Denying drones from taking off from within a predefined geo-fenced area (NFZ).
Technology used:
DETECT &IDENTIFY - Uses passive RF scanning methods, in which the relevant spectrum bands (can be limited to ISM bands only) are scanned continuously for known drone communications signatures. Once a drone is located, parsing of the telemetry channel provides information about the drone’s location and altitude.
CONTROL & PREVENT (DENY TAKEOFF AND AIRBORNE TAKEOVER) - Uses protocol manipulation techniques to essentially surgically redirect the control from the original drone operator into the Eclipse system. Protocol manipulation is a series of messages sent to the drone that are received as legitimate commands which take over the controls. The controlling channel remains –at all times– without interference and continues to function normally. The level of disruption is minimal and relates only to the drone receiving unexpected command messages.
VALUE PROPOSITION Eclipse is an easily installed distributed platform with a flexible architecture designed for autonomous perimeter protection that scales without issue from small sites to large perimeters. Eclipse’s installation concept is the same as for an integrated security camera system, and uses the same type of infrastructure. It is portable and mobile installations are also supported. Detect and take over multiple drones in parallel in a fully automatic process. This solution is proven to be effective in airports, critical infrastructure and high-security perimeters. Eclipse can comply with FCC standards for domestic US use. This system has proven experience with denying drones from taking off, even in a high density RF environment, while providing operator detection and location tracking. Playback is available for analysis of past events. System deployment options include a variety of integration configurations, and an optional API. A simulator is available for system testing
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TAMARA MILLER COMPANY NSO Group EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 202 315 8334 35 SOLUTION ID: 8563 (DFT) (FP-FOS)
Digital Force Technologies (DFT) Force Protection Family of Systems (FP-FoS)
BASE SECURITY /// PERIMETER SECURITY
DFT’s FP-FoS is a highly scalable and integrated sensor technology suite that provides custom configurations to meet a wide range of mission needs. Powered by DFT’s CRUX software platform, the FP-FoS leverages cutting edge imaging capabilities, proprietary and third-party sensors, and industry leading analytic algorithms to offer advanced capabilities for detecting and tracking numerous perimeter security threats.
Utilizing standard protocols including RTSP, Cursor-On-Target (COT), Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA), and JSON formatted messaging, the DFT Family of Systems can easily integrate new sensor capabilities into the architecture and distribute its fused sensor streams to larger ecosystems (e.g. TAK, ISA, etc.).
At the center of DFT’s FP-FoS is the CORE, a rugged, field-hardened processor unit that provides comprehensive power, communications , storage, and processing power to the entire system. The CORE has a network based, multi-channel, on-board DDVR that persistently records all system video and sensor feeds and allows multiple clients to view and analyze this data simultaneously. The CORE has a powerful sensor fusion engine that ingests various sensor data formats, stores all collected data, and fuses the multi-modal data into a concise operational picture. The CORE is AI/ML enabled and provides an open framework for integrating analytic algorithms from academia, industry, and government sources.
DFT’s FP-FoS integrated sensor suite includes High Definition (HD) and 4K long-range multi-spectral video (to include electro-optical, thermal, and color night vision), ground radar, advanced acoustic sensing, seismic, acoustic, and magnetic unattended ground sensors (UGS), Electronics Warfare (EW) RF sensing, and multi-modal counter-UAS (C-UAS) technologies. New sensors are continually being researched, developed, and integrated both internally and across a wide partner network of industry, government, and academia partners.
VALUE PROPOSITION DFT’s FP-FoS offers field-proven solutions that scale across multiple Air Force Security Forces mission CONOPs. DFT’s open architecture allows the Air Force to leverage and integrate existing systems and technologies but also incorporate highly advanced technology with a focus on rapid new technology insertion and future compatibility.
Field proven: hundreds of deployed sites over 20 years provides confidence in the systems.
Scalable solution: Single investment, multiple mission CONOPs from lightweight DAGRE deployments, to mid- scale CRG and Raven missions, to full-scale, long term airfield perimeter security.
Open and flexible architecture: Leverage legacy equipment where possible and incorporate highly advanced new technology using the same system architecture.
DFT’s FP-FoS and common architectures scale from tactical man portable force protection systems to comprehensive base perimeter surveillance solutions. DFT’s open architecture and ease of integration enable interoperability with 3rd party, GOTS, and legacy systems that leverage and enhance existing capabilities while also incorporating emerging advanced technologies. DFT offers highly customizable system solutions to support the Air Force’s varying mission needs.
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COLTON WOOD COMPANY Digital Force Technologies EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 619 929 6163 36 CULTURE OF INNOVATION CULTURE OF INNOVATION
DRIVING CULTURE CHANGE GEMINAI Synthetic Data Generation COMPANY: Hazardous Software Inc. SOLUTION ID: 8156 39
Innovation through Culture Design COMPANY: Gapingvoid Culture Design Group & Deloitte Consulting SOLUTION ID: 7738 40
Innoviator Institute COMPANY: Innovatrium SOLUTION ID: 7941 41
Project Aquila Building on What Works to Scale a Culture of Innovation COMPANY: TiER1 Performance SOLUTION ID: 8156 42
Increasing Collaboration and Engagement to Drive Innovation of Culture COMPANY: Beagle Learning LLC SOLUTION ID: 8594 43
ENABLING EXPERIMENTATION Gigalabs Enabling experimentation through deployable makerspaces COMPANY: re:3D, INC. SOLUTION ID: 7668 44
Cluster Manufacturing Platform for Sharing Prototyping Resources COMPANY: AstroPrint SOLUTION ID: 7676 45
One Glove to Rule Them All Data Gloves for Every Airman COMPANY: BeBop Sensors SOLUTION ID: 8854 46
INCREASED COLLABORATION AI-enabled knowledge acceleration for Novel Collaborative Online Learning COMPANY: esmelearning.com SOLUTION ID: 8439 47
Painting Optical Fiber Networks to Connect Spaces and Increase Collaboration COMPANY: TRAXyL Inc SOLUTION ID: 8756 48
F4S Revolutionary People Analytics Innovation Benchmarking & Artificially Intelligent (AI) Coaching Platform COMPANY: Fingerprint for Success SOLUTION ID: 8809 49
NEW TRAINING METHODS Dcode Training Suite Innovation Training...for When the Bureaucracy Happens COMPANY: Dcode SOLUTION ID: 6805 50
SURVIVR VR Security Training COMPANY: Survivr SOLUTION ID: 7247 51
Coursera for Government Education & Upskilling at Scale COMPANY: Coursera SOLUTION ID: 8729 52
Personalized Innovation at Scale with Productable Software COMPANY: Productable SOLUTION ID: 8926 53
SMART SPACE True Circadian Lighting as a Force Multiplier COMPANY: Wagner Resources, Inc. SOLUTION ID: 8072 54
Hands-free Controls for Virtual Assets Using Eye-control in EFB and Maintenance Environments COMPANY: Quantum Interface SOLUTION ID: 8755 55 SOLUTION ID: 6443 GEMINAI SYNTHETIC DATA GENERATION
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// DRIVING CULTURE CHANGE
The science behind our solution is based upon the innovative fusion of (1) the k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN) AI & machine learning algorithm and (2) Information Theory. These are two well-known and defined disciplines with decades of research behind them. Our solution, which is now backed by 37 patent assets, tackles this challenge in the following way:
STEP 1: GEMINAI™ analyzes the distribution of the original data set, then builds a model for that distribution (as conditioned by the user). With kNN, the model is little more than the data, so the model can prevent synthesizing data that on average is too similar to existing data points.
STEP 2: GEMINAI™ synthesizes new data points from the generated model that approximates (as conditioned by the user) the distribution of the original data set. To create a new synthetic data point, GEMINAI™ incrementally generates a value for each feature of that data point conditioned on the previous feature values for that data point, utilizing the same core mechanism as differential privacy for sampling from the conditioned distribution. This allows the synthetic data to maintain the relationships between the different features of synthetic data point that are found in the original.
STEP 3: Users compare the properties of the original and synthetic data sets using the analysis tools built into GEMINAI™ to help the user validate that the synthetic data is sanitized and suitable for the desired use case.
VALUE PROPOSITION The USAF aims to tackle the most critical modernization challenges by partnering with private industry, including small businesses, to uncover novel dual-use science and technology solutions, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). However, most AI/ML requires large volumes of relevant structured data to train the model. For the USAF, this training data may be private, sensitive, and/or classified, slowing the speed with which the Air Force can test potential AI/ML solutions and partner with innovative companies that may not yet be cleared to access such information, or potentially killing the project entirely if the partner cannot get such clearance in time.
GEMINAI™ will ease the data sharing bottleneck, allowing the USAF to increase the speed with which it can test, validate, and deploy new technologies that will aid airmen on the battlefield and will protect airmens’ private information by the reducing or eliminating the need to distribute such sensitive information with outside tech vendors.
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NEWTON GRANT COMPANY Hazardous Software Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 919 265 9922 39 SOLUTION ID: 7738 INNOVATION THROUGH CULTURE DESIGN
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// DRIVING CULTURE CHANGE
Gapingvoid Culture Design Group has a track record of successfully designing and sustaining commercial and Air Force cultures where innovation thrives. For example, over approximately 90 days, Gapingvoid increased innovation engagement at Edwards AFB by over 100-fold. We are unaware of any other program in the USAF achieving such results.
Deloitte Consulting has a track record of providing leadership with data-driven insights into an organization’s current culture and reveals gaps and barriers preventing the achievement of the desired innovation culture. These insights guide change management and implementation services necessary to promote and sustain culture change for the long term. Deloitte’s robust culture methodology results in improved client outcomes including increased innovation capabilities, mindsets, and performance.
In order for innovation to thrive, cultures must be deliberately designed. At the same time, innovative cultures also drive organizational effectiveness. Innovative cultures, in particular, are designed to perpetuate norms and behaviors that deliver collaborative, transparent, and communication-rich environments. The execution of an agile, change-adaptive mindset is both a top-down and bottom-up affair and needs to be designed accordingly.
Together we combine research in the areas of behavioral science, social science, management science, and neuroscience that allow us to develop a truly unique approach to human-centered change. Our tools integrate into communications, on-boarding, training, and spark new conversations and connections.
VALUE PROPOSITION The Gapingvoid Culture Science™ Framework uses not only science but also leverages the best practices of culture-centric organizations. The process aligns airmen with leadership, and leadership with Airmen. Our work has required the briefing and interaction with the entire gamut of Air Force teams. With all our engagement, as evident in the Air Force Global Strike Command, we work across wings engaging Airmen at every rank to develop design thinking led solutions that create environments where innovation thrives.
Our solutions also integrate into environments in the knowledge that environment impact behaviors. Creating engaging and motivating work environments are proven to enhance work quality and output.
The Framework, beginning with Deloitte’s Culture Path Assessment, breaks broad cultural attributes into measurable individual behaviors, leaders gain insights to make specific decisions about communication, structure, processes, and talent that enable improved organizational alignment and performance. uses these best practices to shift and scale organizational culture inside of leading organizations. Understanding the current state of each of these dimensions is vital for establishing the foundation for shifting the culture toward being more innovative.
We have collaborated with some of the most innovative thought leadership from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. Coupled with Deloitte’s experience with Air Combat Command, Edwards Air Force Base, Arnold Air Force Station, to create a formula: End-to-end Culture Design™. Our Framework uses data and insights to develop tools that create sustainable change at scale.
Together, our past and ongoing work with Edwards Air Force Base and Air Force Global Strike Command do exactly this: cultivate innovative environments by supporting leaders with new tools for creating, shifting, and subsequently maintaining more agile, collaborative, effective, and innovative cultures.
SHOWCASE BOOTH PAGE fusion.afwerxshowcase.com/exhibitor/gapingvoid-culture-design-group-7738 JASON KORMAN Gapingvoid Culture Design Group & Deloitte Consulting EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 917 767 9553 40 SOLUTION ID: 7941 INNOVIATOR INSTITUTE
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// DRIVING CULTURE CHANGE
Our comprehensive innovation strategy addresses each element of the Base of the Future Challenge through the following actions:
ADOPTION OF NEW TRAINING METHODOLOGIES • Invest in eLearning tools and technologies • Offer opportunities for certifications from the University of Michigan • Create diverse teams to harness creative power of constructive conflict • Conduct a skills gap analysis of Airmen • Develop unique innovation curricula
INCREASED COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT • Create “Brave New World” brown bag program where innovation scholars share research with Airmen for rapid deployment of new technology • Develop Collaborative Open Innovation Network, a tool that matches challenges to solvers • Create special cross-unit collaborative teams • Create and connect with Innovation roundtable, a network of innovation executives
VALUE PROPOSITION
FEASIBILITY The Innovatrium has experience working with the USAF on innovation projects as evidenced by: • Strong relationships with USAF leadership • Air University innovation initiatives including class lectures, curriculum development, practicum, and LEDx • Experience with AFWERX, AFWIC, AFRL, AMC, AETC, VCSAF, RapidX, and SAF/MG. • Project Mercury - a current program to build innovation culture, competency, and community within Air University
This insight into the unique USAF culture and operations and experience launching innovation projects tailored to the needs of Airmen tremendously increases the likelihood of a successful strategic execution.
ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT The Innoviator Institute’s solution will unlock the innovation potential within the USAF and its Airmen by accomplishing these objectives: • Develop highly practiced innovation leaders • Create a playground to proving grounds • Provide a line of sight to emerging innovations • Offer scalability and sustainability • Accelerate and synchronize • Create workspaces that reflect the desired innovation culture and capability of the base
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STANEY DEGRAFF COMPANY Innovatrium EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 734 604 7996 41 SOLUTION ID: 8156 PROJECT AQUILA
Building on What Works to Scale a Culture of Innovation
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// DRIVING CULTURE CHANGE
A MULTI-PHASED APPROACH:
• Phase 1: Immerse in What Works Discover the ‘bright spots’ of innovation that already exist and articulate the language, stories, behaviors, and mindsets of innovation unique to the Air Forces culture.
• Phase 2: Scale Through Pockets of Progress Locate the leaders, teams, and bases with the greatest potential and ambition to lead the next evolution of the culture of innovation and accelerate their progress.
• Phase 3: Build Deep Systems and Capability for Continuous Transformation Launch innovation initiatives at scale, embed everyday innovation ways of working and tackle the deep systems and structures that most need addressing.
A SIMPLE SET OF TOOLS THAT ENABLE INNOVATION: There is a simple set of tools that our solution would leverage to extend the Air Forces existing innovation capabilities and culture:
Relational tools • Large and small format culture immersion workshops that present new rituals, routines, and methods for innovating • Team-based innovation challenges that translate high-uncertainty opportunity areas to actionable insights • Training airmen as coaches for leaders, teams, and bases to become part of a network of catalysts • Innovation advisory boards that bring a mix of commercial and industry experts and Air Force leaders themselves to bring the outside in • Story campaigns that inspire and build momentum to help airmen see themselves in the innovative culture
Technical tools • Virtual environment for innovation learning, working and launching (see our second proposal with this title for additional details) • Innovation competency assessment to set and measure progress against a baseline • Tools, toolkits, and playbooks to sustain the innovation culture and adapting to the change
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NICK PINEDA COMPANY TiER1 Performance EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 513 633 2226 42 SOLUTION ID: 8594 INCREASING COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT to Drive Innovation of Culture
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// DRIVING CULTURE CHANGE
Pilot trainers who we interviewed say that as much as 95% of learning happens during debriefs and reflections after live flight exercises. Many of these lessons aren’t transferred to new exercises or real-life missions as no platform exists to integrate them.
Beagle addresses this gap by leveraging existing and new data to enhance the feedback loop and help Airmen learn material faster, retain it longer, and apply it to more situations. Instructors will use Beagle alongside existing training curriculum and simulations to more rapidly produce combat-ready aviators.
The Beagle Platform integrates 1) a proven structure for rapid reflection (Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis) into every flight or simulation, prompting students to think deeply about where they can improve, and thus upping the value of every flight hour, 2) methods to transfer knowledge from training to real-world missions, 3) continuous assessments of transferable skill mastery, and 4) material from the Lessons Learned database.
Our proprietary AI tools help speed the learning process by identifying common themes across learnings, recording the Airmen’s self-identification of skills and learning patterns, and thus informing personalized curriculum. The unique data set we collect lets us build a visual mind map of every reflection so that pilots in training can iterate more quickly, reducing future mistakes and increasing the speed at which learnings generalize.
The Beagle Platform is used by thousands of college students to learn the 21st-century skills they need for the workforce. By using Beagle’s solution during schoolhouse, virtual, and live training, airmen gain more value from each training hour, the total cost of training new pilots is reduced, the resources and time to refresh and upgrade skills for experienced airmen is lessened, and airmen leverage feedback and transfer their learnings into live missions.
VALUE PROPOSITION The Beagle solution was developed with the combat operations OODA loop (observe–orient–decide–act) in mind. As utilized in the Beagle tool, it promotes agile thinking to produce optimal fighter pilots at a lower cost, ensuring maximal value from the substantial investments the Air Force makes in simulations and training programs.
Integrating this methodology into existing training provides a way for every Airman to participate in both continuous learning improvement and innovation. In higher education contexts, teams using these methods have been observed to be more engaged, make progress on complex challenges more quickly, and provide more support to one another along the way.
Trainers also experience ease of facilitation and administration in both delivering training programs and assessing Airmen’s learning and performance. Trainers can easily see where their Airmen are failing to integrate previous learnings and feedback and can track their overall progress towards generalizing information to real-world scenarios.
Beagle’s solution improves the overall effectiveness of training programs across the Air Force, using tools to seamlessly integrate into current technologies.
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CAROLYN BICKERS COMPANY Beagle Learning LLC EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 586 907 1612 43 SOLUTION ID: 7668 GIGALABS
Enabling experimentation through deployable makerspaces
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// ENABLING EXPERIMENTATION
The Gigabot line of 3D printers are affordable, large-scale 3D printers, that can be customized to print with a wide range of materials. The Gigabot was built specifically to fill the gap in the Additive Manufacturing market that existed, and would still exist without the Gigabot. A large-scale, open source solution that can print at the human- scale is a tool that transforms makerspaces, fab labs, and design thinking from the beginning, allowing for full- scale problem solving in real-time.
The acquisition of products and services by the DoD, DHS and other governmental agencies has just experienced the first wave of the effects of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Subsequent waves will encompass, low volume production, virtual inventory, product enhancement and obsolescence mitigation. From an inventory perspective, the ability to manufacture parts on-site could lead to a significant reduction in excess inventory. The Navy, for example, found $7.5 billion worth of excess inventory in 2008.
This project will leverage existing 3D printer and manufacturing equipment currently owned by re:3D. re:3D hosts a fabrication shop fully capable of manufacturing quality parts in house that exceeds capabilities required for this solicitation. All proposed work will be performed to meet environmental laws and regulations of federal, the state of Texas, and local Governments for, but not limited to, the following groupings: airborne emissions, waterborne effluents, external radiation levels, outdoor noise, solid & bulk waste disposal practices, and handling & storage of toxic and hazardous material.
