H. F. Webster Engineering Services Inc.

Emerging Technologies Consulting Services

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About the firm

H. F. Webster Engineering Services Inc. specializes in technology development, qualification, and commercialization, focusing on advanced repair technologies, materials processing and joining, cold spray systems, and nanomaterials. The practice supports defense and commercial clients by engineering solutions for corrosion, wear, maintenance, and structural-life challenges in aging systems.

Firm type
Materials Engineering · Defense Engineering

People

Robert H. HrabeCEO

Terree MatsonCOO

Capabilities

Technology Development and Qualification

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Coordination of development, qualification, and commercialization of emerging technologies for defense and commercial applications.

  • Development and Qualification Management

    Managing testing and validation processes required to qualify emerging technologies for rigorous defense and commercial requirements.

  • Research and Commercialization

    Advancing early-stage research concepts into viable commercial products and processes.

  • Strategic Partnerships

    Collaborating with universities, industrial leaders, government agencies, and academic centers to accelerate materials processing innovation.

Repair Technology Research and Development

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Addressing industrial wear, corrosion, and structural-life challenges through specialized materials engineering and repair processes.

  • Cold Spray Repair Systems

    Supporting development of multi-functional cold spray systems capable of scanning, pre-machining, repairing, and post-machining.

  • Structural Life Extension

    Applying repair methodologies to reduce ownership costs and extend the operating life of aging defense weapons systems and industrial assets.

  • Corrosion and Wear Mitigation

    Developing targeted coatings and material treatments to protect equipment in aviation and oil exploration environments.

Materials Processing and Nanomaterials Consulting

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Applying advanced materials processing, joining techniques, and nanoparticle additives to enhance performance characteristics.

  • Nanoparticle Infusion

    Integrating nanoparticles into oils, greases, and paints to improve lubricity, reduce wear, and increase thermal and static conductivity.

Industries

Defense · Aviation · Oil & Gas · Industrial

Projects

FY07 Aging Aircraft Repair Feasibility Study

Aviation · 2007 · Client: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Project details

Supported the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in conducting a feasibility study on repair options for aging aircraft structural life extension.