The Atrax sounding rocket test has provided significant reentry vibration data that will help improve modeling and simulation tools for the W93 warhead. This data will enable scientists and engineers to design nonnuclear components more precisely, reducing risk and improving the overall survivability of the system.
The US nuclear security enterprise has completed the first production unit of the W76 Mark 4B reentry body, a crucial upgrade to the submarine-launched ballistic missile warhead. This milestone supports US military requirements and ensures the sea-based leg of the nuclear deterrent meets national security objectives.
The Mobile Guardian Transporter, a next-generation system, successfully completed its second full-scale crash test at Sandia National Laboratories. The test evaluated the trailer's performance in a side-impact crash, gathering critical data to qualify the design for production.
Sandia National Laboratories conducted a field exercise to test rapidly deployable security technologies in challenging terrain. The exercise successfully integrated drones, ground sensors, radar, and communication networks with portable security systems, including Sandia's PIDS and CARBON systems.
A public-private partnership between Sandia National Laboratories and Quantinuum has achieved significant milestones in developing fault-tolerant quantum computing. The collaboration's 98-qubit commercial system, Helios, demonstrated very high fidelity in operations involving one or two qubits.
A new inspection workflow using AI-assisted review tools is being implemented at Sandia National Laboratories to speed up inspections and catch tiny defects earlier. The system will use high-throughput imaging systems to scan ceramic billets, reducing the need for manual microscopes and training operators.
Construction on Sandia's largest project of the past decade is nearing completion with the installation of the final beam. The 136,000-square-foot facility will replace an aging site and provide a more efficient design for power sources research and development. Completion is expected in 2028 at a projected cost of $400 million.
Researchers develop porous liquids to trap methane, creating a supplemental domestic energy source. The technology can be integrated into existing infrastructure and has shown significant gas absorption capacity.
Sandia Labs has earned the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award for its commitment to attracting and retaining military veterans. The lab attributes its success to programs such as veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, and dedicated human resources efforts.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have successfully employed artificial intelligence labmates to improve the control of LED lights, leading to a fourfold increase in steering efficiency. The AI platform uses a combination of machine learning and equation-learning techniques to optimize experiments and achieve new insights int...
Sandia's economic impact reached a record high of $5.2 billion in 2025, more than doubling its economic impact from 12 years ago. The laboratory's workforce of 16,000 people drove this growth through pay raises and high-paying jobs.
New research demonstrates neuromorphic computing's ability to solve complex mathematical problems, including partial differential equations. This technology has the potential to revolutionize energy-efficient computing and tackle real-world challenges.
Three Sandia National Laboratories engineers, Anton Sumali, Bishnu Khanal and Esther Woon Lyn John, have been recognized for their career achievements in various fields. They share a common trait - continuously learning and adapting to new challenges, making them natural fits for leading innovative projects.
The NASA VIPER rover has completed critical testing at Sandia National Laboratories' Large Centrifuge facility, which subjected the vehicle to extreme inertial forces and vibration conditions. The successful tests pave the way for the rover's mission to create a water concentration map of the moon's South Pole.
The new Spectra supercomputer at Sandia National Laboratories features a unique chip architecture that prioritizes tasks in real time, promising increased performance and reduced power consumption. Researchers will push the limits of this technology to simulate complex national security tasks.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories develop a new technology harnessing metals and light colors to create colored X-ray images with unprecedented resolution and accuracy. This enables better identification of materials, defects, and tumor cells, potentially leading to improved medical diagnostics and safer world.
The Department of Energy recognized Sandia's Mentor-Protégé Program as a model for mentor-protégé collaboration and innovation. Strategic Industry Inc., a veteran-owned small business, was named Protégé of the Year for its significant development through the program.
The Quantum Technician Bootcamp at Central New Mexico Community College is a 400-hour course that provides students with hands-on skills necessary for job placement in the quantum industry. The program, led by Sandia National Laboratories and CNM, aims to address the shortage of trained workers in the field.
Sandia National Laboratories has achieved over $439 million in savings for the Department of Energy by streamlining purchasing agreements and securing volume pricing. The Supply Chain Management Center, created in 2006, facilitates collaboration between prime contractors to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Hongyou Fan, a Sandia scientist, has been recognized as an Outstanding Researcher by the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer. He is being hailed for his work on Disinfectant 2.0, a product that kills viruses, bacteria, and fungi for long periods.
Sandia Labs is testing laser-based photonic cooling for computer chips, which could significantly lower power consumption and increase efficiency. The technology aims to regulate chip temperatures without using water or air-based systems.
The last production unit of the B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb was completed in December, marking a significant milestone for the US nuclear deterrence program. The B61-12 program will continue to produce spare components until fiscal year 2026.
The Microelectronics Energy Efficiency Research Center for Advanced Technologies (MEERCAT) will focus on energy efficiency, exploring solutions that bridge sensing, edge processing, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Sandia is leading one of the eight energy efficiency-related research projects within the center.
Researchers have developed a practical way to detect 'leakage errors' in neutral atom platforms, removing a major roadblock for one branch of quantum computing. The detection method achieved 93.4% accuracy and enables researchers to flag and correct errors without disturbing the quantum state of the atoms.
The BRIDGE Program offers immersive five-week training in photovoltaic installation, covering components and safe installation. The program aims to increase employment opportunities and better understanding of clean energy among Native American women, addressing the underrepresentation in the solar industry.
