8tree makes AR-enabled 3D surface inspection tools that are designed with a thorough and in-depth understanding of the surface inspection challenges facing maintainers. By designing our tools around specific applications (dent-mapping, blend-out, fastener-flushness and panel alignment) we empower maintainers with instantly actionable go/no-go answers (not just data) at the click of a button.

Problem Statement:

Airframe damage impacts mission capability and availability rates, thereby delaying warfighting efforts. Traditional inspection methods are subjective, time-consuming and error-prone, and thus risk warfighter safety.

The GFM organization is a custom machine builder and operates globally in a variety of industries, such as the steel, automotive, aircraft, and defense industries. For over 70 years, we have been developing machines for a wide variety of production technologies. Included are radial forging machines, ultrasonic cutting machines, high speed routers and tape laying machines for composites.

GFM Radial Forging technology provides a leading-edge solution for the production of steel and specialty alloys. Additionally, we can provide turnkey solutions for high volume production of hollow components such as rifled firearm barrels, lightweight components for defense vehicles and turbine blade preforms. Complimentary technologies can be integrated to provide a fully automated manufacturing cell.

Our Ultrasonic Cutting, tape laying, and routing technologies are used extensively in the aviation and defense industry as part of the production process for composite aircraft components in both commercial and military sectors. These technologies can be combined with peripheral technologies to create complete manufacturing solutions for the composites industry.

GFM is developing solutions to automate composite repair to improve and modernize the composites repair process by developing stationary and portable solutions, based on our core machine tool technologies. These systems will allow for enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and will prove to be cost-effective for both commercial and military sectors. NDI, digitizing, laser paint removal and laser projection are among the technologies that can be integrated into the automated repair solution.

GFM is well suited to provide automated manufacturing and maintenance/repair innovations for our nation’s defense organizations.

Problem Statement:

• The frequency of minor accidental damage during the service life of composite structures has become high, and the resultant repair work has a significant impact on maintenance costs
• Existing manual repair procedures are outdated, error prone and exhaustive
• The repair method is not suitable for on-site repair because of lack of knowledge, skills or equipment, which is a time, cost or logistical burden
• A validation of the repair to predict the further service life is not possible either simply due to missing data, records or due to quality fluctuations of repair work

Andromeda Systems Incorporated provides tools and services to assist Physical Asset Owners, Fleet Managers, and Military Program Managers in gaining critical insights into their equipment’s performance, identifying system improvements, optimizing operations & support, making better business decisions, and achieving measurable life-cycle cost savings.

As a leading provider of professional and high technology services and solutions, ASI serves the Department of Defense, U.S. civilian agencies and private industry. ASI is a NSAI ISO 9001:2015 Certified company.

Problem Statement:

COMFRC is responsible for the arduous task of managing a complex network of Depots, I-level locations, and field sites to provide maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and parts manufacturing for the NAE. An integrated approach is necessary to optimize business practices and resource allocations in order to maximize weapons systems availability to the Warfighter.

Arch Systems, LLC is a woman-owned small business that delivers forward-thinking technology solutions to address complex operational challenges across government and industry. Since 2006, we have built a strong track record of enabling digital transformation through expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics, enterprise architecture, IT modernization, and human-centered design.

Our service offerings include AI/ML-powered decision support, robotic process automation, natural language processing, full-stack development, and advanced cybersecurity. By combining modern methodologies such as Agile, DevSecOps, and MLOps with certified quality systems (CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001, 20000, and 27001), we ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology implementations.

Arch Systems has been recognized with multiple innovation and performance awards—including the 2024 TechConnect Award and the 2025 FXPElev8 Award—for developing impactful solutions that streamline workflows, improve data integrity, and foster operational resilience.

We are currently showcasing TechForgeAI™, an AI-powered tool that automates the generation of digital work instructions from unstructured documentation. Designed to support maintenance operations and workforce enablement, TechForgeAI™ reduces manual effort, enhances knowledge retention, and accelerates procedure updates through intelligent document parsing and generation. This capability is well-suited for organizations looking to modernize legacy documentation processes and improve workforce readiness.
Our team remains committed to building strong collaborations across the sustainment ecosystem, helping partners enhance efficiency, preserve institutional expertise, and scale

Problem Statement:

The creation and management of maintenance work instructions at FRCE remains heavily manual, time-consuming, and prone to inconsistencies. Legacy technical manuals and handwritten documentation present significant challenges for digitization and standardization. Without efficient search, retrieval, and drafting capabilities, depot personnel face delays in procedure development, increased administrative burden, and difficulties in transferring knowledge as experienced workers retire.

