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Draper Laboratory. January 2011. The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Innovative Engineering for Over 75 Years. Independent, not-for-profit Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge with satellite offices in Washington DC, Houston, Huntsville, Tampa, St. Petersburg
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Draper Laboratory January 2011
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Innovative Engineering for Over 75 Years • Independent, not-for-profit • Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge with satellite offices in Washington DC, Houston, Huntsville, Tampa, St. Petersburg • Dedicated to solving the nation's most challenging problems • Applied research and development • Technology transfer • Advanced production • Advanced technical education • Revenues exceed $490 million Photo credit: John Earle
Draper Business Areas Focused on Important National Problems Tactical Systems Strategic Systems Special Programs Energy Solutions Air Warfare Space Systems Biomedical Systems
Case 1: Trident Guidance Production Scope ‘Classical’ Subcontracts or Purchase Orders
Case 2: Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Electronic and Electro-optic Equipment Software Design, Development and Integration Mechanical Components and Systems Materials Development, Integration and Employment Human Systems Interface • Agility, Ability, Innovation • Increased Warfighter Performance • Identify and exploit technology opportunities • Reduce Development and Acquisition Cost/Time • Reduce Risk Example provided by RDECOM Partners in design, development and deployment