Maryland at indo pacific international maritime expo
Get to Know Maryland, U.S.A.
Our team, along with a delegation of Maryland companies, will represent Maryland at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition on November 4-6 in Sydney, Australia. Visit the Commerce team at Booth 1C05 to see what Maryland offers businesses. Below, you can learn more about the leaders behind the companies that proudly call Maryland home and find their direct contact info for those interested in partnering.
Connect with the Companies
A delegation of Maryland companies will be attending the Indo Pacific Maritime Exposition. Explore the companies and find their contact information here.
AnTrust designs and delivers advanced RF Communications and RF Sensing solutions that leverage high-reliability hardware and innovative software algorithms. Their solutions enhance operational awareness and resilience across challenging environments. At IndoPacific, they are showcasing PACDLE (Platform Agnostic Change Detection for Littoral Environments), a capability developed to improve Maritime Domain Awareness. PACDLE leverages all-weather Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensor data to detect, track, and characterize changes in dynamic coastal and littoral regions. Its platform-agnostic design enables flexible integration across a variety of maritime reconnaissance assets and mission profiles.
Contact: Ken Hersey
Dynamic Dimension Technologies (DDT) delivers VxSIM, a practical digital-twin and autonomy testbed that closes the loop from design to deployment—at sea and on the shop floor. VxSIM blends proven physics models with role-based operator surrogates, controller/PLC bridges, and live sensors so teams can rehearse sea states, comms, and factory procedures before metal moves. For naval and uncrewed systems, they enable trade studies, baseline survivability/safety checks, and mission-profile rehearsal—with radios and controls in the loop to surface integration issues early. For manufacturers and shipyards, VxSIM supports Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and production readiness: linking CAD and process routing to existing control stacks PLC-driven cells, vendor motion controllers, EtherCAT/CAN/DDS/Modbus/OPC UAand OEM SDKs, plus robotic arms (reach/clearance, path planning, cycle-time). Their safety workflows fuse cameras, LiDAR, radar, and light curtains with multi-zone logic (Safe / Slow / Stop) to validate layouts and interlocks before the line goes live. Outcome: fewer surprises, faster training cycles, and clearer go/no-go decisions. They favor scoped pilots that answer concrete questions—“Is this ship/hull design stable?”, “Can this arm finish the weld with current fixtures?”, “Do our safety zones catch edge cases?”, then scale. Let’s map a pilot that connects design, operations, and automation.
Contact: Karl Leodler
Harris Technologies, LLC is a mission-focused engineering firm specializing in avionics, software and system safety, cybersecurity, and AI/ML solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lexington Park, MD—within five miles of NAVAIR HQ—they provide trusted expertise to government and aerospace clients. The team combines deep technical knowledge with proven program support across UAV, fixed-wing, rotary, and space platforms. They deliver full lifecycle systems engineering using model-based approaches, with recognized SME-level expertise in JSSSEH, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761/4754, and MIL-HDBK-516. Our capabilities span real-time embedded and avionics software (C/C++, Ada, Rust, VxWorks, Green Hills), cybersecurity and software assurance (NIST SP 800, CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO/IEC 27001, STIG/DIACAP), and test/verification (DOORS, VectorCAST, LDRA, Rapita, HWIL). With an active facility clearance, CMMC certification, and a reputation for integrity, Harris Technologies has supported critical programs with NAVAIR, USCG, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. From independent safety assessments to AI-enabled automation and secure cloud integration, they ensure measurable risk reduction and certification-driven results.
Contact: James Harris II
Naval Systems, Inc. (NSI) is a trusted partner in Autonomous Systems providing the US and its International Allies and Partners a decisive edge in warfighting and deterrence. They combine deep domain expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver mission-ready solutions across unmanned aerial systems, advanced data analytics, and digital engineering. The team has accelerated the development, integration, and deployment of Multi-mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (MTUAS) and Small UAS (SUAS) by leveraging legacy platforms, COTS/GOTS integration, and cutting-edge sensors, processors, and communications tech. From hardware/software design and rapid prototyping to environmental testing and operational demonstrations, NSI ensures system interoperability, reliability, and performance in the most demanding environments. In parallel, they engineer advanced data-driven tools—such as predictive maintenance models and machine learning–powerful analytics engines—that transform complex information into actionable intelligence. By fusing disparate data pipelines, AI, and secure applications, NSI enables faster, smarter decision-making for warfighters and commanders. Backed by expertise in planning, programming, budgeting, and execution, NSI delivers holistic solutions that align technology with mission requirements. With a focus on innovation, integration, and sustainable operations in contested environments, NSI ensures their allies and partners stay ahead of evolving threats and maintain strategic superiority.
Contact: Balwindar VanDeVoort
Parraid specializes in the design, development, and support of telemetry data systems and mission-critical communication solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Parraid is committed to enabling aerospace, defense, and tactical-edge operations through robust, high-performance products and systems. Their offerings span everything from real-time telemetry systems and high-speed data recording/processing to integrated “Everything over IP” (EoIP) communication solutions. Parraid’s engineering philosophy emphasizes innovation, reliability, and modularity—ensuring their systems meet the demanding requirements of aerospace, ground tactical, and defense communications programs worldwide.
Contact: Alex Ortiz
X-wave Innovations, Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in advanced sensing solutions, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), and structural health monitoring (SHM) systems. With a strong foundation in research and development, X-wave delivers cutting-edge products and services to government and commercial clients across aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Their expertise lies in developing custom ultrasonic and electromagnetic technologies for inspecting critical components and materials without causing damage or disruption. From early defect detection to long-term monitoring, their solutions ensure safety, reliability, and performance while reducing operational risks and maintenance costs. Founded by a team of scientists and engineers, X-wave Innovations combines technical excellence with a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer success. The company takes pride in turning complex challenges into practical solutions—advancing the frontiers of inspection and monitoring technologies.
Contact: Dan Xiang, Ph.D
*Attending companies may have utilized ExportMD funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration and in accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328, Maryland’s total STEP program cost is $733,333 of which 75% is Federal Share of $550,000 and Non-Federal Share of $183,333.
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