In my May 2020 CW column, I introduced a new test method for measuring the fracture toughness within the facesheet-to-core interface region of sandwich composites. This proposed test method, referred ...

A team of researchers from Drexel University has developed an innovative approach to rigorously test and improve the robustness of autonomous driving systems. Their study, presented this summer at ...

In this and the next four chapters, the panel assesses the industry practices described at the workshop and discusses their applicability within defense acquisitions. As noted in Chapter 1, a number ...

The use of simulation for product development a virtual test environment is becoming increasingly common. Punch Powertrain applies a range of simulation tools which can augment traditional physical ...

It seems you can't discuss continuous integration (CI) and delivery without talking about three other very deeply interrelated topics: Agile, DevOps, and a testing strategy such as behavior driven or ...

In this chapter, we focus on two topics: the lack of enforcement of existing U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) guidelines and procedures and the role of the program manager in the acquisition process.