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Precision Deployable Truss Structures (118 kb)
Folding hinge technology for creating structures instantaneously
Ultra-Lightweight Deployable Truss Structures (1 mb)
Geared toward NASA
Micro-Dynamic Damper (311 kb)
In-line passive damper
Nanometer Accuracy and Positonally Stable Latch (133 kb)
A latching system with linear behavior down to the nanometer level
Personal Cooling for Military Vehicles (204 kb)
Personal cooling for military vehicles
Aircraft Flight Control Actuator Prognostics (71 kb)
Monitors the EHV of stabilator actuators
Weaponized TALON Robot (SWORDS) (779 kb)
TALON -- SWORDS robots are configured as small mobile weapons systems (SMWS).
Smart Wireless Sensors (2 mb)
Wireless monitoring of shipboard bearings
BROCHURE: TALON Robots (2 mb)
TALON Robot brochure with complete technical specifications listing (updated 2008)
EOD E-mails from Iraq (169 kb)
Read actual emails from soldiers in Iraq who use our TALON robots
EOD Marine letter (195 kb)
Letter with photos from U.S. Marines in Iraq who use our TALON robots
LAST Armor ISO Certificate (274 kb)
ISO 9001 certification of LAST Armor
Robotics QMS Certificate (287 kb)
QMS certificate for Robotics
TALON Engineer robot (1 mb)
Newest robot designed specifically for Combat Engineers. Equipped with digging tool.
Frag Bag (166 kb)
Low-cost, highly deployable bomb containment system with no metal parts.
Lightweight Add-on Armor for Ground Vehicles (420 kb)
LAST Armor has a combat-proven applique armor system for ground vehicles.
Lightweight Add-on Armor For Aircraft (406 kb)
LAST Armor for fixed wing and rotary wing/vertical lift aircraft.
RPGNet Defense Systems (317 kb)
Nets to defeat RPGs and other weapons of asymmetric warfare.
On-Line Oil Analysis Spectrometer (433 kb)
Miniaturized spectrometer based on our patented optical waveguide technology.
Ordnance Disposal Makes for No Ordinary Day (29 kb)
A story about the Air Force EOD team at Balard AFB in Iraq and their TALON robots
Lightweight Spall Liners for Vehicles (89 kb)
A field-installable armor attachment system that is available for use on a variety of tactical and armored vehicles, fixed and rotary wing aircraft, and naval vessels.
Physiological Status Monitoring (964 kb)
Remotely and continously monitor the well-being of military personnel.
MAARS Robot (1 mb)
Foster-Miller's newest military robot is modular in design and has significant improvements in command and control.
Shipboard Weapons Handling (614 kb)
Foster-Miller has developed new shipboard weapons handling technology that will reduce manpower and increase weapons throughput on aircraft carriers and large-deck amphibious ships.
Gordon the EOD Robot (1 mb)
Email from soldier in Iraq recounting the exploits of his TALON robot, "Gordon."
Foster-Miller Ground Robotics (121 kb)
Foster-Miller is building several distinct families of robots that will all be operated from one universal control unit.
TALON Magnetic Antenna Mount Kit (954 kb)
Position remote antennas for the TALON operator control unit on the outside of your vehicle.
TALON Thermal Camera Upgrade Packages (888 kb)
Two thermal camera enhancement kits for the TALON robot.
TALON Attachments (1 mb)
Read more about TALON's Scraper, Blade and Ski.
TALON Universal Disruptor Mount (1 mb)
TALON's universal disruptor mount enables multiple types of recoiling disruptors to be fired from the upper arm of the robot.
Weaponized Bot Rolls into Battle (1 mb)
An article on page 17 in the Winter 2007 issue of "The Guardian," published by the Pentagon, describes the use of SWORDS robots in Iraq. The robot called "SWORDS 2.0" in the article is our MAARS robot.
MAARS Robot Capabilities (119 kb)
MAARS contains spiral improvements in safety, escalation of force and uses.
MAARS Escalation of Force (199 kb)
The Warfighter controls escalation of force from nonlethal to lethal with the new MAARS robot.
SURC Soldier Universal Robot Controller (160 kb)
SURC was created to enable operators to task, monitor and share multiple unmanned systems.
Symphony Structured Interoperability (148 kb)
Leverages open standards to enable rapid capability integration onto unmanned platforms.
TAGS-CX Unmanned Vehicle (158 kb)
The overall TAGS concept is to have one general purpose, high-mobility platform.
