Mission-Driven Design and Development
4D Tech Solutions, LLC is a rapid prototyping and advanced technology engineering practice founded in 2013 and located in Fairmont, West Virginia. It delivers advanced technology program management, requirements analysis, integrated system design, rapid prototyping, test and evaluation, and technology transition services. Notable programs include MEMS-mirror LiDAR systems, unmanned ground and aerial vehicle hardware and software, and the 4D X6 UAV which received an Army Air Worthiness Release. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture Federal Services.
Brad DeRoosFounder
Stephen PledgieVice President
Eric SortonPrincipal Applications Engineer
Karla MyersProject Manager
Matt BartrugProduction Manager
Brings new technologies to the government and industry marketplace efficiently and cost-effectively by utilizing a structured workflow from discovery to delivery.
Develops high-resolution 3D imaging capabilities transitioning microelectromechanical systems technology from research laboratories to commercial applications.
Designs and integrates advanced sensor systems and intelligence payloads for operational field environments.
Transfers state-of-the-art research from laboratory environments into viable commercial and government marketplaces.
Designs and develops vehicles, sensors, and payloads across multiple domains to meet challenging operational requirements.
Develops tactical robotic platforms, custom hardware, and specialized software algorithms to enhance field operations.
Designs heavy-lift, high-dexterity aerial platforms, including platforms that have achieved official military airworthiness releases.
Engineers waterborne and maritime platforms designed for marine and coastal operations.
Integrates underwater laser imaging technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms for subsea environments.
Assesses technology performance through structured testing and honest broker evaluations to identify developmental requirements.
Performs full-scale operational reviews and quick-look assessments tailored to specific customer mission requirements.
Serves as an independent evaluator to identify technical deficiencies and outline necessary development paths.
Provides technology program support to organize resources, manage subcontractors, and ensure efforts are completed on time and within budget.
Coordinates multidisciplinary engineering efforts, scheduling, and risk analysis for complex technology programs.
Maintains a suite of tools and equipment to fabricate and test electronic, mechanical, and software concepts rapidly.
Builds physical prototypes and miniature mechanical systems, including custom hydraulic systems.
Develops real-time, safety-critical flight controls and custom electronic speed control systems.
Defense · Aerospace · Federal · Government · Robotics
Defense · Client: Army Research Lab
Transitioned MEMS-mirror-based LiDAR technology from the Army Research Lab to establish a dedicated division, making high-resolution 3D imaging available to government and commercial clients.
Defense · Client: Army Aviation Engineering Directorate
Designed and fabricated an unmanned aerial vehicle that achieved an official Air Worthiness Release from the Army Aviation Engineering Directorate.
Aerospace · Client: NASA
Developed a real-time, embedded, safety-critical research flight control system for the NASA Full-Scale Advanced Systems Testbed.
Defense
Manufactured and delivered more than 2,400 small robot platforms designed for Improvised Explosive Device defeat missions in active deployment zones.