AIL
Located in Fort Bragg, the Airborne Innovation Lab (AIL) is a centralized hub for Army warfighters and research partners to learn, innovate, build, and explore new ideas to solve tactical problems.
The AIL plays a key role in Soldier innovation and problem-solving. Soldiers will now have access to various machines and technology, including 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, entry-level artificial intelligence, technical training, and design support.
Additive Manufacturing
3D printers, 3D scanner (coming soon), and workstations with SolidWorks
Subtractive Manufacturing
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling, laser cutting, laser etching, and other shop machinery and tools
Electrical/Electronic Equipment and Design
NVIDIA Jetson Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing platforms, robotics kits, and electrical and electronics workstations with tools and components
Textile Crafting
Sewing machine, toolsets, workstations, crafting and modeling materials, and more
Digital Solutions
Software Lab (coming soon), Coursera licenses for digital literacy, and AI readiness (limited)
Collaboration and Facilitation
Collaboration space, classroom, and break room (coming soon) with in-house engineering support