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NIAR awarded SHIELD contract from the Missile Defense Agency

…rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility. NIAR expects to leverage our expertise and capabilities in advanced materials, manufacturing, automation, and digital twins in support of SHIELD. SHIELD is one of the contracting vehicles issued to support the establishment of President Donald Trump’s Golden…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2025-12-23.php

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Recipients of the Award of Merit

…In 2000 Dana was asked to serve as Co-Chair of the PMC Coordination Group with Larry Ilcewicz . He was instrumental in getting the Composite Handbook briefed at annual Defense Manufacturing Conferences and SAMPE conferences, and helped establish the key partnership with NASA's National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP). He has been a…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/cmh-17/award-of-merit.php

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Center of Excellence for Composites and Advanced Materials

… certification, and technology transfer Coordination and cooperation with the FAA, aircraft manufacturers, materials suppliers, and airline companies Education of the aircraft manufacturing and maintenance workforces Core Members: Auburn University University of California Mississippi State University Wichita State University FAA Sponsor: William J. Hughes…

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FY21_Adopted_Budget_Online

… Distinguished Professorship-OOE Aerospace Engineering Engineering Capital Equipment Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering 70 71 74 74 77 I College of Engineering (cont.) Engineering Program Fee Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Biomedical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Program Fee Electrical Engineering Program …

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NMS 125/1 Rev C AS4 12k Unitape, January 29, 2026

…which are used in the production of fiber tow used in the prepreg material qualification shall constitute the approved factors; they shall be used for manufacturing production carbon fiber tow product. Control factors are Controlled Process Equipment and Controlled Process Parameters for producing the product. Control factors include, but are not…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/Research/victrex-ae-250-sections/nms-125-1-rev-c-january-29-2026.php

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Aircraft Structural Test and Evaluation Center (ASTEC)

ATLAS’s mission is to provide a neutral ground for advanced manufacturing research and development with state-of-the-art machines, software and processing options. Watch Transforming manufacturing through innovative technology Watch NIAR’s Aircraft Structural Test and Evaluation Center (ASTEC) is a truly unique facility dedicated to Aircraft Sustainment and …

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Why You Should Get Involved in Research During Your First Year

…the work done by first-year students in the program. My Experience I had the unique opportunity to focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and aircraft manufacturing during my time in the FYRE program. Our mission was to create a cutting-edge platform that acts as a bridge between machines and human workers in the manufacturing process,…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2023/12_18_FYRE.php

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Certificate_plan_of_study-March_2013

PLAN OF STUDY FORM FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATES INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY Box 35, Ph. 316-978-3425, http://www.wichita.edu/ime Instruction: (1) Fill this form without listing the excess hours, and print it, and (2) Submit to IME Graduate Coordinator. Name:…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/isme/documents/Certificate_plan_of_study-March_2013.docx

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Certificate_20plan_20of_20study-March_202013

PLAN OF STUDY FORM FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATES INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY Box 35, Ph. 316-978-3425, http://www.wichita.edu/ime Instruction: (1) Fill this form without listing the excess hours, and print it, and (2) Submit to IME Graduate Coordinator. Name:…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/isme/documents/Certificate_20plan_20of_20study-March_202013.docx

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WSU NIAR partnership creates nation's largest autonomous aviation test ecosystem | Wichita State News

… as a service, autonomy, counter UAS and long‑range BVLOS mission support Delivering end-to-end solutions for customers from concept to manufacturing/production Shared strategy for future infrastructure including radar expansion, corridor extensions and integrated traffic management and detect and avoid systems Both organizations have established a joint…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/07-july/kelly_hills_release_3.php

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0800-Intro-Kickoff

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AVIATION RESEARCH FAA / EASA WICHITA, KS HUNTSVILLE, AL LOCATION $400+ MILLION YEARLY R&D Joint Additive Manufacturing Working Group September 17 – 19, 2024 Wichita, KS The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University provides research, testing, certiﬁcation and training for aviation and…

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Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments (AGATE)

Documents Materials Crashworthiness Advanced Manufacturing Lightning Materials Material Qualification and Equivalency for Polymer Matrix Composite Material Systems (Updated Sept. 2003) [AGATE Statistical Analysis Program (ASAP) 2004 -Version 1] Latest versions are available through NCAMP site Material Qualification Methodology for 2x2 Biaxially Braided RTM…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/agate/agate-home.php

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NIAR Center for Aircraft Modification & Operations (CAMO)

…military fleets. Our operations meet FAA, OEM, and DCMA 8210.D standards under a robust Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QMS). Capabilities Quality Manufacturing Facility Platform Expertise Why NIAR CAMO? Our Mission To provide precision-driven modification and maintenance services aligned with Part 145 and Part 21…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/Laboratories/camo.php

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Pierre Harter

…closely with multiple university departments and laboratories. His current focus areas include artificial intelligence, digital transformation, UAS/C‑UAS, and advanced manufacturing. Harter joined Wichita State in 2020 following more than two decades in engineering, R&D, and executive leadership roles at Spirit AeroSystems, Bombardier Learjet, and Adam…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/research/NIAR/executive_staff/Harter-Pierre.php

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NSP 100 NCAMP Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

…method need to be aware that they will still be required to perform some tests to validate that the published data is applicable for their unique combination of materials and manufacturing methods. The users will also need to assess if the data published is compatible with their internal analytical tool and supplement NCAMP data with their own tests as…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/Research/nsp100-sop.php

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UNAQ_Presentation_JorgeGutierrez

…ecosystem in the country Evolution and Development Aeronautical Cluster Training VS 1st Stage 1st + 2nd Stage 1st - 3rd Stage Simple assemblies Fuselage manufacturing and more complex parts Complete aircraft assembly Design and innovation • Aeroparts manufacturing • Industrial capacity consolidation Manufacturing Basic Technicians…

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Wichita State receives SBA funding to assist STEM-focused small businesses | Wichita State News

…equitable investment in innovative startups and high growth small businesses. The funding awarded to Wichita State Strategic Initiatives will be geared toward domestic manufacturing and production. It will provide funding for three primary initiatives: Expand relationships to grow the ecosystem through supplier diversity conferences and connecting…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/09-sept/sba_4.php

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Wichita State receives SBA funding to assist STEM-focused small businesses | Wichita State News

…equitable investment in innovative startups and high growth small businesses. The funding awarded to Wichita State Strategic Initiatives will be geared toward domestic manufacturing and production. It will provide funding for three primary initiatives: Expand relationships to grow the ecosystem through supplier diversity conferences and connecting…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/09-sept/sba_4.php

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NIAR completes ground vibration testing for Kansas Modification Center’s 777-300ERCF conversion | Wichita State News

… About NIAR Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research provides research, testing, certification and training for aviation and manufacturing technologies. Established in 1985, NIAR has a +$190 million annual budget; 1,100 employees and nearly 1.6 million square feet of laboratory and office space in six locations across the city of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/03-march/777groundvibration_4.php

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February 2021

…John Tomblin, Nat'l Institute for Aviation Res Co-PI/Department: Shawn Ehrstein, NIAR-CAD/CAM | Melinda Laubach-Hock, Nat'l Institute for Aviation Res Sponsor: National Center for Manufacturing Sciences / Department of Defense Amount: $2,370,000 HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY PROJECT TESTING - AMENDMENT 01 PI/Department: John Tomblin, NIAR-Composites & Structures…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2021-02-Newsletter.php