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Defining Digital Communications

Battelle's cross-disciplinary approach to applied research is redefining digital communications while simultaneously meeting the never-ending challenges of the cyber domain.
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Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible

What we know is what makes us different. Our cross-disciplinary teams and wide range of expertise, allow us to deliver solutions and advanced technologies to address the world’s toughest challenges and answer the needs of today and tomorrow.

Our Milestones in Communications

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Xerox

Instrumental in the research and development of the Xerox machine, Battelle sold its patents and rights to Haloid Co. (later Xerox Corp.) in 1955.

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Fiber-Optic Technology for Telecommunications

In 1971, Battelle perfected and patented a system of transferring information through the modulation of a laser beam, providing the catalyst for their early fiber optics work. Years later in 1987, Battelle joined forces with Mitsubishi and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation to form Photon Integration Research Inc. (PIRI) to commercialize fiber optic technologies.

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pChannel

Battelle designs and manufactures the pChannel Radio, offering the highest dynamic range of any radio that  samples the entire HF frequency range to mitigate interference and increase the detection of small signals.

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Compact Disc

Battelle pioneered the method to record digital information on optical discs. Our licensees include virtually all manufacturers of compact discs.

Battelle RavenStar™

RavenStar™ is a ultrawide bandwidth steerable RU, with an integrated antenna, that can simultaneously support the entire FR1 band. Learn how this groundbreaking antenna simplifies the complexities of building out 5G networks (and beyond) while reducing cost.
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Featured Communications Experts

  • Doug Thornton, Ph.D.

    Technical Director
    Doug is a Technical Director in Battelle’s National Security internal research and development program. He provides leadership in maturing and connecting capabilities with customers - emphasizing on Battelle’s ultrawideband aperture capability. Doug has been a key contributor in capturing cyber work for Battelle enabling the division to grow from 60 engineers to 200 over the past 7 years. 

  • Andrew Rosato

    Senior Director of Business Development, Contract Research
    Andrew Rosato is Senior Director of Business Development for Battelle’s Contract Research business. In this role, Andrew works with cross-functional teams, executive management, and leaders of Battelle’s contract research, to monetize the portfolio of IP for commercial purposes. Andrew’s role involves development of the right partnership model for different technologies and markets, and the execution of those partnership strategies from contracting through to market launch.

  • Drake Goolsby

    Global Business Development Executive​
    Drake serves as Global Business Development Executive leading growth strategy to accelerate Battelle’s success in the commercial market. Drake joined Battelle in 2018 with more than 18 years of experience in various commercial industries including Oil & Gas, Consumer Product Goods, and Healthcare. 

Technology Commercialization and Licensing

With over 90 years of research and development experience, Battelle supports all areas of industry with creative and informed thinking focused on digital communications and other ready-to-implement intellectual property solutions.

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