EXLAR CORPORATION

Exlar Corporation specializes in the design, manufacture, and repair of precision mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for defense and homeland security applications. Their core capabilities center on actuator systems—including dogging, bow thruster, and node repair assemblies—alongside synchronous motors, fluid power cylinders, and high-speed drive components. The company demonstrates deep technical expertise in mechanical power transmission, valve and fitting fabrication, and current-carrying wiring devices, with a consistent focus on mission-critical motion control and actuation solutions. Exlar’s work emphasizes ruggedized, high-reliability components engineered for harsh operational environments, particularly in maritime and mobile command systems. Their ability to deliver integrated actuator assemblies—from mechanical linkages to electrical interfaces—positions them as a niche supplier of complex electro-mechanical subsystems requiring tight tolerances and military-grade durability. The company maintains a strong relationship with the Department of Defense, supplying components for naval propulsion, vessel maneuvering, and mobile command systems. Recent awards include actuator repairs for U.S. Coast Guard assets and specialized hardware for docking and thruster systems, indicating a pattern of supporting naval platform sustainment and modernization. While the Department of Homeland Security appears once, the nature of that award—a repair contract for an USCG ATC mobile unit—suggests alignment with maritime security and coastal patrol operations. Exlar’s primary industry focus lies in motor and generator manufacturing, fluid power actuation, and mechanical power transmission equipment, serving defense and industrial automation markets. Their vertical specialization is in actuation systems that bridge mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical domains, often custom-engineered for military-grade applications. The company is positioned as a precision manufacturer of mission-critical motion control components rather than a broad-scale producer. Exlar Corporation is a small business based in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with no federal certifications on record. Its geographic presence is centered in the Upper Midwest, with a focused footprint in the defense supply chain for specialized electro-mechanical systems.