VALUE PROPOSITION Contested environments present unique challenges for maintaining equipment or prototyping on-demand solutions in DoD operations. For example, resource scarcity as well as regional considerations must be anticipated in advance in order to ensure that all necessary materials are forward deployed. Operational missions can be further complicated by a possible unpredictable resupply of essential materials and equipment. Consequently, excessive amounts of costly on-demand inventory often must be pre-positioned in case of aging equipment failure or compromised reserve replenishment. According to the available data, resupply can take in excess of 45 days, and a 600-warfighter forward operating base (FOB) requires 22 convoy trucks per day to supply the base, with the majority of supplies imported at a cost of 1/3rd of the DoD budget.
3D printing can speed development and delivery for customized products and bring increased flexibility through better inventory management and real-time production of products with variable demand. Other advantages include manufacturing advantages for small batches, cost advantages based on efficiencies for certain applications and unprecedented flexibility in new markets. 3D printing also can improve quality through lighter parts, better ergonomics and more design freedom.
The base of the future shall involve 3D printing. The Gigalab mobile/deployable makerspace will expand the culture of innovation, allow for rapid prototyping, increase the sharing of ideas and designs, and potentially save money when comparing traditional supply chain logistics to the costs of making an item using 3D printing.
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MICHAEL STRONG COMPANY re:3D, INC. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 512 296 5567 44 SOLUTION ID: 7676 CLUSTER MANUFACTURING
Platform for Sharing Prototyping Resources
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// ENABLING EXPERIMENTATION
This solution not only increases a Culture of Innovation at the USAF, but also advances USAF additive & agile manufacturing efforts.
The Clusters Application allows the USAF to create a process for spinning up local Clusters of manufacturers. These clusters can be leveraged to give many more Airmen immediate access to prototyping technologies, as well as to spin up small run manufacturing efforts.
Admins (called ‘Coordinators’) create Clusters, then invite individuals to the cluster that are operators of micro- manufacturing devices, such as CNC machines, 3D Printers, sewing capabilities, etc. These could be on-base, off-base, or a mix. Coordinators effectively build out a network of prototypers they can access on the fly. How many times has an Airmen designed a prototype part, then sent it out to a 3rd party (such as Xometry) to be 3D Printed and delivered two weeks later, when the whole time there was a 3D Printer in the next building over that was idle and could have produced the part the same day?
The system also manages logistics around pickup/delivery of the produced parts, tracks demand of specific parts from ‘requesters’, and more.
Version 1 of this system was built in just 10 days! (Leveraging our existing code-base.) It was built in direct response to problems happening in the Covid Crisis. 3D Printer Owners around the globe were trying to coordinate their manufacturing capabilities to print PPE for local medical facilities, but ran into serious logistics issues when they tried to scale their production. The Clusters Application is now allowing Regional Coordinators to spin up manufacturing clusters faster than ever, letting them produce and deliver more PPEs.
We would like to commercialize this application (after the Covid Crisis) by offering it to any organization that needs to spin up any quick manufacturing cluster. We believe there are a lot of use cases within the USAF where this can be applied.
VALUE PROPOSITION • Culture of Innovation Challenge • Warfighter Impact • Technology Impact • Efficiency • Scalability
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DREW TAYLOR COMPANY AstroPrint EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 646 283 1309 45 SOLUTION ID: 8854 ONE GLOVE TO RULE THEM ALL
Data Gloves for Every Airman
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// ENABLING EXPERIMENTATION
Our vision is for every airman to be issued a pair of Forte Data Gloves used throughout their training experience and transitions with them as they advance professionally into the field. Today, they are used for XR training, data visualization, and drone/robotic control. Our intent is to mature the product for internal and field using a common form factor that makes it easy to integrate with training systems throughout the Air Force or tactical equipment when deployed. We want to change art of the possible to state of the art for every Airman.
Forte Data Gloves become a natural extension of an Airman’s experience in the virtual or augmented world. They enable faster VR training adoption and greater effectiveness by flattening the learning curve for new students with eliminating the awkward controllers. The natural intuitive and precision touch with haptic feedback communicates back to the user as they move and interact with the environment – heightening the sense of immersive realism while eliminating the training scaring from performing a task incorrectly with a hand controller.
They are ideal for classroom based LVC or maintenance/operator training where students are engaged with procedural training, tools, and proper mechanical motions to perform tasks in a virtual environment. Any learning environment being developed for future venues should be including data gloves with haptic feedback as part of the training experience.
The gloves can be used with tools for visualizing the mounds of data being created. They enable Airmen to manipulate and dissect data in 3D space so they can find trends/nuances not previously achievable with flat screens, mice, and keyboards. Think Tony Stark interacting with Jarvis.
Afwerx is using the gloves to manage drones via gestures - enabling silent communications to maintain concealment while improving situational awareness and reducing the cognitive load on Airmen by allowing them to keep their “eyes-up and hands on their weapons.
VALUE PROPOSITION To continue the analogy of the Marvel Comics Infinity Glove – there were six stones embedded that gave the gauntlet its power: time, soul, power, reality, mind, and space. Combined, they represented the pinacle of knowledge, power and control over reality. Let us look at the benefits Forte Data Gloves can provide today and into the future as we educate the next generation Airman.
• Time • Mind • Soul • Space • Power • Virtual Space • Reality
Forte Data Gloves will be component of the larger training solutions presented in this AFWERX Challenge for the Base of the Future – by creating a common tactile experience for immersive training and utility that moves from the classroom to the field. They will become part of the Airman’s experience that they carry with them as they work, collaborate and grow.
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KEVIN MIKALSEN COMPANY BeBop Sensors EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 407 448 7159 46 SOLUTION ID: 8439 AI-ENABLED KNOWLEDGE ACCELERATION for Novel Collaborative Online Learning
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// INCREASED COLLABORATION
Esme Learning collaborates with the top universities and develops custom, digitally native, content for its customers, albeit commercial or for the Government. Participants receive an academic certificate from the collaborative universities. Courses are differentiated by their real-time AI enabled feedback, collaborative nature, simulations and gaming, and foundation based on peer reviewed and proven scientific research in the areas of education, cognitive nueroscience, computer science, and connection science.
Riff looks at how communication feedback loops affect online learning, especially in group settings, and provides interventions to change behavior in real-time by using deep learning and data modeling, real-time feedback about conversational dominance and the effects of machine-generated insights and predictive models in support of learning behavior modifications. The course, offered quarterly, commences on June 30, 2020, and its real-time data will be collected and analyzed by the team.
VALUE PROPOSITION Novel collaborative online learning solutions in the era of COVID-19.
Custom course contnet developed by world leaders from online education and professors at top tier schools.
Real-time AI enabled feedback during courses.
Simulations that leverage game theory for enhancing the educational experience.
Opportuntiy to build community and cohorts of leaders around given topics, e.g innovation or cybersecurity.
Academic certificates earned and issued by top tier academic insitutions to warfighters.
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MAREN CATTONAR COMPANY esmelearning.com EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 617 800 7433 47 SOLUTION ID: 8756 PAINTING OPTICAL FIBER NETWORKS to Connect Spaces and Increase Collaboration
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// INCREASED COLLABORATION
FiberTRAX uses quick-curing resins to bond fiberoptic cables directly onto surface pavement. The resins provide layers of protection around a steel-armored cable of 12 single-mode fibers, enabling FiberTRAX to withstand vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The line has a low-profile of 3 inches wide and 3/16 inches tall and can be camouflaged to blend into the bonding surface. FiberTRAX eliminates the need to locate underground utilities, trench, and repair surface pavement.
The FiberTRAXtor automates a FiberTRAX installation. The machine is the size of a riding lawnmower and installs FiberTRAX at a rate of 500 feet/hour. Operators can quickly install durable optical networks to extend communications between secured and unsecured facilities and enhance communications and efficiencies throughout bases.
Whether facilities are located on base or off base, a dedicated or shared network can be created between them. A FiberTRAXtor can rapidly lay multiple paths of communications between these facilities to create primary communications, redundant paths, and a self-healing mesh network. They can be used to connect the facilities directly or to connect wireless devices, like 5G antennas, to enable online course platforms and video hosting platforms.
Base communications must adapt and continuously improve to meet the demands of base personnel for network access. By repurposing work environments, new efficiencies can be discovered. A FiberTRAXtor enables a base squadron to add communication links on-demand for connecting new physical spaces. With FiberTRAX, even temporary events could receive the benefit of a high-speed optical connection.
VALUE PROPOSITION TRAXyL eliminates the time and challenges associated with installing fiber cabling underground. Traditional methods require installers to locate underground utilities and carefully excavate around them before installation, and then reconstruct damaged surfaces. TRAXyL’s rapidly deployed and simple solution provides high-speed broadband connectivity in austere and challenging locations. Bases would benefit from optical connectivity without trenching or cutting into the surfaces. By providing the warfighter, technician, or commander an on- demand fiber installation capability, they can rapidly create a more connected area that is secure and fast.
Expanding fiber optic networks throughout a base can provide the backhaul capability for more wireless connections to laptop, cellular, or network devices. This can assist with quick data transmission for education, training, and emergency response.
According to multiple AF personnel, it is challenging to get connectivity on a flight line due to the distance from existing network infrastructure and resistance to cutting trenches into the pavement. Better connectivity provides access to information and allows a better exchange of ideas. FiberTRAXtors could install FiberTRAX anywhere along the flight line, quickly and without damage. This would enable better real-time collaboration between technicians and airmen. It would also enhance base resiliency at a much lower cost because more areas of the base could be connected with a reliable high-capacity network.
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DANIEL TURNER COMPANY TRAXyL Inc EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 703 869 7100 48 SOLUTION ID: 8809 F4S REVOLUTIONARY PEOPLE ANALYTICS
Innovation Benchmarking & Artificially Intelligent (AI) Coaching Platform
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// INCREASED COLLABORATION
PEOPLE ANALYTICS - CULTURE MAPPING The F4S People Analytics tool measures attitudes and motivations at work and can be used to establish a USAF culture of innovation baseline for the Airforce as a whole. At F4S we call this a Culture Map. Culture Maps enable unlimited data correlations and trends by the base, departments, teams, roles including any classified or special projects deemed appropriate and relevant for analysis.
MODELING AND BENCHMARKING - USAF INNOVATION SUCCESS FACTOR MODEL F4S can facilitate an in-depth modeling project of low, mid and high levels of innovation from individuals, leaders, and teams, specifically for the USAF context. Using the findings of the project F4S can co-develop a USAF specific Success Factor Model for Innovation. F4S can embed the USAF Success Factor Model into the F4S platform making the Model accessible securely to the USAF to benchmark airmen, contractors, and other key collaborative partners for innovative mindset talents and blind spots.
Insights from the USAF Innovation Success Factor Model can be used to analyze the USAF Culture Map for designing focused and targeted culture interventions.
AI COACHING FOR INNOVATION We are very proud to launch the world’s first personal AI Coach that delivers personalized 6-8 week private coaching programs anywhere and anytime via the F4S web app, Facebook Messenger and other instant messaging chat technologies. Airmen can work towards professional development goals that foster collaboration and innovation within the Airforce.
USAF INTERNAL TALENT INNOVATION ACCELERATION PROGRAM F4S can collaborate with the USAF to pilot an Innovation Accelerator Program to allow all Airmen and USAF personnel to come together in short immersive innovation programs to learn rapid ideation and prototyping methodologies. F4S will also benchmark individual and team motivations against the USAF Success Factor Model for Innovation pre and post programs to track and monitor innovative mindsets.
VALUE PROPOSITION • Low-cost, flexible and scalable solution • Continuous Development and Reporting • Motivation and correlation to Performance • Engagement and Collaboration • AI Coach, Human Coaching and Global Data
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MICHELLE DUVAL COMPANY Fingerprint for Success EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 614 131 17903 49 SOLUTION ID: 6805 DCODE TRAINING SUITE
Innovation Training...for When the Bureaucracy Happens
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// NEW TRAINING METHODS
The Dcode Training Suite supports all aspects of the USAF innovation lifecycle, from problem scoping and minimum viable product (MVP) development to sustainment and scale. Dcode’s foundational course on organizational innovation, Dcode Advance, trains leaders and their teams on innovative business and federal acquisition practices, effective problem definition and refinement, the emerging tech landscape, and overcoming bureaucracy and organizational culture to get tech in the door. There are two follow-on courses to Dcode Advance, both focused on scaling and sustaining innovation programs and culture: 1) Dcode Build expands on how to build out an innovative organization with a specific focus on knowledge retention, resourcing, and cross- organizational collaboration, and; 2) Dcode Sustain expands on how to manage a technical innovation initiative as an iterative, ongoing effort of continuous improvement.
For innovation enablers, to include contracting, finance, and legal, Dcode Procure is a deep dive course on innovative procurement focused on contracting strategies, vehicles, and methods to hack the FAR. Finally, for those Wings/Squadrons who want to boot up on an emerging technology area of interest quickly, we offer Dcode Eureka, a series of one-day, focused trainings for government leaders looking to implement specific technology solutions (i.e. AI, 5G) in support of their missions. In each of our courses, Dcode stresses practical, applied learning around innovation - not just high-level conceptualizing. Our trainees go back to their organizations with clear next steps to address their business problems.
VALUE PROPOSITION Dcode executed 19 training courses for DoD and the Intelligence Community in FY19. To date, 429 DoD? leaders have graduated from a Dcode training program, including over 250 USAF personnel spanning 103 Wings or USAF programs. As a result of our trainings, there are 100+ active minimum viable products (MVP) focused on improving and advancing missions in the DoD. These MVPs aren’t just small scale innovations; we have guided trainees through projects around base access modernization, automating cumbersome pilot scheduling, creatively leveraging CSOs to execute Squadron Innovation Funds, and even building an autonomous lawnmower to curb the dangerous number of ticks on base.
Dcode’s training model delivers powerful results with lasting positive impact. Where most innovation training programs focus solely on the problem owners and senior leadership, Dcode knows that government innovation requires the support of contracting, legal, and finance. That is why Dcode training programs are built to educate the entire innovation team, so each team member, from a contracting officer to a wing commander, knows his/ her critical role in enabling innovation and has a shared understanding of the framework needed to succeed.
Finally, Dcode’s Training Suite is about more than just creating and supporting innovative pockets inside USAF. Through our training alumni program, we connect those who have attended our courses so they can force- multiply on the successes (and learn from each other’s challenges)!
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RIYA PATEL COMPANY Dcode EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 202 350 1760 50 SOLUTION ID: 7247 SURVIVR VR SECURITY TRAINING
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// NEW TRAINING METHODS
Our VR training platform helps first responders improve decision-making and response times. To achieve this, we immerse users in a variety of high-pressure scenarios. Every scenario is dynamic, so responders must be situationally aware and use careful judgment. The suspect may comply and drop their weapon, or they may shout profanities, capture a hostage, or attack the responder. This platform enables officers to refine tactical decision making, officer safety, de-escalation, and communication skills necessary to bring situations to a safe conclusion. SURVIVR goes far beyond a use of force simulator to allow officers to train in the exact methods they would answer a call in the field.
VALUE PROPOSITION The biggest offering by SURVIVR to the Air Force is aiding in the creation and training of better, safer Security Forces. SURVIVR uses VR to allow for efficient training and repetition, and this practice assists officers while making tactical and use of force decisions in addition to maintaining officer safety and following protocol. For this practice, we currently have 25 training scenarios, including active shooter, domestic battery, traffic stops, felony stop, military gate runner, Terry stop, building search (x2), emotionally disturbed person, and suicidal person. We are adding an average of 2 new training scenarios each month.
Our weapons/tools arsenal currently includes, but is not limited to three (3) handguns (Sig, Glock, Beretta), a taser, OC spray, M4A1 Carbine rifle, and a flashlight. We have the ability to add other weapons or law enforcement tools as requested. It is vital that Security Forces officers train with the equipment they will use while on duty or as new technologies arise, and SURVIVR successfully adds this level of realism in our simulator. In addition, we have deployed the multi-user capability to allow 2-4 first responders to enter scenes together, which is common practice in the field for more complex or involved calls.
Finally, we offer custom build outs of real-world environments, whether they are apartments, schools, churches, courthouses, airports, military bases, etc. Our environments are all high-fidelity and allow first responders to train in sensitive locations as frequently as desired without the logistical or cost hassle. SURVIVR is a robust training tool to create better, safer officers in an efficient manner.
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BRIAN HOANG COMPANY Survivr EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 214 585 3564 51 SOLUTION ID: 8729 COURSERA FOR GOVERNMENT
Education & Upskilling at Scale
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// NEW TRAINING METHODS
Coursera is the world’s leading online education platform that has partnered with governments around the world to help them educate and upskill their workforce at scale. More than 56 million learners depend on Coursera and our more than 4,000 courses which are developed by subject matter experts from leading universities and companies such as Stanford, Yale, Johns Hopkins, Google, Amazon Web Services, and IBM. In addition to volume, the breadth of Coursera’s content is unmatched with courses in topics such as: leadership, innovation, project management, design thinking, communication, AI/ML, software development, cybersecurity, data science, and data visualization.
Coursera’s government platform is a comprehensive training solution developed for large organizations pursuing adaptable and scalable skill development across their workforce. Our enterprise platform is marked by the holistic partnership we offer organizations. This partnership begins with Coursera’s Skills Transformation Team working alongside a partner organization to develop custom curriculums that build specific skill competencies that are aligned with unique learning requirements. Beyond curating Coursera courses, our government platform also allows organizations to self-author content to create a truly tailored education program.
In terms of access, Coursera develops and launches a private instance of our government platform that provides an individualized learner and administrator experience for partner organizations. Learners will be able to view the custom curriculums developed for their organization, search the entire Coursera catalog, track their training progress, and view certifications they have earned. Administrators are able to completely manage their Coursera program by inviting new members, engaging with existing learners, and viewing the analytics dashboard that visualizes key metrics such as learning hours, course enrollments, and skill development in critical skill areas.
VALUE PROPOSITION Coursera’s government platform is a commercialized solution that is utilized by governments around the world as well as by multiple organizations across the Department of Defense. Between our numerous government partnerships and the more than 56 million learners on our platform, we have a demonstrated ability to deliver a transformative training solution at scale. Beyond feasibility, Coursera offers additional value to the Air Force in the following ways:
Adaptable - Learning requirements for the Base of the Future will not be static and neither is Coursera’s platform. We are constantly adding new content from the world’s premier institutions and we can dynamically adapt course curations to ensure Coursera content and curriculums are aligned to specific training requirements. Unlike traditional in-person training, this type of adaptability can occur rapidly without adversely impacting learner’s access to the platform.
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SAM COMBS COMPANY Coursera EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 360 356 4461 52 SOLUTION ID: 8926 PERSONALIZED INNOVATION AT SCALE with Productable Software
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// NEW TRAINING METHODS
Information silos cause innovation failure. Visionaries with novel solutions lack clear direction. Experts with best practices have limited support they can give. Leadership has limited visibility into progress to decide who should get strategic resources. Productable connects the dots for systematic innovation success.
