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Join the AFRL Small Business Hub for an exclusive exploration into the Future-Ready of Advanced Manufacturing for Extreme Environments Collider on April 25, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (EST). This event is tailored for companies at the forefront of advanced materials manufacturing, offering insights into the Air Force's evolving needs, invaluable partnerships with leading universities, and cutting-edge training opportunities for your workforce. Discover the key to unlocking your company's potential in advanced materials and stay ahead in the competitive landscape. 

The University of Akron (UA) and Youngstown State University (YSU) will partner with Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) to lead research programs of interest to AFLCMC Rapid Sustainment Office, AFRL, and NASA and adjoining industries on advanced materials and devices for extreme conditions.
The research program will leverage on the excellence in polymers, ceramics, and metals and manufacturing processes at UA and YSU and incorporate the tools from artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and lifecycle analysis to develop next generation material systems and devices at sufficiently high technology readiness levels (2-5).

These materials are meant to survive extreme conditions, such as high temperature (>1000 °C), cryogenic temperatures, high wind, exposure to high salt concentration, exposure to airborne sand blasts, high oxygen, ozone, and UV exposure, and high rates of deformation at very high or very low temperatures or at very high altitude or underground. Significant intellectual properties and opportunities for workforce training are anticipated.
 
Collider Need to know:

• Date/Time: Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 1:00pm-4:30pm (EST)
• Type of Event: Hybrid (In-Person and Virtually)
• In-Person: Wright Brothers Institute - 444 Facility - 444 E Second St. Dayton, OH 45402
• Cost: Free
• Registration and more detailed information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/879530598697?aff=oddtdtcreator

Obtaining a facility clearance is a challenge for small businesses, but after you’ve accomplished that feat – now what? Hear from the experts from the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) on how to maintain a successful security program, best practices to deploy National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) compliance, and the importance of DCSA oversight. Also learn what happens and how to respond to an investigation if a security incident does occur. 
 
The Purpose of the Collider is to provide the small business community an opportunity to hear from the experts on how to maintain a successful industrial security program, best practices, expectations, discussions on how to address various security-related issues.
 
Collider Need to know:

• Date/Time: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 2:00pm-4:00pm (EST)
• Type of Event: Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)
• In-Person: Wright Brothers Institute - 444 Facility - 444 E Second St. Dayton, OH 45402
• Cost: Free
• REGISTER ONLINE 
   

Free and open small business events, known as Colliders, take place to identify opportunities, build relationships, and share supporting resources. Attendance allows for engagement with fellow community members from business, government and academic circles. Attendance may be virtual or in person at the Wright Brothers Institute, 444 East 2^nd Street, Dayton, OH.
 
Below are the dates for upcoming Colliders hosted by AFMC/SB.  More details will be provided closer to each event.  New events will also be added.
 

19 MARCH	Cyber Deep Dive
9 MAY	You Finally have a Facility Clearance: Now What?
23 MAY	DAF Operational Imperatives and the Great Power Competition (GPC)
30 MAY	Know your Rights: Intellectual Property and Patents in DoD Contracts
13 JUNE	Demystifying the Acquisition Process, Episode 1:  POM Process
27 JUNE	Meet the AFMC Center Small Business Directors
14-15 AUGUST	DAF Installation Enterprise:  Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Small Business Opportunities
22 AUGUST	Demystifying the Acquisition Process, Episode 2:  Source Selection