Companies Selected for NASA SBIR
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3Di - The shape
of information, Easton, MD 3Di is changing the shape of information
with a full spectrum of geo-spatial solutions. By developing and
delivering a broad range of geographic technologies, 3Di can fulfill
all of your geo-spatial needs -- from data acquisition to data integration
and data delivery.
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Acellent Technologies,
Inc., Sunnyvale, CA is the leading innovative company in the
design and delivery of advanced structural diagnostic systems. The
company is developing advanced active diagnostic systems using built-in
networks of actuators and sensors for real-time structural health
monitoring.
Acculight Corporation,
Bothell, WA Produces affordable, highly reliable lasers sources
with output wavelengths ranging from the deep ultraviolet to the
infrared for semiconductor processing, medical and government applications.
Their diode-pumped solid-state lasers and nonlinear optical systems
are manufactured using techniques that enhance the compact and rugged
nature of solid state technologies.
Active Control eXperts,
Inc., Cambridge, MA ACX provides an entree into the emerging
field of smart materials and Smart Structures technology. As the
leader in commercial applications of smart materials, such as piezoelectrics,
ACX is experienced in converting new ideas into finished products,
producing components that act as The Brain Inside.
Advanced Cooling Technologies,
Inc., Lancaster, PA ACT's two-phase hybrid loop technology integrates
mechanical pump(s) into capillary loops. The result is a robust,
high heat flux technology that provides superior performance over
heat pipes, loop heat pipes and spray cooling loops. This technology
has been demonstrated in various form factors from cylindrical to
planar evaporators. The heat flux capability has been tested to
1,200W/cm2, with the evaporator thermal resistance at less than
0.008C/W/cm2. One prototype hybrid loop was successfully tested
with seven evaporators at various heat loads, with the flow and
pressure balances realized passively without active intervention.
The hybrid loop technology has potential in space and terrestrial
high power equipment cooling applications.
Advanced Fuel Research,
Inc., East Hartford, CT performs Contract Research and Development
for the federal government, research institutes, and private organizations.
New materials and applications are being researched and developed
by the Hydrocarbons Group and the Electronic Materials Group, while
new instruments and applications are being researched and developed
by the Environmental Group, the Process Monitoring Group, and the
New Technologies Group. Through cooperative R&D, AFR has used its
expertise in Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to form
On-Line Technologies, Inc., and commercialize the measurement of
component layers in semiconductor instruments.
Advanced Technology
Materials, Danbury, CT A leading developer of advanced semiconductor
thin film processes and semiconductor materials; and a leading provider
of point-of-use environmental equipment to the global semiconductor
industry.
Advanced Refractory
Technologies, Inc., Buffalo, NY ART is a vertically integrated
supplier of advanced materials - from innovative technology generation
(Technology Division) to raw materials (Engineered Materials Division),
fabricated components (Engineered Parts Division), and advanced
surface modification technologies (Advanced Coatings Division).
AEC-Able, Inc.,
Goleta, CA ABLE was founded in 1975 and is an independent provider
of space mechanisms and satellite sub-systems including deployable
structures such as articulated masts, solar arrays, coilable booms
and antennas; and other special-purpose mechanisms for space applications.
Aerodyne Research,
Inc., Billerica, MA. (ARI) has provided research and development
(R&D) services to commercial and government clients working to solve
national and international problems since 1970. Our R&D staff is
organized into seven technology centers which address critical issues
such as global and regional environmental quality and development
of clean and efficient energy and propulsion technologies. We design,
build and utilize remote sensing, surveillance, image processing,
tracking and recognition systems for commercial and environmental
applications and the national defense. We also develop and characterize
advanced materials, processes, and devices for electronic, electro-optical,
environmental and energy applications.
Amherst Systems,
Buffalo, NY Amherst Systems is dedicated to advancing the technology
and products utilized in the field of electronic combat systems
analysis, test, training, and maintenance. Initially, the company
emphasized products and analysis associated with Electronic Warfare
(EW) signal processing and EW system testing.
Analytical Spectral
Devices, Boulder, CO Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD)
is a leading global supplier of portable spectrometers, spectrophotometers,
spectroradiometers, and near infrared analyzers.
Andrews Space
& Technology, Seattle, WA Andrews Space & Technology is a leading
provider of Space Industry Market and News Analysis as well as specialized
Aerospace Products and Services. It has Technical Services which
include: aerospace market research and analysis, strategic planning,
business plan development, launch vehicle performance analysis,
launch vehicle concept and preliminary design, as well as detailed
systems engineering and project management.
