Technology

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

Cornerstone Research Group involved in DARPA’s newest X-plane: XRQ-73

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  Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) is proud to be part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) X-prime program, SHEPARD, the XRQ-73. Excerpt from the June 6, 2024, DARPA news release: SHEPARD is an “X-prime” program, leveraging the series hybrid electric architecture and some of the component technologies from the earlier AFRL/IARPA Great Horned … Read more

CRG’s shape memory polymer composites aboard MISSE-19 for space durability testing

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  As the International Space Station (ISS) streaks through the night sky at five miles per second, it carries an array of Dayton ingenuity: Cornerstone Research Group’s (CRG) shape memory polymer (SMP) composite samples. Mounted on the exterior of the ISS, these locally engineered materials are braving the harsh environment of space in an experiment … Read more

Techno-Tort featured in Bizarre Beasts: Protecting desert tortoises

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  In a recent episode of Bizarre Beasts, the popular YouTube series hosted by Hank Green and Sarah Suta, viewers were introduced to the peculiar battle between ravens and desert tortoises in the Mojave Desert. Titled “We Made These Ravens a Problem,” the episode showcases the Techno-TortTM, an innovative solution from Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) … Read more

CRG named finalist in Army xTechSearch 8 competition for groundbreaking battery technology

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  Cornerstone Research Group is one of 50 finalists in the Army xTechSearch 8 competition. The recognition comes in light of CRG’s groundbreaking pitch titled “Ultra-Low Temperature Rechargeable Li-Metal Battery,” showcasing the company’s innovative advancements in battery technology. The core of CRG’s submission lies its cutting-edge lithium metal (Li-metal) battery cell chemistry, specifically engineered for … Read more

DBJ posts article on CRG’s Techno-Tort™ desert tortoise preservation technology

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  In a March 14, 2024 article titled, “This Dayton defense firm isn’t just serving our country, it’s saving endangered turtles too,” the Dayton Business Journal talks about CRG’s Techno-Tort™ product, developed in partnership with Hardshell Labs in California. The system trains ravens, the number one predator of young desert tortoises, to leave the tortoises … Read more

AFWERX funds further development of CRG’s DIRT Bag® product

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  AFWERX, the DAF’s innovation arm and a functional directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, has awarded a Small Business Innovation Research, or SBIR, Direct to Phase II contract of approximately $1M to Miamisburg, Ohio-based company CRG to fund the development of more sustainable and affordable maintainer fabricated enclosure kits, or MFEKs, … Read more

CRG’s tortoise protection training system featured in New Yorker documentary

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  Technology developed by CRG has been prominently featured in a new episode of The New Yorker’s highly acclaimed documentary series, “Eco-Hack!” The documentary, created by Brett Marty and Josh Izenberg, showcases the significant impact the Techno-Tort™ Training System could have in safeguarding the desert tortoise population. In the July 19, 2023, episode of “Eco-Hack!,” … Read more