Advanced Technologies Developed for Real-World Applications
Mainstream Engineering develops technologies that solve complex technical challenges across government, military, commercial, and industrial applications. Our work spans research, engineering, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing — allowing us to move advanced concepts from the lab into practical use.
The technologies below represent key areas of Mainstream’s expertise, including thermal control, energy and sustainability, power electronics, mechanics, materials science, chemical-based technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics, and related engineering disciplines.
Each technology area reflects our commitment to developing innovative solutions that are practical, reliable, and built for demanding real-world environments.
Mainstream Engineering develops thermal control technologies that help manage, transfer, remove, and regulate heat in demanding applications. Our work includes refrigeration, environmental control, cooling systems, heat transfer, thermal management, and advanced solutions designed to keep equipment, systems, and people operating safely and efficiently.
There has been an increase in electronic and optical system power density and complexity in the last two decades. These power density increases also demand more advanced thermal management strategies. Moreover, worldwide energy consumption associated with space cooling has increased substantially, requiring more efficient technologies.
Mainstream has been performing R&D in thermal control technology since its inception in 1986. This research ranges from the fundamental characterization of heat and mass transport phenomena to improved environmental control units. These military units are more efficient, highly ruggedized, and consume less fuel than legacy systems.
DVC Solutions for High Power Electronic Cooling
Coldplates and Heat Exchangers Mainstream develops custom compressors, coldplates, condensers, valves, and control modules for size, weight, and power-optimized thermal management systems. We specialize in...
OPTI Solutions for Water Cooling
OPTI Pumps and Radiators Mainstream develops custom pumps, radiators, mixing valves, active accumulators, and controllers for use with water, ethylene glycol water solutions, or propylene...
Thermal Energy Storage
Mainstream develops custom phase-change thermal energy storage devices requiring high heat transfer rates, high thermal capacity, and small temperature differentials. We have developed and delivered...