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Yes, It's "NewSpace" Because...

No, It's Not "NewSpace" Because...

3M Energy & Advanced Mat'ls

3M is fundamentally a science-based company. We produce thousands of imaginative products, and we're a leader in scores of markets – from health care and highway safety to office products and optical films for LCD displays. Our success begins with our ability to apply our technologies – often in combination – to an endless array of real-world customer needs. 3M At a Glance (Year-end 2007): Worldwide sales: $24.5 billion; International sales: $15.5 billion (63 percent of company's total); Companies in more than 60 countries; 3M products sold in nearly 200 countries; More than 75,000 employees worldwide; 3M employs mostly local nationals. Fewer than 300 3M employees worldwide are Foreign Service Employees not residing in their home countries.

1. Is a subsidiary of a larger company (not "emerging").

3TEX

3TEX has won US Congressional funding for an innovative defense project.  The $2.6 million earmark, part of the Fiscal Year 2006 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, was awarded to 3TEX for research and development of defense-related products.

1. Uniquely government customers.

A123 Systems

MIT spinoff specializing in hybrid and high power lithium technology has grown from 300 employees to more than 1,000 in just 12 months. The company has raised over $250 million in private funding to date from a variety of high profile investors.

1. It's obviously well-established (not "emerging").

ABSL Space

ABSL offers complete system solutions from the design and development of its own Lithium-ion cells, design of control electronics and SMART communications, assembly of battery packs, to design and assembly of SMART charging systems. ABSL remains at the forefront of our industry by actively researching and evaluating new portable power technologies. Our worldwide customer base spans the defence, space, aerospace, marine and industrial markets. The ABSL Power Solutions group comprises 4 operating companies operating from the UK and the US.

1. Is a subsidiary of a larger company (not "emerging").

Alliance Spacesystems

Alliance Spacesystems, LLC provides customers with world-class aerospace engineering expertise in a small, customer-focused business environment.  Formed July 1, 2006 through the merger of the former Alliance Spacesystems, Inc. (ASI) and Vision Composites, the Pasadena-based company is a leading provider of mechanical systems engineering, custom design and fabrication in composites structures, robotics and mechanisms, and mechanical analyses for systems operating in extreme environments. As of 12/14/2007, Alliance was purchase by MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates, and is now part of the MDA Federal operating unit. Staff:  The 125-member technical staff has a broad range of direct experience on more than 100 space programs and projects, from Mars and other deep space missions to low-cost small satellites.  

1. Is a subsidiary of a larger company (not "emerging"). 

Applied EM

Makes antennae. Customers: NAVAIR – Pt. Mugu CA, NAVAIR – Pax River MD, NAVSEA – Washington Navy Yard DC, Office of Naval Research, Washington DC, Army CECOM – Ft. Monmouth NJ, Army Research Lab – Adelphi MD, Army Aviation & Missile Command, Huntsville AL, Air Force – Hanscom AFB MA, Air Force – Robins AFB GA, SOCOM – Ft. Bragg, NASA – Langley Research Center, National Institute of Aerospace, National Security Agency, SPAWAR/ONI

1. Uniquely government customers.

Armadillo Aerospace

Armadillo Aerospace is a leading developer of reusable rocket powered vehicles  focused on VTVL (vertical takeoff, vertical landing) suborbital research and passenger flights, with an eye towards eventual paths to orbit. Founded in 2000, we have an unequaled experience base with over one hundred flight tests spread over a dozen different vehicles. We have done work for NASA and the Air Force, and flown vehicles at every X-Prize Cup event. We performed the very first flight under the new FAA/AST experimental permit regulatory regime, and we have made over a half dozen more permitted flights since then, all fully insured and observed by on-site AST personnel. 

1. Developing rocket-powered vehicles for manned and unmanned suborbital missions.

Aspen Aerogels

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is a rapidly growing company founded in 2001 to capitalize on certain proprietary and patented advances in aerogel technology. Our customers include major global players and Fortune 500 firms in Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Footwear & Apparel and other arenas. Our customers and market position cause us to constantly re-examine our value proposition within a wide range of applications in order to continuously improve our offerings to the marketplace.

1. Has non-gov't customers.

1. Doesn't seem to be "emerging" .

ASRC

ASRC Aerospace Corporation is a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC). ASRC Aerospace is a highly diversified enterprise formed in November 1997 and a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). We support 15 major contracts providing a base of 700+ personnel. We enjoy a strong commitment from our $1 billion parent corporation. This enables us to seamlessly respond to new contracts, contract scope changes, and surge requirements. The segments are comprised of multiple operating units engaging primarily in U.S. Government contracts.