Applied Material
Technologies, Inc., Santa Ana, CA AMT, Inc. will custom design
and manufacture a variety of products that can be used by engineers
to improve heat transfer and thermal management of electronic devices.
AMT has also developed unique printed circuit boards that are capable
of matching thermal expansion of integrated circuit components,
two orders of magnitude increase in thermal conductivity/heat spreading
capability and triple the stiffness of a conventional printed circuit
board. Other capabilites include modified COTS devices, and variety
of supporting services.
Applied Research,
Landover, MD Applied Research Corporation (ARC) is a high-technology
company specializing in research and development, technical support
services, and software development. Our major areas of strengths
are in atmospheric sciences, astrophysics, geophysics, space sciences,
computational chemistry and computer-related services.
Aspen Systems, Inc., Marlborough,
MA Aspen Systems was founded in 1984 with the goal of providing
research and development services to its clients. Since then, we
have developed many innovative concepts and technologies that reflect
our concern for the environment, energy conservation and efficient
design.
Astral
Technology Unlimited, Inc., Northfield, MN ATU was founded to
provide research, development and short run production of vacuum
metalized film and thin film coatings to the scientific and technical
communities.
AstroPower,
Inc., Newark, DE was founded in 1983, as an outgrowth of semiconductor
work initiated at theUniversity of Delaware. The company was started
by renowned photovoltaic scientist Allen Barnett, who invented a
patented method of producting solar cells that are large and energy
efficient.
AstroTerra
Corporation (Optical Access), San Diego, CA AstroTerra is the
manufacturer of the TERRALINK line of high-speed line-of-sight laser
communication systems. AstroTerra is also involved in the development
of satellite lasercom systems and 3-D display equipment.
AZ Technology,
Inc., Huntsville, AL AZ Technology, Inc. is a technology services
company specializing in scientific and engineering research and
instrumentation development. The company has particular expertise
in space flight experiment development, production instruments for
scientific measurements, advanced materials & coatings, and Internet
software for space and commercial applications.
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Bae Institute
of Tustin, CA was founded in 2002 to develop highly innovative
space and medical technologies including ultrahigh precision propellantless
formation flying, laser propulsion, nuclear fusion propulsion, ultrasonic
microscopy and ultrasonic erasion angioplasty. In addition to R&D
effort, Bae Institute is committed to efficiently facilitating the
commercialization of the innovative and revolutionary technologies
by launching companies solely dedicated to specific technologies
or by partnering with existing companies. Bae Institute has been
awarded and successfully executed contracts from various government
organizations and commercial companies including NASA, US Air Force,
and ATK/Mission Research.
Barber-Nichols,
Inc. of Arvada, Colorado provides leading-edge design, engineering
and manufacturing of turbomachinery specializing in tubines, turbopumps,
compressors, fans, blowers, and pumps for aeronautic, cryogenic,
defense, power generation, fuel cell, space flight, and other commercial/industrial
applications. A combination of extensive engineering expertise and
unmatched innovation sets Barber-Nichols apart from others in the
turbomachinery industry.
Boulder Nonlinear
Systems of Lafayette, Colarado BNS' mission is to provide optical
quality liquid crystal modules, including custom optical heads,
mechanicals, electronics, and software.
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Cascade Engineering
Services, Inc., Bellevue, WA Cascade Engineering is a premier
source of out-source engineering in telecommunications and avionics.
They design, prototype, test and manufacture both proprietary and
out-sourced electronic products.
Centric Engineering
Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA Centric specializes in "Simulation
Based Design", which will enable engineers to powerfully model
designs, fully characterize and comprehensively simulate physical
behavior, and optimize product design characteristics.
Ceracon, Inc.,
Carmichael, CA Ceracon provides services such as powder forging
:solid-state, quasi-isostatic densification of metal, ceramic, composite,
and inter-metallic powders, as well as P/M near-net-shape components;
and application of the patented Ceracon Forging Technology for virtually
instantaneous densification of advanced particulate materials.
CFD Research Corporation,
Huntsville, AL CFD Research Corp. provides R & D, engineering
services and software for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in
a wide variety of engineering and scientific applications.
Charles River Analytics,
Inc., Cambridge, MA Charles River Analytics Inc. -- a pioneer
in developing innovative solutions incorporating intelligent systems
technology -- has been in the forefront of innovative research and
development since its foundation in 1983. Our goal is to transition
today's cutting-edge technology to tomorrow's advanced systems,
in a way that best mixes unique human abilities with ever-evolving
computational advances.