VISIONARIES DEVELOP CONCEPTS. Visionaries pick from smart workshops to progress their idea. The workshop experience teaches methodology while recording results. As projects develop through each workshop, they have automated report-outs to drive shareable progress. Projects are measured as they progress to ensure the right people, processes, and tools are brought in to maximize success.
EXPERTS MAKE SMART WORKSHOPS. Smart workshops can come from Productable, our expert network, and/or your preferred experts. Experts use Productable to digitize their training methodologies as smart workshops with experiences based on concept progress. Analytics provide clarity on workshop performance so they become more efficient and effective over time.
LEADERSHIP SETS THE VISION. If desired, Productable manages top-down goals, resource allocation, and funding benchmarks with clear decision metrics. As concepts develop through the opportunity pipeline, leaders make funding decisions. They can iterate on their expected success rate and outcomes with Productable’s recommendations until they ultimately find their ideal success model.
Productable organizations improve over time. Increase number of projects, rate of success, engagement, and alignment of teams, all while reducing costs. Improvements can continuously be made by users as suggested by Productable’s predictive analytics.
VALUE PROPOSITION • Adoption of New Training Methodologies • Increased Collaboration and Engagement • Designing Physical Spaces to Enable Innovation • Enabling Experimentation • Driving Culture Change
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RACHEL KUHR COMPANY Productable EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 415 828 3039 53 SOLUTION ID: 8072 TRUE CIRCADIAN LIGHTING AS A FORCE MULTIPLIER
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// SMART SPACE
48 HOUR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC LIGHTING: Architectural linear spec lighting line with static or dynamic engineered spectra for maximum circadian impact: blue-enriched for alertness in the day, and blue-depleted to promote sleep at night
AZULDISCRIBUTE DC LIGTING: With the singular goal of boosting alertness and productivity, Azul features proprietary blue-enhanced LEDs in troffers, architectural linear and vapor tight luminaires. Integrate with distributed DC system to pair with a Building Management System.
GOODDAY STATIC CIRCADIAN LIGHTING: Our GoodDay® static-spectrum LED luminaires promote alertness, focus and enhance performance. Inspired by morning sunlight, it provides customized light energy to support the natural sleep-wake cycle.
SUNTRAC DYNAMIC DUAL-SPECTRUM LIGHTING: For design-build and retrofit opportunities where plug and play functionality is key, SunTrac’s two channel luminaires feature circadian lighting with simple installation and “no fuss” controls.
LAMPS, RESIDENTIAL BULBS & LUMINAIRES: GoodNight® and SleepyBaby® bulbs and lamps provide blue- depleted light to promote falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer. GoodDay® bulbs and L-Bars feature blue- enriched spectra to boost alertness and energy during the day.
VALUE PROPOSITION Healthe by LIgting Science True Circadian Lighting solutions bring enhanced cognition, productivity, health and well-being to the Air Force complete force. The implementation of True Circadian lighting has proven effective in support of NASA space operations, Bureau of Prisons headquarters operations, and many commercial locations such as school, athletic training venues, and hospitals.
The increase in cognitive capability for airmen, officers, civilians, and contractors within all Air Force work spaces by controlling the light mixture and exposure of the workforce is a true force mulitplier regarding the overall effectiveness and efficiency of air force operations. Increasing the readiness and capability of the warfighter in both awake and sleep phases of training by matching the circadium rhthym requirements of the human body with the light provided in their work and sleep space. The applications can reach far beyond the direct Air Force, but also the Air Force Family in base provided housing and using Air Force provided benefits.
The implementation of True Circadian lighting solutions provides a constant solution to the base of the future by managing the light mixture through the building management system, and the installation of advanced lighting fixtures for the benefit of the entire force.
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RANDOLPH WAGNER COMPANY Wagner Resources, Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 240 401 6865 54 SOLUTION ID: 8755 HANDS-FREE CONTROLS FOR VIRTUAL ASSETS
Using Eye-control in EFB and Maintenance Environments
CULTURE OF INNOVATION /// SMART SPACE
“You’re telling me I can look at something and gain access to the information?!” “This is telepathy for my EFB and a cross-check accelerator.” “You’re creating a counter-spatial d device.” (spatial disorientation) -Andrew Glowa
“This is a huge step forward in a new or young maintenance workforce.” “I work on my own truck, and this is like going to YouTube for help on an oil change.”-Justin Shetter
Specific customers are Andrew “Solo” Glowa, Major, USAF, A-10C Formal Training Unit (FTU) Instructor Pilot and Chief Instructor, 355 Training Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ [email protected], DSN (312) 228-1569, Comm (520) 228-1569, and Justin ”Porta” Shetter, Major, USAF, Operations Officer, 355 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Davis-Monthan, AFB, AZ [email protected], DSN (312) 228-0117, Comm (520) 228-0117
The same technology we use in our XR/Mobile builds for global biopharma, entertainment, and 360 VR training for the AF we will now use in eye controls. QI controls are 4X-15X faster than any other controls. The tablet we are using is completely new. We will create a reticle (cursor) representing the eye and use it to select, activate and scroll through zones of content and interact with checklists and other content using QI’s predictive vector analysis. This will be accomplished by combining QI Technology (no dwells or blinks) with an eye-tracking tablet, which represents the future of eye controls in all devices (i.e. HoloLens). EFB content of three interactive layers of data will be selected and activated with eye controls, and chosen from instrument navigation documents and approach information, quick reference handbooks and checklists, common reference documents (local area procedures, weapons and/or range data and procedures, etc.). The Maintenance Layer will consist of a checklist example and a reference manual example with a possible two Qpoints of information included and the extra content identified by the customer such as Key Tasks List (KTL).
VALUE PROPOSITION Not just for CAF Pilots (above), but for Maintenance personnel, the ability to work with both hands while going through a published technical order (“tech order” or “T.O”) procedures or scrolling through additional reference charts is a game changer in time and efficiency, as well as safety. Junior maintenance apprentices require supervision per task assigned by skill levels identified in steps (3-level, 5-level, 7-level, 9-level). Those application questions or techniques are now available in the AR/MR environment in real time without a pause in job execution through eye-controlled manipulation of technician resources. Tight, contested, and congested environments or complex, multi-step detailed processes are enhanced with information in the face of the user, readily available. Example tasks include jet engine swaps, any phase maintenance operation, and internal fuel bladder repair. This information availability is the catalyst for reducing over the shoulder man-hours, putting answers at the operator’s fingertips, and expanding the value of an individual maintenance professional and his/her experience. This improvement in technical manual usage also is the first step in revolutionizing the maintenance training process across the spectrum for the 21st century.
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JONATHAN JOSEPHSON COMPANY Quantum Interface EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 512 217 5433 55 INSTALLATION RESILIENCE INSTALLATION RESILIENCE
AIRCRAFT SHELTER RESILIENCY Tandem300™ 300 MPH (Class V) Metal Roof & Wall System COMPANY: Tandm RoofingSOLUTION ID: 7383 58
Corrosion Reduction for Aircraft Shelters COMPANY: Mayday Alarm SOLUTION ID: 8641 59
OTHER Conductive Paint & Wallpaper for Electromagnetic Shielding COMPANY: Confuctive Composites SOLUTION ID: 8367 60
OTHER FACILITY RESILIENCY Ground-Guards: MaxiTrack matting system COMPANY: Ground-Guards Ltd SOLUTION ID: 6411 61
HVAC Other Facility Resilience That Can Meet Construction Timelines/Rapid Recovery COMPANY: Conservant Systems, Inc. SOLUTION ID: 6703 62
RDS: Rapidly Deployable Expeditionary Insulated Composite Shelters Energy and Cost Efficiency/Reusability/ Sustainability/Power Surety/Water/Sewer Treatment COMPANY: World Housing Solution SOLUTION ID: 8355 63
POWER & UTILITIES RESILIENCY Next-Generation Solar Cells COMPANY: FLITE Material Sciences SOLUTION ID: 6384 64
Hybrid Cube COMPANY: HCI Energy SOLUTION ID: 6445 65
Valitus Victus and X-RIDv3 Edge Sensor Fusion with AI /ML Analytics for Intrusion Detection Integrated into High intensity LED Energy Efficient Lighting COMPANY: Valitus Technologies SOLUTION ID: 7560 66
Enhancing Installation Resilience with the AT&T Energy and Building Management Solution COMPANY: AT&T SOLUTION ID: 7608 67
RAPID RECOVERY Broad Airfield Damage Assessment System (BADAS) COMPANY: 3DAerial SOLUTION ID: 6520 68
Rapid Heat Hot Patch System for Asphalt or Concrete Pavement Repair COMPANY: Neco Plastics SOLUTION ID: 7040 69
Base of the Future - Data Fabric COMPANY: Data Flowage SOLUTION ID: 7741 70
Base of the Future Operations Support System COMPANY: Centauri SOLUTION ID: 8408 71 SOLUTION ID: 7383 TANDEM300™
300 MPH (Class V) Metal Roof & Wall System
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// AIRCRAFT SHELTER RESILIENCY
AIRCRAFT SHELTER AND OTHER BASE FACILITY RESILIENCY
Many of the USAF’s facilities utilize conventional metal roofs and, occasionally, metal walls as well. These systems are limited in the amount of wind speed they can successfully resist. Most metal roof manufacturers systems are rated up to 130 mph and some can achieve a 185 mph rating. Still, impacts from windborne debris reduces the survivability of these systems regardless of their designed wind-rating. The USAF is often forced to evacuate their aircraft prior to a pending hurricane’s impact. Unfortunately, tornados are harder to predict with enough time to relocate equipment beyond the confines of the base.
The Tandem™ Series of metal roof and wall systems are uniquely suited to protect USAF assets in hurricane, tornado and other wind damaging conditions/events. Its patent-pending design accommodates expansion and contraction movement in 360 degrees. This free movement of roof and wall panels eliminates stress and binding during high winds and impacts. It also supports the use of heavier gauge metal for larger and stronger buildings.
The Tandem Series offers three roofing solution options:
1) for wind speeds of up to 150mph (Tandem150™)
2) for wind speeds up to 200mph (Tandem200™)
3) for wind speeds up to 300mph (Tandem300™)
All of these patent-pending designs can be engineered to any wind-speed requirement while maintaining the system’s high-impact resistance and economic advantage.
The Tandem Series roof systems are compatible with Tandem Roofing Products’ patented EZY Curb™ daylighting system. The curbs and skylights can achieve the same wind rating as the roof system while increasing light levels significantly above those of conventional systems.
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PAUL NELSON COMPANY Tandm Roofing EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 504 450 9233 58 SOLUTION ID: 8641 CORROSION REDUCTION FOR AIRCRAFT SHELTERS
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// AIRCRAFT SHELTER RESILIENCY
As a multiple Phase II AFWERX SBIR grant recipient, we deploy a permanent, irreversible molecular realignment, which was awarded Innovation of the Year last year in manufacturing technology, to help reduce corrosion and double the life of at-risk military metals. Outside of metals, we also have seen limited testing trials increase the life of nylon 200%, and PTFE by 50%. We are compatible with other coatings, which can be applied on top of the existing material that we treat after our technology is applied.
Our one-time process uses liquid nitrogen in a computer controlled chamber to compress molecules together, then uniformly expand them to create a stronger, more coherent structure, which reduces oxidative availability, and thus minimizes corrosion impact.
At 300 Below, we know the US Air Force wants to establish more reliable structures. In order to do that, you need to find technologies that permanently improve at-risk metals, which aren’t just a surface coating pretending to fix a sub-surface problem. The problem is that the US Air Force spends $6 billion to fight corrosion on jets, and your Airmen will spend even more to fight corrosion and replace weak parts with building maintenance, which makes you feel like you’re wasting time and money on half-baked technology that sounds cool but doesn’t perform. We believe it should be easy to treat the items you’d be deploying anyways, then enhance them to be even stronger and more durable than the structures they are replacing. We understand what it’s like to get excited about new technology, but then be disappointed and stuck with poorer performing parts after introducing them into real world applications, which is why we’ve been innovating for the last fifty years to finally win Innovation of the Year in Manufacturing Technology (2019) for our recent work with the US Air Force as a recipient of multiple Phase II SBIR awards.
VALUE PROPOSITION Primary benefits: increase in coherence of structure, stress relief and stabilization of the crystalline lattice of metallic structure, which results in a reducing availability of oxidative surface area, reducing intergranular corrosion and rust in steels and irons.
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PRESCOTT PAULIN COMPANY Mayday Alarm EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 202 596 8788 59 SOLUTION ID: 8367 CONDUCTIVE PAINT & WALLPAPER for Electromagnetic Shielding
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// OTHER
Facility Resiliency must include addressing a range of environmental and man-made threats. Government and military installations can no longer rely solely on encryption or standoff to protect from intrusions into networks and wireless infrastructure. As population density increases, bases and other operational areas experience ever increasing challenges with appropriate standoff distances. Furthermore, the ability of electromagnetic threats to reach in from long distances is increasing. The bottom line is that electromagnetic threats can reach in from far beyond a guarded perimeter. Communication problems and vulnerabilities can occur through both incidental interference and malicious activity. Faraday Structures NiShield wallpaper, EMCoat paint, and other construction products provide advanced shielding for facilities and mobile shelters and are used to shield sensitive electronics, wireless networks, and secure communications from unwanted emanation, hacking, snooping, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), intentional and unintentional Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) events. Providing a high level of broadband shielding, our wallpapers, paint, and other construction materials can be easily and quickly applied using standard installation methods, enabling high volume, rapidly deployed shielded space solutions. Faraday Structures also provides a range of services to our customers including assessment, installation, certification and support.
VALUE PROPOSITION Faraday Structures provides rooms, facilities, and mobile shelters with electromagnetic shielding at a fraction of the cost of legacy solutions. Our products can be quickly applied using standard construction methods, saving time and installation costs. Additionally, because we use standard construction materials (paint, wallpaper, caulk, etc.), modifications or repairs are much easier than other electromagnetic shielding solutions. In fact, our conductive paint is frequently used to repair and restore SCIF shielding effectiveness where R-Foil or other materials have been compromised or damaged. Recognized as experts in research, development, and engineering in RF and EMI signal management technologies, our installation, and certification services coupled with our innovative products, provide a complete solution that no other company can provide.
Previously, physical asset protection addressed kinetic threats such as intrusion, rifle fire, and vehicle bombs. HPM and EMP weapons can damage equipment from outside the guarded perimeter. To protect aircraft and their critical support systems from these types of attacks, electromagnetic shielding is needed.
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DAVID TILTON COMPANY Confuctive Composites EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 208 305 5115 60 SOLUTION ID: 6411 GROUND-GUARDS: MAXITRACK MATTING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// OTHER FACILITY RESILIENCY
Ground Guards MaxiTrack system is a truly innovative approach to temporary ground protection. The lightweight 88LBS mats can easily be handled by two workers without the need for specialist lifting equipment or expensive crane hire. Each panel, constructed of Zetralene (HDPE family), is extremely durable and utilizes a state-of-the-art locking lug system for lightning quick installation and tear down.
Rapid Installation: Lay approximately 60 mats per hour with a team of 3 plus a forklift driver. Materials: Made from Zetralene (HDPE family) Mud suppression: Flanged joints suppress mud seepage and enable heat expansion. Military tested: British Terrier tank, Boeing 727, tested and guaranteed to withstand 130 tons.
SPECS: Weight: 88LBS per mat Dims: 74.8 x 39.3 x 1.25 inches Surface Area: 5.31 FT^2
PACKED SPECS: Packed in: Stillage of 25 mats Total packed weight: 2491.2 LBS Total packed dims: 83.07 x 40.55 x 42.91 inches
VALUE PROPOSITION MAxiTracks brings value and solutions for the following challenges:
Aircraft Shelter Resiliancy: Matting tough and lightweight, can be used as emergency or permanent taxi sections, hangar flooring, etc. Quick and easy to deploy.
Other Facility Resiliancy: Acceptable to use as matting for all other shelters in emergency situations. Quick and easy to deploy.
Rapid Recovery: In the event of an incident, MaxiTrack will be quick and easy to set up due to the lightweight design.
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JOHN WILSON COMPANY Ground-Guards Ltd EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 571 481 8866 61 SOLUTION ID: 6703 HVAC
Other Facility Resilience That Can Meet Construction Timelines/Rapid Recovery
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// OTHER FACILITY RESILIENCY
HEDS was developed because I saw way too much mold in the living and working spaces on the bases where I was doing energy audits as an HVAC SME for USACE. The DPW/PWD teams were doing everything possible to stop the mold growth, but when the HVAC systems were trying to grow mold 24/7, they could not win. Many HVAC systems actually cause mold growth and equipment, weapons and munitions corrosion. They may work fine for a year or two, but when the excessive maintenance requirements of energy wheels, desiccants, refrigerant based systems, and other complicated systems are combined with the acute maintenance manpower and budget shortfalls that seem to be prevalent, the systems fail to perform, and mold, corrosion, equipment and munitions problems follow, wasting literally $billions each year, per DOD analysis.
HEDS is designed to use the low quality heat available from the chilled water return line as the reheat energy source, using only heat transfer coils & 2 control valves. There are no other moving or rotating parts to fail, except the fan systems, and we use direct drive ECM fan walls to eliminate the belt drive and VFD maintenance and failure points. We listened to the maintenance teams and eliminated everything they hate, and we build them mostly out of marine grade aluminum and stainless steel. The heat transfer fins are 73% thicker than typical, and are epoxy coated and UV-C equipped.
HEDS is designed to keep the buildings positively pressurized with low RH air at all times. For administrative, classroom and training facilities that are occupied 40 hours per week, HEDS can reduce night and weekend energy use for HVAC by over 80%, while actually drying the buildings out.
RAPID RECOVERY – When buildings get wet, HEDS can flood them with >90°F air at 25% RH. HEDS can dry buildings out and return them to service faster than an army of portable dehumidifiers. We submitted to the Open Topics challenge, so there is significant information there, FX201_CS01-0527.
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SCOT DUNCAN COMPANY Conservant Systems, Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 949 370 8582 62 SOLUTION ID: 8355 RDS
Rapidly Deployable Expeditionary Insulated Composite Shelters Energy and Cost Efficiency/Reusability/ Sustainability/Power Surety/Water/Sewer Treatment
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// OTHER FACILITY RESILIENCY
HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE THE COMPETITION TO KEEP OUR WARFIGHTERS SAFE.
