Barber-Nichols Engineers Essential Space Suit Oxygen Fans and Water Pumps

Barber-Nichols has been chosen by @Axiom_Space to supply essential oxygen fans and thermal loop pumps for the cutting-edge AxEMU spacesuit. These components, originally developed in collaboration with NASA for the xEMU spacesuit, have now transitioned into a commercial program under the NASA xEVAS contract awarded to Axiom Space. We are thrilled to further our partnership…

Graham Corporation Acquisition of P3 Technologies Expands Turbomachinery Capabilities

We are adding a robust intellectual property portfolio, including patents, a Multi-Channel Diffuser (MCD), and a Self-Contained Actuating Magnetic Pump (SCAMP). These products can be leveraged across many applications and industries we are serving today. Check out the full release, Graham Corporation Acquires P3 Technologies to Expand Turbomachinery Capabilities and Technology Solutions, here.

Ethylene Glycol Water Pumps for Universal Hydrogen

In the Summer of 2022, Barber-Nichols engineered, manufactured, and delivered ethylene glycol water pumps for Universal Hydrogen to support their milestone of flying the Dash 8 turboprop, nicknamed Lightning McClean. The aircraft is the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft. According to Loris Gliner, Director of Powertrain Engineering & Flight Test at Universal Hydrogen, “The…

GHM NYSE Opening Bell

Graham Corporation was invited to ring the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell this morning. It was a fantastic experience to celebrate 55 years as a publicly traded business! Check out the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gJRwgRVp. GRAHAM CORPORATION COMMEMORATES 55 YEARS AS A PUBLIC COMPANY BY RINGING TODAY’S OPENING BELL AT NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE  

Happy National Pet Day!

We love our pets, and our policy here at Barber-Nichols is dog-friendly. Check out our job openings and join our team! Here is our special pet leadership page 🙂

Best Places to Work 2023

Barber-Nichols wins TOP 10 in Glassdoor’s Best Small & Medium Places to Work in 2023! Winners were selected based on employee reviews and recognized as providing a positive culture, strong pay and benefits, flexibility, and much more. Check out the original article on glassdoor here: More

Accepting Blue Origin Partners in Space Award

Barber-Nichols Receives Blue Origin Partnerships in Space Award

We are proud to share that Blue Origin selected Barber-Nichols to take top honors at the Supplier Summit: Partnerships in Space. We were selected for the Community Service Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the community through impactful works of service. Blue Origin: The recipients of this award have shown a dedication to improving…

Manufacturing Day Tours 2022

We had a full house on Friday, hosting our Manufacturing Day Tours (which were open to the public). Thank you, Michael Burton, and Lex McCoy, who conduct our educational tours and spread the word about how important and cool careers in manufacturing can be. Check out our careers page for openings here.

Successful Ventilation Loop Fan Life Testing for NASA’s Future Space Suits

Barber-Nichols is proud to announce the successful completion of the Ventilation Loop Fan Life Testing for the Exploration Portable Life Support System (xPLSS), a critical subsystem in NASA’s future space suits. Since 2019, Barber-Nichols has been working in collaboration with NASA’s Johnson Space Center and Jacobs Technology Inc to design, manufacture, test, and deliver fans…

Barber-Nichols Recognized by Virgin Orbit

Barber-Nichols, A Graham Corporation Company, Recognized by Virgin Orbit as a Critical Supplier  BATAVIA, NY, September 19, 2022 – Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission-critical fluid, power, heat transfer, and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Barber-Nichols,…