Featured Companies Engaged with PNDC Innovation
Hood Technologies www . hoodtech . com
Although they aren ’ t yet a member of PNDC , they have been considering membership . “ The PNDC has potential to increase our visibility and while the organization is based in the Pacific Northwest , we see PNDC represented all over the world ,” said Ohmart .
PNDC has expanded collaborative efforts , including taking member companies to international defense exhibitions in London and Paris . This is an example of one of the many ways the organization has focused on delivering value to companies and open new doors . One of these new ventures includes support for the newly opened Mission Acceleration Center ( MAC ) in Seattle , Washington .
“ We also participate in the Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center™ , a pilot program that started in Seattle and will roll out to limited locations throughout the United States in the upcoming years ,” said Ryser .
She added , “ Our partners from NavalX , NSIN , and Impact Washington proposed this idea . PNDC is proud to work with these folks to ensure the existing innovation ecosystem in the Northwest gets the opportunities that the regional innovators deserve .”
The team with Gladiator Technologies has been involved by attending events and will continue to support its mission to help industry and government work together to solve current challenges and develop new technology . The website , www . pnwmac . org , states , “ The PNW MAC™ goal is to accelerate your path from innovation to use for defense and homeland security clients .”
In addition to participating in groups like the PNW MAC™ , Yates said it is valuable to be involved with PNDC ’ s networking events .
He noted that they have meetings with members of Congress to discuss new policies with the DOD and what is coming down the line . He said , “ It is good to hear from those impacting and making the policy . The advocacy part is where my company finds great value .”
He also shared that while most networking meetings started as socials in the greater Portland area , they are now also holding virtual events across the Northwest . “ PNDC can have more influence in supporting the supply chain .”
He said that with the long lead time , companies often hear , “ Wait 10 years and then make some money .” Having PNDC as an advocate for you with the DOD is an asset . He added , “ They help get good ideas down the road .”
PNDC has expanded in-person and virtual networking across Idaho , Montana , Washington , and Oregon . Yates said they might have 75-100 people in the virtual events . Ryser added that the in-person events are growing .
“ Any time you want to network , you have resources ,” said Yates about PNDC ’ s expanded reach .
Moving ahead with innovations is vital to the Pacific Northwest , which is the focus of PNDC leadership , and its membership base . Areas of innovation include manned and unmanned systems , safety , security , tactical and software as a service to name a few . Uniting members as business partners in new projects for the DOD and Homeland Security including the branches of the military , is mission critical to PNDC .
Company focus : The Hood Technology Corporation is an engineering-oriented company headquartered in Hood River , Oregon , USA . The Hood Technology Corporation specializes in stabilized camera turrets used principally on manned and unmanned aircraft , development and distribution of infrared imagers , launch catapults for unmanned aircraft , and monitoring of blade and rotor health within operating turbomachinery .
Insitu www . insitu . com
Company focus : We pioneer autonomous systems to positively impact people ’ s lives and change the course of history .
Gladiator Technologies www . gladiatortechnolgies . com
Company focus : Gladiator Technologies pushes performance boundaries by combining lownoise sensors and high-speed data processing . Our products meet the highest inertial sensor demands in a SWaP-C package . Our robust , temperature-modeled inertial systems and sensors offer an advancement in inertial technology realized in MEMS IMUs , INS / GNSS , Gyroscopes , Accelerometers , and AHRS .
The Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center™
www . pnwmac . org
Company focus : PNW MAC™ invites innovators to connect with the defense and security ecosystem to vet use cases , access end users , develop funding opportunities , and build relationships with potential clients . The PNW MAC™ goal is to accelerate your path from innovation to use for defense and homeland security clients .
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