Orbital Traction

About Orbital Traction

Orbital Traction specializes in the development of Adjustable Speed Drives (ASD) that significantly enhance fuel efficiency and reduce carbon footprints in rotating machinery. The company operates in the energy and power conversion market, catering to clients such as engine and power conversion developers, as well as the U.S. Navy. Orbital Traction's business model revolves around the design, prototyping, and implementation of its patented ASD technology, which eliminates the need for belts and offers a compact, cost-effective, and efficient solution for improving rotating machines. The company generates revenue through contracts, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts, and direct sales of its ASD technology. Orbital Traction's latest achievements include completing a SBIR contract for the Navy, where their prototype Fan Drive transmissions demonstrated significant fuel economy improvements. The next phase involves further demonstrating fuel efficiency gains.