11 Feb 2025

Revolutionizing Tribology: Real-Time Observation of Material Interactions with the Advanced Tribometer

The invention titled “Tribometer with Real-Time Observation of Interface Processes,” patented under number 11835444, is a significant advancement in tribological testing. The inventors have developed a tribometer that integrates advanced imaging technologies to enable real-time observation of material interactions at the interface during friction and wear testing, providing critical insights into the performance and behavior of materials under various conditions.

15 Jan 2025

Innovative Bioreactor Technology for Treating Industrial Residues

The “Method for Treating Reducible Compound Residues Using Iron-Containing Bioreactor” provides a sustainable solution for managing industrial waste by utilizing iron’s unique properties in bioreactors. Filed in September 2017 and granted in September 2024, the patent was developed by two researchers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

3 Jan 2025

Active Ice Management Systems and Methods: A Breakthrough in Cold-Weather Operations

The battle against ice in cold-weather operations has taken a significant step forward with the newly patented “Active Ice Management Systems and Methods” (Patent No. 11898315), or AIMS.

28 Dec 2024

Acoustic Camera Systems and Methods for Large-Scale Flow Analysis in Turbid Field Environments receives patent

The Acoustic Camera Systems and Methods for Large-Scale Flow Analysis in Turbid Field Environments is a breakthrough technology developed at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to revolutionize how researchers and engineers monitor fluid motion in turbid waters where traditional optical methods face limitations due to visibility.

20 Dec 2024

Modular Bathymetry Systems and Methods: A Revolutionary Approach to Underwater Mapping

The recently patented Modular Bathymetry Systems and Methods, developed by researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), offers a groundbreaking solution for underwater terrain mapping.

13 Nov 2024

ERDC Engineers Enhance Data Classification with Regional Locality-Sensitive Hashing Patent

The “Classification Engineering Using Regional Locality-Sensitive Hashing (LSH) Searches” represents a significant leap in data classification and retrieval techniques, with applications across a variety of research fields. This method leverages the power of LSH, a popular technique in high-dimensional data processing, to accelerate the search and classification of large databases.

28 Oct 2024

ERDC Partners with US Department of State to develop innovative window solutions

Inventors from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, developed a groundbreaking innovation in window systems that are resistant to blasts, ballistics and forced entry threats.

21 Oct 2024

ERDC inventors earn patent for Roller Jack for ISO-Type Containers

In 2020, inventors from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, embarked on the innovative development of a Roller Jack for ISO-type containers. A patent application for this invention was filed the same year and officially granted in 2024.

27 Sep 2024

Corps of Engineers District selectees graduate from ERDC University

Participants from eight U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Districts graduated from ERDC University (ERDC-U) in September. Now in its ninth year, ERDC-U pairs Corps division and district participants with relevant laboratory mentors for six-month research projects.

16 Sep 2024

Omaha District’s Meg Zuercher selected for ERDC University

Meg Zuercher, a hydraulic engineer with the USACE Omaha District, has been chosen as a participant for the 2024 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).

13 Sep 2024

Detroit District’s Aaron W. Damrill selected for ERDC University

Aaron Damrill, a Supervisory Biologist with the USACE Detroit District, has been chosen as a participant for the 2024 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).

11 Sep 2024

Walla Walla District’s Dr. Christopher Peery selected for ERDC University

Dr. Christopher Peery, a Senior Fish Biologist with the USACE Walla Walla District, has been chosen as a participant for the 2024 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).

10 Sep 2024

Portland District’s Richard M. Piaskowski selected for ERDC University

Richard Piaskowski, a Fish Biologist with the USACE Portland District has been chosen as a participant for the 2024 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).

6 Sep 2024

Pittsburgh District’s Alexander Bredikhin selected for ERDC University

Alexander Bredikhin, risk manager for Megaprojects with the Pittsburgh District, has been chosen as a participant for the 2024 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).

4 Sep 2024

St. Louis District’s Dr. John McEnery selected for ERDC University

Dr. John McEnery, a Senior Hydraulic Engineer with the USACE St. Louis District, has been chosen as a participant for the 2024 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).

29 Aug 2024

Far East District’s Eliot R. Bignell selected for ERDC University

Eliot Bignell, a project manager for the Far East District, has been chosen as a participant for the 2024 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).

27 Aug 2024

Jacksonville District’s Jake Edwards selected for ERDC University

Jake Edwards, a Biologist with the USACE Jacksonville District, has been chosen as a participant for the 2024 session of the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U).