Spinner lidar to improve accuracy, prediction of wind industry simulation tools
Sandia researchers successfully added a spinner lidar to a wind turbine in Texas as part of a CRADA with General Electric Co. and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Silicon nose: Small sensor “smells” incipient seizures
Inspired by dogs that can smell changes in body chemistry and warn of an impending seizure, a team of Sandia researchers have sniffed out technology that replicates Fido’s talent.
Mark Herrmann: Achieving first-ever fusion ignition
Herrman's discussion about the major scientific feat was the first event in the Pathfinders in Science and Technology Seminar Series.
Protecting canisters against corrosion
Researchers test coatings on stainless steel, which is used for canisters that hold spent nuclear fuel, to determine the best materials to protect the containers from corrosive sea air.
Labs adds two small businesses to Mentor-Protégé Program
The program has added a Tennessee-based company that builds precision motion systems for extreme environments and a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of rigid and flexible printed circuit boards.
A quieter tire for electric vehicles
Sandia and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. have developed a virtual way to test how noisy a tire will be on the road, the latest project in 30 years of collaboration.
Vet-owned small business nominated for DOE award
Sandia nominated Pluma LLC, a New Mexico-based general construction business, as DOE Protégé of the Year.
Electric vehicle battery safety takes the front seat
A Sandia-led team is working to create more affordable, convenient, efficient and resilient electric vehicle batteries.
On-site sustainability efforts reduce energy usage
The Energy Management team reports on how their programs are increasing sustainability at the Labs. Learn more about how Sandia is investing in the planet.
Sandia and AWE’s strategic intent relationship
Representatives from Sandia and the U.K.’s Atomic Weapons Establishment attended the March strategic intent meetings at the Labs.