A new universal acceleration tool can speed up virtually any kind of simulation, from materials science to climate change research, by leveraging machine learning algorithms. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and sustainable technologies, as well as the ability to model complex phenomena like glacial melting.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have created a cleaner way to separate rare-earth elements from complex mixtures. They designed sponges that selectively absorb one metal while excluding others, with the potential to improve purification processes globally.
Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have successfully miniaturized a motion sensor using silicon photonic microchip components, achieving unprecedented accuracy and reducing size by a thousand times. This breakthrough enables precise navigation even in GPS-denied areas, posing significant national security risks.
Researchers found that hydrogen can be stored in depleted oil and gas reservoirs without getting stuck, as long as the rock is properly sealed. The study also showed that residual natural gas can be released from the rock into the hydrogen when injected, making it a potentially viable option for seasonal and long-term storage.
Researchers used a fiber optic cable to study the Arctic seafloor's seismic structure and temperature. They identified areas with large amounts of ice and detected changes in temperature over seasons, which will help understand global climate change.
A team of experts has computationally modeled closed-loop geothermal systems to explore their economic viability. The study examines two basic setups and various parameters, including fluid types and pipe diameters, to optimize heat extraction from deep earth.
Researchers have developed a wearable sensor patch capable of continuously monitoring vancomycin levels, a critical antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections. The sensor system detects changes in vancomycin concentration using aptamers and gold wires, providing real-time measurements for effective treatment.
Researchers are using the OSIRIS-REx mission to record and characterize infrasound waves generated by the capsule as it moves through Earth's atmosphere. The data will improve scientists' ability to detect meteoroids and other objects moving at hypersonic speeds.
The Enchilada Trap enables scientists to build more powerful machines for quantum computing. It can store and transport up to 200 qubits using a network of five trapping zones, enabling researchers to test architectures with many qubits.
A team at Sandia National Laboratories has created a new way of testing personal protective equipment (PPE) that is faster and more comprehensive. They developed two human models: one for the face and another for the entire head, allowing for more realistic testing of mask performance. The new method also includes automated donning and...
The Multi-frame Moving Object Detection System enhances remote sensing applications by detecting objects as small as one pixel in low-visibility conditions. It improves signal-to-noise ratio and detects fast- and slow-moving objects with high accuracy.
Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have discovered that metals can heal themselves by fusing back together microscopic cracks without human intervention. This breakthrough could lead to the development of self-healing machines and structures, reducing wear and tear damage and making them safer and longer-lasting.
A team of researchers has demonstrated the ability to dynamically steer incoherent light pulses using a semiconductor device, paving the way for applications such as holograms, remote sensing, and self-driving cars. The technique uses metasurfaces to manipulate light waves, offering a low-power alternative to traditional laser beams.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated the ability to dynamically steer light pulses from conventional, incoherent light sources using a semiconductor device. This breakthrough has significant implications for applications such as holograms, remote sensing, and self-driving cars.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories and Purdue University have developed a technique called moving target defense to protect against hackers taking control of military jets. This approach involves shuffling network addresses to make it difficult for attackers to access critical systems.
Researchers studied ship tracks, which reflect sunlight and are formed by moving ships, to understand their benefits and risks of slowing climate change. They developed a mathematical model of ship tracks and found them to persist for more than 24 hours, longer than previously documented.
Researchers have discovered a new 3D-printed superalloy that can withstand high heat, essential for power plant turbines. The alloy, composed of 42% aluminum, 25% titanium and other metals, is stronger at high temperatures than state-of-the-art materials.
A new programming technique in quantum computing could help solve complex optimization problems in global supply chains. The FALQON framework uses feedback to adapt the structure of the algorithm, allowing the quantum computer to efficiently reroute shipping fleets and manage logistics.
Researchers are exploring how a kind of clay can soak up carbon dioxide and store it, potentially reducing the impact of climate change. The study found that carbon dioxide is more stable in wet clay nanopores than in plain water.
Researchers at Sandia Labs have successfully built a compact, rugged quantum inertial sensor that can guide vehicles without satellites. The device uses advanced materials and integrated photonic technologies to achieve high accuracy and miniaturization.
The project aims to accelerate advanced simulation and computing applications using Cerebras Systems' Wafer-Scale Engine, a 2.6 trillion transistor computer chip. The collaboration will enable artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for future mission applications.
Scientists have developed a thin device that can produce complex webs of entangled photons, enabling new information processing schemes and advanced encryption methods. The device uses a metasurface to control the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, paving the way for more compact and powerful computing and sensing technologies.
Sandia National Laboratories' Daniel Sinars and Andrew Landahl received the 2021 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Awards for their pioneering work in X-ray diagnostics and transformational quantum error correction protocols. The awards recognize their contributions to national security, quantum computing, and advanced sciences, including the st...
Using concentrated sunlight, a team of researchers from Sandia National Laboratories successfully roasted green chile, achieving comparable results to traditional propane roasting. The study found that solar power reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 2.68 pounds per 22 pounds of green chile roasted.
Sandia researchers have designed a reliable and resilient microgrid for NASA's Artemis lunar base, which will sustain astronauts, mining, and fuel processing. The system utilizes distributed energy resources like solar panels and wind turbines, with a focus on efficient power management and scalability.