Company Research Report: Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)

Company Overview

• Name: Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)

• Mission: To solve problems of national importance by providing science and engineering research, technical support services, specialty products, and integrated solutions.

• Founded: 1979

• Founder(s): No specific information on founders is provided.

• Key People:

• Maggie Gendron (Principal, Government Relations)

• Doug Bruder (Director, National Security Programs)

• Chris Piehota (Principal Director, Technical Initiatives)

• David Barnhard (Chief Strategy Officer of Neya Systems Division)

• Jim Kainz (Senior Vice President)

• Will Goodman (Senior Vice President)

• Headquarters: No specific headquarters location is provided.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: ARA is globally recognized for applying technically-excellent, in-depth, and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services to address complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

Products

OTONOS: Unmanned Remote Control and Tele-Operation

• Description: Reduces risk and increases performance in autonomy and robotics.

ARC4: Advanced Augmented Reality Technology

• Description: Advanced augmented reality (AR) technology providing heads-up tactical situational awareness, usable day or night.

Pathfinder: Advanced Intrusion Detection

• Description: An advanced intrusion detection system providing comprehensive sensors for detecting security threats before they cause damage or inflict harm.

HurLoss: Hurricane Catastrophe Model

• Description: State-of-the-art hurricane catastrophe model designed for property insurers, reinsurers, and brokers to plan for future risks.

Combat Medic

• Description: A state-of-the-art training and simulation tool designed for medical education specifically for military medical scenarios.

VR-TAK: Virtual Reality Tactical Assault Kit

• Description: An innovative Virtual Reality tool for improved mission planning and rehearsal with better situational awareness.

Other Products:

• A.T.-BLAST: Calculates blast loading parameters.

• BurnCARE: Virtual patient medical trainer.

• FAST-CT: Provides blast overpressure data.

• Hydrothermal Refining (HR): Provides continuous solution for degumming edible oils.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched:

• Introduction of Otonos: Unmanned Remote Control and Tele-Operation.

• Launch of the advanced hurricane model within the HurLoss® Series.

• New Features and Innovation:

• Enhancement and release of advanced hurricane models for refined catastrophe modeling.

• Development of new products and solutions in response to national security and infrastructure enhancement.

• New Partnerships:

• ARA partners with AUVSI to develop a cybersecurity and supply chain security framework for autonomous ground vehicles.

• Recognitions:

• ARA recognized as a top tech company in New Mexico.

• Awarded and recognized within various industries for technical leadership and innovation.

• Employee Growth and Leadership Changes:

• Maggie Gendron appointed as Principal, Government Relations.

• Doug Bruder joins ARA, expanding national security programs.

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