APS provides atmospheric plasma products in manufacturing and maintenance markets with an industry leading combination of power, precision, and portability for surface preparation. APS removes coatings with precision, cleans contaminants with no waste, and prepares the surface for better adhesion while saving time, increasing safety, lowering costs, and eliminating media/solvents.

Problem Statement:

Maintenance and sustainment of DoD combat systems is an annual multi-billion-dollar expense and reduces the readiness rates of critical military combat systems. Removing combat systems for extended periods limits the readiness of all DoD services and compromises the readiness of the warfighter. Combat systems that require precision coating removal around compromised structures require a precision tool that does not impact the structure leading to failure.

Avathon harnesses proven AI technology to bolster military readiness, improve decision advantage, and optimize defense operations. Backed by a decade of successful commercial deployments, we provide practical, readiness-focused solutions to upskill maintainers and leverage predictive analytics, partner with the armed forces to enhance domain awareness and decision making, and enable modernization of the defense industrial base by optimizing capital equipment uptime, predicting engine failures, and strengthening supplier quality control through advanced technologies like deep learning NLP, generative AI, and computer vision.

Problem Statement:

Declining mission-capable rates, skilled labor shortages, and increasingly complex systems are straining military maintenance operations. Slow workflows, parts delays, and limited supply chain insight degrade readiness and overload personnel – especially those with less experience.

Beast Code, LLC is a software solutions company that specializes in software development, data aggregation, integration, and visualization. We developed Beast Core, a software solution designed to provide users with access to information necessary for informed decision-making through data integration and modern UI/UX. This tool is utilized to support design, training, and sustainment activities by aggregating data from multiple disparate sources and visualizing relevant information in an immersive, 3D environment. Beast Core is containerized and meets approval at Impact Levels 2, 4, 5, and 6. It is authorized to operate across multiple DoD networks, available in DoD’s Iron Bank repository, and can be deployed across various environments, including cloud-based, on-premises, and disconnected devices, achieving a TRL of 9. With a focus on performance and reliability, users can access their data from anywhere in the world, including DDIL environments.

Beast Core’s immersive 3D environments for physical systems are designed to be compatible with government-furnished equipment. Beast Core can digitally convert an organization’s data (i.e., traditional print materials, PDFs, and 2D technical documentation) and transform it into a 3D digital twin, integrating seamlessly with other applications through open architecture. This lightweight representation is easily distributed to end users who are connected with existing logistics systems. Utilizing AI, Beast Core makes documents searchable, parsing text to create hyperlinks to 3D models. Beast Core also integrates with various commercial products, including PLM and MBSE solutions, predictive analytics, AI, and IoT software suites, providing users with real-time updates through a comprehensive digital technology ecosystem.

Problem Statement:

1. Make Data Visible – Consumers can locate the needed data.
2. Make Data Accessible – Consumers can retrieve the data.
3. Make Data Understandable – Consumers can recognize the content, context, and applicability.
4. Make Data Linked – Consumers can exploit data elements through innate relationships.
5. Make Data Trustworthy – Consumers can be confident in all aspects of data for decision-making.
6. Make Data Interoperable – Consumers have a common representation/ comprehension of data.
7. Make Data Secure – Consumers know that data is protected from unauthorized use/manipulation.

BG Workforce Solutions is a Lexington, KY based leader in workforce modernization and digital transformation. We provide the Department of Defense and Allied Partner Nations with innovative enterprise software tools and training solutions needed to build and sustain skilled technical workforces.

Our software solutions include:

• Gemini™, a digital training tool and point-of-work aid integrating Extended Reality (XR) experiences, digitized forms, 3D models & simulations, and technical documentation for training, job performance, and troubleshooting support
• SMARTS™, a workforce evaluation system tracking individual skills, capabilities, and credentials within an organization
• CertiFLEX ™, an online training delivery platform with individual or collective training modules.
• TAILWIND ™, an integrated, customizable Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent built as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for training and job support.