WHS has been designing, engineering, manufacturing, and delivering patented, made in the USA, NON- MILCON expeditionary insulated composite RDSs to the DOD (all branches) for nearly a decade. Our RDS’s have been independently tested and shown to be the ONLY structures in the DOD to provide:
• 300% greater efficiency than tents • 150% greater efficiency than CONEX • Use an average of 5 watts/sqft • Power surety through integrated hybrid power and water solution, • More efficient use of space thanks to rigid walls • WHS Camps are smaller than equivalent legacy systems • Reduction in thermal transference (think Yeti™ cooler), • Simplicity of assembly without MHE (think Legos™), • Thorough Structural Engineering testing to meet or exceed current building requirements • Re-usability and cost-efficiency • Flexibility of design and sizes – not one size fits all • +/- 800sqft fit on 4 - 453-L Pallets (Housing/JOC-TOC/EMEDS etc)
Water-from-air, sewer/water treatment, and hybrid power deliver an RDS solution that performs in even the most challenging environments without logistical burden, risk, or excess cost. Each RDS can be built to meet T-SCIF, ballistics, and blast requirements, and C-130 transportability without affecting its ease of deployment or reusability. Our RDSs can achieve hurricane and earthquake resistance when secured properly.
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RON BEN-ZEEV COMPANY World Housing Solution EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 407 545 3030 63 SOLUTION ID: 6384 NEXT-GENERATION SOLAR CELLS
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// POWER & UTILITIES RESILIENCY
Using laser surface functionalization, FLITE can make changes to any solar cell that render the surface a deep black without chemical coatings, as well as to improve the surface texture for better yield. This has been lab tested to increase power yield at least 15% and as far as 100% compared to conventional solar cells. The invention was described here.
In addition, the same family of techniques can be used to treat the covering surfaces - whether glass or plastic - to make them superhydrophobic (SHP). Superhydrophobic surfaces remove water droplets nearly instantly. By removing water in this fashion, the surface has resistance to ice buildup, snow, and frost, as well as raindrops that reduce the power yield in a solar panel. The surfaces are also self cleaning, and small amounts of water, wind or vibration will dislodge surface contaminants like dust, ash, smoke, sand, and other airborne deposits that reduce the yield of energy over time.
By expanding this technique to the metal structures that hold the solar panels, we can also inhibit rust without adding weight or flammability.
VALUE PROPOSITION Wherever fixed or flexible solar panels are deployed, we can demonstrate that these techniques will improve the total energy production and prevent their failure due to weather conditions without adding to their operational and maintenance requirements. Once applied, the treatment is permanent.
Most importantly, FLITE’s technique is permanent and durable, and will survive the extreme conditions to which panels are exposed. Other products that make surfaces self-cleaning, based on chemical coatings, do not last long on the surfaces and may need repeat applications.
Moreover, these coatings tend to fail when they are most needed (ie. deep freeze, harsh storms, exposure to fire or strong vibrations, etc.) FLITE’s technique modifies the base material directly, so there are no coatings to peel, crack, burn or freeze. This will apply to solar cells and panels used on base, on small instruments deployed in the field, or on any photovoltaic surfaces on drones, helicopters or other aircraft.
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DAN COHEN COMPANY FLITE Material Sciences EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 617 430 6888 64 SOLUTION ID: 6445 HYBRID CUBE
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// POWER & UTILITIES RESILIENCY
Our solution is a combination of COTS products with a patented design, proprietary electronics and control system. All products are field proven.
Internally, the system is a battery first design. Every power source (AC and DC in, grid, solar, wind, generator, etc.) are used to charge the batteries. The batteries then take the load (AC and DC out). We use a bi-directional inverter/ rectifier with very high efficiencies.
Using this set-up allows the load to fluctuate and reduces generator time because the renewables are used first and the generator will only turn on if needed to charge the batteries. Our set-up is the same as a study done by the Marines in 2019 (Marine Corps Gazette, March 2019 Vol. 103 No. 3) when the Marines found a cost reduction in fuel of 36% and 24% in ancillary costs only using a battery in conjunction with a generator.
For military applications, we provide an external port for connection of military generators. Wind turbine, mast and solar are optional.
The patented Hybrid Cube is innovative because it packages COTS and proprietary electronics into a pre- packaged, turn-key power solution. It can take any power source without disruption and then power anything. If the grid goes out, the Hybrid Cube uses other power sources. Other benefits included: less than 3% harmonics (cleaner energy than a wall outlet) and zero glitch. A glitch will happen if power is transferred from grid to generator or any other power source including a UPS. Our system power is always on.
• Technology Maturity • TRL = 8 for military, 9 for commercial use • Fully commercialized units have been sold to major companies. • No development or design work is needed, only the requirements of the end user to be tested
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KEVIN KOWALIK COMPANY HCI Energy EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 913 302 3313 65 SOLUTION ID: 7560 VALITUS VICTUS AND X-RIDV3
Edge Sensor Fusion with AI /ML Analytics for Intrusion Detection Integrated into High intensity LED Energy Efficient Lighting
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// POWER & UTILITIES RESILIENCY
Valitus Technologies current products the X-RIDv2 (GSA Schedule Contract GS-07F-138JA) a passive Radiation Detection device and IP Camera built into a ruggedized housing with high intensity energy efficient LED lighting and Victus 1 unit without radiation detection. The Radiation detection device is a solution that can detect up to 3753 different isotopes from up to 200 meters away. Closest competitor is an active Xray device, 3 to 4 x’s more expensive, 100 times larger in size and extensive operating process that limits the user to portal applications only. Camera is a 12MP 360-degree 360 IP camera streamed over to any existing video management system (VMS) platform. Other options for the embedded camera include Thermal. Output of the radiation detection system is integrated with the embedded IP video stream providing location of source in cameras field of view, identification of isotope, and volume of the source as a heat map. Information can be configured through an API integration to send events to an alert management system. Optional secured Point to Point & Multi Point wireless data access is available for simple network connection where hard cable is not available. Platform is designed to be modular, allowing for new sensors and technology to be added giving customer flexibility on what gets deployed and where. Radiation Detection might provide value at base entrances but may not be realistic for deployment on perimeters where other sensors are more valuable for base security. Current development effort is adding an edge processing unit with compute power capable of identify and classifying objects using Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to track the object while in the cameras field of view. The collected metadata of the classified objects, example vehicle type \ color or human, speed, and direction is used for forensic search across networked cameras connected to the system. LIDAR SWIR eye safe can be deployed for areas of dificulty with fog, lighting issue
VALUE PROPOSITION The Valitus X-RIDv2 (GSA Schedule GS-07F-138JA) is a passive Radiation Detection device and IP Camera built into a ruggedized street light housing with high intensity energy efficient LED lighting or Victus 1 unit minus the radiation detection. Using a Cadmium Zinc Telluride based solution which can detect 3753 radioactive isotopes from 200 meters away. The closest competitor is an active Xray device that is 3 to 4 times more expensive and 100 X larger with an extensive portal application. The 12MP 360-degree IP camera is the standard with several other options for the embedded camera including Thermal. The output of the radiation detection system is integrated within the embedded IP video stream showing where the source is in the cameras FOV, what the isotope is for example Cs-137, and intensity of the radiation source as a heat map. Optional secured PtP & PtMP wireless connectivity along with an available API to send event data to a VMS or other alert management systems.
The platform is modular, allowing new sensors and technology to be added giving the customer flexibility on what gets deployed. We are expanding on our core product to add complimentary sensors with AI to aid in the detection of critical events. The X-RIDv3 includes edge processing compute power capable of identify, classifying and tracking objects using ML. The metadata, vehicle type \ color or human, speed, and direction plus optional LPR will be used for forensic search to enable a complete solution for the security team.
Optional SWIR LiDAR using an eye-safe Short-Wave Infrared laser which are not susceptible to false alarms created by lighting or shadows; and can be deployed for 24/7 outdoor use with improved detection through fog or rain. The LiDAR package can be deployed in ground perimeter defense, unprotected beach, critical infrastructure. The unit is capable of discriminating and tracking several different object types (animals, people, cars, trucks, and drones) from LiDAR data inputs.
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WILLIAM SILGUERO COMPANY Valitus Technologies EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 951 898 9743 66 SOLUTION ID: 7608 ENHANCING INSTALLATION RESILIENCE with the AT&T Energy and Building Management Solution
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// POWER & UTILITIES RESILIENCY
AT&T developed an Energy & Building Management Solution (EBMS) to reduce costs and greenhouse emissions. EBMS uses IoT connectivity and building systems information for efficient facility equipment management. IoT sensors gather data on previously unmonitored equipment and merge it with data from existing building management systems. Near real-time data collection and a single common platform for analysis allow facility managers to optimize maintenance and address problems in a timely manner via dashboards, reports, and alerts.
The EBMS platform comprises two primary components:
AT&T’s industry-leading portfolio of IoT devices, connectivity, and platforms pull the required data off the machines and out of the building. Whether connecting a cellular gateway to an existing building controls panel to capture required data points or deploying new IoT sensors to collect environmental information, AT&T offers a single source for all aspects of the solution stack.
A powerful rules-based expert system with integrated dashboarding, notifications, analytics and reporting enables a truly vendor agnostic, cross-portfolio perspective for managing sustainability, energy resiliency and facility operations. The platform can be deployed in an AT&T data center, in an AF data center or in the cloud environment of choice.
With AT&T’s EBMS approach, the USAF can standardize and normalize building control, environmental and other data at the edge globally, using a consistent approach for all locations and scenarios. AT&T’s global network architecture has successfully completed Risk Management Framework (RMF) testing and has received the Authority to Operate (ATO) designation for use in transporting building data for the US Navy. This is based primarily on AT&T’s Defense In Depth layered framework for cybersecurity, including hardened device access controls, encryption of the data in transit and the ability to interwork between IoT (cellular) and wireline (MPLS) networks.
VALUE PROPOSITION The EBMS value is derived from driving optimal building performance, operational efficiencies, cost savings, and sustainability. For almost 1,000 buildings in its own portfolio, AT&T lowered overall energy intensity by close to 60% from 2013-2016 and is on track to reduce by an additional 60% by the end of 2020. This has resulted in roughly $600M in cost savings and significant GHG emission reductions. In a recent sample of 375 sites, the EBMS platform identified over $4.4M in potential savings through facility improvement measures.
EBMS will also help TAFB realize significant savings in other areas such as operations, maintenance, equipment life span and worker productivity by enabling continuous monitoring, advanced fault detection/diagnosis, and proactive improvement capabilities. For example, AT&T shifted most building maintenance from a calendar- based preventive approach to a condition-based, predictive model (i.e., fixing things before they become a problem) and reduced work orders by roughly 15%. This eliminated dispatch of maintenance personnel for physical inspection and categorized faults by risk priority (reliability, energy impact, etc.) resulting in significant workforce utilization improvements.
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DAVID COFFEY COMPANY AT&T EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 256 656 5189 67 SOLUTION ID: 6520 BROAD AIRFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
(BADAS)
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// RAPID RECOVERY
Despite the growing variety of remote sensing and autonomous vehicles deployed in both military and civilian applications, little framework exists for integration, task execution and exploitation of the resultant imagery and information captured by these systems. Focusing on UAVs, the diversity of airframes in current products results in substantial capabilities with respect to specific tasks, such as surveying large areas with fixed wing UAVs or, the increased stability and payload capacity of a multi-rotor UAVs. However, these platforms have yet to be integrated in a manner which capitalizes on their complementary capabilities. Few protocols exist to automate data transfer and post-processing from UAVs and autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs) fitted with various types of sensor suites.
We propose using an integrated, multi-layered sensing approach for assessing airfield damage. Our approach involves a fixed wing UAV tasked to fly the entire airfield. Through edge computing and real-time processing of images the system will assess specific locations in need of more detailed inspection. The results from initial fixed wing UAV sensing flights will direct a multi-rotor UAV with more specialized sensing equipment to thoroughly inspect regions of interest. Results from the multi-rotor UAV flight will be transmitted to an AGV for further action.
VALUE PROPOSITION The objective of this effort is to provide a resilient and efficient system to provide Airfield Damage Assessment across runways, taxiways, ramps, control tower, hangars, aircraft, POL, perimeter fence, etc. This system will automatically inspect airbases to determine hazards and the Airfield’s operational state. The autonomous operation of wide area surveillance and close-in inspection provides remote operations and will save lives and reduce manpower needs.
For the past year we have been actively engaged with a member of AFRL’s Base Resiliency Capability Collaboration Team that is focusing on Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) Operations Improvement Research and Development. RY’s customer, the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC), has concluded that current processes for RDA is overly time consuming and manpower intensive to meet both current and future Minimum Airfield Operational Availability (MAOS) requirements. Furthermore, manual runway assessment and inspection exposes airmen to unacceptable risk of unknown unexploded ordinance (UXO) as well as follow-on attacks. The 3DAerial Team is developing a solution to the runway and infield inspection problem called Autonomous Layered Sensing Technology (A-LIST) under AFWERX SBIR FA8751-19-C-A032.
The 3DAerial Team is proposing to build upon our A-LIST system, to design and demonstrate a system to assess the damage to the broader airfield. This increased capability system, the Broad Airfield Damage Assessment System (BADAS), will include a capstone demonstration at 18 months.
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BRET GIVENS COMPANY 3DAerial EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 937 620 5359 68 SOLUTION ID: 7040 RAPID HEAT HOT PATCH SYSTEM for Asphalt or Concrete Pavement Repair
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// RAPID RECOVERY necoTech’s Hot Patch On Demand (HOTPOD) product, is a system for the rapid heating of Hot Mix Asphalt Material to be used as a patch repair for asphalt and concrete pavements in all ambient temperatures. By adding proprietary materials to conventional hot mix material, a specialized heat system can be used to rapidly heat a specified quantity of asphalt in an on-demand scenario. In the HOTPOD system, a specialized heater heats the composition within a container (3-5 gallons) so that the asphalt mix can then be poured into the damaged pavement and compacted just like any other asphalt repair product.
The result is a patch that lasts over 10X’s longer than a conventional cold-mix asphalt (CMA) patch product without introducing any added risk for pavement repair. While performing better then CMA, HOTPOD also is equivalent to conventional hot-mix asphalt (HMA) without the downsides of needing large trucking equipment, time-sensitive application windows, or access to a batch facility. Additionally, the HOTPOD system utilizes pre- packaged containers that have nearly an unlimited shelf life (unlike CMA’s two-year shelf stability), that can be stored or shipped to any location.
Further, the HOTPOD system can be used in all ambient temperatures, unlike HMA, increasing both the geographic availability and ability to use year-round. Thus, the HOTPOD system delivers the performance of HMA with the convenience of CMA. It has the positives of each current market solution without the downsides that both HMA and CMA have. It truly is a disruptive technology to the asphalt repair market.
Therefore, with the current level of development at TRL 8-9, and the prototype already being active with the military, we could standup more units into operation within a matter of months, allowing the Air Force to take advantage of the system almost immediately.
VALUE PROPOSITION necoTech’s Hot Patch On Demand (HOTPOD) product, is a system for the rapid heating of Hot Mix Asphalt Material to be used as a patch repair for asphalt and concrete pavements in all ambient temperatures. By adding proprietary materials to conventional hot mix material, a specialized heat system can be used to rapidly heat a specified quantity of asphalt in an on-demand scenario. In the HOTPOD system, a specialized heater heats the composition within a container (3-5 gallons) so that the asphalt mix can then be poured into the damaged pavement and compacted just like any other asphalt repair product.
The result is a patch that lasts over 10X’s longer than a conventional cold-mix asphalt (CMA) patch product without introducing any added risk for pavement repair. While performing better then CMA, HOTPOD also is equivalent to conventional hot-mix asphalt (HMA) without the downsides of needing large trucking equipment, time-sensitive application windows, or access to a batch facility. Additionally, the HOTPOD system utilizes pre- packaged containers that have nearly an unlimited shelf life (unlike CMA’s two-year shelf stability), that can be stored or shipped to any location.
Further, the HOTPOD system can be used in all ambient temperatures, unlike HMA, increasing both the geographic availability and ability to use year-round. Thus, the HOTPOD system delivers the performance of HMA with the convenience of CMA. It has the positives of each current market solution without the downsides that both HMA and CMA have. It truly is a disruptive technology to the asphalt repair market.
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STEVE FLAHERTY COMPANY Neco Plastics EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 740 972 1391 69 SOLUTION ID: 7741 BASE OF THE FUTURE - DATA FABRIC
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// RAPID RECOVERY
The Data Fabric utilizes the power of Digital Twins coupled with an advanced high-performance data platform. Base resources such as buildings, aircraft, equipment, tooling and people are modeled as Digital Twins. The Fabric collects data real-time from any sensor deployed on the base and as data streams in, each Twin is kept up to date. Collectively, the system is always monitoring the state of all base resources and if any resource is not in an optimal state, corrective actions are deployed seeking to maximize base operations.
VALUE PROPOSITION The Base of the Future - Data Fabric will provide value to all current and future bases starting with Tyndall Air Force Base. Value will be immediately realized by the monitoring and alerting capabilities of the Fabric as soon as it comes on-line. As the Digital Twin infrastructure is built out, machine learning algorithms will understand the future trend of each resource. If a resource is predicted to be heading towards a Red state, proactive measures can be deployed. This would provide a preventative maintenance capability for all base resources. As an example, this scales from a simple air conditioner outage in a building to a full-scale natural disaster impacting the whole base. The Data Fabric knows the state of all base resources and how to get those resources back to Green.
Further, the simulation capabilities will allow base leadership to better coordinate scheduling and logistics in the event of any base disaster or disruption. Leaders can simulate outages of resources and understand how restoration activities can be best managed. This will lead to better preparation for any disaster scenario.
Once the Data Fabric is deployed across all bases, lessons learned from one base can be systematically shared amongst other bases. A base is not an isolated island, but rather part of a complex ecosystem that can be modeled within the Digital Twin construct of the Data Fabric. This coordinated cross-learning will dramatically improve base operations across the entire USAF.
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KEVIN VANHOWE COMPANY Data Flowage EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 248 977 6961 70 SOLUTION ID: 8408 BASE OF THE FUTURE OPERATIONS SUPPORT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE /// RAPID RECOVERY
BOSS is an integrated operational picture created from an extensible, tailorable standards-based web-enabled framework that is initially populated with 3 major resiliency and recovery components which can be expanded with additional 3rd party tools. Centauri Corporation can provide a unique, complete operational view for BoF through a modular and mature tool suite that exists today ready for deployment. Centauri’s Utility Resilience Component provides forward-looking, next-generation Civil Engineering (CE) asset monitoring, improved situational awareness, rapid data integration, analysis, infrastructure and facility management, and vulnerability assessments, deriving data directly and automatically from Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE). The Facility & Rapid Recovery Component provides the fire, security, and emergency management SA and personnel status. A web centric integration framework connects the BOSS components and provides advanced, flexible visualization, including advanced data handling with near instantaneous data fusion from distributed sensor sources including severe weather. BOSS offers a complete worldwide COP capability, covering all echelons of enterprise operations. The Aircraft Resiliency and Recovery Component provides the mission capability status of the fighting fleet as well as time to complete information and supply chain insight with a unified strategy for managing operations by providing analysis and modeling capabilities for SA of operations.
