Adaptive Materials, founded in 2000, is one of the leading companies in the development of portable fuel cell technology. Its product line includes two baseline solid oxide fuel cell systems called e20 and e50 and these systems provide 20- and 50-watts of continuous power while running off commercially available propane. Its additional capabilities include manufacturing of various artificial materials, fine-scale fibers, co-fired structures, microchannel structures, honeycomb tubes and piezoelectric transducer composites. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. Its advisory board comprises of business, legal and manufacturing leaders and has partnered with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Analytical Design Services Corporation is one of Michigan s leading engineering firms. The company specializes in engineering products and providing technical staffing services. The minority-owned firm is certified by the Michigan Minority Business Development Council. ASDC provides technical consultants in the field of information technology and systems engineering and design. It also offers teams of consultants for business or engineering solutions on a project or turnkey basis.Consulting services include preliminary investigation, analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance and enhancements. The company has won numerous Fast Track awards. Founded in 1985, Analytical Design Services Corporation is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., and maintains branch offices in India.
Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch specializes in infrastructure development, consulting and construction services. The company currently has more than 8,500 professionals who work in over 90 offices throughout the United States. In 1957, the company opened its first regional office in Orlando, Fla. The company offers conceptual and preliminary engineering services, asset management, design and development, infrastructure planning and program management services. Its asset management services feature performance monitoring, process refinement, diagnostic solutions, maintenance planning, budgeting and capital prioritization. Operational for over 15 years, its construction division provides a variety of project management and safety programs. In addition, it provides contract administration, inspection, quality assurance and material management services. Black & Veatch maintains a presence in Ann Arbor, Mich.
