PartnershipApp/Partnership/companies/Luna_Labs_USA_LLC.json

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  "company_name": "Luna Labs USA, LLC",
  "website": "https://www.lunalabs.us",
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    "brief": "Luna Labs is a technology resource that provides advanced materials, engineered systems, and biotechnology solutions for various industries.",
    "detailed": "Luna Labs is a technology resource that provides advanced materials, engineered systems, and biotechnology solutions for various industries, including aerospace, energy, automotive, health sciences, first responders, telecommunications, and defense. Their scientists and engineers develop solutions that aim to save time, money, and lives. With over 20 years of experience, Luna Labs focuses on developing solutions for demanding professionals in defense, medicine, and emergency services. They collaborate with universities, government labs, and other companies to explore new ideas, align technologies with customer needs, and generate solutions. The company also works with a global network of manufacturers, suppliers, licensees, and distributors to develop products from small-scale prototypes to market-ready solutions."
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      "state": "VA",
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        "Dislotech Joint Reduction Trainers",
        "NanoVac (for vaccines)",
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        "AeroVeil (sprayable hydrogel)",
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        "strain-tolerant coatings for hypersonics",
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            "title": "Luna Labs Celebrates Expansion and Strategic Brand Update with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony",
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        {
            "title": "Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Luna Labs to Expand Research and Development Operations in Charlottesville",
            "date": "2025-03-21",
            "url": "https://www.lunainc.com/governor-glenn-youngkin-announces-luna-labs-to-expand-research-and-development-operations-in-charlottesville/"
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        {
            "title": "Technologies Showcase Brings Luna Labs' Innovations to Life",
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            "title": "Luna Labs CEO Discusses Biotech Innovation in Governor Glenn Youngkin's Industry Roundtable",
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            "title": "Developing a Sprayable Hydrogel for Post-Operative Care",
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            "title": "DoseShield Packaging for Improved Pharmaceutical Protection in Space",
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            "name": "Michael Danilich",
            "title": "Senior Vice President for Operations"
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            "name": "Drake Goolsby",
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        {
            "name": "Don Deloach",
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        {
            "name": "Lianne Landers",
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        {
            "name": "La'Vonne Fowler",
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