VALUE PROPOSITION BOSS will provide robust SA and resiliency/recovery capabilities across multiple domains in the challenge: power and utilities; aircraft; severe weather, natural disasters, and attacks; data models for continuity of operations of systems and facilities; a framework for assessing resiliency approaches; and a COP for rapid recovery and maintenance of operations. As a result the Air Force can immediately broaden their real-time base wide SA to a level never before possible. The components integrated into BOSS are in daily operational use by the Air Force at Wright Patterson Fire and Emergency Services, WPAFB COVID Command Center, Warner Robins ALC, and for Space Ops at Petersen AFB. The technology is mature at TRL 7 or higher and the integration of the components will provide money savings to the Air Force and be rapidly available as a BoF product.
BOSS provides decision-support info based on user-type need (i.e., from base command to operations support) from the same integrated source where all data is traceable to source at the data field level. Embedded tools are available for projection of status of operations and potential “bottlenecks” for the future from current state. BOSS integrates with operations and performance data from multiple systems of record data and other operations support computer systems to project the interaction of all weapons platforms and immediate assessment of repair and/or mission readiness status. Instant assessment of the impact of operational changes, asset unavailability, orchestration of recovery resource, resource shortage on the base operations rhythm provides powerful decision-aiding capabilities for the Air Force.
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ROB ANDES COMPANY Centauri EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 678 772 7181 71 LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING RAMFIRE COMPANY: ELEMENTUM 3D SOLUTION ID: 7344 74
Gains in Operational Effectiveness Lighter Weight, Speed, Reduced Cost, Reverse Engineering - Through Additive Manufacturing COMPANY: Siemens Digital Industries Software SOLUTION ID: 7709 75
Robotic, Autonomous, Distributed (RAD)Factories for 3D Printed Construction COMPANY: Branch Technology SOLUTION ID: 8895 76
AUGMENTED REALITY/VIRTUAL REALITY/MIXED REALITY Digital Troubleshooting and Analysis System (DTAS) COMPANY: corsairts.com SOLUTION ID: 7451 77
SPECTOR Spatial Aircraft Maintenance Solution COMPANY: Spiral Technology SOLUTION ID: 7861 78
AROC: Augmented Reality Operations Center COMPANY: Spiral Technology SOLUTION ID: 7861 79
AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS Autonomous System and Artificial Intelligence for Data Capture and Distribution COMPANY: FabSoft SOLUTION ID: 7774 80
Enhanced Base Security and Operations using Autonomous Drone Teams COMPANY: Toyon Research Corporation SOLUTION ID: 8860 81
CYBERSECURITY FOR OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (OT) RADAR Fully integrated RFID and Computer Vision System for Precision Tracking of Passive Sensors COMPANY: RADAR SOLUTION ID: 6476 82
DIGITAL TWIN Digital Reality, Digital Twin COMPANY: Hexagon US Federal SOLUTION ID: 7500 83
Stratus – The Connected Base of the Future COMPANY: Kinemagic XR SOLUTION ID: 7888 84
FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE Structural Concrete Mix for Construction for Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Shielding COMPANY: Conductive Concrete Technologies, LLC SOLUTION ID: 6897 85
Helios - Intelligent Vehicle Screening COMPANY: UV Eye SOLUTION ID: 7845 86
Voice-Directed Maintenance and Inspection System for USAF Specialty Vehicles COMPANY: Andromeda Systems Incoporated SOLUTION ID: 8369 87
Project STARS Secure Transportation Automated with Retrofit System COMPANY: STEER SOLUTION ID: 8675 88
Truly Autonomous, Persistent ISR for Operational Effectiveness COMPANY: Asylon Incorporated SOLUTION ID: 8892 89
FLIGHTLINE OPERATIONS AUTO-SCAN Automated Surface Inspection System COMPANY: Intelligent Automation, Inc. SOLUTION ID: 6837 90
Rapid Aircraft Maintenance Inspection Based on a Tethered sUAS with a Moving Base Station COMPANY: Easy Aerial Inc. SOLUTION ID: 7810 91
OTHER The Smart Ecosystem Solution for Operational Effectiveness COMPANY: Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. SOLUTION ID: 7869 92 SOLUTION ID: 7344 RAMFIRE
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Elementum 3D is pleased to present A6061-RAM2, our flagship 3D printable material. Elementum 3D’s novel reactive additive manufacturing (RAM) technology has enabled the introduction of an aluminum alloy that achieves properties comparable to wrought 6061-T6 on existing laser powder bed fusion equipment. Key advantages of this material include incredible print speed for low production costs, excellent surface finish, a desirable combination of properties, and the familiarity of 6061.
Aluminum 6061 is one of the most commonly used aluminum alloys and is widely used in aerospace, automotive, defense, and other industries. Designers, engineers, and manufacturers are very familiar with 6061 and have expressed a clear desire for this material to be available in additive manufacturing (AM). Elementum 3D’s mission is to expand the metal AM materials library; and importantly, new AM materials such as 6061 will enable designers, engineers, and manufacturers to innovate with the design freedom of additive manufacturing. Elementum 3D’s printed A6061-RAM2 meets the USAF’s demand for a versatile and light weight material that has excellent printability, strength, and ductility. In fact, A6061-RAM2 meets or exceeds typical wrought 6061-T6 strengths while maintaining excellent ductility for an AM printed material. The printability and excellent properties of A6061-RAM2 stem from improved microstructures, made possible by our patented RAM technology.
VALUE PROPOSITION Although familiarity and excellent properties are important advantages, print speed is where this material really shines. A60601-RAM2 is one of the most cost-effective metals AM materials because of its high deposition rate. On and EOS M290 printer, A6061-RAM2 achieves a deposition rate of 10.4mm^3/sec which is nearly twice as fast than the next fastest material for this printer. Print speed is king in AM and faster print speed directly results in reduced production costs and increased operation effectiveness. Cost effective materials with good performance are critical to taking the next innovative advancement in manufacturing to production.
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CHARLES CAMPBELL COMPANY ELEMENTUM 3D EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 202 549 7178 74 SOLUTION ID: 7709 GAINS IN OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Lighter Weight, Speed, Reduced Cost, Reverse Engineering - Through Additive Manufacturing
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
The additive manufacturing capabilities in NX facilitate the process from design model to printed part with seamless integration that eliminates the need to convert and remodel parts between applications. Production teams can now work concurrently on the same part using one comprehensive system. This model-driven process leverages associative part models for design, simulation and 3D print planning, enabling manufacturers to quickly incorporate design changes that greatly improve accuracy and productivity. To connect the entire operation, the design and manufacturing process is managed with Siemens PLM Software’s collaboration platform, Teamcenter software. Optimizing design and performance NX has a broad range of capabilities for designers and engineers to develop next- generation products. Breakthrough technology lets designers quickly create innovative, organically-shaped parts with improved performance that meet industry-specific requirements while ensuring they can be efficiently printed in 3D. Siemens Digital Industries Software has developed Convergent Modeling and Topology Optimization technology. For the engineer, this innovative technology greatly simplifies working with geometry consisting of facets, surfaces and solids. This generative design method helps engineers optimize part design for 3D printing, and speed up the overall process. With Convergent Modeling technology, users can immediately begin using scanned data to design products. Combining convergent modeling with the capability to manufacture parts using 3D printing directly from NX simplifies the additive manufacturing process. The new scan-edit-and-print workflow supports the 3D manufacturing format (3MF) and Microsoft’s 3D print capabilities. With topology optimization – NX allows designers and engineers to create and optimize a completely new generation of product designs by taking performance requirements into account right from the start, resulting in lightweight,strong organic shapes.
VALUE PROPOSITION The benefits that Siemens Digital Industries’ additive production methods can provide include weight savings, better performance, simplified assemblies, more material options and reduced cost. NX™ software provides a single, integrated system that meets the unique challenges of designing, optimizing and building metal and plastic components using the latest additive manufacturing methods. Because NX is a comprehensive platform for engineering design, simulation and manufacturing, you are able to combine special modeling functions with structural and topology optimization capabilities to develop groundbreaking designs using additive processes. By using NX you have the power to drive the latest additive manufacturing equipment, including powder bed 3D printers.
Here are the Benefits: • Transform production processes and manufacture revolutionary products made of metal and plastic • Realize a seamless design-to-3D- printing workflow using a smart model-driven process that eliminates data conversion between applications • Weight is of course critical to aircraft and vehicles for fuel efficiency. NX can generate innovative designs that are lightweight and optimized to meet the functional and performance requirements of the product • Work with 3D geometry consisting of facets/mesh, solids and surfaces in a single environment • Verify that final designs will meet performance requirements prior to printing. Sunata software will optimize print structure orientation to take into account thermal distortion, and to ensure maximum number of parts are printed in each run. • Support many 3D printing technologies and printers, including 2.5-axis and multi-axis processes for metals and plastic • Supports all 3D printers and scanners, making it possible to scan for reverse engineering when no drawings exist and also to validate printed parts. • Multi-positioned cameras for Non Destructive Inspection
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ROSEN GLENN COMPANY Siemens Digital Industries Software EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 619 502 0485 75 SOLUTION ID: 8895 ROBOTIC, AUTONOMOUS, DISTRIBUTED (RAD)
Factories for 3D Printed Construction
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Robotic, Autonomous, Distributed (RAD) Factories for 3D-printed construction will create a network of state-of- the-art manufacturing facilities that are equipped to service geographically distributed military bases through a manufacturing network or be dedicated one-to-one with critical Air Force installations to provide autonomous, on-demand, and direct-digital construction services. Fully custom construction components can be entirely designed and manufactured in a single workflow because Branch’s patented C-Fab® technology utilizes digital twin and direct digital fabrication (DDF) workflows to create a single source of truth in the fabrication process. This streamlines the typical construction process and can provide control and independence to the Air Force in all its built-environment operations for the air bases of the future.
C-Fab® combines industrial robotics, powerful geometric algorithms, and a novel “Freeform” extrusion technique that enables 3D-printed material to solidify in free space without supports. Branch uses this technology to produce lightweight architectural components that use 20X less material than standard printing techniques and are 4X the structural capacity of normal walls. The printed geometries serve as scaffolding for other construction materials that are integrated to form a composite that can be formed into any shape and embedded with endless functionality because it does not ask one single printed material to be the entirety of the structure. Branch has already produced some of the world’s largest and most significant 3D printed structures in history.
RAD Factories will industrialize this capability for any type of construction and bring autonomous, deployable, and distributed construction manufacturing to the Air Force bases of the future.
VALUE PROPOSITION The construction industry is wildly inefficient. Even though buildings are the largest custom objects produced by humanity, we still use outdated materials and methods to build them. 50 years ago, the manufacturing industry experienced a shift in thinking that caused manufacturing efficiency to rise by more than 200% over the last 25 years while construction productivity has declined during the same timeframe. As a result, the US construction industry is suffering from an annual $200B labor productivity gap and $36B material waste gap that could be closed by adopting methods such as prefabrication and additive manufacturing. The US Air Force currently relies on this industry to build $6B of its annual budget on bases and installations.
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DAVID GOODLOE COMPANY Branch Technology EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 615 939 0829 76 SOLUTION ID: 7451 DIGITAL TROUBLESHOOTING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM
(DTAS)
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// AUGMENTED REALITY/VIRTUAL REALITY/MIXED REALITY
Corsair’s Digital Troubleshooting and Analysis System (DTAS) is an integrated suite of COTS platform-agnostic tools that work with existing systems to provide increased first-time fix rate (FTFR), increased readiness, and significantly reduce overall operating and support (O&S) costs. Key DTAS elements are ChronicX® and SpotLight®.
The DTAS ChronicX® module is an analysis tool that supports daily proactive maintenance management and readiness-based decision making. It provides fleet managers with operational intelligence needed to recognize and manage recurring defects on a single aircraft or the entire fleet. Chronic problems are identified through advanced language inconsistency tolerant algorithms enable the tool to read, understand, and analyze all maintenance actions being performed.
The DTAS SpotLight® module is an interactive knowledge-based digital troubleshooting tool that enables maintainers to rapidly isolate the root causes of defects and resolve performance issues. It continuously captures evolving troubleshooting knowledge, delivering global field experience to every technician.
DTAS has been proven through commercial airline use, to enable high mission capable and dispatch (readiness) rates and low O&S cost, thus increasing profitability, as well. Currently, some airlines achieve a 99% dispatch rate. Critical to maintaining high dispatch rates is the ability to understand and fix problems right the first time. Commercial airlines maintain on average a 95% first time fix rate (FTFR). The airline industry leverages DTAS to enable knowledge-based troubleshooting and effective spares management.
DTAS enables increased efficiency and readiness for any vehicle that requires maintenance (combat or mobility, air or land). It also reduces fleet O&S costs by identifying and eliminating factors degrading FTFRs, eliminates repeat discrepancies due to faulty troubleshooting, reduces/eliminates removal and repair of RFI components, and enables preemptive maintenance.
VALUE PROPOSITION The Digital Troubleshooting and Analysis System (DTAS), made up of integrated ChronicX® and SpotLight® modules, are currently used in commercial aviation by Delta, United, American and 22 other airlines. It is used to identify and eliminate factors that degrade first-time fix rate (FTFR), as well as eliminate repeat discrepancies due to faulty troubleshooting procedures. Airlines have leveraged these tools to maintain up to a 99% dispatch rate (readiness) and a 95% FTFR, both key factors in lowering operations and support (O&S) costs to achieve commercial airline profitability.
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NICK LEVINS COMPANY corsairts.com EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 425 290 2602 77 SOLUTION ID: 7861 SPECTOR
Spatial Aircraft Maintenance Solution
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// AUGMENTED REALITY/VIRTUAL REALITY/MIXED REALITY
Spiral Technology offers a digital aircraft maintenance solution that extends the digital workflow right up to the flight line technician when at his job, not his desk. SPECTOR offers remote assist and step-by-step contextual instruction in augmented reality to reduce time, cost and errors when executing job cards. Here our solution mostly displays information. But that is only part of the maintenance process. Systematic inspections and logging of issues create the provenance to prove airworthiness. It is here, on the capture side, that SPECTOR stands out.
Our capture capability has 3 unique components:
SPATIAL ISSUE REPORTING (SIR), for hands-free maintenance data collection including spatial context. This allows for unprecedented data aggregation to fuel process improvements.
SPATIAL PURCHASE REQUISITION (SPR), for initiating a purchase requisition straight from the headset. Note that having spatial context for purchase requisitions allows to view the aircraft and see which parts are on order / on hold / in transit etc by looking at a virtual model of the aircraft, or looking at the aircraft itself with AR.
AUTOMATED QUALITY ASSURANCE, using the AR headset cameras to confirm operations and advise in case of non-quality using AI.
In terms of workflow: technicians are guided through inspections or operations following step-by-step contextual instructions, each step confirmed electronically, and captured on camera if required. At any time, the technician can report a discrepancy or non-conformance using SIR. Here he has the option to initiate a purchase requisition for replacement parts with SPR, which links to VeriTX Trusted Digital Marketplace.
At Spiral we believe that our 3 capture capabilities are the key to a truly operational augmented reality maintenance solution.
VALUE PROPOSITION Our solution will empower Tyndall Air Force Base of the Future with next level
DATA CAPTURE With spatial context to issue reports, data aggregation becomes intuitive and suitable for data- driven predictive maintenance strategies
SUPPLY CHAIN With spatial purchase requisitions straight into GO18 from the shop floor, eliminating paper hand- overs and providing a real-time view of all ordering status
KNOWLEDGE CAPTURE With fully digital maintenance records, automated quality records, and hands-free remote assistance for one-off or rare jobs that can be reused for training purposes.
Our solution is strengthened by the blockchain module of VeriTX Company developed specifically for the Airforce MRO supply chain. It ensures the integrity of the records and authenticity of the parts.
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SHYSHKIN KOSTYANTYN COMPANY Spiral Technology EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 617 543 6236 78 SOLUTION ID: 8014 AROC: AUGMENTED REALITY OPERATIONS CENTER
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// AUGMENTED REALITY/VIRTUAL REALITY/MIXED REALITY
All large organizations struggle with data because it's extremely difficult across the entire lifecycle. From the management of collection through the discovery and communication of insights, current analytics tooling is primarily based around flat, two-dimensional information displays like charts, graphs, and tables that are plagued with many problems:
• High cognitive load during analytical tasks • Loss of situational awareness staring intently at a computer monitor • Extensive training needed for simple data editing operations • Scale and field of view is limited to physical screen size • Biases created during subsampling of takeaways
While data has grown exponentially to terabyte and petabyte, charts and graphs look the same as they did 100 years ago. However, virtual and augmented reality introduce a groundbreaking new concept of the infinite display, and a paradigm of interaction where one can explore/manipulate millions of data points in real-time using natural hand gestures and physical control surfaces. Our platform leverages the best of AR/VR and AI to lower the cognitive load and create a shared context of collaboration for decision-making. Based on patent-pending edge computing methods, AROC has no cloud or 3rd party dependencies and can run on-prem, offline, or in RF-constrained environments.
Users first connect live or historical datasets from encrypted storage. Then, they select from task-driven standard ‘data environments’ or customize a new one. Finally, they step inside their data using a biometrically- authenticated AR/VR headset or smartphone. Users can manipulate information and analytics while inviting others for real-time collaboration. The system is currently deployed in the commercial sector where it increases the amount of data within view by 10X-100X.
VALUE PROPOSITION The AROC system is designed for speed and simplicity, based on 100+ AF personnel interviews about their pain points with existing tools. Training managers, analysts, command personnel, and others will be able to explore large-scale, multi-domain datasets with a lower cognitive load, increased situational awareness, and a greater shared context of collaboration. Our platform is designed to enhance cognition both on and off the battlefield, and emphasizes usability to allow people of all technical skill levels to engage.
For the AF, the platform will connect to specific datasets in targeted scenarios and display immersive information within a spatially defined area. Users will wear head-worn AR/VR equipment to collaboratively explore geospatial, personnel, and networking datasets pertinent to mission parameters. The holographic nature of the experience provides significant benefits over traditional methods, as explained above and proven through other immersive technology deployments. Our platform will provide an ROI through the reduction of training costs and increase in speed of decision-making.
Beyond increases in scale, the complexity and dimensionality of data is also rising sharply. Stakeholders struggle with correlating disparate datasets that may contain multiple layers of raster imaging or describe complex hierarchical relationships. While the traditional approach of 2D analytics has served well, the emergence of new technologies like AI and ML offer the potential to rebalance the equation. Advanced displays in AR and VR (realized within AROC) leverage these new technologies to strengthen the relationship between warfighters, their teams, and their data.
SHOWCASE BOOTH PAGE fusion.afwerxshowcase.com/exhibitor/bad-vr-inc-8014 SUZANNE BORDERS COMPANY BadVR Inc EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 310 344 0012 79 SOLUTION ID: 7774 AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM and Artificial Intelligence for Data Capture and Distribution
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
All enterprises transact data in three formats: Electronic Copy, Soft Copy, and Hard Copy. For data driven strategies and processes to remain reliable and efficient, we need to identify, capture, classify, catalogue, store, integrate, route, and retrieve that data.
