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AGILEWorks is developing processes for efficient and reliable reclaimed feedstocks that feed modular manufacturing systems --- delivering domestic supply chain resilience, reduced costs, and throughput efficiency.
CMMC 2.0 Level 2 --- In Progress
SAM.gov --- In Progress
WOSB Certification --- In Progress
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Reclaimed Feedstocks
Converting structural scrap metal and composite waste into consistent, reliable reclaimed feedstocks --- cutting foreign supply chain dependence and reducing material cost for federal customers and prime contractors.
Modular Manufacturing Cells
Deployable, semi-portable processing cells that bring feedstock production capability directly to the point of need --- from depot to forward operating environments.
Materials & Manufacturing Software
Multi-stream interactive dashboard for forecasting materials sourcing, processing, and supply chain constraints. AI-enabled manufacturing workflows for real-time sensing and Industry 4.0 integration.
Funding Vehicles
Grants, Contracts & Partnerships
AGILEWorks pursues a broad range of federal funding and partnership vehicles --- including grants, contracts, sub-awards, SBIRs, STTRs, and cooperative agreements. We welcome collaboration with federal program offices, prime contractors, and research institutions seeking agile, technically rigorous small business manufacturing partners.
What We Build
Manufacturing Capabilities
Reclaimed Feedstocks
Modular Manufacturing
Analytical Toolkit
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Reclaimed Feedstocks
AGILEWorks converts structural scrap metal and composite waste into consistent, reliable reclaimed feedstocks. Our process addresses both aluminum and high-performance alloys as well as thermoplastic composite sources --- homogenizing surface finishes and coatings into usable stock, and reprocessing composite scrap into structurally viable blanks suitable for UAS airframes, structural brackets, and weight-critical applications. The result: eliminated costly purification steps, reduced dependence on foreign material supply chains, and lower cost vs. virgin aerospace-grade inputs.
Aluminum and high-performance alloy feedstock reclamation
Thermoplastic composite sheet production from reclaimed stock
Domestic supply chain resilience for federal programs
Reduced material cost vs. virgin aerospace-grade inputs
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Modular Manufacturing Cells
We design and deploy semi-portable, modular processing cells that bring feedstock production capability to the point of need. Purpose-built for depot, industrial, and forward operating environments where supply chain access is constrained.
Semi-portable chipping, grinding, and reprocessing systems
Friction stir and wire extrusion process integration
Scalable from prototype to production cell configurations
Designed for depot and industrial base deployment
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Materials & Manufacturing Analyses Dashboard
Multi-stream interactive dashboard for forecasting materials sourcing, processing, and supply chain constraints. AI-enabled manufacturing and processing workflows for real-time sensing and Industry 4.0 integration.
110 practices per NIST SP 800-171. Assessment in progress.
CUI Handling
In Process
Controlled Unclassified Information handling procedures being established.
IT Environment
M365 GCC
Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud. FedRAMP Moderate authorized.
Registration
SAM.gov --- In Process
SAM.gov registration in progress. CAGE / UEI on request.
ITAR
Under Review
ITAR applicability determination in progress with legal counsel.
Small Business
SBA / WOSB Eligible
Women-Owned Small Business certification in progress.
Who We Are
Makers & Engineers, Not Just Contractors
AGILEWorks was founded by a team of advanced manufacturing veterans with direct experience in aerospace structures, ground vehicle systems, unmanned platform development, and business operations. We built this company around a single insight: the U.S. industrial base has a feedstock problem --- too dependent on foreign supply chains, too much waste in the system, and not enough agile manufacturing solutions designed specifically for performance-grade material requirements.
Our approach is to develop modular manufacturing systems that convert structural scrap into consistent and reliable reclaimed feedstocks --- reducing cost, cutting foreign dependencies, and delivering domestic supply chain resilience to Federal customers and prime industry contractors.
We are a Maryland-based LLC, pursuing SAM.gov registration, CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification, and seeking opportunities to collaborate or partner on RDT&E and initial low-rate production.
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Co-Founders
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Core Capability Areas
100+
Years RDT&E Pedigree
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NIST 800-171 Practices --- CMMC L2
Leadership
Founding Team
Our founding team brings direct, hands-on experience in the defense programs and platforms we serve --- from DARPA and ONR to Johns Hopkins and BAE Systems.
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Bill Nickerson
Co-Founder & CEO
Mr. Nickerson brings 29+ years of DoD RDT&E experience, most recently as Program Officer for Aerospace Structures and Materials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and as Science Director at ONR Global in Tokyo. His career spans basic and applied research, advanced concept development, and technology transition across naval aviation, structural materials, and manufacturing science. He began his career in the US Marine Corps Reserve before transitioning to a civilian scientific career at the Naval Air Warfare Center -- Aircraft Division. He holds degrees from St. Mary's College of Maryland, Stanford University, University of Maryland, George Mason University, and Lehigh University, and holds 10+ US patents and 20+ international patents in metal finishing, polymeric coatings, and composite manufacturing. He is a recipient of the 2009 DoD Dr. Dolores M. Etter Top Scientist/Engineer of the Year, the NACE Corrosion Innovation of the Year 2017, and an R&D Top 100 award.
Aerospace StructuresNaval AviationMaterials & Process R&DTechnology Transition
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Mitra Taheri
Co-Founder & CTO
Dr. Taheri is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, Director of the Materials Characterization and Processing facility, and a member of the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute. Her research specializes in electron microscopy --- particularly in-situ microscopy --- developing platforms to study materials under extreme conditions including high temperature, stress, radiation, and oxidation. Her lab integrates artificial intelligence into materials characterization workflows to accelerate discovery and qualification of next-generation material systems. She holds BS, MSE, and PhD degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
Materials CharacterizationExtreme EnvironmentsAI-Assisted R&DJohns Hopkins University
Maher & Associates LLC is a consulting and engineering R&D firm specializing in advanced composite materials, manufacturing technology strategy, and technical assessment across defense, federal, and commercial markets. The firm brings 170+ combined years of experience spanning the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, and across industry --- bridging the gap between advanced materials science and operational execution. Sister entity Maher Advanced Manufacturing (Greenville, SC) provides low-cost, high-performance composite manufacturing for UAV and aerospace applications, specializing in thermoplastic composites, resin infusion, and short fiber format composites. maher-associates.com
Ms. Nickerson brings direct experience at the intersection of DoD program management and defense industry finance. She began her career as Office Coordinator supporting SERDP/ESTCP --- DoD's primary environmental technology development and transition programs under OSD --- with responsibilities including BAA process coordination, symposia and conference logistics, government and industry correspondence, and program documentation. She subsequently joined BAE Systems' Electronic Systems division as a Financial Analyst, supporting a portfolio spanning electronic warfare, navigation, and precision guidance programs. Her responsibilities included financial reporting, subcontractor invoice processing, accounts receivable management, and month-end close reporting using COGNOS financial systems. She also serves as Registrar of the Children's Music Academy at Maranatha, and owns and operates Mixed Up Mimi LLC, a private Japanese language tutoring practice. She studied International Business and Japanese at the University of Utah.
Defense Program FinanceBAA & ContractingBusiness OperationsBAE Systems Alumni
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We welcome inquiries from contracting officers, program offices, and prime contractors seeking a capable, compliant small business manufacturing partner. Capability statement available upon request.
