DYNAMIC STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS, LLC

Defense · Private

High-frequency motion simulator using parallel kinematic actuators for hypersonic flight environment testing

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · dynamic-structures.com

Sector: Defense
Total capital: $16.4M

Federal grants: $1.3M; 3 awards · 2016–2025; Rank in peer group#46 of 66
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $15M; 35 awards · Defense, Commerce, NASA; Rank in Defense#326 of 1442
Granted patents: 1; 2 pending · first 2022; Rank in peer group#21 of 66

Capital timeline

Latest events

Jun 2025Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Af 251-00011 - F251-0011-0257 - High Capacity Balance With Tailored Compliance$140K
Jun 2025Federal grantDefense · Phase I · SBIR Phase I Af 251-00011 - F251-0011-0257 - High Capacity Balance With Tailored Compliance$140K
Sep 2022Federal contractCommerce · Custom 2.5 M Sphere Motion Control System Including Onsite Installation$36K
Sep 2021Federal contractDefense · Vla Design And Fea To Increase Op Freq$27K
Sep 2020Federal contractCommerce · Nist Existing Colorimeter Goniometer Hardware And Software Upgrade$19K
Sep 2019Federal contractCommerce · Goniometer Hardware/software Upgrade For Nist Pml$20K
Jul 2018Federal contractDefense · 6 Month SBIR Phase I Topic A18-028 The Contractor Shall Perform Research And Development Efforts Regarding Actuators For Direct Fire Precision Munitions.$100K

