Founded in 2012, Geon Technologies develops software-defined radio, signal-processing, and communications solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. The company combines software and FPGA engineering with hands-on work in modern communications systems, including open SDR frameworks such as REDHAWK and OpenCPI. Its Geon Scholars program gives emerging computer-science engineers paid, real-world experience on national-security projects.
Apogee Applied Research, IncFounded in 2009, Apogee Applied Research develops and manufactures FPGA-based servers, development boards, and software-defined radio hardware for commercial and Department of Defense applications. The Dayton-area company pairs ultra-high-bandwidth signal processing systems with engineering services, including converting algorithms into high-performance FPGA implementations. Its leadership team brings more than 45 years of combined digital signal-processing experience.BEAVERCREEK, OH
Herrick Technology Laboratories, IncEmployee-owned Herrick Technology Laboratories began in 2000 as an electronics research laboratory serving the U.S. Department of Defense. After a 2013 acquisition, the company grew from prototyping into the manufacture of software-defined radio systems for demanding national-security missions, with more than 140 employees working across facilities in Maryland and New Hampshire.GERMANTOWN, MD
North Point Defense, IncFounded in 2012 and based in Rome, New York, North Point Defense engineers autonomous RF and digital-signal processing solutions for tactical and national defense missions. The company is owned and operated by signals analysts, digital signal-processing specialists, and software engineers, combining prior military experience with academic expertise to develop and support real-time SIGINT capabilities. Its work includes quick-reaction software for emerging signals and Arctic-hardened remote sensing systems, alongside mission-system operations and maintenance.ROME, NY
NASK IncorporatedFounded in 2000, NASK Incorporated develops digital signal-processing applications, radio-frequency acquisition and playback systems, and analytics for the Intelligence and Defense Communities. The company is especially known for geolocation platforms and for building analytic frameworks that help intelligence analysts turn labor-intensive workflows into reusable, automated processes. NASK also deploys engineers and analysts globally across satellite, airborne, and terrestrial environments.KETTERING, OH