Solutions

Driving Defense Innovation

Fathom5 supports defense clients with challenges at the “Intersection of AI and Grease.” Making good choices for software and systems modernization is hard because the pace of technological change has never been faster, and the stakes are getting higher. Working with Fathom5, our customers define digital transformation objectives that are concrete, measurable, and show early value.

Solutions at the Intersection of AI and Grease.

Innovation Bridge

One of the persistent barriers for venture-backed defense technology companies is the lack of what might be called a “defense back office.” Most startups are built to move fast in commercial markets and are not structured to handle the compliance, contracting, security, export controls, accounting standards, and program management expectations that come with Department of Defense work. As a result, promising technologies often stall between prototype and fielding—not because the technology is lacking, but because the company lacks the operational infrastructure required to participate effectively in the defense acquisition system. The Innovation Bridge is designed to fill that gap by providing the institutional back office and regulatory framework that allows emerging companies to focus on building technology while still operating inside the requirements of the defense ecosystem.

Cyber Resilient Engineering

We believe that cyber resiliency is a basic tenet of any Brilliant Machine in today’s cyber-contested ecosystem. Cyber resiliency must be built in, not tacked on.

To achieve cyber resilient systems, Fathom5 provides the following solutions:

Applied expertise to achieve compliance and Minimum Viable Security affordably and on time
Unique technology portfolio for integrating advanced analytics and resilient architectures at the edge
Industry-leading insights and guidance to put out fires and prevent the next spark
Deep practical knowledge of operational technology security to protect mission-critical assets

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Digital Transformation

No matter what industry you are in, Fathom5 can help your organization accelerate its digitalization journey. We start by understanding your organization and its needs. Then we assess your existing systems to identify any shortcomings in capabilities and cybersecurity. From there, we create a plan to upgrade, add, or replace systems to meet your needs, and ultimately execute on that plan to build the digital infrastructure that will ensure your organization can leverage the power of Brilliant Machines.

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Crowdsourced Innovation Events

Fathom5 has experience and expertise in leading public events to crowdsource solutions to challenging problems in science and technology, including the Navy’s premier HACKtheMACHINE digital experience and various challenges at the annual DEFCON hacking conference. If you are looking to tap the innovation community to tackle a tough problem, we can help.

Operational Data Experts

Fathom5 has extensive experience helping organizations leverage their operational data to improve the efficiency, flexibility, and security of their industrial operations. Whether you need help identifying gaps in your current operational data infrastructure or are looking to design a new one, Fathom5 can help you cut through the buzzwords to identify the capabilities you need—and the capabilities you don’t.

HACKtheMACHINE

Case Studies

Powered by Fathom5, HACKtheMACHINE is the Navy’s premier digital event series aimed at crowdsourcing solutions to some of its toughest science and technology challenges. These events invite people from all backgrounds to collaborate, from software engineers to UX/UI designers, from students to start-up entrepreneurs, HACKtheMACHINE participants help the Navy solve its foremost cyber, AI, and digital engineering challenges.

HACKtheMACHINE Virtual

2021

Additive Manufacturing

Objective

Vessels being maintained may contain numerous broken or defective parts that fall outside of advanced maintenance planning. The Navy had no way to procure or manufacture these parts and this could have a drastically negative impact on maintenance schedules. A challenge was designed in coordination with Norfolk Shipyard to accelerate the adoption of Advanced Additive Manufacturing using metallic 3D printing. Contestants were provided technical specification data and were required to print parts for inspection, vibration, and shock testing.

Key Results

The parts that met the critical dimension requirements were subjected to a battery of tests during the Prototyping Phase. The winning teams submitted 3 vastly different materials that passed all requirements with NO FAILURES. The Additive Manufacturing Contracting effort directly contributed to on-time delivery of combat-ready Ships, Subs, & Systems. Additive Manufacturing is now a key component of the Navy’s Transform Digital Capability initiative. The winner of the competition was selected to receive a contract with the U.S. Navy to continue research into Additive Manufacturing.