BG Workforce also provides turnkey training labs and classrooms that include all required equipment, materials, curriculum, simulations, and instructors. Our products are designed for rapid scaling across DoD operations, from local bases to global theaters. Currently deployed to support high-velocity training at multiple sites in the Army Organic Industrial Base (AOIB) and advanced manufacturing at the INDOPACOM Advanced Manufacturing Training Suite (AMTS) in Hawai’i, these tools are driving measurable improvements in workforce modernization & readiness initiatives. Early adopters report enhanced training efficiency and workforce preparedness, with detailed case studies available upon request.

Our organization has achieved an Authorization to Operate (ATO) at Impact Level 4 (IL4) in the DoD GovCloud environment for both Gemini™ and SMARTS™.

Problem Statement:

• The Defense Industrial Base suffers from a severe shortage of skilled labor across critical trades and disciplines.
• Highly experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) retire or leave, taking their knowledge with them.
• It takes too long to upskill new entrants to the workforce, and legacy training methods are inefficient.
• Workers are challenged to find and access critical information at the point of work – they demand capable knowledge support tools.
• Organizations have difficulty identifying, tracking, and developing skills and capabilities within their workforce.

Originally established nearly 50 years ago to provide technical consulting, BlastOne has grown to become a single source supplier of blasting equipment, abrasives and know-how to customers all over the world. BlastOne operates internationally from several offices across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. We stand behind our brand claim of superior performance. It’s something we define as ‘Performance3’—the result of combining superior know-how with superior abrasives and superior equipment. In short, it delivers greater cost-efficiencies for our customers.

Problem Statement:

The blasting and finishing industry faces critical challenges, including manpower shortages, downtime from faulty equipment, environmental and dust concerns, and significant operator safety and health risks. Facilities are under increasing pressure to deliver higher productivity, greater cost efficiency, and improved safety, yet struggle with inconsistent performance and equipment reliability.

CN-Seamless is a North Carolina-founded technology company revolutionizing field fabrication and maintenance through compact, deployable automation systems. Our flagship product, the Mach 1, is a portable oxy-fuel and plasma cutting machine designed for use in austere environments by welders, maintainers, and fabricators. It enables precise metal cutting on flat plate, structural steel, and existing equipment—eliminating the need for stationary CNC infrastructure.

Problem Statement:

The rapid maintenance and repair of large transportation assets, facilities, and operational support equipment is critical for mission readiness. Unlike commercial manufacturing, every repair within defense contexts is unique, reducing the benefit of automation compared to the time spent programming automated systems. Consequently, most maintenance still relies on the skill and availability of the maintainer. Unpredictable issues including battle damage, terrain hazards, mishaps, corrosion, or specialized mission demands force maintainers to spend time developing extensive maintenance projects, rely on depot repairs, or consider disposal.

Problem Statement:

• Current robotics solutions are inflexible and expensive, requiring significant upfront costs along with manual programming for every setup and part.
• Robotics usage in sustainment operations have been severely limited due to setup complexity and processing inflexibility.
• Despite necessary and critical investments for fleet sustainment and readiness, increases in the cost-per-flight-hour metric in recent years have raised concerns, with a 20% between FY21 and FY23.

Defense Engineering Services, LLC (DES) provides design and build services, technical solutions, and custom tools/machines for a variety of industries. DES offers mechanical and electrical design solutions combined with the ability to prototype, test, and manufacture hardware. DES’ prototype capabilities include metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, integration, and assembly. With specific experience in design for military applications, automotive, aviation, armor, mission kits, missile defense, submarine systems, and ship systems, DES works across multiple branches of the US Military and other commercial industries.

Problem Statement:

The integrity of spherical bearing liners used in the swashplate/pitch assembly of aircraft is critical to ensuring safe and reliable operation. However, current methods for evaluating bearing liner thickness and radial wear are limited in accuracy, efficiency, standardized tools and processes, and practicality, particularly for on-aircraft inspections. These limitations pose significant challenges to maintenance crews, increasing the risk of undetected wear, premature component failure, and reduced operational readiness.

Our mission is to provide quality machine tools and excellent service. Our full-time parts personnel, service technicians, and application engineers are dedicated to delivering immediate and effective solutions to resolve your machine issues and minimize your downtime.

At Dominion Air and Machinery, our service staff is factory-trained and certified, boasting extensive experience in troubleshooting CNC machine tools. We are also factory-trained to diagnose SIEMENS, FANUC, and PROTOTRAK controls.

We stock parts in our 30,000 square foot facility located in Roanoke, VA. Our customer base is in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Delaware, & Maryland.

