Thermal Matrix USA, founded in 2005, is a not-for-profit corporation headquartered at the Young-Rainey STAR Center in Largo, Florida.
Our mission is to develop and integrate technologies and assemble prototype systems to support the Department of Defense’s (DOD) force protection initiatives. We are equally dedicated to supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) in their respective missions to provide the United States with increased security at our nation’s borders and seaports. Our approach is to collaborate with the military services, civil agencies, commercial entities and academia to combine the best available technologies to provide innovative solutions.
In January 2006 Thermal Matrix was awarded a contract by the US Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) to develop technologies and provide prototype systems.
Our vision is to become a leading provider of integrated technology solutions to the United States for military and civil force protection, both home and abroad.
Featured News & Events
March 17, 2008 New camera can detect weapons under clothes Unlike a scanner in an airport or an X-ray in a hospital, this system allows the observer to detect any concealed weapons or explosives... Full story & video report >>>
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March 9, 2008 Thermal Matrix International President quoted in London Times report Strip search: camera that sees through clothes from 80ft away Full story >>>
March 1, 2008 Thermal Matrix expansion launches new company - Thermal Matrix International Thermal Matrix USA (TM USA) President Bill Foster leaves to start Thermal Matrix International (TMI) - an international & commercial company. TM USA Vice President Mike Smith named new President of TM USA.
October 23, 2007 Thermal Matrix USA awarded contract with JIEDDO for testing Suicide Bomber Detection equipment Department of Defense’s Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) has awarded a task order... Full story >>>
September 14, 2007 Thermal Matrix USA participates in Inaugural Pinellas Technology & Business Innovation Exchange Full story >>>
August 10, 2007 Thermal Matrix USA hosts Brigadier General re: Asymmetrical Warfare Full story >>>
July 1, 2007 Thermal Matrix USA purchases first ThruVision T4000 Terahertz imager sold in the United States Thermal Matrix USA, a Force Protection Systems Integrator, under a contract to the US Army... Full story >>>
Staff spotlight
General William L. Nyland - Retired
Senior Advisor
General William L. "Spider" Nyland served as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington D.C. from September 2002 until September 2005. He retired from active duty 1 November 2005.
Gen. Nyland was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps under the NROTC program upon graduation from the University of New Mexico in 1968. In addition to attaining an M.S. degree from the University of Southern California, his formal military education includes The Basic School (1968), Naval Aviation Flight Training (NFO) (1969), Amphibious Warfare School (1975), Navy Fighter Weapons School (TopGun) (1977), College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College (1981), and Air War College (1988).
After being assigned to VMFA-531, General Nyland was ordered to Vietnam where he flew 122 combat missions with VMFA-314 and VMFA-115. General Nyland's other tours included Instructor RIO, VMFAT-101; Squadron Assistant Operations Officer and Operations Officer, VMFA-115; and Brigade FORSTAT and Electronic Warfare Officer, 1st Marine Brigade. He also served as Operations Officer and Director of Safety and Standardization, VMFA-212; Aviation Safety Officer and Congressional Liaison/Budget Officer, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.; and Operations Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-24, 1st Marine Amphibious Brigade. He commanded VMFA-232, the Marine Corps' oldest and most decorated fighter squadron, from July 1985 to July 1987.
General Nyland subsequently served as Section Chief for the Central Command section, European Command/Central Command Branch, Joint Operations Division, Directorate of Operations (J-3), Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. In July 1990, he assumed command of Marine Aviation Training Support Group, Pensacola. Following his command of MATSG he assumed duties as Chief of Staff, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing on July 5, 1992, and assumed additional duties as Assistant Wing Commander on November 10, 1992. He was promoted to Brigadier General on September 1, 1994 and was assigned as Assistant Wing Commander, 2nd MAW serving in that billet until December 1, 1995.
He served next on the Joint Staff, J-8, as the Deputy Director for Force Structure and Resources, completing that tour on June 30, 1997. He was advanced to Major General on July 2, 1997, and assumed duties as the Deputy Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He served next as the Commanding General, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina from July 1998 to June 2000. He was advanced to Lieutenant General on 30 June 2000 and assumed duties as the Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. He next assumed duties as the Deputy Commandant for Aviation on 3 August 2001. He was advanced to General on 4 September 2002 and assumed his duties as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps on 10 September 2002.
His personal decorations include: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal with eight Strike/Flight awards, and Joint Service Commendation Medal.
General William L. Nyland - Retired