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Small Company with Big Capabilities in Rotary Solenoids and Laser Shutters
Engineers sometimes hesitate when they need to scale a project with a smaller manufacturer. The concern makes sense. Can a small company handle thousands of units? Will they adapt when timelines shift? At Brandstrom Instruments, we've built our reputation on exactly...
Ask Our Engineers – Common Questions We Hear at Brandstrom Instruments
As summer winds down and a new academic and engineering season begins, we often see an increase in inquiries here at Brandstrom Instruments. Whether it’s students returning to campus or engineers getting back to project planning, questions about our solenoids and...
3 Big Challenges the U.S. Faces in Drone/UAV Manufacturing, And How Brandstrom Helps
With America's new focus on increasing production for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), our team wanted to address some of the challenges that our economy might face in scaling up. 1) Production Capacity Challenge: Rapidly scaling UAV production to meet...
BAE Systems honors Brandstrom Instruments Inc. with a ‘Partner 2 Win’ Gold Tier Award
Ridgefield, CT –March 28, 2025- Brandstrom Instruments today announced it received a Gold Tier Award from BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win program. Brandstrom Instruments was selected from a pool of suppliers that delivered exceptional performance and contributions to...
BAE Systems honors Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. with a 2023 Gold Tier Supplier award
Ridgefield, CT – May 15, 2024 – Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. today announced it received another Gold Tier Award for being a Gold Supplier in 2023. Brandstrom Instruments has received this award from BAE Systems for each year since 2019. About BAE Systems The...
BAE Systems honors Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. with a 2021 Gold Tier Supplier award
Ridgefield, CT – March 29, 2022 – Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. today announced it received a Gold Tier Award for exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success for BAE Systems, Inc.’s Electronic Systems sector. Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. was...
Lockheed Martin Fire and Controls Supplier Spotlight (August 2021)
Founded in 1972, Brandstrom Instruments is a preeminent manufacturer of robust precision optical shutters for thermal imaging and laser applications.. We have produced over 250,000 shutters for many programs, including, TWSII, TWS Bridge, DVE, DRVCS, LTLM, CHECK6®,...