FabSoft DeskConnect automates data capture and distribution from recurrent user-level documents. FabSoft DeskConnect identifies documents, locates the field data to capture and store, distributes the data in accordance with business workflow requirements, and stores the documents to the appropriate system or folder. DeskConnect contains features for document manipulation and structured document approval workflow. The tool relies on a simple Machine Learning approach to “train” the system for specific use cases. Users simply “print” a document to a workflow, making it easy to use and adopt.
FabSoft combines best-of-breed document automation solutions to optimize the amount and quality of the data you capture, and minimize the effort required to do it. DeskConnect integrates all new data and document capture capabilities with the technologies already in place. We connect data, documents, and workflows with existing enterprise, line of business, Enterprise Content Management and Document Management Systems.
For examples, please see our Desktop Automation Driver page and videos, and our Document Companion page and videos, which are part of the FabSoft DeskConnect Suite.
VALUE PROPOSITION One of the most significant vulnerabilities in our ability to manage data today stems from the fact that large volumes of data and documents are delivered directly to the knowledge worker, at their desktop. Without tools to consistently process the documents and data, we increasingly shift the function of the knowledge worker away from value-added tasks and towards document and data processing. Is this familiar? Open a document, print, scan, or save it, enter the data to another system, search for the document later. This systematically creates unnecessary costs, reduced quality, and strategic risk for the organization.
FabSoft DeskConnect frees up knowledge workers to focus on decisions and to manage documents only by exception. Better data capture and distribution means better data retrieval and usage. The result is better use of your time, at a lower cost. Calculations show an average time savings of 240 hours per FTE per year and a cost savings of 12.5%.
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MARK STABILE COMPANY FabSoft EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 973 767 2101 80 SOLUTION ID: 8860 ENHANCED BASE SECURITY AND OPERATIONS using Autonomous Drone Teams
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
Using artificial intelligence-based decision-making algorithms, Toyon’s Decentralized Asset Manager (DAM) enables team autonomy, where each SUAS conducts a task to support an overall mission. Importantly, team autonomy alleviates the need for a human to apply “joy-stick” control and stare at a video screen, and adjusts each asset’s current tasking dynamically. That is, each SUAS asset changes to the current condition, which allows for the system to conduct seamlessly multiple tasks. This behavior relieves a human operator of what would be an impossible task of constantly updating plans whenever the operational picture changes.
Toyon’s solution uses Centauri’s Common Operational Picture for Event Response System (COPERS) as the Operator Interface. With COPERS, integration is supported with an easy-to-use GIS-enabled interface, functions are provided for alerting, equipment status monitoring, and collaborative sharing of a Common Operational Picture across the base. In the envisioned solution, a COPERS operator can interact with DAM, providing high- level missions and directed tasks to the team, and watching full motion video and other outputs.
The DAM integrates several advanced technologies:
• The Planner (developed by AFRL) to determine optimal SUAS asset and sensor tasks by applying agent-based optimization algorithms • Sensor Guided Flight (Army Aviation) to translate these optimal tasks into specific commands for controlling the SUAS asset • Multi-Modal Fusion Module (JPEO ChemBio Defense) to provide a means for processing the data collected by Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) sensors and estimate an underlying hazard • Artificial intelligence-based video analytics for scene characterization • Data fusion for “stitching” tracks collected by multiple sensors • Machine learning for analyzing video and hyperspectral data collected by repeatedly surveying over a long period for detecting incipient changes from a “baseline” condition.
VALUE PROPOSITION The autonomous SUAS team enables the Air Force to conduct both planned (or “routine”) and unplanned (or “response”) missions more effectively and safely. Routine missions include physical security, such as conducting perimeter and critical area security sweeps, where the team will fly repeatable patterns with randomized times and frequency. Video processing algorithms will alert operators to anomalies in the scene and trigger follow-up actions, either with the same or another drone, or operator response.
Inspection roles include scanning runways for Foreign Object Debris (FOD), a task currently done by a line of humans walking the runway. Other weekly tasks could include infrastructure surveys of water treatment facilities, generators, medical, ammunition supplies, fuel depots, food stores, and flight lines. In case, the DAM allows defining mission tasks (e.g., fly around the runway) and provide a means to automatically collect more detailed imagery if something abnormal is detected automatically, or as directed by operator.
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BEN JURICEK COMPANY Toyon Research Corporation EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 805 869 1074 81 SOLUTION ID: 6476 RADAR
Fully integrated RFID and Computer Vision System for Precision Tracking of Passive Sensors
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// CYBERSECURITY FOR OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (OT)
RADAR’s first product consists of three main components: the Autonomous Retail Sensor (AR Sensor), the mobile app for store associates, and RADAR’s web app.
AR SENSOR: RADAR has built what we call an Autonomous Retail Sensor (AR Sensor) from the ground up. This sensor consists of 2 boards (RF + Digital), an antenna array, 4 cameras for 360 degree vision, and a PoE+ power supply. The AR sensor enables RADAR to read and locate RFID tags in 3D as well as track shoppers positions/joints in 3D. AR sensors are distributed in retail locations at a density of 1 per 500sqft. The AR Sensor is one of a handful of readers built from the ground up without an existing RFID reader chip and boasts superior read sensitivity, location accuracy, range, and read rate. Thanks to novel signal processing, it’s ability to function intelligently in a network of multiple AR sensors, and it’s ability to drop into a receive only mode we have been able to achieve far better location accuracy than existing readers in past prototypes (45cm accuracy vs 3m for other readers) and expect to achieve ~30cm accuracy with the AR Sensor v1.0. The AR Sensor system is also the only RFID system to derive location in three dimensions which is critical for in-store operations, analytics, and checkout.
IOS APP: RADAR’s iOS app has 3 core functionalities
• Lookup - Check stock and locate products on a map • Restock/Resupply - Replenish the sales floor based on what is missing • Floor Set - Define target amounts for items on in a certain region
WEB APP: RADAR’s web app brings the same data from the mobile app to the desktop to teams to get broader analytics/movement data on things like inventory availability over time, resupply rates, item locations, etc. The dashboard also enables users to view the facility in 3D to see where stock is low, how frequently areas have been interacted with, and the movements of people in real time.
VALUE PROPOSITION We are not experts in military needs, however, my understanding is that a great deal of running a successful military base is in logistics and logistics can be greatly improved with omniscience. I believe the base of the future should have a tight grip on all assets available to them AND their precise locations. RADAR is the only solution that enables high precision asset tracking with a sparse infrastructure and extremely cheap/passive sensors. We’d be curious to learn more about specific applications of our technology through this process.
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SPENCER HEWETT COMPANY RADAR EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 914 519 7739 82 SOLUTION ID: 7500 DIGITAL REALITY, DIGITAL TWIN
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// DIGITAL TWIN
Hexagon US Federal’s proposed approach to a digital twin of the Base of the Future would include delivering terrestrial scanning & imaging sensors for building facades and interior mapping. The final output of the data collection would be 3D reconstructions of all the buildings and assets.
For capturing the building facades, we propose the Leica RTC360 3D Reality Capture system, a comprehensive system comprising data acquisition to final deliverables. The RTC360 has a scanning range of up to 130 meters. It is equipped with 5-12MP cameras able to collect HDR imagery. HDR compensates for various lighting conditions, providing a good exposure.
Another benefit of the RTC360 is the Visual Inertial System (VIS). VIS determines the relative position and orientation between two consecutive scanner setups. Based on the relative positioning, the second point cloud can be transformed in the coordinate system of the first. The working principle of VIS is Visual Simultaneous Location and Mapping (SLAM). It combines visual information from five cameras with inertial measurements from an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), yielding a highly robust and accurate post estimation system.
For interior mapping, we propose the BLK2GO sensor. The BLK2GO is a handheld unit featuring dual axis LiDAR with up to 700,000 points/second capability, Grand SLAM (VIS, IMU, LiDAR), and a 12 MP high resolution camera. The BLK2GO has a range of 30 meters and a Field of View (FOV) of 300° x 360° and weighs only 1.7 lbs. With the BLK2GO, personnel can quickly and easily walk and map the interiors of all structures with a great deal of accuracy.
Both the RTC360 and BLK2GO can benefit from Cyclone 360 Field and Register 360 software. Cyclone FIELD 360 is the mobile-device app, running on Android or iOS tablets, and is designed to support users to: review the data, check the pre-registration of setups and enrich the data in the field. Register 360 is used for final processing as necessary.
VALUE PROPOSITION A base that is a true “Digital Twin” is important for a variety of purposes, including planning, maintaining, emergency response and mitigation. Creating this digital twin requires high accuracy and precision and that is where Hexagon’s proposal brings true value to the US Air Force.
Hexagon US Federal will enable the US Air Force to create a modern, up-to-date 3D baseline through the use of LiDAR, imagery, and terrestrial scanning. Once this baseline has been established, updates to the digital twin can be done quickly and cost effectively using the aforementioned tools.
Hexagon US Federal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon AB and the division of Hexagon that provides solutions to the US Federal government. Our sensor technology development spans 200 years. Over two centuries, thousands of customers—including several branches of the DoD—have used our industry leading technology to create the best data. Customers have access to the best of Hexagon’s technology, with direct access to themanufacturer, training, and support.
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TIM KIRK COMPANY Hexagon US Federal EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 540 247 4131 83 SOLUTION ID: 7888 STRATUS – THE CONNECTED BASE OF THE FUTURE
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// DIGITAL TWIN
Stratus is a private industry proven Digital Twin solution that automatically converts massive 3D models, including BIM, photogrammetry, and LIDAR content, to explorable desktop and immersive VR/AR Digital Twins. Kinemagic can work with any BIM software to generate a Digital Twin rich with all embedded, real-time object metadata.
Early in the project, stakeholders can collaborate inside their virtual environment reviewing design and acclimating with the facility before construction begins. Remote design reviewers are equipped with a powerful toolset to quickly identify design issues to avoid costly rework during construction. For the eventual operating base, the Digital Twin model can also be updated with recurring field scan data from sources such as LIDAR to remain accurate at all times.
Upon base operation, Stratus evolves into the central living and breathing Digital Twin. Stratus will collect real time data from a variety of systems such as IoT devices, process control systems, and connected worker devices. Information will freely flow to and from central operations command, connected workers, and remote stakeholder groups. Remote access to Stratus is possible using virtual reality and 2D desktop/smart device viewers to easily collaborate with the field and aid in troubleshooting efforts.
Ingesting large datasets from field sensors, control systems, and connected worker devices makes data mining possible to maximize improvement potential. Stratus Integrated AI systems can be used to review this data and predict equipment failures while conveying this information to the connected worker and other stakeholders in the Digital Twin.
Further, this Digital Twin can be leveraged to enhance wellbeing critical programs such as Air Force Gaming (AFG). Data, collected within this Digital Twin, can be analyzed to provide strategic insight to the AFG team as AFG aims to improve morale within the Air Force as it scales seamlessly within the community.
VALUE PROPOSITION
BASE OF THE FUTURE DESIGN: The Air Force will have the ability to fully vet its facility design in VR before construction. By utilizing this method of design review, the Air Force has an opportunity to catch design flaws before they become too expensive to fix.
Eliminate travel for design review by collaborating remotely from anywhere with an internet connection.
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BRIAN LOZES COMPANY Kinemagic XR EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 253 820 2549 84 SOLUTION ID: 6897 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE MIX for Construction for Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Shielding
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
Conductive Concrete (CC) is a patented mixture and contains ~20% magnetic and electrically conductive components. These components are available worldwide. No special equipment or skilled labor is required to implement CC. A CC enclosure with a 10~12” thickness would provide effective EMP shielding compliant with MIL-STD-188-125-1.
CC can provide protection against a multitude of threats to military facilities including; electromagnetic pulse (HEMP attack), radiated emissions (RF/espionage), and ballistic/blast threats (war/terror events). With increasing nuclear threats around the world including North Korea, Iran Russia, and China, the need for EMP shielding (or HEMP shielding) is growing. CC shielding technology will provide global Radio Frequency (RF) signals shielding for SCIF facilities, stand-alone buildings, C4ISR facilities, bunkers/aircraft hangars, and retrofit inside existing structures. High value infrastructure including command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance would all benefit from CC protection. CC protects the essential equipment at any medical facilities (MRI, CT scan, etc.), data centers, or any mission critical electronic or electrical power grid assets.
Our solution offers built-in shielding against RF/EMP and also provides electromagnetic field immunity and radiated emission security. The CC mixture has the ability to provide shielding against RF/EM waves propagating through the CC by reflection and absorption. An incident RF wave propagates through a medium via three modes: reflection, absorption, and transmission. To minimize transmission, which is measured by shielding effectiveness in dB, is to maximize the reflection and absorption of the RF signals. This is accomplished by the conductive and magnetic components in the Conductive Concrete mixture.
CC has been proven and is ready for implementation at a readiness level of 9 (TRL-9).
VALUE PROPOSITION Conductive Concrete (CC) addresses the national security needs for shielding against HPM and EM waves as well as ballistic/blast related threats. A CC enclosure can provide EM shielding at frequencies from 10 kHz to 18 GHz. CC serves as a shield for operations within any new or existing structure.
CC construction costs are about 10% of a Faraday cage or shelter built with metal panels and CC requires little to no maintenance once installed. Other shielding alternatives require substantial initial cost investments and on-going high maintenance/inspection costs. These products require housing within a concrete structure. The protected space provided by a Faraday cage or metal shelter is very limited. The construction costs of these metallic shelters compared to CC for the same shielded space would be cost prohibitive. CC is about twice as strong as normal concrete and possesses a service life of ~25 years. CC does not require special equipment or labor to be implemented. CC resolves critical needs for shielding EMP from high-altitude nuclear explosion (HEMP) and HPM weapon attacks.
Our technology can be applied to command, control communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) operations. Any locations that require radiated emission security could benefit from our CC technology (such as data centers and medical facilities). In addition to HPM/RF and EM shielding, all facilities that use CC technology would enjoy blast and ballistic resistance.
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CHRISTOPHER TUAN COMPANY Conductive Concrete Technologies, LLC EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 402 319 0028 85 SOLUTION ID: 7845 HELIOS - INTELLIGENT VEHICLE SCREENING
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
HARDWARE The stationary unit uses high-resolution cameras to produce a 3D model of any vehicle’s undercarriage, while driving, in mere seconds. It occupies a quality lighting module to allow for a comprehensive and clear mapping of the undercarriage, day or night. Thanks to high-quality colorful scanning, threats and changes are visibly noticeable.UVeye is designed to integrate with external access control systems such as bollards, road blockers, arm barriers etc. as well as integrate and share information with other UVEye units installed on site.
The mobile unit uses high-resolution cameras to produce a 3D model of any vehicle’s undercarriage, while driving, in seconds. It occupies a quality lighting module to allow for a comprehensive and clear mapping of the undercarriage, day or night.Thanks to high-quality colorful scanning, threats and changes are more visibly noticeable.
ALGORITEM Helios: AI powered algorithms are based on advanced deep learning technology, which enables it to detect any abnormality in the undercarriage by breaking it down into its parts, distinguishing valid parts from abnormal ones that may pose a threat, resulting in the highest threat detection rate in the market.
UVeye sets the global standard for vehicle inspection with fast and accurate anomaly detection to identify threats in the undercarriage.
VALUE PROPOSITION We can provide a secure solution for facilities and entry control points , ensuring no unauthorized vehicles access the facilities and with no threats.
UVeye’s advanced deep learning algorithms provide security professionals with the top tier access control solutions to scan, detect, and alert on potential risks including IEDs, weapons, and drugs, offering unprecedented reliability for vehicle undercarriage inspections.
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AMIR HEVER COMPANY UV Eye EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 475 292 0417 86 SOLUTION ID: 8369 VOICE-DIRECTED MAINTENANCE and Inspection System for USAF Specialty Vehicles
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
The VoCollect Maintenance and Inspection Solution (M & I) comprises voice-directed work technology for inspection technicians. Rather than recording findings on paper and manually entering them into a database, the interaction between technicians and the system is carried out by voice while the system is updated automatically. With a voice-directed, hands-free, and eyes-free inspection process, workers eliminate skipped steps, make fewer errors, are more productive and have higher job satisfaction. The voice-directed solution eliminates the post- inspection manual data entry process and facilitates compliance with various inspection processes.
Honeywell’s VoCollect Maintenance and Inspection Solution won the 2016 Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA) Technology Competition, which was sponsored by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Maintenance. The competition was designed to introduce new technologies to the U.S. Department of Defense in an effort to sustain material readiness at reduced costs.
ASI and the 375 CES will incorporate and leverage this game-changing technology to build a prototype and further optimize inspections and maintenance across the fleet of specialty vehicles. This technology can be further leveraged for other specialty vehicles at Scott AFB such as aircraft refueling trucks. Additionally, this solution will greatly facilitate collaboration amongst organizations maintaining the same type of specialty vehicles.
VALUE PROPOSITION Maintenance and inspections of mission critical assets (from aircraft to ground based vehicles) require the use of well- defined checklists to be followed by the maintenance technicians and detailed documentation of services performed for record keeping. This process is beset with inefficiencies. It requires the technicians working in these hands-busy, eyes-busy environments to enter their observations and findings as a separate step from the actual visual and manual asset inspections.
This solution benefits the warfighter by eliminating outdated back and forth manual data entry and look-up time on a laptop, handheld device or paper forms. The solution also ensures that the technicians strictly adhere to the standard operating procedure for a given type of asset. The data captured is automatically transferred to any DoD EAM/back end system for record keeping
Commercial users of the technology have reported: • 10-35% Improved productivit • 25-50% Error reduction • 5-20% Improved Safet • 15-30% Attrition reduction • up to 50% Reduced training time
Once voice templates are created for a vehicle, those templates are able to be readily shared with every unit that has that specialty vehicle in their inventory.
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GREG HUTSON COMPANY Andromeda Systems Incoporated EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 904 342 5747 87 SOLUTION ID: 8675 PROJECT STARS
Secure Transportation Automated with Retrofit System
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
STEER Tech is a US company that has commercially deployed a secure, safe autonomous parking/low-speed (<35mph) solution. In consumer STEER-equipped vehicles, the vehicle drops the driver at the front door of a destination, trolls the lot/garage, finds a spot, self-parks, and returns to the pickup point on demand. On an NTV fleet, vehicle management, on-base operations, and motor pool/maintenance/sustainment movements can be automated leveraging STEER’s Level 4 autonomous technology.
The low-cost, FMVSS-compliant, compact kit and binocular camera can be integrated onto most GSA-approved commercial vehicles in ~2 hours and uses existing vehicle sensors and on-board processing. It does not need HD mapping or expensive infrastructure improvements. It brings the cost savings, efficiency, safety, security, and convenience of AVs without the cost and delay of waiting for purpose-built AVs.
Securely built from the start with active third-party red team testing, the distributed architecture, optional code signing, and FEDRAMP cloud makes the risk of vehicle hijacking extremely low. Every end point is authenticated and securely paired, with controllable policies governing data, PII, usage and behavior. All engineering, design, and manufacture is domestic; the supply chain is tightly controlled - all custom boards/parts are manufactured/ tested/assembled in the US.