Dominion Air & Machinery has been selling and servicing metal cutting equipment since 1983. We have over 100 years of combined service experience and over 200,000 sq ft of machines, parts and accessories.

Problem Statement:

• Machine downtime / Low productivity
• Skilled labor shortages
• Complicated programming
• Difficult machine set-ups
• Poor dimensional accuracy and surface finishes
• Machine service related issues

F3 Solutions is a limited liability company located in Warner Robins, GA. We provide a high level of professional engineering, virtual reality training simulations, facilities maintenance and consulting services predominantly for government clients.

Problem Statement:

USG has a need to train new and existing painters in proper techniques, in a process order driven environment to improve painter efficiency, reduce flow days and rework due to improper painting/depainting techniques.

FARO is the leading global source for 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology. For 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to quickly and easily measure their world and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision and immediacy. FARO’s global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, Florida. The company also has a technology center and manufacturing facility located in Exton, Pennsylvania, containing research and development, manufacturing and service operations.

Problem Statement:

• In order to stay competitive, you need to meet increasingly strict quality standards — and do this as cost-effectively as possible. You can’t invest in a quality control or inspection solution only to find out that it doesn’t perform as you expected, or that it requires significant changes to your team’s workflow, skills or software.​
• Traditional Bridge style CMMs and other stationary measurement methods do not alone provide the mobility and versatility required by today’s manufacturing standards. 

FTL Labs Corporation is a small engineering research and development firm in Amherst, Massachusetts. FTL was founded based on a team-building culture that enables us to solve complex multi-disciplinary problems in advanced technology areas with contributions of experts across the globe.

The people at FTL Labs are committed to pushing forward the cutting edge of technology. Working with ingenuity, integrity, and professionalism, we solve our customers’ most challenging problems in aerospace, manufacturing, big data, medical, AI, and robotics sectors.

Some of FTL’s capabilities include:

• Rapid Prototype Design and Engineering
• Optics, Imaging, and Sensing
• Fuels and Fluids Analysis
• Human Performance Optimization
• Biotechnology
• Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
• VR/AR and Advanced Interfaces
• Custom Software Solutions

The process of transforming enabling-technologies into profitable technology products requires orchestration of a variety of human resources including scientists, engineers, technicians, and business development professionals. FTL personnel have long experience with managing groups of interdisciplinary professionals and staying on-task, on-schedule, and on-budget.

Problem Statement:

Traditional Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) practices in the DoD are struggling to adapt to increasing complexities in aircraft maintenance and quality assurance processes, including the use of digital tools and automated technologies to capture maintenance data and streamline workflow management. Current processes are inefficient, requiring time-intensive human-performed inspections and data collection before, during, and after maintenance tasks. The process frequently requires tedious and error-prone record keeping with pen and paper before transcription to a computer for access by teams.

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that use data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter. For more information, visit hexagon.com/mi.

Problem Statement:

When it comes to precision measurement, industry professionals face the challenge of requiring multiple devices to perform a variety of quality assessments, from non-destructive testing (NDT) to laser scanning and probing. This not only complicates the workflow but also escalates costs and training requirements. The need is for a singular, versatile system that can seamlessly transition between NDT, high-resolution laser scanning, and precise probing without sacrificing accuracy, efficiency, or functionality.

Keyence Corporation of America is a leading supplier of automation and inspection equipment, including sensors, machine vision systems, laser markers, and measurement devices. With a direct-sales model and a focus on innovation, Keyence supports over 300,000 customers worldwide across manufacturing and R&D sectors.

Problem Statement:

Additive manufacturing processes often suffer from inconsistent part quality due to limited in-process inspection, dimensional variability, and post-processing traceability challenges. Many manufacturers lack scalable, high-resolution measurement systems that integrate seamlessly into the production environment.

At LMI, we’re creating innovative solutions to transform emerging needs into extraordinary impacts at The New Speed of Possible™. Combining a legacy of federal expertise with an innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. With an emphasis on agile development and human-centered design, we enable agencies to experience solutions faster and conquer their toughest challenges sooner.

Problem Statement:

Millions lost annually due to untracked or unlocatable inventory.​

Shipyards and warehouses waste man hours searching for misplaced or moved items.​

Operational delays:​

• Ship repairs delayed while searching/reordering parts.​
• Warehouse fulfillment slowed due to misplaced inventory.

