Strategy & Policy Development
ETC develops targeted strategies and policies that underpin investments in national security and defense technology areas. Collaborating with DoD stakeholders to ensure that defense strategies are forward-looking, resilient, and aligned with national security objectives, ETC supports the DoD in maintaining technological superiority and operational readiness in a rapidly evolving global security environment.
National Energetics Plan - Energetics Campaign
In partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, ETC remains committed to supporting the Department of Defense’s requirements for new energetic systems. As required by the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, ETC performed a comprehensive energetic materials enterprise study with an array of subject matter experts. This study’s goal was to deliver a strategic plan for the U. S. military to maintain technological superiority in energetics and energetic based systems critical to our national security. Contact us to learn more. ETC Study can be downloaded here:
Engineering & Analysis
ETC’s engineering and analysis capabilities originally focused on advancing energetics technologies, but have grown to include robotics and autonomy, machine discovery, advanced manufacturing, and modeling. Regardless of application, ETC clients have come to expect deep insight and a commitment to on-time, on-budget delivery of projects.
AI/ML for Energetics Systems
ETC is developing machine-assisted discovery and awareness based automated tools in support of scientists and engineers dedicated to the development of new energetic materials and weapon systems. Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms developed by ETC will accelerate engineering and design programs for new energetic systems.
Chemical Supply Network Analysis
ETC performs supply chain risk analysis for critical chemicals and energetic materials. The supply chain stability of critical energetic materials (propellants, explosives, & pyrotechnics), their precursors, and the reagents required to produce them is of critical importance to the strength and resilience of the US defense industrial base, military operational effectiveness, and overall national security.
Micro-electromechanical Systems (MEMS)
ETC assists the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) with the execution of research and development efforts in Micro-electromechanical (MEMs) systems; and experimental efforts focused on understanding the fundamental nature and performance of energetic materials.
Advanced Manufacturing
ETC conducts research and provides support to manufacturers utilizing new and innovative technologies for processing energetics and energetic subsystems. ETC’s subject matter expertise in energetics manufacturing assists in modernizing plants through digital transformation, quality control data analysis, process development, and the transition to utilizing automated technologies.
System Modeling & Design
ETC utilizes advanced modeling and simulation techniques in
support of analyzing missile performance and trajectory, safety considerations,
and other various mission requirements. ETC leverages subject matter expertise
to assist in the design and development of warhead and propulsion subsystems.
What We Do
ETC partners with Department of Defense agencies to create sustainable, localized STEM programs supported by robust ecosystems. These initiatives deliver proven, high-quality curricula across a broad range of STEM disciplines, fostering innovation and building pathways for future talent.
How We Help
- Program management and execution
- Curriculum development
- Partnership development
- Program marketing and promotions
U.S. Army Research Laboratory and Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division
U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program
National Defense Education Program
ETC Internship Program
U.S. Army Research Laboratory, University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, and ETC
Technology Ecosystem Development
ETC excels in developing technology ecosystems that drive economic growth and support technical collaboration. These systems include startups, established companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits and are designed to not only meet today’s challenges but anticipate and adapt to future technology shifts.
R2C2
Through a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) with the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), ETC supports a variety of ARL’s programs, including ARL’s Robotics Research Collaboration Campus (R2C2) located at Grace’s Quarters, MD. Our mission is to help ARL build a national ecosystem for partnership engagement which leverages opportunities to host research teams from military, academic, and industry partners.
BESt START
The Basic Energy Science to (BESt) St. Thomas Applied Renewable Technologies (START) program is a joint effort between the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory, the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, and the Energetics Technology Center. ETC is building the ecosystem and expanding the workforce to accelerate the development and commercialization of energy technologies in the private sector to help the Army improve energy resiliency and tactical self-sufficiency.
FastFORWARD
Indian Head FastFORWARD is an ecosystem that cultivates energetic science and technology. The focus is to support both the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division and the economic development and revitalization of the Town of Indian Head, Maryland.