A single Airman can manage a STEER NTV fleet from a command center, laptop or mobile device. The fleet dashboard is where all vehicles can be moved, monitored, and updated. New maps and routes can be added and controlled to create workflows that automate recurring missions such as transporting materials, routine security patrols, carrying passengers, and moving to maintenance sites. Vehicle missions can be as complex and custom as required. Unlike purpose-built AV solutions, STEER offers inherent fail-back to manual operations should AV operations be disrupted due to environmental conditions or adversary actions.
VALUE PROPOSITION STEER brings the promise of autonomous mobility to the Air Force TODAY safely, securely, and at low cost without the purchase of new vehicles or costly infrastructure investments. With STEER, the Air Force offers a modern, secure tool to enhance operations and increase efficiency and effectiveness throughout the re- imagined Air Force base.
STEER is low-risk, immediately feasible, and will tangibly impact mission operations; it is a commercial product that has been rigorously tested, validated, and is being piloted at government fleets, major international airports, train stations, government fleets, and commercial business parks.
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ANUJA SONALKER COMPANY STEER EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 240 787 8000 88 SOLUTION ID: 8892 TRULY AUTONOMOUS, PERSISTENT ISR for Operational Effectiveness
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
Asylon is an American-made security drone robotics company that provides unique capabilities to address the shortcomings of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAS). Using advanced robotics and AI systems, Asylon developed the “DroneCore’’ platform which serves as a complete and fully autonomous sUAS ecosystem. The platform allows for three main use cases: (1) pre-programmed autonomous missions (perimeter patrols), (2) autonomous alarm response to 3rd party IoT sensors (e.g. CCTV alarm trigger), and (3) manual remote command and control missions (remote click and point flying). In order to support autonomous 24/7/365 security operations, Asylon has developed a patented fully autonomous infrastructure base station that allows for battery and payload swapping capabilities without any human in the loop. Asylon’s non-defense solution is a first of its kind, truly autonomous security drone system. Asylon has received important endorsements from some of the largest U.S.-based, Fortune 100 commercial companies, who use the platform to create value across a number of use cases. Asylon is now intently focused on adapting its best-in-class commercial solution to the unique needs and requirements of the DoD. After conducting nearly three years of customer discovery through DoD end-user interactions and demonstrations, Asylon stands ready to deliver a truly impactful prototype to the US Air Force.
VALUE PROPOSITION Part of the Base of the Future program is to explore how emerging technologies can be leveraged to provide unique and novel value to the US Air Force. This is the ideal group for the DroneCore system to align with as their mission is to identify promising new technologies that could revolutionize base security capabilities in the future. Through discussions with the BoF program office team, we found that DoD base security is conducted largely by humans. While there have been CCTV cameras installed on bases, a human must still watch the feeds to maintain a situational awareness of the environment. Moreover, even if a person is watching the CCTVs to understand the real-time situation, there is currently no mechanism to respond other than sending humans, which takes too long and puts lives at risk. In potentially life-threatening situations, DoD bases need to be able to respond in a few minutes with a machine. That is only possible by leveraging the DroneCore system that can autonomously respond to base alarms and get eyes on target much faster and much more safely than sending in a team of people.
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MICHAEL QUIROGA COMPANY Asylon Incorporated EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 305 496 3667 89 SOLUTION ID: 6837 AUTO-SCAN
Automated Surface Inspection System
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// FLIGHTLINE OPERATIONS
Auto-Scan is a proven, ruggedized, flight-line certified handheld inspection tool. It was developed and tested under multiple SBIR programs, initially designed to support inspection of low observable coatings on the F-35 OML and propulsion systems. It has been expanded to support other aircraft and other types of visible inspection surface defects.
While using Auto-Scan, the maintainer’s role is reduced to finding defects/damage and verifying their capture; Auto-Scan automatically measures, characterizes, and registers the defects. Auto-Scan interfaces with aircraft health management systems, and already has proven integration with the F-35 ALIS system among others. Once data is collected and validated by the operator, data transfer to a centralized maintenance system is completely automated.
Auto-Scan consists of two main components: a lightweight rugged tablet with an integrated camera and lighting, and a stereo vision borescope accessory. All components of Auto-Scan have passed Mil-STD tests including temperature, EMI, shock, sand/dust, rain, salt fog, and others. Further, Auto-Scan has been certified for use in CE ATEX and Class I Div. 2 explosive environments, making it flight line ready.
To ensure accurate collection of inspection data, Auto-Scan has a user-friendly software application with a simple touchscreen interface that guides the maintainer through capturing images of damage and assists them with reviewing the damage characterization. Auto-Scan can even display data from previous inspections to help identify new damage or visualize the rate of damage growth.
Auto-Scan is powered by an AI engine that evaluates captured imagery to measure the damage and identiy aircraft reference features to aid registration. In addition, Auto-Scan evaluates the various defect characteristics (color, texture, size, depth, and others) to automatically identify the defect type and category, providing speed and consistency to what is typically a user-dependent manual process.
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ADAM HARTMAN COMPANY Intelligent Automation, Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 301 294 4765 90 SOLUTION ID: 7810 RAPID AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
Based on a Tethered sUAS with a Moving Base Station
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// FLIGHTLINE OPERATIONS
Travis AFB hosts the 60th Air Mobility Wing with a versatile fleet of 26 C-5 Galaxies (65 ft height), 27 KC-10 Extenders (58 ft height), and 13 C-17 Globemaster III (55 ft height) aircrafts. Inspection of these large airplanes occurs either inside specific large hangars or with the assembly of scaffolding frames that are necessary to inspect the airplane from all directions. In addition, recording and documentation of small flaws such as peeling paint is cumbersome to document and compare over time. The process of inspecting these airplanes is tedious and time consuming. In times of emergency, rapid decisions pose challenges as information is limited.
Easy Aerial proposes an automatic infrastructure-less solution that can inspect all of these airplanes in a brief period of time without the need for a hangar or scaffolding setup. This system will store all results and compare them over time allowing for identification of any material change that would require intervention. This system utilizes a 300ft tether sUAS attached to a self-directing base station. The base station slowly moves in an oval shape around the aircraft taking pictures and videos from all angles. These pictures and videos are available to the maintainers as well as anyone else on the base with the proper credentials in real time. The maintainer can pause the ground station movement and manually move the tethered sUAS camera and zoom in as needed (x20 max) and inspect any site further from the provided tablet.
Easy Aerial autonomous and tethered sUAS have been approved to fly in Air Forcebases (currently only at Travis AFB) by the AFRL in January 2020.
VALUE PROPOSITION Easy Aerial proposes an automatic infrastructure-less solution that can inspect large airplanes duringroutine and emergency maintenance procedures in a few minutes as well as to save all the results and compare them over time. The system uses a up to 300ft tether sUAS attached to a self moving base station. The base station slowly moves in an oval shape around the inspected aircraft taking pictures and videos from all angles. The pictures and videos are available to the maintainers, as well as to those with proper credentials whether on the base or from a remote location, in real time. The maintainer can pause the ground station movement and manually move the tethered sUAS camera and zoom in as needed (x20 max) from the provided tablet.
The proposed solution will significantly shorten the time necessary for routine and emergency maintenance inspections as well as diversify the location of the inspection locations that are currently utilized, as the current condition requires large special hangers. This will enhance the flightline operations process thereby allowing personnel to complete other essential tasks while this system autonomously performs the inspection task. Furthermore, the proposed solution would allow for inspection of the aircraft at any parked location providing additional opportunities and locations to complete this task.
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IDO GUR COMPANY Easy Aerial Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 646 639 4410 91 SOLUTION ID: 7869 THE SMART ECOSYSTEM SOLUTION for Operational Effectiveness
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY /// OTHER
Booz Allen’s Smart Ecosystem solution leverages key technologies to transform the physical world into a digital realm providing limitless applications for analysis, simulation, and operational support.
Our IoT-connected and AI-powered digital twins use game-engine tech to simulate the physics, context, and operation of the physical world in a 3D digital environment, whether visualized in VR/MR/AR, optimizing the usefulness of captured data by facilitating comprehension and communication of risks and outcomes.
Leveraging autonomous systems our solution ingests and manages multiple forms of structured and unstructured data to include streaming live sensor feed and related IoT outputs. We leverage remote sensing technologies (e.g., drones, hand-held scanners, photogrammetric, thermal, and LiDAR sensors) and AI to automate baselining, georeferencing, and capture of engineering-grade data for our models.
Our data management capability feeds hundreds of available AI-powered algorithms to accelerate and improve accuracy of assessments for infrastructure, cyber networks, and aircraft. For digital infrastructure, we integrate our Splunk-based ControlWatch application for asset visibility and management, protocol inspection, vulnerability management, anomaly detection, alerts, and risk posture awareness. Our digital twin engages AI to strengthen decision making by simulating thousands of realities and visually communicating the impact or risks across time.
We integrate generative design to explore hundreds of permutations enabling designers to generate and test new asset options, far beyond what a human alone could accomplish, to arrive at an optimized design to balance durability, constructability, and cost. This capability, combined with Booz Allen’s additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping capability, can extend the life of existing tools and infrastructure by re-engineering legacy parts and designing new components.
VALUE PROPOSITION Booz Allen’s Smart Ecosystem solution capability is built on a solid foundation of digital engineering expertise; visionary industry leadership in interactive digital twins, AI/ML, and additive manufacturing tech; and Air Force and Tyndall AFB mission understanding to help inform complex applications and provides significant benefit to the USAF.
Our remote sensors, aerial platforms, and software are OSD waiver certified forcyber-secure missions to accelerate approvals. Our site survey teams include certified pilots with proven expertise in flight and ground collection using autonomous vehicles on thousands of flight missions for commercial, federal, and USAF clients (Tinker AFB, Hurlburt Field) to reduce mission and safety risk.
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SCEDELL KREPPS COMPANY Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 210 259 5568 92 REVERSE ENGINEERING REVERSE ENGINEERING
GILE MANUFACTURING Agile Development Verified Accurate New Component Engineering (ADVANCE) COMPANY: Renaissance Services SOLUTION ID: 6494 95
Automated TDP Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence COMPANY: Discuss SOLUTION ID: 6545 96
Additive Manufacturing-Hybrid Technologies for DoD Part Repair COMPANY: Concurrent Technologies Corporation SOLUTION ID: 6570 97
Reverse Engineered and Newly Designed Antennas Using AI and Additive Manufacturing COMPANY: Optisys SOLUTION ID: 6698 98
Industrial Scale Hybrid Additive Metal Part Replacement COMPANY: Big Metal Additive SOLUTION ID: 6745 99
Electronic Components Supply Chain and Mission Readiness: Additively Manufactured Legacy Parts COMPANY: Dujud LLC SOLUTION ID: 6754 100
Commercially Proven Precision Reverse Engineering System COMPANY: Revware Inc SOLUTION ID: 6759 101
MEGAFORM Using the Largest 3D Printer in the World along with Structural Composites Robotics Thermoforming to Produce Legacy Parts COMPANY: University of Maine System SOLUTION ID: 6806 102
End-to-End Reverse Engineering to Remanufacturing Workflow with Mixed Reality COMPANY: ARIS Technology SOLUTION ID: 6817 103
New Materials for Freeform 3D Printing COMPANY: Branch SOLUTION ID: 6827 104
Legacy Material Replacement Novel Equivalent 3D Printable Materials for Airman COMPANY: Essentium SOLUTION ID: 6836 105 SOLUTION ID: 6494 AGILE DEVELOPMENT
Verified Accurate New Component Engineering (ADVANCE)
ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR REVERSE ENGINEERING AND ADDITIVE /// AGILE MANUFACTURING
As AFWERX COO Dave Harden notes, the Air Force is impeded by “processes that make everything take bureaucratic time...we can’t get solutions to the warfighter.” A clear example of this is the process for getting critical legacy parts to the warfighter. Establishing production sources for legacy parts is mired in bureaucracy and inter-agency strife — a challenge for the Air Force sustainment community.
Reverse engineering is the first step in providing legacy parts, followed by a technical data package (TDP), and prototypes to validate the TDP. At this point, all elements of sourcing and production are in place. It is also at this point that responsibility shifts to DLA, and parts fall into the “DLA black hole,” with convoluted source qualification, sporadic requirements, and high cost/long lead times. Transition from reverse engineering to production should be a seamless unbroken circle; the DLA black hole breaks the circle, adding bureaucratic steps, delays, and cost.
The ADVANCE Circle of Excellence eliminates the black hole. Since 2013, Renaissance Services (RSI) has supported Air Force legacy systems, including reverse engineering of castings, offering an integrated solution through a network of foundries for aerospace castings, supported by sources for other processes to deliver finished parts. It is the model for the ADVANCE COE — an agile system focused on engineering and production. A proven network that matches sources by material and complexity, in a concurrent engineering environment, reducing cost and cycle time. The circle from reverse engineering to production remains unbroken for rapid, affordable legacy components.
ADVANCE COE participants are pre-qualified through their quality and related certifications (e.g., ISO, AS9100, NADCAP). If the Air Force accepts the ADVANCE COE challenge, it can avoid the DLA black hole, acquire essential legacy parts directly — starting with cast-parts—and expand to other components, based on success of a proven model.
VALUE PROPOSITION Current acquisition process for legacy parts is characterized by non-responsive sources, convoluted source qualification procedures, indifferent OEMs, long lead times, and high cost. A single gearbox housing for the TF33 engine (B-52 aircraft) has a lead time in excess of 24 months and costs over $80,000 each. The combined engineering and manufacturing capabilities of the ADVANCE COE have demonstrated ability to reduce such lead times and cost by upwards of 70% — and in some cases by as much as 90%.
The ADVANCE COE concept short-circuits an antiquated source qualification and acquisition process that fails to recognize the real issues faced by the sustainment community. In addition to lack of technical data, tooling for these parts is either lost or unusable. This drives non-recurring cost and related factors for prospective suppliers, which in turn, makes producing a handful of parts every few years on an unpredictable basis a wholly untenable business proposition.
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ROBERT MORRIS COMPANY Renaissance Services EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 937 322 3227 95 SOLUTION ID: 6545 AUTOMATED TDP ANALYSIS
Using Artificial Intelligence
ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR REVERSE ENGINEERING AND ADDITIVE /// AGILE MANUFACTURING
The US Air Force is rapidly embracing digital technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of weapon system sustainment. This includes the creation of digital Technical Data Packages (TDP) in support of reverse engineering.
The creation of new TDPs from reverse engineering often requires Air Force and contractor personnel to review and analyze legacy 2D engineering drawings. This involves the tedious task of identifying the specific requirements and attributes expressed in these documents. For example, to verify the results of any reverse engineering effort, engineers must assess the 2D drawing to extract the various dimensional requirements annotated on the part’s geometry, and the process requirements that are called out in the drawing notes. The manual review and extraction from these drawings is very time-consuming and laborious.
DISCUS has an existing TDP analysis software tool that has many users in the aerospace and defense industry, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, and GE Aviation. As evidenced by this success, DISCUS has vast experience with transforming 2D drawings and specifications into useful information. In the current state, the DISCUS software tool provides a semi-automated approach for extracting critical information from the 2D drawing using optical character recognition (OCR). The DISCUS user clicks various annotations (dimensions, welding symbols, notes, etc.) on the drawing using the mouse, and the software uses OCR to convert and capture the part’s specific characteristic requirements in a database.
The solution proposed by DISCUS is to enhance the current tool with artificial intelligence (AI) to focus on automatically digitizing non-graphical data in legacy part drawings. In this case, it’s not just generating electronic paper, but creating semantically meaningful information that can be used for expressing part requirements when creating digital TDPs from reverse engineering.
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JAKE HART COMPANY Discuss EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 614 360 2424 96 SOLUTION ID: 6570 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING-HYBRID
Technologies for DoD Part Repair
ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR REVERSE ENGINEERING AND ADDITIVE /// AGILE MANUFACTURING
Additive manufacturing (AM) continues to grow in popularity to meet DoD needs, including prototypes; part obsolesce; rapid evaluations/fit-up; and in-field production. However, metal AM parts when fabricated as a whole, continue to be questioned by design and acceptance authorities due to quality concerns and lack of AM standards to guide acceptance decisions. This project considers hybrid AM repair technologies to leverage milling machines in which laser-based material deposition heads are installed. These deposition heads build up material onto parts being repaired. AM repair technology will be faster to qualify, as the parts will be repaired, not fabricated as a whole. The technology will allow the DoD to leverage AM, but with much less risk. The acceptance criteria will be determined, as will suitable parts, materials and procedures to implement this technology. But, the nature of repair and the build-up of material(s) should be much faster to qualify, even if it’s on a part by part, or application specific basis. The project will be executed in several key stages: select a part suitable for repair, and of a material currently available; perform repairs on the part(s) to determine application techniques, adhesion, tolerance, etc.; perform testing on part(s), and appropriate material coupons; document the results; and determine a path forward for other applications. While this project is not meant to be a “qualification effort”, it’s intended value is to quantify the benefits of AM with respect to repairing DoD parts, leveraging hybrid technology repair procedures. Data security from either CAD models or laser 3D scans of the part to the hybrid production system to post processing will be ensured by protecting the data through strong authentication and encryption provided by a hardware root of trust from a trusted platform module. This approach will strengthen protection of the authenticity, confidentiality and availability of AM files.
VALUE PROPOSITION To maintain system readiness, rapid and reliable repair of critical parts is necessary. In too many instances, legacy metallic parts require excessive lead times of 6 months or more. One solution is to develop and implement new repair technologies for worn, deformed or broken parts. Metallic parts larger than about 12 inches do not lend themselves to production by powder bed additive technologies. Machining and inspection must be completed with other assets; this further delays manufacture and completion of parts.
With a single part setup, hybrid AM repairs can be inspected, datums machined, metal added, final shape machined and post-build inspected. A multitude of metallic (and polymer-based) materials can be added for repair. Minimal heat input is induced resulting in minimal distortion of preexisting metal. Post build heat treatment is needed to achieve a finished part that is mechanically and dimensionally compliant while avoiding the high cost and/or lengthy lead time of procuring a new part.
The benefits of using these technologies in the repair stream include a reduction in repair cycle time (less than a week in most cases) and reuse of existing parts; the process and hardware are adaptable to existing CNC machine tools. Simply: less time needed, fewer new parts needed and use of existing tools, leading to low cost and less implementation risk.
The technology has been demonstrated to a Manufacturing Readiness Level of 7/8 for other repairs. For example, GE has qualified the hybrid AM process, using the AMBIT system from Hybrid Manufacturing Technology, for repair of a variety of ground-based turbine airfoils. The most effective likely location for the technology, once appropriately vetted for applicable use, is at depot repair locations, though it has potential for use in the field. By using a hardware root of trust or similar approach to ensure data are encrypted end to end, the system will make certain that the data are transferred securely within the AM flow.