At LoneStar NDE Innovations, we blend cutting-edge software and hardware to redefine the future of inspection technology. Our story is rooted in a commitment to simplify complexity—providing CAD-free inspection path planning that allows for seamless operations. With minimal setup and no required part specific programming, we’ve made efficiency our hallmark. Our collaborative robotic (Cobot) inspections are designed to complement human expertise, ensuring that every endeavor is not only productive but also intuitive. LoneStar NDE Innovations offers a variety of products from portable handheld units to scalable robotic systems. We also work on custom solutions specific to our customers. Our products are designed to support the inspection of components through their entire lifecycle, from development to in-service. We serve a variety of industries from aerospace (i.e., aircraft, rotorcraft, launch vehicles) to renewables (i.e., wind energy), and everything in-between.

Problem Statement:

• Difficult interpretation of traditional A-scan data. Wrong decisions can be made. Significant time required for A-scanning of structure.
• Time intensive engineering decisions based on A-scan inspection. Disposition of anomaly is a significant challenge.
• Technician fatigue during inspection, because it is all manual scanning.
• Lack of drawings/CAD for legacy platforms, make automating inspection very difficult. Often require high cost, non-movable, and non-versatile systems.

Merge Plot is a veteran-led technology company specializing in aerospace and defense. Established in 2024 as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) based in the Greater Philadelphia area, our mission is to support the U.S. government, its allies, and commercial partners with advanced capabilities to address modern system challenges. Our team, shaped by decades of firsthand experience in the public and sectors, understands the critical need for reliability, precision, and adaptability in mission-critical environments. With active federal registration and membership in leading aerospace and defense technology consortiums, we are positioned to deliver cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving dual-use system challenges.

Problem Statement:

The Navy is currently unable to quantify the scope and cost of serious endemic issues such as corrosion across the fleet. Maintenance data is unstructured and stored in multiple siloed, text-based databases that are subject to input errors.

The NC State Havelock Engineering Program in Havelock, NC is a site-based College of Engineering program located on the Havelock campus of Craven Community College. The Havelock program supports NC State’s land grant mission by serving the Eastern North Carolina community with a local, transformative experience that creates career-ready engineers. Students in the program earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in either Electrical Engineering Systems (EES) or Mechanical Engineering Systems (MES). Electrical and mechanical engineering courses, taught by nationally recognized NCSU faculty, are delivered live from the Raleigh campus. Havelock students participate in these courses in dedicated classrooms equipped for interactive, synchronous course delivery.

On-site NC State faculty teach the systems engineering content, conduct all laboratory experiences, and direct students in the two-semester capstone design experience, where they are partnered with an industry sponsor to design a solution to a real-world problem. Hands-on laboratory exercises and design-build projects each semester allow students to explore and experience theoretical concepts learned in their courses and practice important skills such as manual and computerized measurement techniques, data acquisition and analysis, troubleshooting, design of experiments, project management, teamwork, engineering design, and technical communication. The Havelock Engineering program produces a workforce of residents who want to permanently live and work as professional engineers in Eastern North Carolina.

Problem Statement:

Hiring and retaining engineering talent can be difficult in Eastern North Carolina. Many engineering graduates want the amenities of a larger, metropolitan area and do not want to relocate here. Or they take a position here and stay just long enough to gain valuable experience and move on, leaving employers struggling to maintain full employment in their engineering ranks.

Technology Solution Statement:

The Havelock Engineering site-based program offers ENC residents access to an engineering degree that, in many cases, would not otherwise be possible.

PartWorks LLC delivers field-deployable technologies for digital MRO, repair validation, and aircraft structural enhancement. Originally conceived to address the challenges of repairing structural fastener holes in hybrid materials subject to galvanic corrosion, our platform integrates point-of-action data acquisition, geometry capture, and component traceability to enable full repair lifecycle documentation and structural hole repair implementation.

The RepĀR™ system generates instantaneous local coordinate systems without external trackers, allowing fast, accurate capture of as-found geometry. The PrecisionFx tool supports high-force, high-speed bushing installation with real-time digital logging of critical process parameters—ensuring traceability and validation at the point of action. TitanLoc bushings emulate shrink-fit performance and have demonstrated superior average push-out resistance, improving long-term durability. StrataX bushings incorporate engineered residual stress profiles that mitigate crack growth and extend service life. EdgeMax repairs corroded or damaged fastener holes using geometry-preserving methods that maximize edge margin retention, enhancing structural reliability. These integrated solutions serve both defense and commercial aerospace customers who require fast, reliable, and digitally traceable repairs across global maintenance operations.

