EMALS is the Navy’s launch choice for Ford-class aircraft carriers, replacing steam catapults used on current and prior generations of aircraft carriers. EMALS lowers overall operating costs and reduces maintenance over current steam catapults, and provides less “wear and tear” on carrier-based aircraft.
The HF-DAG Replacement Program, under the direction of Space and Naval Warfare System Center Pacific SSC-P (SPAWAR), is designed as a significant technology upgrade to the existing high frequency communication systems currently installed on U.S. Navy ships. The HF-DAG system is an […]
Raytheon has pioneered the way combat systems are deployed through the use of an Electronic Equipment Module (EME). The modules encapsulate equipment in standard shelters designed to withstand the rigors of combat such as shock and vibration. They also incorporate acoustic dampeners […]
The ICADS program, under the direction of Space and Naval Warfare System Center Atlantic SSC-A (SPAWAR), is designed as a modular, deployable extension of the Navy’s existing Digital Modular Radio (DMR) program. The intention is to outfit modular ISO shelters as self-contained, […]
The AN/SPQ-9 Surface Surveillance and Tracking Radar, also known as the “Spook-Nine”, was developed by Northrop Grumman Norden Systems, Melville, NY, and is a track-while-scan radar used with the MK-86 and MK 160 Gun Fire Control Systems (GFCS) on surface combatants. […]
In June, Electromet enhanced its CNC machining capability by installing a HAAS VF-7/40 CNC machining center in its Hagerstown, MD machining facility. This CNC can support a machining envelop of 84 x 32 x 30 inches and has 3-4 axis capability. Electromet has two machining facilities, one located adjacent to […]
Electromet has completed a rigorous welding recertification program to Raytheon (Integrated Defense System and Network Centric Systems). The renewal of this special process approval and certification will continue to allow Electromet to provide full-service manufacturing support to Raytheon.
Electromet welcomes Congressman Mark Critz, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open our new Electromet facility in Johnstown, PA.
Above, from left:
Bob Heffelfinger, Richland Township Supervisor; Terry Wood, Technical Director; Pam Shatzer, Production Manager; Paul Assia, Johnstown Machine Shop Manager; Vladimir Brajovic, Quality Manager; David McCain, Electromet President; Congressman Mark Critz.
Electromet has institutionalized continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing and this has been instrumental in improving all aspects of our manufacturing processes. In December 2010, the Maryland World Class Consortia (MWCC) recognized Electromet’s own Dick Ebaugh as the Maryland Lean Leader of […]
SEWIP will replace the U.S. Navy’s current electronic countermeasures system (AN/SLQ-32). The “Slick 32” provides warning of incoming attacks and is integrated with other ship defenses to trigger the launch of chaff or other decoys. Designed and built in the 1970’s, […]