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DAVE ANGELETTI COMPANY Concurrent Technologies Corporation EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 814 269 2515 97 SOLUTION ID: 6698 REVERSE ENGINEERED AND NEWLY DESIGNED
Antennas Using AI and Additive Manufacturing
ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR REVERSE ENGINEERING AND ADDITIVE /// AGILE MANUFACTURING
Our solution uses an agile design process to quickly design and manufacture complex antenna systems. We are creating a large software library of antenna parts that are designed for the additive manufacturing process. The library is being created in such a way that the parts can easily be modified, scaled, and combined for many custom requirements. The library will also include mechanical features such as thermal structures, mounting interfaces, and moving parts. This allows for fast design coupled with fast additive manufacturing.
The antennas are manufactured using metal PBF (Powder Bed Fusion) technologies. This allows the parts to meet high shock and vibration environments. The metal used for our antennas can be a lightweight material such as Aluminum, high-temperature metals, or other metals (Titanium, Stainless, etc.)
VALUE PROPOSITION We are looking to advance the technology, our designs, and the AI software in the next few years to make even more advanced products. We have been designing antennas for the additive manufacturing process for a few years and have multiple prototypes being tested. There are many benefits to the Air Force for complex antenna systems with our process. We have multiple prototype antennas with the benefits below.
• Reduced size by 10 times • Reduced weight by 10 times • Reduced design lead time (4 weeks from 12 months) • Reduced manufacturing time (4 weeks from 12 months) • Reduced costs to complex systems (1/4 of the original costs) • Rapid scaling for manufacturing (multiple additive manufacturers) • Reduced complexity by 100 times (1 part instead of 100 parts) • Reduced vendors needed (1 vendor instead of many) • Reduced inventory of parts (3D print as needed)
Additive manufacturing is a great new tool for creating new products. It has many benefits, but it has many new DfM (Design for Manufacturing) rules compared to traditional machining, diecasting, injection molding, or electroforming. The dream is that additive manufacturing will become an easy copy/paste tool for any design, but it currently requires a complex combination of designs to the 3D printing process. We have been successful at combing our antenna designs with this new manufacturing process and want to accelerate the designs, processes, and printing.
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JANOS OPRA COMPANY Optisys EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 801 664 5595 98 SOLUTION ID: 6745 INDUSTRIAL SCALE HYBRID ADDITIVE
Metal Part Replacement
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Metal 3D printing has become popular. It is being used to make replacement parts for obsolete or difficult to source situations. In some cases the exact same geometry of design is required for the 3D printed replacement part but in other cases a better geometry that is more efficient can be 3D printed or better materials can be used to improve the design. While metal 3D printing is a powerful method to build parts and even complex parts, most current methods suffer in size, dimensional tolerance and surface finish. The BMA solution advanced USAF additive efforts by addressing all three of these issues. BMA has developed equipment, materials and process for large scale hybrid metal additive manufacturing. The BMA work volume is large enough to print a sports car chassis in a single piece with our 6ft x 12ft work table. The hybrid process is made possible by having a machining spindle on the same machine working in concert with the printing head. The BMA process uses this cutting capability to machine every layer smooth and flat. Not only does ths improve quality of the metal deposition, it also constantly trims the part into tolerance to achieve dimensional tolerance over large distances. There is a 10 position tool changer so the cutting spindle can quickly select different cutting tools to machine part surfaces, cut channels, make smooth tolerance faces and cut access holes. These features go well beyond the other popular metal 3D printing capabilites gaining accceptance today. BMA has made a full scale auto chassis, heavy transportation equipment bracket, DoD vehicle bracket, DoD floating logistics transport, replacement wrench, a replacement valve handwheel and a battery enclosure for an electric vehicle. In many cases we use advanced design techniques to create optimized geometries for performance and process. We have a 1000 test coupon data set that we use for engineering design and we have mechanically validated parts before putting them into service.
VALUE PROPOSITION The benefits of having large metal hybrid additive manufacturing capability available are security, opportunity, time and money. For instance, say there is a cargo transport aircraft that is not in service because it has a damaged cargo door hinge pivot support (as large as a bicycle) that is not available for weeks. It cannot serve the needs of defending the security of a forward location because it cannot transport critical supplies. It cannot serve an opportunity to provide recon equipment to gather intel down range. If a replacement hinge pivot support could be 3D printed from aerospace grade aluminum to get the cargo aircraft back in service it would save weeks of time waiting for legacy part replacement. If the part is obsolete, then it would be yet longer to get a new manufactured process implemented for this specialty article. The BMA process could build such a part in a day at a much lower cost than standing up a legacy manufacturing operation to produce the part.
The BMA machine is based on industrial CNC hardware/electronics and industrial GMAW welding equipment so it is intuitive for trained machinists to operate the machine. While our 6ft x 12ft work table is fairly large, the machine is readily scaled to much larger sizes if needed. It is also much more affordable compared to typical metal 3D printers in equipment and operational costs. If there was an ongoing need at a USAF location for part replacement, BMA could establish and support a machine onsite or nearby to serve the immediate needs of the USAF.
Considering the goal of getting equipment back in the fight, the BMA process can create large functional metal replacement parts; and replacement tools and fixtures to allow other types of repairs to occur. Feasibility has already been demonstrated for other DoD customers. The goal here is to identify the special requirements for USAF part replacement and begin maturing the procedures, database and quality acceptance needs for Air Force applications.
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SLADE GARDNER COMPANY Big Metal Additive EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 719 650 1885 99 SOLUTION ID: 6754 ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS SUPPLY CHAIN and Mission Readiness: Additively Manufactured Legacy Parts
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DUJUD is a leading-edge 3D printing technology developer (see slides) that brings additive manufacturing (AM) to the microelectronics market. We have invented commercially available manufacturing processes that are employed for producing legacy electronic components. Many defense systems contain electronic chips that are currently at the end of their lifespan, posing imminent reliability concerns. Stocking electronic components is an unreliable approach to address this challenge since shelf aging and performance drifts are well known fundamental limitations; thus, replacement parts are required to be recently manufactured products. Furthermore, electronic packaging schemes that were used to produce these legacy parts are completely obsolete since respective packaging machines are no longer in service nor packaging materials such as metal pins and plastic molds are available. This significantly imposes logistic limitations for recreating every single electronic component. Alternatively, AM offers an extremely flexible general-purpose approach for the reverse engineering of these legacy electronic components. We possess a proprietary micron-scale AM process that exploits commercially available machines and materials to manufacture electronic components with any arbitrary package layout. Our process utilizes resin 3D printing and a selective metallization technique to recreate legacy electronic components while avoiding any injection molds or specialty tooling. This means that a production capability is readily available for electronic devices that are traditionally being manufactured using a lengthy process. This AM approach not only enables reverse engineering of electronic components but also allows to add modern functions and update obsoleted parts. For instance, a 3D metal micro-mesh can additively be incorporated into electronic components in order to provide radiation shielding functionality which is a critical feature for resilient electronics in modern warfare
VALUE PROPOSITION Our additive manufacturing technology for building electronic systems has received significant attention. A recent $2.75M contract award for the additively manufacturing of 3D phased-array antenna systems is the latest validation of our core technology. In addition to the evident benefits of 3D printing, our IP offers the following competitive advantages:
Significantly lower total cost of ownership: Our micron-scale additive manufacturing equipment enables a universal 3D microfabrication process. This capability eliminates the need for a large variety of specialty machines, and hence cuts down on billions of dollars in backend investments. Quantitative comparison: Our $820k selective metallization and micron-scale 3D printer machines produce devices that are conventionally being manufactured by approximately $6.4M machines in cleanroom facilities.
Reduced time to market from weeks to days: Building an injection mold alone takes weeks if not months; custom tooling and specialty machines in addition to design validations are eliminated by our process. Quantitative comparison: A 1x0.5x0.1” encapsulated leaded package approximately takes 1 hour to 3D print vs. approximately 2 weeks for making an encapsulation injection mold while multiple other manufacturing steps remain.
Digital inventory and on-the-fly manufacturing: Providing the ability to produce a wide range of electronic parts directly from standard and custom CAD files. This reduces the negative impact of production delays on mission readiness due to the inherent delays in conventional manufacturing schemes. For example, out of the 79 F-16s, only 42% were mission ready in Shaw AFB due to a serious shortage of 41 critical parts. Our solution is envisioned to eventually enable real-time manufacturing to not only address production delays but also to reduce the inventory size of electronic parts, hence lowering warehousing costs and simplifying the supply chain.
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JOE GONZALEZ COMPANY Dujud LLC EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 678 404 0011 100 SOLUTION ID: 6759 COMMERCIALLY PROVEN PRECISION
Reverse Engineering System
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A MicroScribe PCMM combined with RevWorks reverse engineering software and SOLIDWORKS is a fieldable reverse engineering system for quickly modeling legacy parts. To this can be added accessories and fixturing to facilitate measurement under various conditions and locations. Alternate CAD systems can be supported.
Our CAD Driven Reverse Engineering (CADDRE™) approach tightly integrates real-time, interactive data gathering into standard CAD modeling. The modeling cycle seamlessly moves from data collection to model refinement and back. The data is statistically converted into geometry native to the host CAD system, where it can be immediately manipulated with any of the available CAD tools. This provides the CAD operator an opportunity to change dimensions and add geometric relationships at any stage of the process. This ability to capture and refine the design intent of the part separates the CADDRE process from all other modeling methodologies. It is also easy to incorporate the highest precision hand tools into the process when desired. Process Synopsis
• Examine part to gain familiarity and plan modeling approach and set the plan of action. • Set a datum for part alignment and collect the data to create the alignment within the CAD system. • Digitize features and create body geometries in the CAD system. • Interactively add part detail, applying CAD model dimensions and constraints as needed to enforce true design intent. • The interactive model creation process is completed once the desired component features are captured. • Transmit modeled component into the manufacturing process.
Revware is able and willing to update RevWorks to work with any CAD system desired by the Air Force to provide a customized solution. Our capabilities also include general API development, custom software, and custom digitizing hardware development and manufacturing.
More about our products can be found on our website, revware.net, and YouTube.
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TOM WELSH COMPANY Revware Inc EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 919 790 0000 101 SOLUTION ID: 6806 MEGAFORM
Using the Largest 3D Printer in the World along with Structural Composites Robotics Thermoforming to Produce Legacy Parts
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UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) integrates two unique capabilities:
(1) Large scale AM using the world’s largest thermoplastic 3D printer with a build envelope of 60’x22’x10’, high temperature thermoplastic processing (melting point up to 716F), and a throughput of 150-500lb/h. The gantry style FDM printer also has a five axis CNC milling head and a future upgrade path for continuous tape placement. This equipment enables fabrication of large tooling for replacement of legacy thermoset or thermoplastic composite parts. For example we have fabricated the following:
• 5,000lb 25’ long marine patrol vessel (https://youtu.be/34F71XqvOjg), • 1,200lb 16’x8’x3’ bio-based mold for a marine composites application, • 4,000lb 23’x8’x6’ carbon/ABS mold, and • Smaller molds for high temperature autoclave applications using HT polymers, i.e., polyetherimide (PEI) and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS).
(2) Compression molding of complex composite parts from reverse-engineered components using our Robotics Thermoforming Lab. These 3’x3’x2’ parts have multidirectional continuous reinforcement. We routinely print molds for reverse-engineered parts using PEI on a Stratasys Fortus 900mc printer. Reverse engineering of legacy components requires a series of steps that include an initial 3D scan to a Point Cloud that can be post processed into a printable CAD file (.STL or solid model). Compression molds are then produced using the cavity function of CAD software packages. Reverse engineering of materials is accomplished by evaluating load cases, optimizing design space, and selecting appropriate materials followed by predictive modeling and validation. One example is the reverse engineering of an automotive rear differential cover. A 1.2lb glass TP composite replaced the original 4.2lb steel componenet for a 75% savings.
We rapidly produce tooling for sheet metal forming applications on a small scale using AM tooling and could potentially scale this method.
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SUSAN MACKAY COMPANY University of Maine System EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 207 852 9384 102 SOLUTION ID: 6817 END-TO-END REVERSE ENGINEERING to Remanufacturing Workflow with Mixed Reality
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USAF’s Reverse Engineering is mostly for remanufacturing of legacy parts. A major pain point is that legacy 2D drawings are often incorrect, which is an outcome from multiple manual updates over time without the changes being tracked appropriately. Therefore, most reverse engineering needed in the USAF supply chain requires cross- referencing both 2D drawings and 3D data to confirm that the documented 2D information is reliable. In many cases, complexity requires manufacturing knowledge dictate the final result. For instance, it is advantageous to combine weldments or assemblies into a single new part that can be manufactured with 3D Printing.
Our solution is to first develop a decision model that will help engineers decide how to approach reverse engineering from the beginning (e.g. what sensor do I use to scan the part?). Second, we will provide on-demand reverse engineering to the USAF and its supply chain by establishing a metrology center. The center will perform two primary functions:
• Build a database of comprehensive data packages (2D prints, 3D scans, and PMI data) using automated robotic metrology systems. • Rapidly create CAD by expert engineers accessing the database real-time and using Mixed Reality (MR). This new MR user-experience will increase the speed and repeatability of human-operations, resulting in Artificial Intelligence (AI) making the end-to-end workflow more automated.
Finally, we will make the manufacturing knowledge part of the decision model. Hence, the reversed engineered CAD is ready for manufacturing instead of being theoretical. The API-connectivity between the design information and manufacturing knowledge will result in a digital thread with technical database of design, manufacturing and quality information, integrating the standards and frameworks for additive and subtractive manufacturing.
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MINGU KANG COMPANY ARIS Technology EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 847 894 9180 103 SOLUTION ID: 6827 NEW MATERIALS FOR FREEFORM 3D PRINTING
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Freeform 3D printing solidifies material in free space instead of simply depositing layer upon layer. This technique enables fabrication of geometries in any direction where printed segments so not require support material. Branch has developed and patented this technology and uses it to create construction components that are printed with a lightweight lattice structure that maximizes structural performance while minimizing the amount of material required. In addition, as a prefabrication operation, Branch’s entire direct-from-digital workflow is an agile manufacturing process. It is also the first of its kind in the world, combining prefabrication manufacturing and large-scale 3D printing.
Unfortunately, this transformative approach to additive manufacturing is not possible with most materials that are typically used in 3D printing. Current material selections for Freeform printing are limited to simple adaptations of-off-the shelf feedstock for standard processes like injection molding. These materials are not optimized for the mechanical properties that Freeform printing favors due to the added complexity of solidifying the material in free space and having less overall surface area at which adhesion occurs. Beginning with this challenge, Branch proposes to develop a new portfolio of additive manufacturing materials that are designed and identified specifically for Freeform 3D printing. These materials will be as cost effective, widely available, and high-performance as standard printing materials, but because of their design that is optimized for Freeform printing, they will bring so much more value to the Air Force than standard materials ever could. Armed with 10 massive, robotic printing machines - each of which is the largest Freeform printer in existence, Branch is uniquely poised to bring this new portfolio of materials to the Air Force and to transition Freeform printing into the right verticals for advancing Air Force additive manufacturing efforts.
VALUE PROPOSITION Deriving inspiration from nature, the Freeform Matrix is a cellular structure that can be used as a scaffold to apply other materials and create composite products with higher performance and integrated functionality. Branch calls this capability Cellular Fabrication (C-FabTM), and it is an infinitely scalable method to fabricate any topology- optimized cellular structure. Nature has many examples of such forms that are normally economically impossible to replicate with traditional materials or layered 3D printing. However, with C-FabTM, these material-efficient, strong, and lightweight forms are possible.
If a Freeform-specific material portfolio was developed, current performance metrics like stiffness, compression, fatigue, and UV resistance would improve even further. The already light Matrix could have higher strength-to- weight ratios, and complete fire resistance could be integrated into the polymer. It could even be possible to add functionalities like conductivity for EMP hardening, indigenous material incorporation, and recyclability.
The warfighter would be equipped with lightweight tools, components, and products. Support operations would see complex formworks, optimized air frames, field-fabricated parts, and almost anything that could be conceived with a basic cellular structure and composite fill materials. All parts would be isotropic and stress-optimized – a characteristic not found in traditional printed parts that are vulnerable to z-axis delamination. Production efficiency would increase from the rapidity of Freeform printing and the material efficiency gained by using 20X less material to produce a part. And finally, Freeform-specific materials would make 3D printed construction even more accessible to normal military budgets. The Air Force already spends ~$6B annually on new construction, and the C-FabTM process has the ability to grant design freedom, budget/timeline autonomy, and unprecedented multifunctionality to Air Force construction.
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DAVID GOODLOE COMPANY Branch EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 423 682 8800 104 SOLUTION ID: 6836 LEGACY MATERIAL REPLACEMENT
Novel Equivalent 3D Printable Materials for Airman
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Currently only one polymer material for additive manufacturing has been approved by USAF Airworthiness Technical Authority for non-critical airworthy parts: Ultem™ 9085. While Ultem™ 9085 is an excellent base resin for high performance aerospace applications, it is not a fit for all applications where additive manufacturing can be utilized, for example when fiber reinforcement, good chemical and creep resistance and good strength to weight ratio composites are required. To promote the use of additive manufacturing in DoD aerospace applications, it is imperative that a new generation of thermoplastic composite materials are developed and tested as drop-in replacement materials for use across families of similar applications. There are at least 28 MIL specified thermoset laminate types (MIL-I-24768/XX) many of which are redundant and could be consolidated down to a few 3D printable equivalents. Essentium’s material capabilities allow us to rapidly develop additive manufacturing materials that can be evaluated for these aerospace applications. This initial effort will specifically focus where a phenolic material was specified by the original engineering drawing or technical data package.
Essentium will work with Air Force subject matter experts to develop and test thermoplastic composite filaments that meet the MIL specs for phenolic components. We will start with aerospace-grade base resins that meet FAR 25.853 requirements for flame, smoke, and toxicity and modify these polymers with high-performance fillers such as carbon, aramid, PBO, ceramic, quartz, or boron fibers. Selected composite materials should be cost effective for the application, easy to 3D print on a platform such as the Essentium High Speed Extrusion 3D printer, exhibit low warping and residual stress, have excellent interlayer bonding and surface finish, and possess increased toughness and impact resistance compared to the base resin.
VALUE PROPOSITION It is critical for the US Air Force to maintain, repair, and overhaul (MRO) their fleet of aging aircraft and ground support equipment. It is well understood that additive manufacturing will play a key role in increasing the readiness of our warfighters and their assets. However, airmen who currently have access to additive manufacturing equipment are unable to fully utilize their 3D printers to reverse engineer and manufacture required parts because the material portfolio is limited and does not meet the requirements of the original specified materials. By creating a concise palette of composite materials that cover a wide variety of legacy material systems specified for aircraft usage, our airmen will be unconstrained to produce replacement parts at the speed of relevancy. Beyond that, they will be free to innovate new designs and engineered solutions to everyday problems with streamlined approval based on the high degree of confidence found in a class of next- gen materials. With fewer material types and stock shapes to keep in inventory, Air Force bases, depots, and logistic centers will be able to double down on a few versatile material classes leading to massive cost-savings, agile response times, and robust supply-chain security.
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ELISA TEIPEL COMPANY Essentium EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 970 692 3125 105