National Institutes of Health

MSInc has developed and delivered a unique robotic mechanism used in the evaluation of research primate responses to NIH Animal Center. These units are microprocessor controlled to sense any attempt by the primate to obtain a treat and either allow or deny the access based on predetermined conditions.

Lockheed Martin Advanced Environmental Systems

MSInc provided mechanical engineering and system integration support to Lockheed Martin Advanced Environmental Systems on two tele-operated excavating equipment programs provided through time and material purchase orders based on an estimated not to exceed amount; TREX, a remote controlled CAT 235D Excavator for the handling and removal of hazardous waste at a DOE storage site and O-Field, a remote controlled CAT D6 Bulldozer and CAT 320L Excavator for joint operations in the remediation of an Unexploded Ordnance field at Edgewood Arsenal.

Provided electronic packaging design engineering, drafting and equipment integration on the TREX program. Designs developed included the platform electronics assembly, cab control electronics suite and the remote operators console station. MSInc also provided the system test plan development and directed these tests for customer approval and acceptance of the system.

Provided all the electronics packaging design, related drafting, fabrication and integration on the two vehicles and the remote control stations for the O-Field Program. These included the hydraulic and power control system, electronic and communication equipment and all camera mounting hardware. Supported program requirements through operator training and system delivery.

Chesapeake Sciences Corp.

MSInc provides fixed price and time and materials electronic packaging support to Chesapeake Sciences Corp. for acoustic array electronics packaging design, fabrication, assembly and test. Currently provide array mechanical design, assembly and integration support for multiple sonar programs. Designed and delivered bottom array electronics packages with molded cable assemblies. Assemblies successfully tested to 1000 psi and deployed for field evaluation. Designed and delivered Fiber Optic Transceiver, Wavelength Division Multiplexer (WDM) and Control Hub electronic can assemblies with electrical and fiber optic penetrations proof pressure tested to 2500 psi per program requirements.

Designed, procured and directed the fabrication of a nominal seven inch inside diameter, eleven foot long, 5000 psi working pressure test vessel for verifying underwater equipment integrity. Developed a reduced cost commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) military fiber optic laser drawer design for the NSSN Structurally Integrated Enclosure (SIE) incorporating multiple Lasers requiring both forced air and chilled water cooling.

Borrett Automation Technologies

MSInc, teamed with Borett Automation Technologies of Westlake Village CA, has designed and developed a fully automated robotic mixed media data changer. This system is a self contained modular unit comprised of a platform, 6 axis robotic arm, target sensor suite, lift table, pneumatic and electronic actuators, drive and media cabinets and interconnecting cabling. The modularity allows for expansion and media drive upgrading at minimal cost giving the system a flexible and cost effective competitive advantage. To date, two systems have been delivered and successfully integrated with customer host computer systems. One consists of 20 CD readers, 4 CD writers and 1000 CD-ROMs, the second consists of 6 VHS tape drives and 100 VHS tapes.

Advanced Measurement Solutions

MSInc provided extended mechanical engineering support to Advanced Measurement Solutions of Millersville MD. in developing a fuel tank monitoring system that automatically collects data, transmits this data via an RF link to a receiver that forwards the data to a central collection facility via a phone line. The system is anticipated to be selling in the 1000s per month shortly. MSInc provided all the mechanical design, performed development testing and worked with electrical, software, manufacturing and installation personnel in achieving a simple, low cost, highly reliable product. The individual components of the system have been submitted and approved by MET Labs for UL and CSA use in Class 1, Division 1 locations and has passed FCC requirements at the operating frequency.

Northrop Grumman

Assisted in developing the concept and then designed, fabricated, assembled and integrated an automated end effector for a 60 foot gantry robot for transferring mail trays and tubs from a conveyor to shipping containers for Northrop Grumman. The design consisted of a three piece bi-directional, low profile telescoping tray with pnuematic actuated tray grippers and off-loaders. The electric motor driven tray extended 51 inches in 1 second in either direction for handling conveyors on either side.