Tanner Research, Inc.
Tanner Research, Inc., founded in 1988, specializes in advanced electronics, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), mechanical designs, software, and autonomous robots. The company is committed to innovation and technology, aiming to solve challenging problems for clients in government, industry, and academia. With a focus on R&D, Tanner Research pushes the limits of technology to deliver unprecedented capabilities in various domains.
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Products
Bulk metallic glass micromachined inertial sensors
Surface-micromachined electrostatic sensors and actuators using bulk metallic glass to improve performance characteristics for inertial sensing.
Polymer microfluidic devices and flexible sensor skins
Multi-layer polymer fluidic devices using conformal coatings to enable flexible sensor skins and tall-walled structures for microfluidic applications.
Micro-cavity structures in thick polymer
Ultra-thick polymer feature fabrication enabling cavities for liquid dosing, energetics, and related microfluidic uses.
Electrowetting droplet-control devices
Devices with embedded electrodes to control droplet motion for chemistry and biological manipulation.
PCB-based MEMS actuation structures
Actuation structures implemented on printed circuit boards using a specialized low-temperature MEMS process.
MEMS-based optical identification and communication unit
Compact optical communication concept employing MEMS micro-reflectors to enable secure interrogation and response between a controller and remote unit.
Bulk metallic glass micromachined inertial sensors
Surface-micromachined electrostatic sensors and actuators using bulk metallic glass to improve performance characteristics for inertial sensing.
Polymer microfluidic devices and flexible sensor skins
Multi-layer polymer fluidic devices using conformal coatings to enable flexible sensor skins and tall-walled structures for microfluidic applications.
Micro-cavity structures in thick polymer
Ultra-thick polymer feature fabrication enabling cavities for liquid dosing, energetics, and related microfluidic uses.
Electrowetting droplet-control devices
Devices with embedded electrodes to control droplet motion for chemistry and biological manipulation.
PCB-based MEMS actuation structures
Actuation structures implemented on printed circuit boards using a specialized low-temperature MEMS process.
MEMS-based optical identification and communication unit
Compact optical communication concept employing MEMS micro-reflectors to enable secure interrogation and response between a controller and remote unit.
Services
MEMS prototyping services
Low-cost in-house MEMS prototyping and processing using an on-site cleanroom and multidisciplinary staff.
Custom electronics and PCB design
Design and development of robust electronic systems and custom PCBs for demanding environments, including power management and safety controls.
Optical system design and simulation
Custom optical sensor and detection system development with optical/mechanical/thermal/electrical/RF simulation support.
Robotics system development and integration
Development of lightweight collaborative robots for agricultural applications, including hardware prototyping, embedded electronics, and software integration.
sUAS concept development and prototyping
Design and prototyping of small unmanned aircraft including inflight charging concepts, rapid-manufacture wings, and separable electronics pods.
Hardware rapid prototyping and machining
Rapid iteration of mechanical and robotic hardware using FDM and SLA additive manufacturing supported by local machine-shop fabrication for larger parts.
MEMS prototyping services
Low-cost in-house MEMS prototyping and processing using an on-site cleanroom and multidisciplinary staff.
Custom electronics and PCB design
Design and development of robust electronic systems and custom PCBs for demanding environments, including power management and safety controls.
Optical system design and simulation
Custom optical sensor and detection system development with optical/mechanical/thermal/electrical/RF simulation support.
Robotics system development and integration
Development of lightweight collaborative robots for agricultural applications, including hardware prototyping, embedded electronics, and software integration.
sUAS concept development and prototyping
Design and prototyping of small unmanned aircraft including inflight charging concepts, rapid-manufacture wings, and separable electronics pods.
Hardware rapid prototyping and machining
Rapid iteration of mechanical and robotic hardware using FDM and SLA additive manufacturing supported by local machine-shop fabrication for larger parts.
Expertise Areas
- MEMS design and prototyping
- Polymer microfluidics
- Optical sensor and optoelectronic systems
- Custom electronics and PCB design
Key Technologies
- Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
- Polymer microfabrication (multi-level fluidics, thick-photoresist structures)
- Electrowetting droplet manipulation
- Additive manufacturing (FDM, SLA)