Computer
Motion, Goleta, CA Computer Motion is the leader in medical
robotics and has pioneered this new and growing industry. The company
is committed to developing, marketing, and selling robotic devices
that enhance the surgeon's capabilities and improve outcomes while
reducing costs. See related Success
Story.
Conductus Inc.,
Sunnyvale, CA Dedicated to becoming the preeminent worldwide
supplier of electronic products based on superconductive technology.
Composite Optics,
Inc., San Diego, CA is a provider of advanced composite products
for the space and aerospace markets.
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Daat Research Corp., Hanover, NH
Daat Research offers Consulting and Contracting Services in Computational
Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computer Graphics, and Graphical User Interface
development for MS-Windows NT, 3.11, and 95. Our flagship product
is the Coolit CFD program for system and component level thermal
analysis of electronic equipment.
DAR Corporation,
Lawrence, KS DAR Corporation offers a variety of premier products
including Aviation Design and Analysis Software and Books.
Deformation
Control Technology, Inc., Cleveland, OH Deformation Control
Technology, Inc. provides engineering services to the metalworking
community. They specialize in process simulation and computer-based
analysis of thermal and mechanical processes such as heat treatment,
forging, rolling, extrusion and powder consolidation.
Derivation Systems,
Inc., Carlsbad, CA Derivation Systems, Inc. is a leading developer
of formal verification systems for high assurance avionics and space
applications.
DigitalSpace
Corporation, Santa Cruz, CA DigitalSpace was the first company
established to catalyze and capitalize on the rise of graphical
shared spaces on the Internet. Cyberspace is evolving beyond the
static two dimensional interfaces of the Web and text-based communities
to full 3D virtual worlds inhabited by vibrant communities of interest.
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e beam, inc., Beaverton,
OR ebeam is a research and development company specializing
in thermionic cathodes and vacuum electron devices, especially electron
guns and microwave tubes such as klystrons and traveling wave tubes. For
NASA, they developed a high performance oxide cathode for space
communications. Also, reservoir cathodes and a low-power miniature
dispenser cathode. They also developed a low cost electron gun.
eBeam has supplied NASA with electron guns, cathodes and other components,
as well as testing services. They developed an electrostatically-focused
traveling wave tube and a multibeam electrostatically-focused klystron
for NASA Glenn Research Center, and developed the ion source for
a wind temperature spectrometer for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
They have also supplied phosphor screened plates for electron beam
diagnostics.
ElectroChem, Inc.,
Woburn, MA ElectroChem is a research and development company
engaged in the manufacturing and commercializing of the fuel cells.
The company is a major supplier of-state-of-the-art fuel cell catalysts,
proton exchange membranes, solid polymer electrolyte membrane fuel
cells, direct methanol fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, fuel
cell stacks and power sources, gas humidifiers, and fuel cell test
equipment.
Electroformed Nickel,
Inc., Huntsville, AL Electroformed Nickel has gained international
recognition as the premier company operating in the field of heavy
electrodeposition of metals and alloys.
Eloimagnus
Advanced Sciences & Technologies, Bethesda, MD offers expertise
in areas of Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Solutions,
Image Processing, Laser Optics, and Vision.They are committed to
providing quality theoretical and computational Research and Development
services in Advanced Sciences and Technologies.
Eltron Research, Inc.,
Boulder, Colorado is a small business dedicated to providing
creative, useful solutions to industry. The company's main areas
of expertise are materials, catalysis and catalytic systems,
electrochemistry, membranes and sensors. Major industries supported
are energy, petrochemicals, environmental monitoring and remediation,
defense and aerospace. The company has a large portfolio of technologies
to offer to industry in addition to being able to invent and
develop new solutions to customers' needs. Please refer to the
Products and Services tab of their website for more information.
ENSCO, Inc., Melbourne, FL
ENSCO, Inc provides high-technology research, development, and engineering
solutions to scientific challenges in fields as diverse as machine
vision; rail technology; signal exploitation and sensor systems;
range science and systems; modeling and simulation; earth and environmental
sciences; managed engineering services; automated inspection and
control; and manufacturing/distribution systems and services.
Engineering Sciences,
Inc., Huntsville, AL Engineering Sciences, Inc. specializes
in research and development of advanced technologies in the areas
of fluid and structural dynamics modeling, propulsion system/sub-system
and component design analysis, control system engineering analysis,
aero-thermal/optics system modeling and space/microgravity material
processing physics modeling and simulations.