Show 31 earlier federal awards

Aug 2017Federal grantDefense · Phase II · High Bandwidth Hexapod for Hypersonic Flight Simulation$750K
Aug 2017Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf High Bandwidth Hexapod For Hypersonic Flight Simulation$1.1M
May 2017Federal contractInterior · Igf::ot::igf SBIR 16.3 Phase II (DP2) - "flight Tested Integrated Guidance Electronics Package"$1.5M
Sep 2016Federal contractCommerce · Purchase Of A Photometry Bench/motion Control System$263K
Jun 2016Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf High Bandwidth Hexapod For Hypersonic Flight Simulation$148K
Jun 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Reliable Cryogenic Flow Controller$440K
Jul 2013Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Fluid Handling Applications In Cryogenic And Extreme Environments Require Reliable Actuation Technology That Can Handle Extreme Temperatures, Mechanical Bind-up From Ice And Foreign Contaminants, And Operation In Poor Conditions. A Novel Em Hammer Drive Technology Is Proposed For Use In Cryo-propellant Fuel Storage And Regulation Valves/devices. In Addition To High Force, The New Drive Technology Offers Potential Advantages For Miniaturization, Heat Load Reduction, And Lower Cost Th$695K
Feb 2012Federal contractNASA · Cryogenic Fluid Handling Applications Require A Reliable Actuation Technology That Can Handle Very Low Temperatures. A Novel Em Hammer Drive Technology Is Proposed For Use In Cryo-propellant Fuel Storage And Regulation Valves/devices. In Addition To High Force, The New Drive Technology Offers Potential Advantages For Miniaturization, Reduction Of Heat Load, And Lower Cost As Compared To Traditional Electromagnetic Actuators. Dynamic Structures And Materials (dsm) Proposes To Focus The Phase I In$125K
Sep 2011Federal contractCommerce · Robot Goniometer System$232K
Jul 2011Federal contractInterior · SBIR Phase II Off Of Bmdo 01-002 Phase I. Proposal Entitled, High Rotary Actuator For Kinetic Energy Weapons.$750K
Jun 2011Federal contractNASA · Cryogenic Fluid Valves Are Subject To Harsh Exposure And Actuators To Drive These Valves Require Robust Performance And High Reliability. Dsm's Piezoelectric Actuators Offer Advantages Over Traditional Alternative Actuator Technology. However, In Order To Use Piezoceramic Actuators In Cryogenic Fluid Handling Applications, Proof Of Operational Reliability And Improvements In Thermal Neutral Response Are Required. During The Phase I, Dsm Experienced Great Successes And Found Multiple Compelling R$600K
Apr 2011Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$1.1M
Mar 2011Federal contractNASA · A Piezoelectric Actuated Cryogenic Thermodynamic Vent System (tvs) Valve Was Developed Under The Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase Three Contract NNJ08HB46C (closed On 01/24/2011). The Valve Actuator On The Tvs Valve Developed By Dynamic Structures And Materials (dsm) Is Considered Proprietary. The Tvs Valve Will Be Integrated As A Test Article On The Morpheus Vertical Takeoff And Landing Vehicle. The Test Article Is Designed To Be Independent Of Vehicle Control Operating On A Open$6K
Jun 2010Federal contractDefense · Piezo Actuator$6K
Apr 2010Federal contractDefense · Mda SBIR Phase 1$100K
Apr 2010Federal contractDefense · #10011008 Tatrc Osd SBIR New P$850K
Apr 2010Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$100K
Jan 2010Federal contractNASA · Piezoelectric Actuators Constructed With The "smart Material" Pzt Offer Many Potential Advantages For Use In NASA Cryo-valve Missions Relative To Conventional Electromagnetic-driven Mechanical Actuators. In Addition To Their Very High Resolution (a Benefit To Nanopositioning Applications For Many Years), They Offer Potential Advantages For Miniaturization And Reduction Of Heat Load As Compared To Electromagnetic Actuators. While Some Notable Successes Have Been Achieved In Adapting Piezoelectric$100K
Mar 2009Federal contractNASA · Cryogenic Rotary Piezoelectric Motor Piezoelectric Motors Operate On The Principal Of Converting The High-frequency Oscillation Of High-force, Precision Ceramic Elements Into Useful Continuous Motion. High-power Oscillations Are Converted To Rotary Motion Through Novel Transmission Mechanisms To Produce High-torque, Precision Motion. Dynamic Structures And Materials (dsm) Focused The Phase I Innovation On The Development And Design Of A Precision Rotary Motor Mechanism That Employs Piezoelectri$600K
Sep 2008Federal contractNASA · Piezoelectric Actuator For A 2 Inch Isolation Cryogenic Valve The Development Of A Piezoelectric Actuator Intended For Integration With A Cryogenic 2 Inch Insulation Valve Designed For Use In A Liquid Oxygen (lox)/liquid Methane (LCH4) Feed System Developmental Test. A Liquid Oxygen Based Main Propulsion And Attitude Control System For A Spacecraft Has Th Epotential For Improved Performance, Safety, And Cost Over Conventional Hypergolic Systems Due To Higher Performance, Less Toxic Propellants, $370K
May 2008Federal contractDefense · Mda SBIR Phase II$998K
Mar 2008Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Research & Development$600K
Feb 2008Federal contractDefense · AF073-131, Precision Motorized Cryo/vacuum Stage$100K
Feb 2008Federal contractNASA · SBIR Phase III Research Project: Piezoelectric Actuated Cryogenic Thermodynamic Vent Valve.the Specifications Is For A Cryogenic Tvs Vent Valve For Use In A A Liquid Oxygen (lox) / Liquid Methane (LCH4) Feed System Developmental Test. A Liquid Oxygen-based Main Propulsion And Attitude Control System For Spacecraft Has The Potential For Improved Performance, Safety, And Cost Over Conventional Hypergolic Systems Due To Higher Performance, Less Toxic Propellants, Potential For Integration With Lif$442K
Jan 2008Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$773K
Jan 2008Federal contractNASA · Cryogenic Rotary Piezoelectric Motor$100K
Feb 2007Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Semi-active Seat Damping$100K
Sep 2006Federal contractNASA · R & D Efforts In Design, Development, Etc. For A Water Removal Module, A Carbon Dioxide Removal Module And A Trace Contaminant Removal Module.$885K
Jul 2006Federal contractCommerce · Goniometric Scattering Instrument$148K
Sep 2004Federal contractDefense · 200412!W02533!1700!BW17A !naval Surface Warfare Center !N0016404C6065 !a!n! !n! ! !20040920!20060920!016551561!016551561!016551561!N!DYNAMIC Structures And MATERIA!205 Williamson Square !franklin !TN!37064!27740!187!47!FRANKLIN !williamson !tennessee !+000000644292!N!N!000000750000!AZ13!RDTE/OTHER Research & Development-adv Tech Dev !C9E!ALL Other Supplies And Equipment !000 !* !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$1.1M
Jul 2004Federal contractDefense · 200410!002169!2100!W9113M!USA Space And Strategic Def Cdr !W9113M04C0121 !a!n! !n! ! !20040719!20060720!016551561!016551561!016551561!N!DYNAMIC Structures And MATERIA!205 Williamson Square !franklin !TN!37064!27740!187!47!FRANKLIN !williamson !tennessee !+000000650000!N!N!000000000000!AC23!RDTE/MISSILE And Space Systems-adv Tech Dev !A2 !missile And Space Systems !caa !mda Support !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$750K

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Granted patents#21 · top 32%

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USPTO · 1 granted of 3

Apr 12, 2022GrantedControl Surface Deployment Apparatus And Method Of UseUSPTOUS 11,300,390
PendingControl Surface Deployment Apparatus And Method Of UseUSPTOApplication 62638404
PendingSpring Biasing Locking Mechanism For Step And Repeat MotorsUSPTOApplication PCTUS2007063365

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Regulatory activity · Defense

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11 Jun 2026Danger Zone; Waters of Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay in the Vicinity of the Naval Support Activity AnnapolisEngineers Corps
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; IntroductionNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation: Trade Agreements ThresholdsNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
13 Mar 2026Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01; Small Entity Compliance GuideNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
27 Aug 2025Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; Small Entity Compliance GuideNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
27 Aug 2025Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06; IntroductionNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

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