New superalloy could cut carbon emissions from power plants
The 3D-printed, high-performance material could help power plants generate more electricity while producing less carbon.
Securing supply chains with quantum computing
As global events disrupt supply chains, Sandia research moves science closer to restoring global security during future periods of unrest.
Restoring power to the grid
Computer scientists created a model to help grid operators quickly restore power to the electric grid after a complete disruption.
Navigating when GPS goes dark
A team at Sandia envisions quantum inertial sensors as revolutionary, onboard navigational aids that could safely guide vehicles where GPS signals are jammed or lost.
Burping bacteria: Identifying Arctic microbes that produce methane
Scientists from the Labs collaborate with university researchers to improve climate models by studying soil and gas samples.
Ink flows to meet surging demand for national security research
Sandia is embarking on a major expansion of its network of academic partners to meet the surging demand for national security science and engineering.
Sandia wins five R&D 100 awards and a silver specialty award
Judges favored projects that demonstrate practical impact and technological significance. Since 1976, Sandia has earned 144 R&D 100 awards.
Propelling wind energy innovation
A novel technology at Sandia, called Twistact, eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines.
Radar gets a major makeover
The overhauled design promises U.S. warfighters unprecedented flexibility and performance during intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, even against sophisticated adversaries.
Pipelines for progress
A new program at Sandia builds academic partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, creating an employee-recruiting pipeline for some of the strongest engineering talent in the U.S.