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.

Glycosylation is a key modification that contributes to determine bioactivity and bioavailability of plant natural products, including that of terpenoids and steviol glycosides (SVglys). It is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Soft biological tissues are important constituents that influence human physiology and disease since they impact cell behavior during tissue development, maintenance and repair. Most existing methods ...

Although it is sometimes thought that quality assurance (QA) and software testing are the same, they are, in fact, different concepts. They differ in their objectives, features and methods. Testers ...

Alternative methods to the use of animals in pharmaceutical testing are becoming more used and accepted. Laura Lotfi of Charles River breaks down the basics of virtual control groups in drug ...

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 ...