Research & Development/SBIR

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. provides a complete line of contract research & development (R&D) services in a broad range of areas. Our staff of multidisciplinary experts, as well as our extensive testing facilities, provides the perfect environment to efficiently further your enterprise.
We also have been awarded several Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts to advance specific research in engineering disciplines. Some of the projects that we have worked on include the installation of landing gear bushings, assessments of alternative methods of fatigue testing, and reliable hydrogen embrittlement testing.
We are uniquely positioned to provide these services while protecting your proprietary technologies via well-established internal processes and employee training and awareness. Even if you do not see your specific area of interest from our listed R&D/SBIR capabilities, contact us – our innovative and diverse staff of engineers will spare no effort in trying to support your programs.
R&D/SBIR Services

Improvement
Highly structured failure analysis approach for reliability improvements

Aging
Aging's effects on performance and shelf life

Efficiency
On-site or in-house energy analysis and feasibility studies

Parts
R&D, reverse engineering, prototyping for out-of-production aircraft parts

& Shock
Controlled pressure wave and shock pulse tests

Fatigue (HCF) Testing
High temperature military and commercial fatigue test programs

Development
Highly controlled coupon-level tests tracking thermal and damage profiles

Complex Assemblies
Advanced testing parameters welcomed, screenings designed to your needs

Development
Non-destructive investigatory profiles tailored to the most stringent requirements