Microwave Engineering Corporation originally named Microwave Research Corporation, founded in 1968, is a custom design and manufacturing company providing state-of-the-art components, transmission lines and precision test equipment for microwave and communication systems. MEC is one of the original developers of broadband, high power devices, which gained worldwide preeminence in modern communication systems. Its product lines cover the spectrum of various media including rectangular, ridged and circular wave-guide, both rigid and flexible; coaxial transmission lines; stripline and antennas. In 1992, MEC acquired Datron s Tech Systems, also known as Technicraft in Thomaston, Conn. Tech Systems is a leading supplier of wave guide assemblies for the military and commercial markets, specializing in flexible wave guide including seamless, twistable and side seam. MEC continues to fabricate, support and expand all of Technicraft s products. MEC also acquired SierraCom, a division of Sierra Networks. The company developed and manufactured a broad array of passive microwave components and subsystems for the United States military. Its customers include the Department of Defense, as well as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.