Katie Halberg

CRG secures $2.5 million Air Force contract to develop next-generation high-temperature 3D printer for aerospace

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      Cornerstone Research Group is set to revolutionize the future of aerospace manufacturing with a $2.5 million contract awarded by the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO). This contract will fund the design and prototype development of a state-of-the-art, high-temperature fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer capable of producing nearly nine-foot-tall aerospace components. … Read more

Dayton engineers heat up arctic trials with revolutionary boot liners

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  Dayton-based Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) recently tested its groundbreaking Heated Boot Liner technology at Camp Rødsmoen, Norway, during the Arctic Warrior Experiment 2025. With temperatures plunging and daylight limited to less than seven hours each day, the team gathered critical insights from soldiers on the ground. Arranged by Norwegian Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM) and … Read more

From Ohio to the fire lines: Technology that saves firefighters’ lives

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  In the battle against California’s relentless wildfires, where more than 40,000 acres have burned and thousands have been forced from their homes, firefighters risk everything to protect communities. While coastal firefighters work to protect their communities, researchers in the Midwest are working to protect them. The Exposure Awareness System (EAS), developed in Dayton, Ohio, … Read more

Braving the deep freeze: CRG’s revolutionary cold-weather technologies

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  As much of the nation digs out from back-to-back snow events and braces for continued frigid weather, Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) is stepping up to meet the challenges posed by extreme cold. The Dayton, Ohio-based innovation leader has announced a trio of cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance safety, performance, and endurance in the harshest … Read more

Cornerstone Research Group’s Bellbird Technology Highlighted in DHS S&T 2024 Year in Review

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Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) is proud to announce that its groundbreaking Bellbird High-Fidelity Drone Audio System has been featured in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s “S&T 2024 Year in Review.” This recognition highlights the Bellbird system’s transformative potential in public safety and emergency response operations. Developed to enhance crowd management … Read more

Cornerstone Research Group awarded patent for rapid method of manufacturing composite aircraft structures

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    Cornerstone Research Group (CRG), a leader in aerospace systems and advanced materials, has been awarded U.S. Patent 12,084,203 for a breakthrough method of manufacturing composite aircraft primary structures. This innovation reflects CRG’s commitment to advancing aerospace manufacturing by offering a rapid, cost-effective solution for building high-performance, load-bearing aircraft components. CRG’s patented method utilizes … Read more

CRG’s Bellbird successfully tested by the Department of Homeland Security

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  Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) achieved a significant milestone in developing its High-Fidelity Drone Audio System, known as Bellbird. The system was successfully tested by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) during an operational field assessment organized by the National Urban Security Technology division of DHS at Mississippi State University’s … Read more

CRG awarded $1.1 million to develop next-generation electric vehicle battery technology

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  DAYTON, Ohio — Cornerstone Research Group has received notification of a $1.1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a new type of battery that could make electric vehicles more affordable and efficient. This funding supports CRG’s work on a technology that uses sulfur, a common byproduct of oil and gas … Read more

Air Force awards $1.9M to local aerospace and defense group to advance new ballistic conformal battery pack

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  Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. (CRG) has been awarded a $1.9 million Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from AFWERX, aimed at advancing the development, testing, and certification of its groundbreaking Ballistic Conformal Battery (BCB). Engineered as a centralized, wearable power source, the BCB is designed to integrate seamlessly into body armor vests, delivering reliable energy … Read more

CRG aerospace engineer donates supplies to Archbishop Carroll High School

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  Archbishop Carroll High School received a generous donation of office supplies this past week to support teachers in the upcoming school year. Sam Barnhart, an aerospace engineer at Cornerstone Research Group (CRG), and his wife, Alex, personally delivered several carloads of supplies to the school. “Educators are constantly looking for supplies to help enrich … Read more