Today, NEA is recognized as an innovative company specializing in the design, development, qualification and production of non-explosive Separation Mechanisms,Battery Cell Isolation Switches and Electrical Interconnect Devices for the aerospace and satellite industries. Throughout the past several years NEA has grown to become a proven supplier of quality products for such aerospace companies as Boeing, EADS Astrium, Raytheon, Alcatel, Lockheed Martin, Spectrum Astro, SAFT, Loral Space Systems, Alenia Spazio and others.

NEA has successfully addressed a need expressed in recent years by both the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) to find a preferred alternative to the traditional explosive actuator. NEA satisfied NASA’s objective by developing a reliable, fast-acting, sure release, low shock output, non-explosive separation mechanism with redundant release features. NEA mechanisms eliminate the residue and shock produced by explosive devices and are factory refurbishable for extended use.

The Battery Cell Isolation Switches were developed to facilitate the isolation of a failed battery pack or a failed battery cell within a battery pack, thereby eliminating the need to shut down the entire pack if a failure occurs.

The Electrical Interconnect Devices includes a connector design that satisfies a need for zero separation force between the plug and receptacle connectors and incorporates contact arrangements based on military specifications. NEA also produces a laser initiated umbilical connector designed and developed for use on the National Missile Defense Program.