MIT Lincoln Laboratory garners six 2016 R&D 100 Awards
On Nov. 3 at the honors banquet of the 2016 R&D 100 Conference, MIT Lincoln Laboratory accepted awards for six technologies developed either solely by laboratory researchers or collaboratively with scientists from partner organizations. Presented annually since 1962, the R&D 100 Awards recognize the 100 technology products judged by a panel of R&D Magazine editors and outside experts to be the most significant new developments of the year. "This was a very strong year for research and development across various markets, led by many outstanding technologies that broadened the scope of innovation," said R&D Magazine editor Anna Spiewak. "The R&D 100 Awards highlight MIT Lincoln Laboratory's strong technology development and transition role. Having so many projects recognized over the years is a great credit to everyone involved," said Eric Evans, director of Lincoln Laboratory. Three of Lincoln Laboratory's 2016 award-winning technologies address challenges in air traffic safety: Airborne Collision Avoidance System for Unmanned Aircraft, a system...