ERC, Incorporated,
Huntsville, AL ERC offers diversified high technology research,
personnel and management services to government agencies including
DoD, NASA and DOE and the private sector. Areas of emphasis include
fluid mechanics, ion engine analysis and aluminum powder combustion
for plasma generation.
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Foster Miller,
Waltham, MA Our staff is composed of aeronautic, mechanical,
process, electrical,thermal, robotic, nuclear, and material engineers,
as well as metallurgists, chemists, and physicists. Innovation is
risky and expensive. At Foster-Miller, we specialize in generating
fresh ideas and new concepts to solve seemingly impossible problems.
But great ideas are only the beginning. See related Success
Story.
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Geophex, Ltd.,
Raleigh, NC is an environmental science and engineering firm
founded in 1983. The firm specializes in environmental, geological,
and geotechnical services, as well as a variety of non-intrusive
geophysical technologies for investigating subsurface conditions
of natural and man-made environments.
Giordano
Automation Corp., Sparta, NJ Offering Automated Diagnostics
As a "New Paradigm" in Test Engineering, is an internationally
recognized small business corporation whose primary focus is providing
high technology innovative systems and software solutions to commercial,
aerospace and government customers.
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High Technology
Corporation, Hampton, VA HTC has had an impressive record of
achievements in the areas of innovative computational methods for
boundary-layer transition research, design of laminar flow configurations,
turbulence control and drag reduction, vortex stability and breakdown,
unique supersonic wind tunnel experiments, computational fluid dynamics
and grid generation, quiet nozzle design, data acquisition, and
software development.
Honeybee Robotics, New York, NY is an innovator in the design, development, and production of robotic mechanisms, flight subsystems, and automated drills, both for terrestrial and extraterrestrial applications. We've completed over 90 projects for NASA, plus numerous others for clients as diverse as the Department of Defense and Con Edison.
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INFINIA.,
Kennewick, WI has developed a product line of Stirling cycle
generator sets (Stirling engine with integral linear alternator)
known as RemoteGen. STC's generators possess the key attributes
to capitalize on the growing power generation markets worldwide.
New STC design approaches to free-piston Stirling generator sets
avoid all rubbing parts and generate no wear. Such engines have
demonstrated tens of thousands of hours of maintenance-free, degradation-free
operation, combining the efficiency of dynamic systems with the
reliability of static systems.
Intelligent Inference
Systems Corp., Sunnyvale, CA Intelligent Inference Systems Corporation
performs research and development activities, including consulting
projects, on behalf of industrial clients. IIS Corporation is also
developing a line of hardware and software products.
Irvine Sensors
Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA It is the inventor of three-dimensional
(3D) semiconductors, the Three-dimensional Artificial Neural Network
(3DANN) technology for high speed image processing and human-level
recognition, and the Neo-Stack technology (computers-in-cubes)
for embedded systems. Irvine Sensors continues to develop advanced
technologies for 3D stacked integrated circuits (ICs), flexible
circuits, wearable bio-monitors, miniature cameras, smart sensors,
image processing and recognition, low-power analog and mixed signal
circuits, electronic image stabilization and enhancement, software,
Infrared and general signal processing, high density interconnections,
and photonics communications. See related Success
Story.
ITHACO, Ithaca,
NY ITHACO has pioneered the field of spacecraft attitude determination
and control since 1962. Our equipment such as Earth Sensors, SCANWHEELS®
and TORQRODS(tm)has been used on over one hundred US satellites
as well as on many Japanese, Canadian, French, Swedish, and German
spacecraft. See related Success
Story.
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KAIROS
Scientific Inc., Santa Clara, CA KAIROS has harnessed a new
technology: Digital Imaging Spectroscopy (DIS), combining the power
of image processing and spectroscopy. First used in genetic engineering
assays, DIS technology has broad applications ranging from the material
sciences to pathology. Whether your target is macroscopic or microscopic,
colored or fluorescent, animate or inanimate - we have the tools
to analyze it.
Knowledge Based Systems,
Inc., College Station, TX Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. is a
dynamic and innovative systems engineering company offering a unique
combination of products, research in systems engineering, advanced
systems and software development, and professional services. See
related Success
Story.
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Lambda Research
Corporation, Littleton, MA Lambda Research Corporation provides
optics software and optical engineering consulting services to the
optics community. We offer software products for stray light analysis,
radiometric and photometric analysis, illumination analysis and
modeling, and interferogram fringe analysis.
