✔ Explosive Pouring Fixture – U.S. Army – IPS developed a steam-heated, cone-based fixture to evenly pour molten explosives into circular rows of Burster Tubes. The design was patented by the U.S. Army with IPS’s approval.
Designing and delivering mission-critical automation for the modern battlefield
OUR CAPABILITIES IN DEFENSE
From ruggedized automation systems to precision test equipment and fully integrated handling stations, IPS provides end-to-end engineering and manufacturing solutions that meet the unique needs of defense customers.
✔️ In-House Design & Fabrication
✔️ Military-Grade Automation
✔️ Experience with Army, DoD, and Defense Primes
✔️ Shortened Lead Times & High Reliability
Feautured defense projects
✔ Bomb Transport Carts – U.S. Army – IPS designed heavy-duty carts to safely transport and rotate 2,000 lb and 500 lb bombs, enabling single-operator handling from dock to production with full positional control.
✔ Explosion-Proof Monitoring System – U.S. Army – IPS built a custom control center with remote operation and explosion-proof CCTV to safely monitor and manage multiple machining bays processing explosive materials.
✔ Detonator Loader Retrofit – U.S. Army – IPS reverse-engineered a decades-old M55 Detonator Loader to run larger Booster Lead Cups, redesigning tooling, updating controls, and completing on-site installation.
✔ Upgraded Hot Oil System – U.S. Army – IPS replaced and upgraded a multi-bay Hot Oil System with a custom Chromalox-based unit, new explosion-proof controls, piping, and safety interlocks.
✔ M18 Smoke Grenade Fuze Torque System – U.S. Army – IPS developed an automated system to inspect, place, and torque fuzes onto smoke grenades with precision, using vision systems and custom tooling.
✔ Spray Dryer System Installation – U.S. Army – IPS led the installation of a complex Spray Dryer System and auxiliary equipment, including explosion-proof cameras, ventilation upgrades, process utilities, and spill detection systems—ensuring safe, compliant operation in a hazardous environment.
✔ Lab Scale Wastewater Treatment System – U.S. Army – IPS designed a flexible pilot system to test multiple filter media combinations for treating explosive-contaminated wastewater, featuring stainless steel construction, chemical dosing, and secondary containment for safe lab-scale evaluation.