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Hodgdon Yachts, Inc, (HYI) was founded in 1816 and has constructed over 400 vessels, including Navy mine sweepers and sub-chasers. HYI combines the finest materials and components with world-class craftsmanship to produce vessels of unsurpassed quality, beauty and utility. From plank on frame construction in the 18th century to advanced composite vessels of in the 21st century Hodgdon Yachts has always delivered the highest quality vessels for the most discerning clients. By maintaining a program of continuous improvement in facilities, methods and skills, Hodgdon Yachts strives to create maximum value, as well as a source of pride for customers, employees and the community while addressing the needs of a dynamic marine industry.

Donald L. Blount and Associates, Inc, (DLBA) is an internationally recognized naval architecture/marine engineering firm offering technical design services for the development and construction of state-of-the-art marine craft. Since 1989, the firm has specialized in the design, evaluation, testing and construction management of motor yachts, custom sportfishing boats, production boats and, military/paramilitary vessels. The firm also directs research programs to develop and/or extend technologies that advance maritime applications.

The Advanced Engineered Wood Composite (AEWC) Center at the University of Maine is a 48,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility for integrated composite materials research, development and testing. The Center's eight laboratories provide the State of Maine with capabilities for the development of composite materials and structures from the conceptual stage through research, manufacturing prototypes and subsequent testing and evaluation.

High Modulus is a world-leading supplier of composite technology and structural engineering services to the marine industry. SmartPac, from High Modulus is an engineered construction solution, making production boatbuilding easier and more cost effective, by increasing production throughput, improving quality control, reducing waste and improving structural integrity.

Angle Incorporated is a veteran owned small business in operation since 1990. The company specializes in three-dimensional modeling and analysis. Angle uses RHINO, Auto CAD, INTERGRAPH EMS and Finite-Element Modeling tools to create ship models for signature analysis of radar cross section (RCS), underwater electromagnetic (UEM) and infrared radiation (IR) signature. Angle's experience includes support to the DDG 51 Program at Naval Sea Systems Command and on-site at the two construction yards, Bath Iron Works and Northrup Grumman/Ingalls Shipbuilding.

ATK Apertures is a leading developer of custom antennas/radomes, low observable materials, and EO/IR calibration products. ATK has designed and manufactured RF and EO/IR solutions for ground, sea, air, and space applications. ATK antennas and radomes have battle-proven experience on military platforms such as the USAF's F-117 and B-2, the USN's LPD-17 and DDG 1000. ATK has significant capability to manufacture radar absorbing materials and structures. ATK also produces high power RF components and EW antennas for Patriot Missile, F-16 and JSTARS applications.

 
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