LEEOT Company, Carlsbad,
CA LEEOAT Company uses proprietary micromachining technologies
and "know-how" to design, prototype micromachine-based "high-tech',
devices, and applications. LEEOAT Company develops and fabricates
products for commercial, medical, and military applications.
Luna Innovations,
Blackburg, VA Luna Innovations is internationally recognized
as a leader in the research and development of fiber optic sensors,
fiber optic components, measurement instrumentation, and advanced
materials. Luna Innovations can address all stages of technology
development, from applied research to product development and manufacturing.
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Malibu Research,
Calabasas, CA Malibu Research Associates designs, developments
and manufactures systems for radar, communications, and telemetry
tracking applications, specializing primarily in high gain antennas
operating at center frequencies from 1 GHz to 100 GHz. Patented
technologies include FLAPS (Flat Parabolic Surface) antennas and
EDGE-SCANNER (low-cost rapid scanning) antennas. Malibu Research
also designs and manufactures Radar Environment Simulators for various
radar systems.
Mainstream
Engineering Corporation, Rockledge, FL Mainstream Engineering
Corporation's products are principally related to the HVAC industry,
the Water Purification Industry, and the Industrial Safety and Fire
suppression industry.
Materials
Resources International, North Wales, PA is an innovative, materials
technology company dedicated to providing economic solutions for
industrial applications where its unique metal bonding, joining
and surfacing processes apply. MRi’s niche is in the area of "metallurgically"
joining difficult-to-bond materials, dissimilar metals, inter-metallics,
ceramics, graphite etc..
MathSoft, Inc.,
Cambridge, MA Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Cambridge,
Mass., MathSoft, Inc., is the provider of the broadest line of technical
calculation and analytical software for business and academia.
Materials & Electrochemical
Research (MER) Corporation, Tucson, AZ MER is fully facilitated
with modern instrumentation and equipment for the development of
advanced high technology materials and processes that supports its
core technologies.
Metal Matrix Cast
Composites, Waltham, MA Since 1992, MMCC has been providing
quality service to its customers in the automotive, aerospace, and
telecommunications industries. We are a custom manufacturer of metal
matrix composite components.
Michigan Technic
Corporation, Holland, MI The goal of the AIRSEDS program is
to provide low cost tether technologies to explore the Earth's upper
atmosphere, ionosphere and other planets and to support satellite
and space station operations.
Microbial Insights,
Inc., Knoxville, TN An analytical laboratory that identifies
and characterizes microorganisms by their molecular biomarkers.
Samples are directly tested as opposed to cultured, providing more
quantitatively accurate information and a greater range of data.
Mide Technology Corporation,
Cambridge, MA
In its short history, Midé Technology Corporation has earned a well-deserved
reputation for delivering high-quality, technologically challenging
products and services. Our focus has been and will continue to be
to provide state-of-the-art technology to our customers.
Milcord LLC, Waltham, MA is an Open Innovation technology company that conducts and commercializes R&D by collaborating with universities, system integrators, and emerging technology companies. Milcord's technology and business focus is knowledge management, geospatial intelligence, information security and management. Milcord's management team has a track record of success in building and growing information technology startups.
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Nanomaterials Research
Corporation, Tucson, AZ NRC specializies in precision engineering
and manufacturing of products at a nanometer scale using proprietary
nanofabrication techniques.
NAVSYS, Colorado
Springs, CO NAVSYS specializes in the cutting edge development
of advanced GPS products, such as the TIDGET(TM) location system
now in operation by our LocaterNet division.
New Focus, Santa
Clara, CA New Focus is a supplier of photonics tools for laser
applications. Products include narrow-linewidth tunable diode lasers,
ultrafast photodetectors (DC-60 GHz), electro-optic modulators,
wavelength meters, mechanical positioners, motorized positioners,
and high-performance optics.
New Light Industries,
Spokane, WA NLI conducts research into Holographic printing
and replication processes, Optical security seals, Nano-lithography
and Micro-machining processes, and Genetic Algorithm applications.
NexTech
Materials, Ltd., Worthington, OH NexTech Materials, Ltd. is
a developer and manufacturer of innovative ceramic products to meet
the needs of the automotive, defense, electrochemical, electronics,
and fuel cell markets. NexTech Materials works with its customers
to develop materials for their specific needs.
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OMNI Engineering
& Technology, Inc., McLean, VA. provides scientific, engineering,
and technical services to improve performance and bottom-line results
for client organizations.
