Ecotope is a consulting, research, and mechanical engineering firm that focuses on energy efficiency and design in buildings.
Willamette Technical Fabricators
Grant in 2024
Willamette Technical Fabricators provides a wide range of welding, lathe turning, painting, machinery assembly, and fabrication services.
Mainstream Engineering
Grant in 2024
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is a defense and space company specializing in thermal control and energy conversion products. The company focuses on transitioning advanced technology into high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Its product offerings include refrigeration units, environmental control units, power converters, thermal management systems, biomass conversion technologies, and electric generators, serving both military and commercial applications. Through its commitment to innovation and efficiency, Mainstream Engineering aims to address the thermal and energy needs of its diverse clientele.
BITZER Kuhlmaschinenbau
Grant in 2024
Bitzer US is a refrigeration and air conditioning technology. They offer products and services for refrigeration, air conditioning, process cooling, and transport. They offer heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and reciprocating screws.
Bedrock Energy
Grant in 2024
Bedrock Energy develops autonomous drilling technology and advanced subsurface simulation software to enable geothermal heating and cooling, with the aim of making geothermal installations for buildings more widespread, affordable, and accessible, while helping construction projects reduce costs and support sustainability.
Lomar Machine and Tool
Grant in 2024
Lomar Machine & Tool is a designing & manufacturing company of standard & custom machine applications, tooling, gages & leak test systems.
Manufacturing Sciences
Grant in 2024
Manufacturing Sciences offers services such as design, metal casting, metal rolling, fabrication, welding, and precision machining. They provide services in the following areas: casting, laboratory analysis, materials inventory acquisition, CNC machining, laser engraving, rapid prototyping, research and development, roll engineering, value engineering, and welding. Manufacturing Sciences Corporation is a pioneer in metal fabrication, developing processes to roll and cast depleted uranium for defense and energy purposes.
Mott is an engineering company specializing in the manufacture of filtration and flow control products for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and food. With a strong foundation in applied material science and process control, Mott produces a diverse range of products such as process filters, porous components, flow restrictors, gas diffusers, mixers, cartridges, wicks, and fluid mixers. These offerings are designed to enhance industrial applications, providing clients with reliable and efficient solutions for their operational needs.
Universal Metal Works
Grant in 2024
Universal Metal Works is a metal fabrication facility that offers design and engineering services, assembly, pre-assembly, and welding, as well as raw material processing, plate and sheet processing, sheet metal forming, and fabrication.
Edscha is a prominent manufacturer specializing in mechanical parts and accessories for the automotive industry. The company produces a wide range of products, including door hinges, convertible roof systems, and driver controls, as well as various hinge systems, door catches, lid and flap hinges, and sliding door systems. In addition, Edscha offers actuation systems, spare wheel carriers, tailgate wedges, cross drives, struts, and grip buttons. With a focus on the automotive and mechatronics sectors, Edscha is dedicated to providing high-quality components that enhance vehicle functionality and safety.
Pratt & Whitney
Grant in 2024
Pratt & Whitney is a leading manufacturer of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, specializing in products for commercial, military, and business aviation. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, and servicing a wide range of aircraft engines, which include commercial engines, military engines, and business aviation engines, as well as auxiliary power units and helicopter engines. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney produces ground power units and small turbojet propulsion systems, both expendable and recoverable, contributing to various aviation sectors.
Airflow Sciences
Grant in 2024
Airflow Sciences is an engineering consulting company that designs fluid dynamic equipment.
NovaTech began as an engineering services company primarily supporting the nuclear industry. Today NovaTech provides high end engineering and manufacturing services to nuclear, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets from their 25,000 square foot facility located in Lynchburg, VA. NovaTech’s engineering department is comprised of engineers, designers, and scientists who are adept at using the latest analytical and design software. They provide mechanical analysis, thermal analysis, machine design, structural design, and programming services.
NovaTech’s manufacturing and welding operations are housed in a 9000 square foot shop area. All welders are AWS certified and they routinely provide complete data packs including load test, weld checks, material certs, and welder qualifications to their customers. Their assembly area has a 25′ under the hook height and 5 ton gantry crane.
Mainstream Engineering
Grant in 2024
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is a defense and space company specializing in thermal control and energy conversion products. The company focuses on transitioning advanced technology into high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Its product offerings include refrigeration units, environmental control units, power converters, thermal management systems, biomass conversion technologies, and electric generators, serving both military and commercial applications. Through its commitment to innovation and efficiency, Mainstream Engineering aims to address the thermal and energy needs of its diverse clientele.
Concepts NREC
Grant in 2024
Concepts NREC, Inc. is a specialized engineering firm based in White River Junction, Vermont, with additional facilities in Wilder, Vermont, and Chelmsford, Massachusetts, as well as an office in Shanghai, China. Founded in 1980, the company focuses on the design and development of turbomachinery, including a wide range of compressors, turbines, pumps, fans, blowers, and propulsors. Concepts NREC offers comprehensive engineering services that encompass the entire process from initial concept through design, manufacturing, testing, and installation. The company also provides in-house solutions and innovative design systems that integrate engineering processes with advanced computer-aided engineering and manufacturing tools. Serving a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers, users, government agencies, and the engineering community, Concepts NREC has built a reputation for delivering performance enhancements and manufacturing improvements in turbomachinery, collaborating closely with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) globally.
