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Techno-Sciences, Inc. (TSi) is a US high technology company based in Beltsville. TSi specializes in surveillance and border security and in satellite-aided search and rescue systems. TSi has installed these systems in 21 countries. It has a strong R&D Program including applications of smart materials, advanced actuators and sensors, and real-time signal processing and control. Founded in 1975 by Dr. Lee D. Davisson, the company is located near the University of Maryland College Park, with which it has a strong R&D relationship. Its Chairman, Dr. Gil Blankenship, is a member of the Electrical Engineering Faculty at UMCP.

In 2010 TSi was selected as the Maryland High Technology Company of the Year. The company has been selected to the Deloitte TechnologyFast500 for the three years 2009-2011 with more than 300% growth over each of the previous 5 year periods.

Divisions
The company has three divisions: Trident Security and Safety, SARSAT, and Advanced Technology.

Trident Security
TSi-Trident provides coastal and border surveillance and security systems. Trident installed coastal stations SE Asia that protect more than 3,500km of coast, including the Malacca Straits, one of the world's most vital shipping lanes.

SARSAT
The TSi-SARSAT division provides equipment for the international COSPAS-SARSAT program, including ground stations (Local User Terminals - LUTs), Mission Control Centers (MCCs), rescue coodination systems (RCCs), and emergency beacons for personal use. This division helps agencies responsible for search and rescue locate aircraft, vessels, and individuals in distress. The international COSPAS-SARSAT Program has helped to save nearly 30,000 persons.

Advanced Technology
TSi-ATD conducts sponsored research for a range of clients including the US Government and commercial entities. Its current projects include Magneto-rheological dampers for crew seat in military vehicles, boats, and aircraft, pneumatic muscle technology for active flap control on wing surface and robotics applications, nano technology applications in artificial photosynthesis, electric ship power systems, and wireless sensor systems for structural health monitoring.