Problem Statement:

• Geometry loss and overdrilling reduce edge margin during repairs
• Fatigue cracks and corrosion undermine structural joints
• Manual repair records lack consistency and retrievability
• Current tooling lacks integrated digital traceability

Technology Solution Statement:

• EdgeMax repairs corroded holes while preserving edge geometry
• StrataX mitigates fatigue with compressive stress-engineered bushings
• PrecisionFx enables real-time digital validation of installations
• TitanLoc enhances reliability with high push-out resistance

ProDex Labs delivers AI-native software tools that transform how manufacturers and sustainment facilities design, simulate, and plan production systems. Our integrated platform combines an AI-powered discrete event simulation with three core modules—what-if analysis, layout optimization, and production scheduling—enabling organizations to move beyond static spreadsheets and manual processes toward dynamic, data-driven decision-making.

With ProDex, engineers rapidly model factory workflows, optimize layouts within physical constraints, and generate production schedules in minutes. This accelerates job turnaround, reduces overhead, and provides real-time visibility into bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Unlike traditional planning tools, ProDex facilitates virtual iteration and validation before committing capital or labor. Powerful AI agents further dissect, analyze, and continuously improve factories down to every datapoint.

Already deployed at manufacturing sites from Massachusetts to Costa Rica, ProDex demonstrates commercial viability, operational scalability, and dual-use compatibility—particularly benefiting small and mid-sized manufacturers critical to the defense industrial base.

By embedding intelligent simulation and AI-driven scheduling into sustainment operations, ProDex enhances readiness, adaptability, and modernization across applications, from engine overhaul to munitions production. Built securely on flexible platforms like Palantir Foundry, ProDex accelerates planning and decision-making, creating a more resilient and responsive industrial base.

Problem Statement:

Depot and industrial manufacturers face chronic delays, persistent inefficiencies, and resource strain due to reliance on outdated production design and manual planning methods. These challenges are especially acute for smaller factories and facilities integral to defense sustainment operations, where rapid reconfiguration is critical yet prohibitively costly. Static workflows, rigid layouts, and manual scheduling methods severely limit responsiveness to evolving mission requirements. To maintain readiness and competitiveness, manufacturers urgently require digital tools capable of accelerating planning, virtually simulating production changes, and dynamically optimizing floor layouts—significantly improving throughput, agility, and operational efficiency while reducing overall costs.

RND Automation is a leading provider of custom automation solutions specializing in the design, engineering, and integration of robotic systems, assembly automation, and packaging equipment. While we specialize in robotic automation that’s accessible to manufacturers of any size, RND serves a diverse range of industries including consumer products, aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and personal care. We are a Level IV Authorized System Integrator for FANUC Robotics, a Platinum Level System Integrator for Epson Robotics, and a Certified System Integrator for Universal Robots, as well as cooperation’s and expertise with Kuka, Kawasaki, ABB, and others. We bring extensive expertise in implementing robotic solutions across diverse applications.

Our core capabilities include robotic part handling, small-part assembly, precision dispensing, gluing, labeling, welding, vision inspection, automated packaging, modular platforms, and custom machine development. We excel in delivering solutions that increase throughput, improve quality, and reduce labor dependency all while offering scalability. We operate with a consultative, problem-solving mindset. We partner closely with customers to understand their specific challenges and develop tailored systems that align with their goals, timelines, and return-on-investment expectations.

Problem Statement:

• Solutions to combat rising labor costs, lack of skilled labor, and workforce shortages.
• Address inconsistent product quality due to manual processes.
• Complex assembly tasks require specialized expertise and consistent execution.
• Increased demand for more flexible automation solutions.
• Having creative approaches to improve ROI on capital equipment.

RTV Engineering is a multidisciplinary integration firm delivering agnostic, non-open-source solutions across the Automated Identification Technology (AIT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) spectrum. We are not a software company. We do not sell AI platforms. RTV delivers engineered systems using the most developed vendor hardware and middleware, applied through electrical, RF, and geospatial engineering disciplines—rooted in physics and validated in the field.

We integrate technologies such as RFID, RTLS, Wi-Fi, and 5G into operational environments where accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness are essential in real time. Our RTV middleware layer harmonizes vendor data, embeds logic for client-specific workflows, and ensures consistency from edge devices to enterprise systems such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), QMS (Quality Management Systems), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) platforms.

