Strengthening our nation’s warfighters and industrial base through advanced materials and manufacturing solutions, from concept through production, executed with pace and purpose.


Our Story

Founded by Dr. Michael Schmitt and Dr. Jeremy Schreiber, HAMR was created to bridge the gap between breakthrough research and real-world application. Today, strategically located within Neighborhood 91's Advanced Manufacturing Production Campus, HAMR leverages access to a unique ecosystem of shared capabilities to maximize value and accelerate customer outcomes. HAMR delivers advanced materials and manufacturing solutions across hypersonics, energy, advanced munitions, fusion, aerospace, and defense.

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Our Team

HAMR is a highly experienced, lean, agile team driven by innovation, integrity, and a commitment to solving real-world challenges. Drawing on diverse technical backgrounds, we focus on application-driven development that transforms advanced technologies into practical solutions.

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Michael P. Schmitt, Ph.D.
CEO, Senior Research Scientist

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Jeremy Schreiber
CTO/CDO, Senior Research Scientist

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Jake Keiper
Lead Research Engineer

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Lee Brletich
Senior Operations and Defense Applications Manager

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Dylan Treaster
Additive Manufacturing Engineer

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Carson Miller
Additive Manufacturing Technician

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Vincent Holmes
Additive Manufacturing Technician

At HAMR, our approach is built on four core pillars that guide how we innovate, collaborate, and deliver impact. From concept to production, each pillar is designed to move advanced technologies from idea to industrialization.

Our Approach


INNOVATION Advancing new ideas, technologies, and processes to solve complex challenges. 01
AGILITY Moving quickly and effectively from concept to real-world implementation and production. 02
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE Building trusted relationships with customers, government, and research collaborators. 03
MISSION IMPACT Delivering measurable results that strengthen customers, industries, and national capabilities. 04