1. Is a subsidiary of a larger company (not "emerging"). 
2. Primary focus on gov't contracts.

Astro Aerospace

Astro Aerospace is a business unit of Northrop Grumman Space Technology. Since 1958, Astro Aerospace has been a pioneer in creating the technologies used in space deployable structures.  Astro's 100% success rate on hundreds of flight units and our continuing commitment to high quality means reliable space deployable products.

1. Is a subsidiary of a larger company (not "emerging").  

Biomat Sciences

BioMat Sciences has been operating as a Research and Development Life Science business since 1999. It introduced its first product into the dental market place in 2003, and has been going forward ever since.  BioMat is positioning itself to become one of the leading developers and suppliers of high-end materials to the oral health market place.

Boston Micromachines

Founded in 1999, Boston Micromachines Corporation is the leading provider of advanced MEMS-based mirror products for use in commercial AO systems. BMC DMs apply wavefront correction to produce high resolution images of the human retina and enhance images blurred by the earth's atmosphere.

Cisco Systems

Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 65,225 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as:

1. Is well established (not "emerging").

Coherent Logix

Information on website wasn't very descriptive.

Conceptual Analytics

Conceptual Analytics provides scientific and technical services and products to government, universities, and industry. We support major programs as well as focussed research projects from proposal preparation through implementation and data analysis. Our staff are active researchers in their specialties, and are Principal Investigators or Co-Investigators on several NASA research activities. Founded in 2000, Conceptual Analytics has worked with major aerospace companies, universities and NASA.

1. Primary focus on gov't contracts.

Cooper Consulting

At Cooper Consulting, we specialize in creating industry-specific, enterprise-wide solutions for large organizations, using proven processes and structured methods.

Cooper Consulting excels at providing the services you need, including: Application Development, Application and Database Maintenance, Enterprise and Project Management, Quality Assurance, Technical Staffing, and Training.

Fiber Materials

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Fibertek

Fibertek, Inc. produces state-of-the-art lasers and electro-optics systems primarily for the military and aerospace markets. We specialize in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced diode-pumped solid-state lasers and highly sophisticated electro-optical sensor systems. Fibertek, Inc. is at the forefront of advanced laser and sensor technology; our pioneering work in electro-optics systems has allowed us to become a globally-recognized industry leader. Fibertek also supports the Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) at Ft. Belvoir, VA through its Engineering Support Services (ESS) Division. Fibertek has provided continual support to NVESD at Ft. Belvoir, VA since 1996.

1. Primary focus on gov't contracts.
2. Well established (not "emerging").

General Atomics

General Atomics was conceived in 1955 at San Diego, California for the purpose of harnessing the power of nuclear technologies for the benefit of mankind. General Atomics’ basic research into fission and fusion has matured into competence in many technologies, making GA and its affiliated companies one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely operated surveillance aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Impact Technologies

Impact Technologies, LLC is a world-class engineering firm that provides a wide range of products and services for analyzing, predicting, and managing the health of critical systems. We are recognized experts in product development and implementation using our suite of advanced diagnostic and prognostic solutions that can be applied across the aerospace, land-based equipment, power, and defense industries. Impact makes the 2007 Inc. 5,000 List, Ranked 41st amongst Defense Contractors

1. Primary focus on gov't contracts. 

1. Primary focus on gov't contracts.

Lake Shore Cryotronics

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. is a privately held corporation which has been an international leader in the development of innovative measurement and control technologies since 1968. The company philosophy has been to continue to reinvest in itself with a research and development budget that is 100 percent above the national average for instrumentation companies. 

Microcosm Inc.

Established in 1984, Microcosm is a small business, specializing in reducing space mission cost. Our experience covers commercial, military, and scientific missions from small, low-cost programs to multi-billion dollar, multi-satellite constellations and a family of launch vehicles.

Near Space Corp.

Our primary markets include science, education and government. Customers include NASA, NOAA, DOD, NCAR and several universities.  Since 1998, Near Space Corporation has supplied NASA with more than 35 high altitude deployments (>100k ft) of prototype Mars balloons, airplanes, gliders, and parachutes designed to serve as payload return vehicles.

1. Primary focus on gov't and university contracts.

Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (NORCAT)

NORCAT is a not-for-profit, non-share incorporated company based in Sudbury, Ontario Canada. NORCAT's Innovation and Commercialization Centre is currently under construction and expected to be open in the last quarter of 2008.

1. Not really a business, is it?

DEM Solutions N.A. Sales

DEM Solutions was founded by John Favier in 2002. Our headquarters are in Edinburgh, Scotland. Our US office was opened in Lebanon, New Hampshire in January 2006 to support our increasing business in the Americas. DEM Solutions has a highly experienced team of engineers and developers who have been working at the forefront of the industrial application of particle mechanics simulation for over a decade. Our consultancy team works with customers to solve design and production problems by simulating and analysing processes at the particle scale.