OPHIR Corporation, Littleton,
CO specializes in Remote Sensing Instrumentation and Research
for the Atmospheric Sciences, with an extensive background in U.S.
Government contracting, subcontracting to major Aerospace firms, Research
and Development, Engineering, Hardware Prototyping, Flight Worthy
Hardware Production, and Flight Hardware Logistics Support.
Optivision, Inc., Palo Alto,
CA Optivision develops and sells image communications products.
Key technical areas are video and still frame image compression
and photonics.See related Success
Story.
Opto-Knowledge
Systems, Inc., Manhattan Beach, CA OKSI provides systems in the
area of hyperspectral remote sensing, specifically for the development
of imaging spectrometers sensors and for algorithms for hyperspectral
image exploitation.
Orbital Technologies
Corporation, Madison, WI ORBITEC's mission is to serve the government
and industry by developing and demonstrating innovative technologies
and advanced products that enhance the quality of human life and
support mankind's exploration of the Universe.
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Physical Optics Corporation,
Torrance, CA Physical Optics Corporation (POC) has accomplished
major breakthroughs in holography, communications, and monitoring
instrumentation, resulting in 28 granted and many pending US and
worldwide patents. See related Success
Story.
Physical Sciences Inc., Andover,
MA Physical Sciences Inc. develops and commercializes advanced
technologies for the aerospace, energy, environmental, manufacturing
and medical markets. See related Success
Story.
Physitron, Huntsville,
AL is a diversified, multidisciplinary engineering services
company that offers a broad range of technical services and products
including systems engineering, environmental programs and vizualization.
PixelVision, Inc.,
Beaverton, OR manufactures a wide range of high-performance,
CCD-based digital imaging systems for the scientific, medical, industrial
and surveillance markets. As a world leader in back-illuminated
CCD technology, we are focused on your most demanding CCD applications.
We offer a complete spectra of imaging solutions that include standard
CCD and imaging electronics products, custom CCD design, simulation
and test services, plus systems and sub-system manufacturing.
Polestar Technologies,
Inc., Needham Heights, MA Founded in 1993, Polestar is an established
high technology company specializing in the development, production,
and manufacturing of novel sensing approaches for environmental,
biotechnology, and medical applications, for both government and
private industry.
Princeton Satellite Systems, Princeton, NJ is a small company specializing in aerospace control and simulation technology. We are actively developing state-of-the-art technology for lighter-than-air-vehicles, solar sails, missile defense, deep space navigation and spacecraft formation flying. Our areas of expertise include control, estimation, and simulation. We perform government and commercial research and development, commercial implementation of flight control systems, and we sell commercial software including control toolboxes for MATLAB, stand-alone simulations, and C++ libraries for real-time software.
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Qualtech Systems,
Inc., Wetherfield, CT is a company providing the software tools
and engineering services for Advanced Integrated Diagnostics of
complex systems. No other company offers a comprehensive Integrated
Diagnostics software package. Our software is used in testability
analysis, embedded run-time monitoring, interactive troubleshooting,
model and maintenance management and remote web-based integrated
diagnostics.
Quantum Applied
Science & Research (QUASAR), Inc., San Diego, CA is a world
leader in noninvasive biosensing systems. Their work builds on revolutionary
noninvasive sensors integrated with precision hardware and sophisticated,
robust algorithms to produce systems that output information about
cognitive and physiological states.
QUEST Integrated, Kent,
WA QUEST, formerly Flow Research, Inc., was founded in 1971
with the principal mission to conduct high-quality research and
technology development for its worldwide sponsors. Its strong technology
base, in experimental and computational fluid mechanics, advanced
materials and laser-based instrumentation development, has led to
spin-off business ventures with combined annual sales exceeding
200 Million US$.
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Ralcon
Development Lab, Paradise, UT designs and fabricates HOEs, DOEs
and Hybrid optical systems. They have been specialists in Volume
Holographic Optics (VHOEs) since 1974.
Ramar Corporation,
Northborough, MA The Ramar Corporation offers a full line of
high speed, lithium niobate integrated optic modulators, with band
widths up to 7 GHz at 850 nm, 1300 nm, or 1550 nm. The modulators
are available in several different size packages, depending upon
the waveguide configuration. The RF modulation is applied through
an SMA connector; a second SMA connector is provided for electrically
biasing the modulator to the suitable operating point.
Real Time Innovations,
Sunnyvale, CA Real-Time Innovations, Inc. (RTI) provides quality
software productivity tools and consulting services to the rapidly
growing real-time community.