University of Detroit Mercy
Grant in 2023
Formerly separate institutions, the University of Detroit and Mercy
College of Detroit merged in 1990. The result of this consolidation was
the University of Detroit Mercy, a comprehensive university with a
diverse student body, personalized instruction, and extensive academics.
The University of Detroit Mercy consists of these schools:
* School of Architecture
* College of Business Administration
* School of Dentistry
* College of Engineering and Science
* College of Health Professions (including the McAuley School of
Nursing)
* School of Law
* College of Liberal Arts & Education
About 100 programs of study are available, including several top-tier
graduate programs. Individualized instruction is a priority at the
University of Detroit Mercy, and the school keeps its student-to-faculty
ratio low with an average class size of 20.
Several financial aid sources are available, including government
programs like the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and federal
work-study. The university also offers several renewable merit
scholarships.
Many of these are based on your academic achievements, and some take
activities, interests and goals into consideration. All incoming freshmen
are automatically considered for these awards.
Matsys provides cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary solutions to complicated challenges, offering unique solutions to complex situations.
Multiscale Systems
Grant in 2023
Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.
Manufacturing Sciences
Grant in 2023
Manufacturing Sciences offers services such as design, metal casting, metal rolling, fabrication, welding, and precision machining. They provide services in the following areas: casting, laboratory analysis, materials inventory acquisition, CNC machining, laser engraving, rapid prototyping, research and development, roll engineering, value engineering, and welding. Manufacturing Sciences Corporation is a pioneer in metal fabrication, developing processes to roll and cast depleted uranium for defense and energy purposes.
M. Davis & Sons
Grant in 2023
M. Davis & Sons is a company that specializes in building, installing, and servicing industrial facilities, leveraging its expertise in engineering and technology. The firm is adept at managing complex construction projects and offers a range of services, including mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and maintenance. Its diverse customer base spans several sectors, including food and beverage, oil and gas, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and government entities. M. Davis & Sons is dedicated to delivering high-quality industrial construction solutions tailored to the specific needs of corporate plants and facilities.
Dye Precision CNC
Grant in 2023
Dye Precision CNC is a CNC machining company that provides tumbling, laser engraving, and deburring services.
Airflow Sciences
Grant in 2023
Airflow Sciences is an engineering consulting company that designs fluid dynamic equipment.
Multiscale Systems
Grant in 2023
Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.
Mainstream Engineering
Grant in 2023
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is a defense and space company specializing in thermal control and energy conversion products. The company focuses on transitioning advanced technology into high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Its product offerings include refrigeration units, environmental control units, power converters, thermal management systems, biomass conversion technologies, and electric generators, serving both military and commercial applications. Through its commitment to innovation and efficiency, Mainstream Engineering aims to address the thermal and energy needs of its diverse clientele.
Kalsi Engineering
Grant in 2023
Kalsi Engineering specializes in engineering services and innovative solutions across various sectors, including aerospace, mining, pipeline, and commercial nuclear power. The company offers engineering consultancy services focused on the development, design, analysis, and testing of mechanical equipment and structures. Among its notable products are advanced rotary seals designed specifically for abrasive oilfield drilling applications. These seals help reduce friction, thereby enabling higher pressure and speed combinations. This innovation allows energy production companies to minimize costs associated with stuck drill strings by optimizing the placement of jarring tools. Through its expertise, Kalsi Engineering aims to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in challenging environments.
Willamette Technical Fabricators
Grant in 2023
Willamette Technical Fabricators provides a wide range of welding, lathe turning, painting, machinery assembly, and fabrication services.
Developer of advanced drilling systems that enhance mechanical machining processes by introducing controlled oscillation motion on cutting tools. Specializing in modulation-assisted machining technology for deep hole drilling, boring, and turning applications across various CNC machines, M4 Sciences helps clients improve drilling speed, process stability, and feed rates.
Hyperboloid makes high force spring clamps to substitute for bolts.
Parametric Solutions
Grant in 2020
Parametric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) is a privately owned engineering services company, based in Jupiter, FL. The company provides design, analysis, prototyping, instrumentation and testing services for new products of various industries. The company has been in business since 1993, and recently launched a sister company, PSI Manufacturing Operations, LLC to produce prototype products at low rate production volumes (~30/month).
NextSeal
Venture Round in 2016
NextSeal, founded in 2015, specializes in the development of advanced sealing technology. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges of pressure on seals by minimizing load and wear. Through the use of a liquid that automatically adjusts its pressure in response to gas pressure during each machine revolution, NextSeal's technology ensures effective local balancing. This capability enables machines to operate efficiently across various bar applications, enhancing their performance and longevity.