Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Engineering Consulting Services
Founded in 1945, our firm has dedicated over seven decades to solving complex engineering challenges for defense, aerospace, energy, and commercial clients. Our multidisciplinary team combines advanced physics-based modeling, proprietary software development, and hands-on testing to deliver innovative protective designs and analytical solutions. We specialize in vulnerability assessments, blast resistance, and dynamic material testing, leveraging state-of-the-art computational tools and decades of field experience. Our engineers hold licenses in structural, mechanical, and civil disciplines, ensuring rigorous compliance with performance-based design standards. Collaborating with universities, DoE labs, and DoD agencies, we validate solutions through full-scale testing and peer-reviewed research.With a legacy of pioneering work in anti-terrorism force protection and nuclear weapons effects, we maintain a global reputation for technical excellence. Our commitment to realism and innovation has produced industry-standard tools like the FEMFRE meshfree solver and SMART software for threat mitigation. Headquartered in Glendale, CA, we operate high-performance computing facilities and specialized labs to support government and commercial clients worldwide. Our clients trust us for transparent problem-solving and solutions that balance cost-effectiveness with mission-critical reliability.
Services
Protective Design
Modeling & Simulation
Applied Research & Testing
Software Development
Prototyping
Blast Vulnerability Assessment
Ballistic Resistance
Fire Dynamics Analysis
Perimeter Protection
Nuclear Weapons Effects
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in engineering consulting.
- Our team includes licensed structural, mechanical, and civil engineers.
- We develop proprietary software tools like FEMFRE and SMART.
- We combine computational analysis with full-scale testing validation.
- Our work supports critical defense and infrastructure projects globally.
What people say
Unmatched abilities
Most professional and capable contractors
Exceptional technical expertise
Highly recommend
High quality solutions
Services
Protective Design
We create custom-engineered solutions to safeguard structures against man-made and natural threats. Our licensed engineers develop cost-effective designs validated through high-fidelity analysis and field testing. Clients benefit from 75+ years of experience in anti-terrorism force protection and nuclear weapons effects.
Modeling & Simulation
Our high-fidelity computational models solve complex engineering problems using physics-based computations. We develop proprietary tools like FEMFRE and apply commercial codes for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. This approach reduces physical testing costs while maintaining accuracy.
Applied Research & Testing
We conduct benchtop to full-scale testing for product validation and material characterization. Our services include ballistic impact analysis, high-strain rate testing, and development of novel test equipment. Partnerships with DoD labs ensure cutting-edge research capabilities.
Software Development
We create specialized software for extreme problem-solving, including SMART for threat mitigation and FEMFRE for meshfree analysis. These tools combine realism with innovation, becoming industry standards for blast and structural analysis.
Prototyping
Our prototyping services transform concepts into field-tested solutions. We specialize in armor fabrication, transparent armored windows, and modular perimeter protection systems. Manufacturing capabilities include 3D printing and composite vacuum bagging for rapid iteration.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We primarily serve defense, aerospace, energy, and commercial construction sectors with specialized engineering solutions.
Do you develop proprietary software?
Yes, we develop tools like FEMFRE for meshfree analysis and SMART for threat mitigation software.
Can you handle international projects?
Yes, we've worked on projects across the Middle East, Asia, and globally for defense clients.
What testing capabilities do you have?
We conduct full-scale blast testing, ballistic impact analysis, and high-strain rate material characterization.
How do you ensure design effectiveness?
We validate designs through physics-based modeling combined with field or laboratory testing programs.
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