REI Systems, Inc.,
MD Distributed Object-Type Management System for Heterogeneous
Environments .
Rice Systems,
Inc., Irvine, CA specializes in laser-based instrumentation
for high resolution optical diagnostics. Areas of expertise include:
integrated optics sensors for inertial navigation and microdiagnostics;
laser metrology and nondestructive testing of materials and devices;
diagnostic imaging of crystal growth and turbulent fields; and,
interferometric recording using nonlinear optical materials. Design
Method analysis.
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Sarcos Research
Corp, Salt Lake City, UT is an established research and development
organization with over 15 years of experience in designing and building
innovative robotic systems, medical devices, and micro-systems for
practical applications.
Schafer Corporation,
Calabasas, CA has emerged as a leader in space systems, systems
architecture and engineering, fusion energy, and information systems
and technology.
SCIENTIFIC Computing Associates, Inc.,
New Haven, CT Paradise, Piranha, and Linda, are based on our
cutting edge model for distributed systems. They provide a universal
information space to all participating processes.
Science & Engineering
Services, Inc., Burtonsville, MD provides engineering design
as well as software services to its clients. The areas of specialization
encompass laser development, optical instrumentation, remote sensing
of the atmosphere and high speed electronics design. SESI is the
only manufacturer of the Micro Pulse Lidar (MPL) as a commercial
product.
Servo Corporation
of America, Hicksville, NY Servo Corporation of America designs,
develops and manufactures components for satellite attitude determination,
Earth resource monitoring, infrared detectors, and radio navigation
systems for harbors and airports.
SHAI, Belmont, CA
SHAI, founded in 1988, performs artificial intelligence consulting
for the government and private sector. Company specialties include
planning and scheduling, neural networks, case-based reasoning,
knowledge engineering and expert systems.
Sigma Research
& Engineering, Lanham, MD Sigma Research and Engineering
Corp. is one of Washington area's fastest growing providers of instrumentation
development and engineering services for the aerospace industry.
Signal Separation
Technologies, Annandale, VA SIGNAL SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES builds
controllers for Multi-channel Cancellation of noise and/or vibration.
(Multi-channel means more than one noise sensor and/or more than
one actuator).
Space Micro
Space Micro is a high technology firm with a special focus on space
and military applications, addressing the space radiation problems
with advanced microelectronics, including SEE and specifically SEFI
in microprocessors. The company leverages advanced commercial technologies,
with minimal modifications or enhancements, to meet the unique space
requirements.
SoHaR, Inc., Beverly
Hills, CA When customer and regulatory requirements demand the
utmost in safety, availability, timeliness, and quality of service,
a comprehensive approach to system design and analysis is required.
SoHaR (a name derived from the combination of Software and Hardware
Reliability) supports this approach by providing a full range of
reliability, availability, logistics, product assurance, and supportability
services and products. SoHaR can enhance the internal capabilities
of your own organization or function as a full service reliability
resource.
Southwest Sciences,
Inc., Santa Fe, NM Southwest Sciences addresses important research
issues in combustion, atmospheric chemistry, and environmental trace
species detection. Our work, particularly in diode laser-based detection
of trace gases, has earned Southwest Sciences an international reputation
for excellence in research.
Spectral Sciences,
Inc., Burlington, MA SSI performs research, modeling, technology
development, and instrument prototype construction in optics and
related fields, including Gas Analysis Instrumentation, Laser Applications,
Advanced Sensors, Atmospheric Studies, Rocket and Aircraft Optical
Signatures, and Ground- and Space-Based Experiment Planning and
Data Analysis.
Spire Corporation,
Bedford, MA develops, manufactures and markets highly-engineered
photovoltaic module manufacturing equipment, and provides advanced
surface treatments for the biomedical industry.
SRICO, Inc., Columbus,
OH specializes in the design and development of photonic components
and systems for electric field and voltage measurement and for RF
signal transmission. The goal of its research and development efforts
is to solve technical problems through the application of integrated
optic device technology and fiber optic systems design. Areas of
specialization include high performance sensors and probes, fiber
optic data links, and integrated optic modulators.
Starsys Research
Corp. From developing innovative one-of-a-kind mechanical systems,
to providing high performance components such as our patented High
Output Paraffin (HOP) actuator technology and QWKNUT resettable
separation nut, Starsys delivers great solutions to challenging
mechanism requirements.