RTV supports clients in commercial and government MRO, petrochemical, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, aviation, and food service—industries where reliable signal intelligence drives both compliance and performance. Unlike software or middleware vendors who promise outcomes via dashboards alone, RTV enables confidence in every digital touchpoint—installing and validating each component to meet the precise requirements of the use case. Our installations are configured for the environment, tuned for reliability, and supported by documentation that meets the most demanding quality and regulatory frameworks.

Problem Statement:

Industries seeking to modernize operations through AIT and IIoT technologies are often promised rapid results via middleware dashboards and software-only platforms. Yet in practice, return on investment (ROI) remains elusive. Systems deployed without engineering precision frequently yield poor signal quality, unreliable data, and high rates of misreads—leading to a “garbage in, garbage out” scenario that undermines digital confidence from the start.

Despite years of advancement in hardware and sensor technologies, many adopters continue to see little operational gain because the systems were not designed, installed, or validated by engineering professionals who understand the physical layer. There is a clear and present need for integration-led approaches that begin with signal accuracy and end with trusted, actionable data.

Siemens is the technology company for transforming industry, infrastructure and transportation.  The expertise underpinning our technologies—electrification, automation, software, and digital twin—is helping customers be more productive, profitable, and sustainable.

Problem Statement:

Today, the world faces unprecedented challenges that threaten both our environment and our way of life.

TowFLEXX Miltech is a U.S.-based defense and dual-use venture specializing in the development of advanced, electric aircraft towing and ground support solutions for contested logistics environments. Headquartered in New Castle, DE, TowFLEXX Miltech designs and delivers towbarless, remote-controlled, and semi-autonomous towing vehicles that meet the evolving needs of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps for efficient, secure, and labor-saving aircraft handling during maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.

Our flagship platforms – including the TF5 and TF6 MilSpec series – feature a patented 360° turntable lifting unit, fully electric drivetrains, and a modular eCube as the vehicle’s central control unit, enabling single-operator towing of fixed-/rotary-wing aircraft without stressing the nose landing gear (NLG). With over 100 MilSpec units already fielded across the U.S. DoD/Joint Force and NATO allied forces, TowFLEXX Miltech combines commercial agility with defense-grade reliability. We are actively collaborating with various components across the U.S. DoD and within the NATO to support the modernization of Naval aviation logistics through advanced electrified GSE.

Problem Statement:

Naval Aviation maintenance operations face persistent challenges in the safe, efficient, and secure towing of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft within FRCs and flight line environments. Legacy diesel-powered tow tractors rely on manpower-intensive systems based on using towbars which increase the risk of NLG damage, introduce operational delays, and generate hazardous exhaust and noise. These platforms lack precision maneuverability, pose visibility limitations, and are incompatible with the Navy’s evolving requirements for reduced manning, data security, and environmental compliance. Current solutions do not support semi-autonomous functionality or secure operation in wireless-denied environments.

TRI Austin is a leading research and development organization specializing in advanced materials, nondestructive testing (NDT), and innovative engineering solutions. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technologies, TRI Austin serves industries such as defense, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing, delivering tailored solutions to meet complex technical challenges.

Our multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and computer science engineers, and software developers collaborates to design, prototype, and implement state-of-the-art systems that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety. TRI Austin is renowned for its expertise in robotics, ultrasonic scanning, automated inspection systems, materials characterization, and leveraging these capabilities to drive innovation in critical applications.

As a trusted partner to government agencies and private sector clients, TRI Austin is committed to advancing the frontiers of technology through rigorous research, precision engineering, and a dedication to quality. Our mission is to provide transformative solutions that empower our clients to achieve their goals while maintaining the highest standards of performance and integrity.

Problem Statement:

Inspections are difficult and that difficulty is increase by human factors. Those factors can be keeping track of 1200 fasteners on a wing being inspected or holding an inspection unit over you head to inspect those 1200 fasteners. While inspectors are holding the scanner over their head in a particular spot they also have to watch the inspection unit to verify that data is good and identify any defects.

Technology Solution Statement:

TRI Austin will leverage previous experience in developing non-destructive inspection methodologies and integrating them with collaborative robots to demonstrate this capability on aircraft. The technology areas of interest defined by the USN include:

1. Advanced Robotic Systems Integration for Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
2. Human-Robot Collaboration and Safety in Aviation MRO
3. Emerging Technologies for Autonomous Aviation Maintenance

TRI has developed a demonstrator collaborative robot (cobot) that optimizes workflow efficiency and further develops Human-Robot Collaboration for use in overhaul maintenance and repair of aircraft.

