Calspan is a research and testing partner to the aerospace, automotive, and defense sectors, operating for more than 80 years. Its technical domains include aerospace testing, automotive safety testing, wind tunnel testing, flight testing, jet engine testing, crash testing, sled testing, tire testing, barrier testing, and defense systems. The company maintains facilities in Buffalo, New York, and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Among its core services, Calspan operates the only independently owned and operated wind tunnel in the United States. Its automotive safety testing division is the only independent vehicle crash laboratory in the U.S. equipped with a vehicle propulsion system by MESSRING. These capabilities support industries ranging from commercial transportation to motorsports.
The company describes its workforce as multi-disciplined engineers and technicians who apply a methodical approach to projects. Calspan identifies a values-driven culture and high ethical standards as guiding principles across its operations.
