Prototyping   

Parallax’s prototyping capability involves transforming conceptual designs into functional prototypes. By developing prototypes, we enable real-world evaluation of system designs, allowing for optimized performance and informed decision-making before moving to full-scale production.

Core Technologies and Techniques

Our approach to prototyping combines technical expertise and agile methodologies, focusing on rapid and efficient design validation. Core techniques include:

• Progressive prototyping for iterative design refinement
• Component testing and optimization for high-risk areas
• Cross-disciplinary fabrication techniques, including CAD, 3D printing, and electronics

Application Domains

The Prototyping Team offers capabilities across key stages of prototype development:

Conceptual System Design Evaluation 

By creating prototypes, we enable our clients to test, compare, and optimize system designs under real-world conditions. Our prototypes facilitate side-by-side evaluation of design features, ensuring the best solution is chosen for production.

Component-Level Prototyping 

For designs with high-risk or complex components, we take an incremental approach by individually prototyping critical elements. This allows for targeted testing and refinement, ensuring each component meets performance requirements before full system prototyping.

Fabrication Expertise and Maker Skillsets 

Our team consists of skilled Makers with expertise in all areas of prototype creation. Parallax’s Makers bring proficiency across diverse fabrication techniques, including computer-aided design, machining, welding, 3D printing, composite layups, and electrical work, ensuring rapid and versatile prototyping.

Development and Deployment

Our Prototyping services emphasize flexibility and adaptability, supported by Parallax’s experienced team of Makers:

• Efficient design-to-prototype workflows
• Incremental testing and rapid iteration
• Multi-skillset fabrication for complex prototypes

Test and Integration

Parallax’s Test and Integration Team offers a robust set of capabilities in evaluating and seamlessly integrating advanced technologies, transforming them into fully operational systems. Our mature experience spans a range of applications, with notable success in developing and maintaining the Vigilant Spirit Control Station®, an advanced platform enhancing human-machine teaming for uncrewed systems.

Core Technologies and Techniques

Our approach combines rigorous testing protocols with flexible integration practices, using advanced architectures and cross-platform solutions. Key elements include:

• Extensible, non-proprietary service-oriented architectures
• Advanced simulation and multi-role human-machine teaming
• Comprehensive multi-vehicle and sensor control capabilities

Application Domains

Parallax’s Test and Integration Team provides expertise across critical areas of technology, ensuring seamless deployment and operational readiness: 

Vigilant Spirit Control Station® 

Designed and maintained by Parallax, the Vigilant Spirit Control Station® is a force-multiplier in human-machine teaming for uncrewed systems. With an extensible, non-proprietary architecture, Vigilant Spirit offers flexible automation levels, advanced simulation and training components, and cross-platform functionality across vehicle classes (Groups 1-5), supporting diverse mission requirements.

Hypersonics, Sensors, and C5ISR Systems 

Parallax is involved in rigorous testing and integration across domains, including hypersonics, sensor systems, and C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance). Each system undergoes a tailored integration process, ensuring effective performance and mission readiness.

Neuromorphic Computing 

Our team is expanding into neuromorphic computing, focusing on testing and integration protocols for this cutting-edge field. Leveraging our cross-domain experience, we ensure the successful deployment of neuromorphic technologies to enhance AI-driven capabilities.

Development and Deployment

Our test and integration services emphasize adaptable deployment and suwwstained reliability, backed by Parallax’s interdisciplinary expertise:

• Service-oriented architecture and modular design
• Extensive simulation and training integration
• Cross-platform, multi-role capabilities for diverse missions

Caption: Vigilant Spirit Control Station Interface or System Architecture Diagram