New Plasma Stratification Computer Model Has Manufacturing, Space Science Uses

Manufacturers using plasma processes in semiconductor production and materials processing will have a new tool to avoid undesirable plasma stratifications using a computer striations model developed by The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and CFD Research Corp (CFDRC).  “The striations we are talking about are visible in noble gases in some contexts,” says Dr. […]

Leidos Dynetics Team and Northrop Grumman to Collaborate on NASA Human Landing System Bid

Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, announced it has submitted a bid on the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) contract for NASA’s Artemis Mission. Northrop Grumman will join the Dynetics team in this pursuit.  “We’re excited to enter the competition to support NASA’s Sustaining Lunar Development efforts, adding Northrop Grumman to […]

Department of Defense Contract Review: November 28 – December 09

This series from the Huntsville Business Journal covers Department of Defense (DoD) contracts awarded to Huntsville-Madison County and Alabama businesses. Every two weeks, the Huntsville Business Journal provides you with an update to the various military contracts that local and state businesses are awarded. This entry covers contracts listed on the Department of Defense daily postings from Monday, November […]

Intuitive Research Announces $100M Combined Contract Wins

HUNTSVILLE, AL –  Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation (INTUITIVE®) announced that the company will provide cyber expertise to Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) and Program Executive Officer for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) through its most recent awards amounting to a combined total of over $100M. WR-ALC provides engineering support and software development […]

Boeing Finalizes $3.2B Rocket Contract with NASA

On Friday, December 09, NASA finalized its contract with Boeing of Huntsville, Alabama, for approximately $3.2 billion to continue manufacturing core and upper stages for future Space Launch System (SLS) rockets for Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. Under the SLS Stages Production and Evolution Contract action, Boeing will produce SLS core stages for Artemis III […]

C-StoreMaster Opens New Warehouse, Receive Recognition from Governor Ivey

HUNTSVILLE, AL – C-StoreMaster officially opened its brand new 130,000-square-foot automated warehouse on Thursday. The national distributor of convenience store products has been based in Huntsville since its creation in 2015.   For a company that’s not even a decade old yet, its efforts have been widely recognized throughout the state. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey even […]

Mission Success! Toyota Field Hosts Artemis Splashdown Party

MADISON, AL – Despite the cool, misty weather, hundreds of local residents flocked to Toyota Field on Sunday morning to witness the livestreamed splashdown of the Orion capsule on the big screen.  Hosted by the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the event featured a variety of family friendly activities, […]

Huntsville Representatives Advise on Innovate Alabama’s Council on Outdoor Recreation

Innovate Alabama recently established the Council on Outdoor Recreation to advise its board of directors on strategies to achieve three primary goals: expanding Alabama’s outdoor recreation industry, enhancing the state’s attractiveness for a skilled workforce, and yielding substantial returns for both rural and urban communities for the enjoyment of current and future Alabamians. The Council […]

Family Legacy & Farmland Preserved in Limestone County

The Land Trust of North Alabama Land Trust of North Alabamarecently received a donation from Beth Freeman Buckelew of 320 acres in Limestone County near Athens. The property was willed to the Land Trust protecting it from future development and preserving family farmland, a portion of Piney Creek, and a variety of other natural features, […]

PPT Solutions Invests in Unanet for GovCon ERP and CRM, Prepares for Growth

PPT Solutions Inc. (PPT), the Huntsville-based firm that provides solutions for Army aviation and Department of Homeland Security customers, selected Unanet GovCon ERP and CRM to help it mobilize for significant growth. As the company began pursuing large new business opportunities this year, PPT needed a more user-friendly interface and ability to customize data for software engineering, airworthiness and evaluation solutions the company […]