Solidica plans for more jobs, passes the blast test
Solidica has enjoyed some modest growth over the last year, but is gearing up for something bigger and better next year.The Ann Arbor-based firm has added three people to its staff of 25 employees, three independent contractors, and two interns. It now has two job openings in software development.”We’ve got big plans for growth,” says Ken Johnson, president and CEO of Solidica. “I’d be surprised if we’re not twice this size by next year.”The 10-year-old company develops and creates wireless systems that utilize everything from Wi-Fi to cellular networks. These systems often have built-in wireless sensors that create real-time feedback. One of its applications allows fleets of heavy-duty U.S. military vehicles to speak to each other and send real-time information to a central command.Solidica also has an armor division. One of its principal products recently passed its first blast test and is moving quickly towards commercial development. “That’s a big milestone for us,” Johnson says.Source: Ken Johnson, president and CEO of SolidicaWriter: Jon Zemke
Solidica has enjoyed some modest growth over the last year, but is gearing up for something bigger and better next year.
The Ann Arbor-based firm has added three people to its staff of 25 employees, three independent contractors, and two interns. It now has two job openings in software development.
“We’ve got big plans for growth,” says Ken Johnson, president and CEO of Solidica. “I’d be surprised if we’re not twice this size by next year.”
The 10-year-old company develops and creates wireless systems that utilize everything from Wi-Fi to cellular networks. These systems often have built-in wireless sensors that create real-time feedback. One of its applications allows fleets of heavy-duty U.S. military vehicles to speak to each other and send real-time information to a central command.
Solidica also has an armor division. One of its principal products recently passed its first blast test and is moving quickly towards commercial development. “That’s a big milestone for us,” Johnson says.
Source: Ken Johnson, president and CEO of Solidica
Writer: Jon Zemke
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