Dragon Runner Transformable SUGV (2 mb)
Take the basic 15-pound Dragon Runner robot and configure it for multiple missions.
Wearable Electronics (198 kb)
Textile-based wearable networks
Electronics QMS Certificate (286 kb)
QMS certificate for electronics
TNT -- Textile Networks (216 kb)
Washable and wearable textile networks.
Snack Production (348 kb)
Example of our expertise in creating novel snack food equipment
Processing Irregular Shapes (350 kb)
Example of our expertise in inventing equipment to process food with unusual shapes
Special Cutting Techniques (326 kb)
Example of our expertise is designing innovative cutters
Performance Testing (339 kb)
We do independent equipment evaluation and testing
Market Leaders Should Lead (2 mb)
Insights into food industry marketing
Innovation Leads to Breakthrough Products (20 kb)
Direct innovation leads to breakthrough products.
How to Stay Ahead of Big Box Stores (28 kb)
How to Stay Ahead of Big Box Stores
Development of Innovative Baby Bottle (11 kb)
Development of Innovative Baby Bottle
FluidScan-H Handheld Lubricant Monitor (457 kb)
A handheld mid-infrared spectrometer for chemical analysis that delivers real-time oil condition assessments based on ASTM standard E2412-04.
ClearShot In-Oil Transformer Inspection System (388 kb)
Inspect oil-filled transformers without draining
Upstream Petroleum Industry Applications (412 kb)
Foster-Miller is investigating technology advancements for more efficient hydrocarbon production and recovery
Remote Visual Inspection -- Petrochemical (499 kb)
Variety of minimally invasive tools specifically designed for turbines and other rotating equipment
Substation Inspection Products and Services (438 kb)
In-oil transformer inspection services
Steam Turbine Inspection Tools (485 kb)
Thorough, independent remote inspections of steam turbine internals.
Advantages of Custom Equipment (106 kb)
When is custom machinery your best option?
Injection Molding (213 kb)
Example of our ability to develop continuous injection molding equipment
Mandrel Remover (212 kb)
Example of our ability to design specialized press/mandrel equipment
Adhesive Packaging (1 mb)
Example of our ability to develop special packaging equipment
Braiding Equipment (226 kb)
Example of our ability to develop custom braiding equipment
Vibration Welder (210 kb)
Example of our ability to create a special vibration welder
Velcro's Partnership with Foster-Miller (66 kb)
A partnership that helped establish a proprietary position.
Dealing with Big Box Stores (39 kb)
Suppliers have to learn to "package on demand."
Introducing Foster-Miller (1 mb)
Overview of our areas of expertise and services offered
Inc Magazine reprint (3 mb)
We are part of the Inc Magazine “Innovation 50”
Foster-Miller's Robotic Heritage (3 mb)
See the many different kinds of robots Foster-Miller has developed over the past 50 years
Intellectual Property (136 kb)
A discussion of how Foster-Miller handles intellectual property
Quality Policy (145 kb)
Read Foster-Miller's QMS Quality Policy
QMS Supplier Quality Clauses (100 kb)
Supplier QMS guidelines.
Procurement Terms and Conditions (25 kb)
Foster-Miller's standard procurement terms and conditions.
Commercial QMS Certificate (284 kb)
QMS certificate for development of commercial equipment
Corporate QMS 1 (300 kb)
Overall QMS certificate
Corporate QMS 2 (295 kb)
General QMS certificate
Albany QMS Certificate (290 kb)
QMS certificate for the Albany, NY office.
Materials QMS Certificate (284 kb)
QMS certificate for Advanced Materials
Robot Terms and Conditions (27 kb)
Terms and conditions for purchase of robot parts and components
Business Development Services (103 kb)
Read about our technology forecasting, acquisition technical due diligence and technology assessment and valuation services.
Biomedical Materials Technology (958 kb)
Overview of recent advances in materials technology
Medical Product Development (196 kb)
Example of how we develop new medical products
Drug Delivery Device (222 kb)
Example of how we develop new drug delivery devices
Disposable Test Kit Manufacturing Line (229 kb)
Example of our ability to design products and manufacturing lines to produce them
Device Design (197 kb)
Example of our ability to design specialized medical equipment
Closing the Information Gap (137 kb)
Five steps to ensure efficient technology transfer in outsourced product development partnerships.
Medical Technology Forecasting (125 kb)
How to improve strategic planning by exploring emerging technologies.