Stress
Photonics, Madison, WIdeveloped a new application of thermoelastic
stress analysis (TSA) for characterizing the behavior of materials
and structures. TSA produces a full-field stress map by imaging
temperature changes in materials during induced stress with a sensitive
infrared camera. This versatile technology can be used to perform
early design comparisons or to survey an existing structure, such
as a bridge or an airplane fuselage, for potential problem sites.
Syscom Technology,
Inc., Columbus, OH Syscom Technology provides AmberStrand series
of yarn fibers. AmberStrand is an electrically conductive, low-weight,
high strength and yet flexible polymer/metal hybrid yarn. Syscom
is now preparing to expand its production and marketing activities
while remaining dedicated to the continued development of the AmberStrand
technology and the expansion of its applications into new markets.
Systems and Processess
Engineering Corp., Austin, TX SPEC specializes in developing
a variety of technologies which require multi-disciplinary engineering
capabilities. Our products include application-specific integrated
circuits, computer and telecommunications components and subsystems,
laser-based sensor systems, and an array of software products, expert
systems, and highly-specialized cell libraries.
System Studies &
Simulation, Inc., Huntsville, AL specializes in providing quality
technical, information & data management, and project management
services to the Defense, Aerospace, and Intelligence communities.
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Promotion International, LTD, College Park, MD TPI provides
support services and products delivered worldwide in: Computer Aided
Engineering,(CAE) IT for Engineering (ITE), IT for Business (ITB).
Technology Service
Corporation, Santa Monica, CA, et al TSC is a team of experts
involved in the design, development, test, evaluation, and simulation
of advanced radars and related technologies. TSC has established
an international reputation as an originator, developer and evaluator
of technologies in the following areas: Radar - Sonar - Infrared
- Simulators - Communications - Target Classification - Electronic
Support Measures - Electronic Counter/Counter-Counter Measures
Tethers Unlimited,
Clinton, WA Tethers Unlimited is a small aerospace R&D company
developing long life and high strength space tether structures for
long duration, high value, and manned space tether missions.
Thermal Wave
Imaging, Inc., Ferndale, MI Thermal Wave Imaging, Inc. is dedicated
exclusively to the advancement of infrared Nondestructive Testing
(NDT). We provide systems and services to customers in the aerospace,
automotive, and energy industries around the world.
Thinkbank, Inc.,
Berkeley, CA Thinkbank is dedicated to building products and
tools to employ rational, strategic, adaptive decision-making within
highly-leveraged problems. Thinkbank has focused on (data analysis
and optimization) products that provide custom software and consulting
services to clients across a wide range of domains including computational
finance, industrial manufacturing, venture capital and government.
Thoughtventions Unlimited,
Glastonbury, CT Thoughtventions Unlimited performs broad-based
multidisciplinary research and development projects that now center
on high temperature transparent furnace technology, cryogenic high
energy density propellants, and high temperature coatings and materials.
TiNi Alloy Company,
San Leandro, CATiNi Alloy Company develops micro-electro-mechanical
systems and has thin film Shape Memory Alloy technology to fully
activate MEMS Devices
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UMPQUA Research Company,
Myrtle Creek, OR UMPQUA Research Company conducts ongoing investigations
of new water and air analysis instrumentation, and new methods of
air and water purification and disinfection. See related Success
Story.
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Vertigo, Inc.,
Lake Elsinore, CA Vertigo specializes in design of parachutes,
unmanned vehicles, inflatable structures, simulations and other
custom programs. Vertigo also specializes in the fabrication of
textile products such as parachutes, composite beams and custom
prototype mechanisms and vehicles.
Vexcel Corporation,
Boulder, CO Vexcel Corporation is an internationally recognized
systems engineering company with expertise in photogrammetry, radar,
signal/image processing, remote sensing and mapping. The company
provides engineering services and markets a line of related software
and hardware solutions.
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Zerad
Inc., Tempe, AZ Zerad specializes in test and instrumentation
systems, including identification of applicable specifications,
procedures, and recommended practices, for transient accelerations
with both short and long duration pulses of various shapes and amplitudes
as found in shock and crash testing.
ZIN Technologies, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio ZIN Technologies specializes in the development of data acquisition and control systems, power converters, and optical-mechanical systems for aerospace, medical, and commercial applications.
ZONA Technology,
Scottsdale, AZ ZONA has extensive experience in the
area of aeroelasticity, aeroservoelasticity, unsteady aerodynamics
and structural dynamics all of which are closely relevant to the
proposed subject. Since its incorporation in 1986, ZONA has been
serving the aerospace structural dynamics community through contractual
work and software licensing support.
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