Howe and Howe Technologies
"Tread Boldly"
US designer and manufacturer of tracked unmanned ground vehicles for military and firefighting applications, acquired by Textron Systems in 2018.
Howe and Howe Technologies was founded in 2001 by brothers Mike and Geoff Howe in Waterboro, Maine, USA. The company specialized in the development, design, and manufacture of tracked unmanned ground vehicles and advanced robotic land vehicles for military and public safety applications. Its flagship Ripsaw platform evolved into multiple configurations for the U.S. Army, including the RIPSAW M3 Robotic Combat Vehicle prototype.
The company also pioneered purpose-built robotic firefighting solutions, including the Thermite firefighting robot and Bulldog line of extreme firefighting vehicles. Howe and Howe supplied UGVs to U.S. government programs including the Army's Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) competition. Textron Systems finalized its acquisition of Howe and Howe Technologies in December 2018, integrating it as a subsidiary.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
RIPSAW Unmanned Ground Vehicle
High-speed tracked unmanned ground vehicle for military reconnaissance, combat support, and payload delivery.
Thermite Firefighting Robot
Purpose-built robotic firefighting vehicle for extreme fire suppression in hazardous environments.
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Contact Howe and Howe Technologies
WEBSITE
https://www.howeandhowe.comHEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2001
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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