Technology Assessment and Transfer is a high technology corporation that develops and commercializes advanced materials for defense, bio-medical and industrial applications, primarily through government funded research and development. The transition into commercial products has been occurring through the establishment of wholly owned subsidiaries such as Ceramic Composites in 1991, cooperative development programs with end-users and technology licensing. TA&T and CCIs primary areas of interest are magnetron sputtered, multilayer thin films for superior wear, erosion and corrosion resistance, chemical vapor infiltration of fiber reinforced ceramic composites, toughened monolithic ceramics, strengthened carbon foams, stereolithographic ceramic and metal formulations for direct manufacturing of ceramic micro-devices and intelligent process control of advanced materials processes. The company has mounted an effort in the development and production of transparent ceramic armor and optical components. TA&T also provides technology assessments and recommendations for government agencies in a host of advanced technologies. TA&T maintains a 4,000-square-foot office in Annapolis, Md.