Space Micro is awarded R&D
Contract for U.S. Navy
Develops
technology for joining composites to metals.
SAN DIEGO, CA - August 20, 2007 - Space Micro Inc. (SMI) has recently been awarded a Phase I SBIR contract from the United States Navy. This proposal was granted to develop improved joining technology between composites and metals for the next generation Navy ships. The objective is to create more robust joints for composites to metals which will be more reliable, durable, and more resistant to maritime environmental conditions.
"We are very pleased to have this opportunity to support the US Navy in developing this critical technology", said Carl Edwards director of SMI's Advanced Materials Division. Mr. Edwards will currently be leading the project in Advanced Materials.
About Space Micro Inc.
Founded in 2002 as a satellite technology research and development company, Space Micro Inc. is a leader in taking technologies from the commercial sector and applying these to meet the needs of the Space, Aerospace, Military, and Domestic Security markets. Space Micro is a pioneer in providing radiation-hardened by design solutions for advanced electronic systems and microelectronics, including the development of the world"s fastest small space computers such as the Proton200kTM. Other Space Micro innovations include the Proton300K™; TTMR™; H-Core™ and Radsite™. Space Micro is an employee-owned company based in San Diego, CA, USA.
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