Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Mechanical Engineering Solutions
Founded in 1996, Dominca has established itself as a leader in mechanical and biomechanical engineering solutions, specializing in impacts, shock waves, and high strain-rate phenomena. Our team combines advanced analytical, computational, and experimental techniques to address complex challenges involving non-linear, inhomogeneous, and strain-rate-sensitive materials. With decades of collective experience, we deliver technically rigorous and economically sound solutions tailored to client needs. Our patented technologies, such as mechanical filters for shock accelerometers, demonstrate our commitment to innovation. We prioritize client education, ensuring our partners fully understand the methodologies and assumptions behind our results.Headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, we serve industries ranging from military defense to biomedical engineering. Our laboratory facilities include state-of-the-art tools like Split Hopkinson Pressure Bars and shock tubes. We integrate theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to solve mechanical, structural, and biomedical problems. Our client-centered philosophy enhances productivity and success through transparent collaboration. For over 25 years, we have provided cutting-edge engineering expertise to government agencies and private sector clients.
Services
Dynamic Material Analysis
Blast Mitigation Design
Shock Tube Testing
Biomechanical Engineering
Sensor Protection Systems
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in mechanical and biomechanical engineering.
- Our patented mechanical filter technology protects critical sensors from shock damage.
- We provide client-focused education to ensure full understanding of engineering solutions.
- Our laboratory includes specialized equipment like shock tubes and Split Hopkinson Bars.
- We serve military, aerospace, and biomedical industries with tailored engineering expertise.
Services
Dynamic Material Analysis
We analyze materials under high strain-rate conditions using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bars and computational modeling. Our expertise covers non-linear, inhomogeneous, and temperature-sensitive materials. This service helps clients understand material behavior in extreme environments like explosions or impacts.
Blast Mitigation Design
Our patented blast mitigation jackets and helmets protect personnel and equipment from explosive forces. We develop customized solutions using multi-layered media optimization algorithms. This service combines biomechanical insights with structural engineering principles for military and industrial applications.
Sensor Protection Systems
We design mechanical filters that shield accelerometers from damaging frequencies while preserving critical data. Our U.S. Patent 7,706,213 technology ensures accurate sensor readings in high-shock environments. This service is vital for military and aerospace clients requiring reliable measurement systems.
Biomechanical Engineering
We study blunt trauma effects on human anatomy and develop protective gear for athletes and military personnel. Our research combines wave propagation analysis with biological tissue behavior. This service addresses both immediate injury prevention and long-term health impacts from repeated shocks.
Shock Tube Testing
Our 6-inch diameter shock tube recreates supersonic blast conditions for testing equipment and materials. This service supports aerospace research and defense applications by simulating real-world explosive events. We combine experimental data with computational models for comprehensive analysis.
People
Joseph H. Kang
Principal Engineer & Co-Founder
Co-founder with 40 years of experience in aircraft components, medical devices, and shock mitigation. Holds M.S. degrees from University of Michigan and Southern Methodist University. Leads development of testing equipment and prototypes.
Nancy A. Winfree
Advisor & Co-Founder
Co-founder with 35 years of expertise in impact dynamics and shock compression. Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from Caltech. Specializes in material behavior modeling and blast mitigation technology development.
Questions
What engineering services does Dominca specialize in?
We specialize in mechanical and biomechanical engineering for shock waves, blast mitigation, and high strain-rate phenomena using combined analytical, computational, and experimental methods.
Do you work with military applications?
Yes, we develop blast mitigation jackets, helmets, and protective gear for military personnel under contracts with the U.S. Air Force and Army.
What laboratory equipment do you have available?
Our facilities include Split Hopkinson Pressure Bars, shock tubes, impact guns, and anechoic chambers for comprehensive materials testing.
Can you help with sensor protection solutions?
Yes, we offer patented mechanical filters that protect accelerometers from damaging frequencies while preserving critical measurement data.
How long has Dominca been in business?
We were established in 1996 in Pasadena, CA, and relocated to Albuquerque, NM in 1998.
