Safer, more powerful batteries for electric cars, power grid
Engineers find that solid-state batteries with a little liquid electrolyte are safer than lithium-ion batteries.
A virtual success
In Sandia’s first distinguished visit done virtually, the DOE secretary connected with staff, programs and the workforce.
Black engineer awards distinguish Sandia Labs
Ten engineers received awards for their expertise in mechanical, electrical, civil, aerospace and aeronautical engineering, as well as academic pursuits and community involvement. Read about this year’s winners.
Sandia scientist to lead Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
Brad Boyce brings his experience in materials science to his three-year tenure with the society.
B61-12 production begins
More than 5,000 employees worked to produce the first completely refurbished bomb for the B61-12 Life Extension Program.
Improved nuclear accident code helps policymakers assess risks from small reactors
Sandia updated software to support regulators’ evaluation of the consequences of nuclear accidents.
Algorithm could shorten quality testing, research in many industries by months
Machine learning could provide auto manufacturing, aerospace and other industries a faster, more cost-efficient way to test metals.
Scientists and engineers inspire STEM learning in local high school forums
Sandia Women’s Connection volunteers organize a speaker series that brings real-world experiences to the classroom.
Sandia researchers update software tool for wind turbine blades
They hope to build a community of wind energy researchers at national laboratories, universities and more through their work.
How Sandia is revealing the inner workings of quantum computers
Researchers use gate set tomography to discover and validate two innovations, now published in Nature.