Orion Propulsion

Orion Propulsion is a small, woman-owned aerospace company in North Alabama that specializes in rocket propulsion design, fabrication and hot and cold testing of rocket systems. Located within the “Rocket City” of Huntsville, Alabama, Orion is strategically positioned to tap the technical resources and heritage of some of America’s greatest successful aerospace achievements. We have extensive experience designing, fabricating, and operating propulsion systems and propulsion test facilities. In addition, we provide test stands, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), engineering and 3D modeling services, and launch operations support to a variety of customers. We are committed to affordable aerospace solutions for both the government and commercial sectors.

Penetradar Corp.

Penetradar Corporation was established in 1974 to design, develop and manufacture high resolution, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems for rapid, non-destructive bridge deck and pavement inspection. Since our introduction of this technology to the transportation community in the mid 1970’s, GPR has become an accepted and integral tool used by many highway agencies throughout the world.

Polyumac Technocore

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Quallion

Quallion is a Delaware LLC.  Approximately 85% of the corporation is owned by Alfred E. Mann, a United States citizen.  The remaining 15% is owned by Boston Scientific, a US-based company.  A limited number of shareholders (US citizens) possess de minimus interests totaling less than 1% of total outstanding shares.  Quallion facilities are based in Sylmar, CA, an industrial area outside Los Angeles.  Mr. Mann is the sole owner of the buildings and real estate leased by Quallion.  Quallion’s manufacturing plant and research facilities currently occupy approximately 47,000 sq. ft., and the company has an option to rent an additional 200,000 sq. ft. in the same compound. Quallion is advantaged with regard to USG contracting because we design and produce our cells and batteries in Sylmar, CA, making our company one of only two major space battery manufacturers to be truly US-owned and operated and capable of making rechargeable lithium ion batteries.  Quallion is also a certified small business and a veteran-owned small business. Quallion has extensive business with the USG, including a $28M contract with the USAF and other contracts with the US Army, NASA and the MDA. 

1. Primary focus on gov't contracts.

Rockwell Sciences

Purchased by Teledyne, now called Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, our mission is Delivering the Winning Technical Edge™ to our customers through R&D, high-value products, and licensing. The approach we take is proactive, customer-centric, and solution-oriented. For over 40 years, we have embraced innovation in science and engineering. Initially, we focused solely on R&D for the U.S. Government and Rockwell International Corporation. Today, we have established ourselves as a model for the transformation of a corporate R&D laboratory to a successful, for-profit enterprise by expanding our customer base, and offer cutting-edge R&D services, coupled with products, and licensing offerings to address your needs for high-value solutions.

1. Is a subsidiary of a larger company (not "emerging").

Scaled Composites, LLC is an aerospace and specialty composites development company located in Mojave, California (about 80 miles north of Los Angeles). Founded in 1982 by Burt Rutan, Scaled has broad experience in air vehicle design, tooling, manufacturing, specialty composite structure design, analysis, fabrication and developmental flight test.

1. Is doing the most cutting-edge work in the NewSpace industry.

1. Is a subsidiary of a larger company (not "emerging").

Sierra Lobo

Sierra Lobo offers a full range of professional and technical capabilities for designing, constructing, and operating R&D facilities. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems. Today our staff includes more than 280 high-achieving, dedicated engineers, technicians, and administrative personnel. Sierra Lobo is an Hispanic-American owned, small disadvantaged business. We are headquartered in Fremont, Ohio, with offices in Ohio, California, Virginia, Alabama, and Florida. We also have a state of the art manufacturing, fabrication, and testing facility in Milan, Ohio.

1. Well established (not "emerging").

Smiths Aerospace

It was announced on January 15, 2007 that General Electric is planning to acquire Smith's aerospace subsidiary for US$4.8 billion. Smiths Aerospace, which is an important supplier, became an operating subsidiary of GE-Aviation.

1. Is a subsidiary of a larger company (not "emerging").

Tao Systems

Tao of Systems Integration, Inc. (“Tao Systems”) is an engineering firm in Virginia founded in 1994 by a group of innovative engineers and program managers with over 20 years individual experience in developing and managing innovative aeronautical monitoring and control systems for civilian, military and industrial customers. Our mission is to provide high-value solutions to the industry and government for vehicle safety, reliability and performance. We develop and provide high-performance electronics and algorithms for sensors, monitoring and control systems. As a result, the company has: world-wide customers, several awards and contracts from NASA, US Air Force, US Navy and DARPA, over 10 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Awards, and over a dozen patents and patents pending in measurement electronics and flow diagnostics.

