# Air Force Hosts AEDC Thermal Metrology Industry Day

The Air Force Test Center at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is conducting an Industry Day on October 15, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, to engage manufacturers specializing in advanced optical sensor technologies. This event seeks information from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of infrared, high-speed, visible-light cameras, pyrometers, hyperspectral imagers, and spectrometers to support extreme temperature diagnostics, real-time thermal profiling, and debris tracking. The initiative aims to inform upcoming procurements for cutting-edge thermal metrology and optical diagnostic systems critical to Air Force testing capabilities.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors specializing in advanced sensor technologies have a direct opportunity to engage with the Air Force to influence future requirements and position themselves for potential contracts.
- The focus on extreme temperature diagnostics and real-time analysis highlights a demand for sophisticated optical instrumentation capable of operating in challenging environments.
- Companies should prepare to demonstrate expertise in infrared and high-speed imaging technologies, as well as spectral analysis tools, to align with AEDC's testing mission needs.
- This event signals the Air Force's commitment to modernizing test infrastructure through advanced sensor acquisitions, offering strategic business development prospects in defense technology sectors.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of the Air Force
- Air Force Materiel Command
- Air Force Test Center (AETC)
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC)

### Sources
- [Industry Day Announcement for Thermal Metrology and Optical Diagnostic Cameras at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC)](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17155793) - SAM