Guide to Outsourcing (733 kb)
When is outsourcing your best bet?
Medical Design with Manufacturing in Mind (20 kb)
The more advanced medical devices become, the greater the need for outside expertise.
Myths about Medical Device Outsourcing (25 kb)
There are many common myths about outsourcing R&D.
Positioning Medical Device Start-up for Success (55 kb)
Attracting venture capital is essential for a start-up company.
Commercializing Medical Devices (49 kb)
Accurately assessing market demand is the first step.
Full-Service Outsourcing for Medical Devices (23 kb)
Outsourcing is a hot-button issue for all segments of the life sciences industry.
Real-time Athlete Monitoring (2 mb)
Wirelessly monitor heart rate, respiration, activity, and other parameters.
Pharmaceutical Technology Innovation (137 kb)
We engineer our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients' ideas into reality through innovation and technology.
Pharmaceutical Technology Innovation2 (267 kb)
More on pharmaceutical technology innovation.
Pharmaceutical Technology Innovation 3 (164 kb)
Let Foster-Miller solve your toughest technical challenges.
Pharmaceutical Technology Innovation - 4 (195 kb)
In-depth on Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
10 Reasons to Outsource Design and Development (34 kb)
10 Reasons to Outsource Design and Development
Next Generation Medical Devices (37 kb)
Next Generation Medical Devices
Mitral Valve Replacement (23 kb)
Mitral valve replacement case history
External Expertise to Forecast Technology (29 kb)
External Expertise to Forecast Technology
Design with Manufacturing in Mind (21 kb)
Design with Manufacturing in Mind
Innovating Premium Medical Products (19 kb)
Innovating Premium Medical Products
Stent Coating Process (26 kb)
Stent coating process
Technology Tansfer in Medical Development (19 kb)
Technology Tansfer in Medical Development
Protect Medical Device IP (33 kb)
Protect Medical Device IP
Full-Service Outsourcing (21 kb)
Full-Service Outsourcing
Outsourcing Design Myths (17 kb)
Outsourcing Design Myths
Innovation with an Eye Toward Production (25 kb)
Innovation with an Eye Toward Production
Pharmaceutical Technology Innovation - 5 (230 kb)
August update on pharmaceutical innovation.
Science into Technology (108 kb)
September biopharma newsletter.
Vehicle Crashworthiness (248 kb)
Computerized simulations of rail and auto accidents
Interior Crashworthiness and Biomechanics (214 kb)
Computerized simulations of passengers and interiors in car or train accidents
Human Factors and Ergonomics (761 kb)
Evaluation ergonomics and safety capabilities
Transportation Technology (312 kb)
Design, testing and analysis of emerging transportation technology issues
Aging Aircraft Test Laboratory (1 mb)
Testing on full-scale fuselage panels
Railroad Dispatching Optimization (1014 kb)
Helping railroads evaluate and optimize their dispatching programs for maximum safety and ergonomic health
Signalmen Fatigue Study (112 kb)
Article about an FRA-sponsored study of the work schedules and sleep patterns of railroad signalmen.
Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of U.S. Railroad Signalmen (196 kb)
Paper examining the relationship between work schedules and alertness.
Transportation QMS Certificate (293 kb)
QMS certificate for Transportation and Structures
Electrostatically Charged Aerosol Decontamination (209 kb)
Works by dispersing billions of tiny, electrically charged droplets into the air
TALON Robots for SWAT Teams (1 mb)
Choice of weapons for lethal or less-than-lethal responses, night vision, thermal cameras, loudspeaker and audio receiver for remote negotiations.
TALON Hazmat Robot (2 mb)
TALON Hazmat robots use JAUS software to make it possible to "plug and play" up to seven WMD detection instruments.
Counterterrorist Perimeter Security Solutions (203 kb)
Assess the area that needs protection and devise an appropriate solution.
Handheld Chem-Bio Threat Monitor (181 kb)
Provides point detection of chemical and biological agents and other hazardous materials in air, water or on surfaces.
Ambulatory Physiologic Status Monitor (235 kb)
Monitors vital signs and transmits the data wirelessly to a remote display.
TALON Robot Fido Integration Kit (2 mb)
Foster-Miller has designed a "plug and play" upgrade kit that allows users to put their Fido explosives detectors on the TALON robot
TALON X-Ray Kit (1 mb)
An x-ray kit can be mounted on a TALON IV robot so it can be sent downrange to x-ray suspicious packages and reveal their contents to remote operators.
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