A.M. Toolbox grew from founder Jared Crooks’s farm upbringing and his grandfather’s practical approach to finding the right tool for each job. Today, the Dublin, Ohio company applies that same problem-solving spirit to patented additive tooling, helping customers develop rapid parts for commercial and defense applications. Its work has extended to Air Force-supported research through a 2024 AFWERX SBIR Phase I award for carrierless body armor.
Dayton ArmorDayton Armor began in 2010 as a small research and development company focused on lightweight protection for the U.S. Department of Defense. After years of research, the Dayton, Ohio company began producing armor for Special Operations Forces and later made that technology available to first responders and civilians.DAYTON, OH
Atlas Defense CoAtlas Defense Co. is a small-batch American manufacturer based in Pennsylvania, known for field-tested equipment made for demanding real-world use. The company develops compact tools and accessories for military, law-enforcement, and other professional users, combining additive manufacturing with modern fabrication methods. Its products are manufactured in the United States and available through government and agency purchasing.332994HUMMELSTOWN, PA
Manta DefenseConceived as MantaRails in 2009 to solve the problem of loose weapon pressure pads, Manta Defense now manufactures proprietary, heat-mitigating firearm accessories in-house at its New Philadelphia, Ohio facility. Its products are standard issue on two Marine Corps programs, including the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, and are fielded by militaries around the world. Manta says its materials are designed to protect operators and gear from extreme heat while managing wires and switches without permanently altering a weapon.NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH
Touchstone Advanced CompositesFormed in 2013 and now a wholly owned subsidiary of CONSOL Innovations, Touchstone Advanced Composites has built its identity around developing unusual tooling solutions for aerospace and defense manufacturers. From its Triadelphia, West Virginia, facility, the company makes precision composite tooling and parts, including tools shaped from CFOAM® carbon foam produced in-house. Its expanded operation employs about 50 people and serves customers involved in major U.S. aerospace and defense programs.TRIADELPHIA, WV