1. Primary focus on gov't customers.

Technology Applications

Technology Applications, Inc. (TAI), founded in 1994 and located in Boulder, CO, specializes in advanced technology development of cryogenic and thermal management systems for DoD/NASA agencies, aerospace prime contractors, and commercial firms. Our expertise and specialty products include cryocooler integration and interfaces involving vibration isolation, remote (distributed) cooling, high-conductance carbon fiber thermal straps; thermal management of electronic components and enclosures; lightweight insulation systems and high-performance dewars; and vapor compression cycle refrigeration. TAI offers unique capabilities for design, analysis, and prototype development to meet specific cryogenic and thermal management system requirements. TAI has available over 13,000 square feet of office, manufacture and test facilities located near many high technology government/industry labs and their supporting infrastructure of companies.

1. Primary focus on gov't contracts.

Touchstone Research

Touchstone Research Laboratory, Ltd. is considered one of the leading materials testing, industrial problem-solving and applied research companies in North America. From its inception in 1980, Touchstone has provided far more than just an arsenal of state-of-the-art testing facilities. Touchstone's high level of performance has earned the company numerous awards, received at the local, regional, and national levels. The company was listed in Inc. Magazine’s 500 Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies in both 1992 and 1993. In 1994, Touchstone was presented the “Small Business of the Year” award by the West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation. Also in 1994, Touchstone was awarded the "Governor's Cup" for its contributions to economic growth in West Virginia, and that same year, the company earned the top national business honor bestowed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This award -- the "National Blue Chip Enterprise" -- is known as "the Malcolm Baldridge award for small business." Touchstone was the first research laboratory to earn this national quality award. In 1995 and 1996, Touchstone was named "NASA Subcontractor of the Year" by United Technologies-USBI in recognition of its work on the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters. In 1996, 1997, and 1998, Touchstone was nominated as "Small Business Subcontractor of the Year" by 3M Corporation for its work on a six-year Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) sponsored program.

In 1998, Touchstone was presented with its first Tibbets Award, as well as the Administrator’s Award for Excellence, from the U.S. Small Business Administration for superior performance under its highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Named for Roland Tibbetts - acknowledged as the father of the SBIR Program - these prestigious national awards are made annually to those small firms, projects, organizations and individuals judged to exemplify the very best in SBIR achievement. Touchstone’s was awarded a second Tibbets Award in 2001.

1. Well established (not "emerging").

Vacco Industries

1. Primary foc

Vorbeck Materials

a privately held specialty materials company established to manufacture and develop applications around Vor-x, a novel graphene (carbon) nanomaterial. The Company complements the broad applicability of the Vor-x technology with a diverse and flexible management team capable of working in the many areas required to commercialize Vor-x to its full potential. The staff and advisors have experience with numerous start-up companies and with chemical pilot-plant and process scale-up activities, as well as technical expertise in materials science.

WASK Engineering

Aerospace Propulsion Engineering Consulting Services. Website under construction.

Williams Int'l

Williams Research Corporation was founded in 1955. (The company name changed to Williams International in 1981.)The first contract was for an experimental gas turbine for a marine outboard. The successful gas turbine approach was different and unique for its application, a trait that would soon characterize the engineering, manufacturing, and management personality of the company. The Williams International employee team has taken the risks of using new ideas and has boldly introduced products and services that have changed the aerospace industry. Most noteworthy of these products are the miniature turbofans that enabled the creation of cruise missiles; the X-Jet flying platform; turbojets so small and inexpensive that the Navies around the world use drones powered by them to train their gunners; the simple, rugged FJ44/FJ33 family of turbofans that enabled the development of new categories of light and very light business jets.

1. Primary product is a gas turbine engine.
2. Primary focus on gov't contracts.

AFRL

Alliance Technology Systems

Ball Aerospace

Boeing

Boeing Airplanes

Caterpillar

Draper Nat'l Labs

Dupont

Embry-Riddle

General Dynamics

Goodyear

Hamilton Sundstrand

Honeywell

ILC Dover

ITT Corp

ITT Space

Lockheed-Martin

Los Alamos Nat'l Lab

Michelin Americas

Northrop Grumman

Univ. of Mississippi

The Ohio State Univ.

Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne

Parker Hannifin

PPG

Princeton Univ.

Penn State Univ.

Purdue Univ.

State of HI

Teledyne Energy

Univ. of CA - Berkeley

Univ. of CO Boulder

Univ. of CA Santa Cruz

Univ. of HI Hilo

Univ. of KT