About Us

Defense & Energy Systems is a veteran owned engineering and consulting firm located on the campus of the world renowned Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) in Youngstown, OH. We also serve as a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) vendor as well as a source for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for difficult to source parts benefiting from advanced manufacturing approaches to include utilization of additive manufacturing technology.

We provide industry, government and nonprofits additional capacity in pursuing innovative projects. We are a veteran owned small business (SDVO) and thus our dedicated team ensures we treat every client appropriately and provide responsive services. Core business expertise includes utilization of additive manufacturing technology for tooling and casting production, leveraging of the domestic advanced manufacturing supply chain to make critical parts for OEMs and government entities, defense technology integration, project management, innovation/commercialization to spur regional economic development, workforce development planning and execution and requirement analysis.  

A former military science adviser and acquisition professional leads the Defense & Energy team. Several engineers trained in project management round out the core staff. We are proud to employ several veterans who bring their military experience and dedication to the forefront of each project.

Clients value our flexibility and agility in assisting them to respond to pressing needs.

Providing industry, government and nonprofits additional capacity in pursuing innovation and managing projects.  Defense & Energy Systems ensures that every client is treated appropriately and thus provide very personal and responsive consulting services.

The D&E Advantage

Youngstown Business Incubator

Located at the world renown Youngstown Business Incubator, we provide non-profits additional capacity in pursuing innovation and managing projects

Former Army RDECOM Science Advisor

A former Army RDECOM Science Advisor, we serve a growing demand from small and medium businesses in the Midwest who seek opportunities with state and federal agencies.

Our Expertise

 
Project Management

We provide industry, government and nonprofits additional capacity in pursuing innovation and managing projects. The size of our firm ensures we treat every client appropriately and thus provide very personal and responsive consulting services.

Defense & Energy Systems team members have worked on diverse projects to include advanced manufacturing projects involving the integration of 3D printing technology integration for tooling applications, workforce development efforts, innovative solar applications, defense energy policy development, point of need energy production technology development, waste water technology applications, personnel and vehicle armor technology applications, additive manufacturing applications to create greater capacity in the defense and commercial supply chains and regional economic development.    

Engineering Design

We make your design goals possible- using additive manufacturing, design is no longer limited by traditional manufacturing processes. When designing for additive, you can expect to see an increased focus on part strength, weight reduction, and consolidation of parts for assemblies.

D&E team members have extensive experience utilizing additive manufacturing, particularly for casting design. Reverse engineering, prototyping, part consolidation, and leveraging of early technology adopters in the supply chain are core competencies.

 

Over 30 Years of expereince

Helping businesses, organizations, & government agencies acheive their goals

Contact Us

Let us help you maximize results and reach your goals. Contact us today for more information; we look forward to taking your project to the next level with notable deliverables.