MacroVation

Materials, manufacturing, and measurement under one development program.

MacroVation combines advanced foam and polymer development with additive fabrication, prototype integration, and analytical characterization. Our capabilities support federal R&D programs and focused development discussions with qualified partners.

Advanced foams and non-lethal systems

We develop foam and polymer systems in the context of their intended application, connecting formulation with handling, integration, and evaluation.

  • Foam and polymer formulation
  • Material preparation and prototype samples
  • Adhesion and mechanical behavior
  • Integration with delivery hardware

Related programs:

Open capability
Gloved hands handling material in a laboratory
Material handling during laboratory work. Photograph from a MacroVation program presentation.

3D printing, molds, and tooling

SLA · FDM · Polymers · Ceramics

MacroVation works across polymer and ceramic materials using additive approaches that include stereolithography (SLA) and fused deposition modeling (FDM). We connect the fabrication method to the geometry, material behavior, and purpose of the part.

  • Molds and fixtures
  • Polymer and ceramic development
  • Prototype iteration
  • Dimensional and surface evaluation

Related programs:

Open capability
Two tooling surfaces shown side by side in a company presentation
Two tooling surfaces compared side by side. Photograph from a MacroVation capability presentation.

Analytical characterization

Analytical characterization is a core part of MacroVation's development work. We use material measurements and application-focused testing to connect a formulation or printed part with the engineering decision it must support.

  • Chemical and material identification, including FTIR-based work
  • Flow and processing behavior
  • Mechanical and adhesion evaluation
  • Dimensional and surface inspection

Related programs:

Open capability
Laboratory reactor and associated equipment at MacroVation
Reactor and associated equipment in the Fairlawn laboratory. Facility context, not a complete inventory of analytical capability.

Mattress and comfort materials

MacroVation explores comfort materials and mattress concepts for demanding environments, including shipboard use. The work connects material behavior, prototype design, and evaluation against application requirements.

  • Comfort-material concepts
  • Material and structural evaluation
  • Durability and service-requirement considerations
  • Manufacturing pathways

Related programs:

Open capability
A thin cellular material sample shown in a company presentation
Cellular comfort-material sample. Photograph from a MacroVation capability presentation.

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