In 1998 Schafer Corporation expanded its technology management expertise beyond its core ballistic missile, laboratory and directed energy business by purchasing the contracts and processes of what is today Schafer's Technology Management Division (TMD). In the intervening years Schafer has applied it's proven scientific and program management expertise to create a world-class technology consulting capability. This expertise has been applied to groundbreaking programs at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Office of Naval Research, The Defense Information Systems Agency and the National Reconnaissance Office. The Technology Management Division has further extended its impressive capabilities through alliances and partnerships with leading research institutions and consultants. Today Schafer TMD has established a superb reputation for assisting its clients in technology concept development, R&D program management and targeted value added services. Concept Development Jump starting advanced technology programs Using proven techniques, including focused modeling and simulation tools Applying technical expertise in the physical and information sciences Calling on domain expertise from national security and commercial environments Leading to the creation of imaginative – achievable - R&D programs Program Implementation Creating "low-drag" R&D program management infrastructures Using lightweight tools, processes and approaches Employing a staff of experienced R&D program managers and financial analysts Calling on best practices from government, industry and academia Resulting in a series of successful R&D programs for our client partners Value Added Services Providing focused advocacy and team building services for our R&D client partners Visualization of complex technical program concepts is necessary for successful program advocacy TMD's staff of graphic designers and multi-media artists have been trained to create compelling, understandable representations of complex technical programs Modern R&D programs are multidisciplinary undertakings requiring the creation of focused teams that span institutional boundaries Schafer TMD's experienced conference and meeting coordination staff has years of experience in creation of team building engagements that advanced the R&D agenda of our client partners Please contact Schafer TMD at if you require assistance in the creation or management of new technology programs