As research and development gains traction and funding across the federal government, organizations are taking a closer look at the R&D model and identifying where improvements need to be made.  Battelle is one such organization exploring how it can inject a new sense of speed and innovation into the traditional R&D pipeline. 2023 Wash100 Award winner […] More

The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded Battelle a $49.1 million contract to study existing and future microelectronic systems that may be reverse-engineered by U.S. adversaries. Battelle will carry out applied research and development work as part of the Microelectronics Security and Embedded System Assurance program, the Department of Defense said Thursday. The Columbus, Ohio-based […] More

Google’s government and education arm and Battelle’s National Ecological Observatory Network have partnered to help advance ecological research by expanding access of scientists and researchers to NEON datasets using cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other computing tools. Battelle-operated NEON is a National Science Foundation-funded observatory that collects spatial and temporal datasets that researchers use […] More

Battelle has awarded a contract to perimeter security company Liberty Defense to help boost airport security by producing retrofitted, modernized checkpoint scanners. The Boston-based firm said Thursday it will support the Battelle-managed Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in developing, integrating and testing upgrade kits for the High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology scanners. The finished products will be handed to […] More

Battelle developed a closed-loop, on-site platform designed to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or “forever chemicals” in contaminated water and conducted a pilot demonstration of the technology in early March at a wastewater treatment facility run by Heritage-Crystal Clean in Michigan. The Battelle PFAS Annihilator Mobile Unit can break down PFAS chemicals to non-detectable levels […] More

Executive Mosaic has featured Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of Battelle, in the 2022 Wash100 class in recognition of his leadership in scientific research and national laboratory support areas. Von Thaer has been selected seven times to Executive Mosaic’s annual list of leaders who continually drive innovation and growth in the government contracting sector. […] More

Day & Zimmerman, Battelle Memorial Institute and European energetic materials manufacturer EURENCO have partnered to pursue an opportunity with the U.S. Army to manage a Kingsport, Tennessee-based ammunition facility. The team will compete for a planned Army contract for the operations of the Holston Army Ammunition Plant throughout an anticipated 10-year period, D&Z said Monday. […] More

Battelle‘s logistics, operations and ground systems business has received a contract from the State Department to design an armored large sport utility vehicle for the Diplomatic Security Service. The company said Wednesday it will modify four Ford Expedition SUVs into armored vehicle prototypes to meet DSS’ requirements for protection operations. According to Sara Kuczek, ground […] More

Battelle will convert 229 units of standard Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series into armored vehicles as part of a blanket purchase agreement call placed by the State Department under a BPA awarded in 2020. The Columbus, Ohio-headquartered research and development nonprofit said Monday it has been contracted to transform the standard SUVs into specialized armored […] More

Battelle, a nonprofit global research and development organization, has entered into an agreement with the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity to develop a predictive technology intended for monitoring epidemic-related threats.  The researchers are set to incorporate the TechAware Search Continuous Automated Scanning for Technology Transformation methodology into an application after completing the project’s pilot phase, […] More

The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Battelle a contract to oversee the logistics of deploying COVID-19 tests in 16 states in the Midwest.  Battelle said Thursday it will begin testing in early July through HHS’ Midwest Expanded Testing Coordination Hub with a focus on schools and underserved populations.  The nonprofit company was […] More

Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of Battelle, has been named a 2021 Wash100 Award recipient for his leadership and innovation in COVID-19 research and development programs as well as his drive to assist in the pandemic’s relief efforts for first responders and others. This marks the sixth Wash100 Award for Von Thaer. 

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