Trident’s ICS business unit develops solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including man-portable communications interoperability systems, tactical health monitoring & prognostics solutions, secure wireless networking and modular, scalable surveillance systems. The ICS team also provides advanced facility engineering utilizing the latest off-the-shelf technologies for next generation command centers, conference rooms and collaboration facilities. ICS holds industry-recognized certifications in many disciplines, understands critical Information Assurance regulations, and routinely works in secure environments.

Problem Statement:

As all branches of the DoD grapple with the need to sustain both legacy and new platforms in contested environments, the ability to proactively identify and prioritize current and future failures will be a key enabler of future sustainment.  The DoD must balance modernizing fleets with maintaining legacy fleets in a flat budgetary constrained environment and reduced operations and maintenance funding. It is likely that in this budget environment the Army will have to rely on legacy fleets well into the future. The challenge is maintaining readiness levels with aging vehicles. The Army must also ensure that as new, more complex, capabilities are fielded, preventive/predictive maintenance tools are available to assist in maintaining operational readiness. Regarding modernized vehicles, the systems are so complex and/or some of the vehicle fault codes are proprietary to the OEM.

TurnAround Factor (TAF) is a small business based in Richmond, Virginia that provides engineering consulting and R&D services. We are experts at developing new ideas and creating prototypes that can be tested with the user and ultimately transitioned to the field. We have an extensive team of engineers and developers that support a variety of Federal customers. Our team is evenly split between developers, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers, allowing us to bring an effective multidisciplinary approach to produce complex systems. Over 80% of our staff are engineers or developers including most of our senior leadership. Our multidisciplinary team allows us to effectively deliver technologies from the lab to the field. We strive to provide robust, practical solutions that can withstand the realities of field operations. TAF also provides manufacturing support services for low-rate initial production and specialized parts at our assembly facility in Ashland, VA. Our team has reverse-engineered and modernized several legacy systems to ensure continuing support for critical Nuclear Enterprise systems. We currently support several DLA and Navy activities including DLA Troop Support Subsistence, DLA BATTNET (Battery R&D Network Program), and DLA Disposition Services. Our products have been used worldwide by DLA and support several Navy weapons systems.

Problem Statement:

Many battle damage assessments, repair, and maintenance functions require depot maintenance or fly-away teams that might not be possible to provide when a near-peer adversary is denying access to the area that needs the repairs.

What if a young Marine could perform expert-level maintenance on complex military equipment like an expert – with zero prior training? Vieaura Inc. has cracked the code to address this challenge. Its AI-powered technology specializing in No-Code AI & AR platforms that transform complex maintenance, inspection, and training operations across defense and industrial sectors. Our solutions integrate advanced artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and computer vision to deliver context-aware work instructions and automated decision support systems.

Our primary customer base includes Department of Defense agencies (Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force), manufacturing companies, and asset-heavy industries requiring enhanced operational efficiency and reduced training requirements. Through partnerships with Augusta University, the Georgia Tech Adv Manufacturing Inst. and NVIDIA Inception program membership, we combine cutting-edge research capabilities with proven commercial deployment experience.

Key products include MENTOR (Maintenance Enhancement through Neural-assisted Technical Operations and Repair) for AR-guided maintenance, ShipLens for naval vessel inspection in mixed reality, RailSight AR for railroad infrastructure assessment, CommandSense for military decision support, ANDA for AI-enabled NEPA document assistance, and RACE for rapid adaptive course environment development. These solutions address critical challenges in knowledge transfer, operational readiness, and workforce development across the defense enterprise.

Want to see a live demo that will fundamentally change how you think about maintenance operations? Visit our booth. It will be time well spent. We look forward to helping transform your operations.

Problem Statement:

The military has a maintenance expertise crisis that’s getting worse:

• Complex equipment demands expertise that takes YEARS to develop
• Critical missions fail because the “one guy who knows how to fix it” isn’t available
• Training bottlenecks create operational readiness gaps
• 45% personnel turnover means constant skill drain

Bottom line: Our equipment is getting more complex while our workforce is becoming less experienced. This isn’t sustainable. We needed a breakthrough, not an improvement.