Pacific Scientific Aerospace & Defense Group designs, develops and produces a variety of aviation safety equipment for the commercial, military and general aviation industries. It maintains several divisions throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Founded in 1919, the company provides product support and prototype design solutions for the aircraft and defense industries worldwide. It offers fire suppression, personal safety restraint, and mechanical and electromechanical subsystems. Pacific Scientific Aerospace & Defense Group also provides pressure gauges, electronic security and emergency battery systems, and wireless smoke detection and suppression devices. It offers a range of battery chargers, electrical cable accessories, conduit systems, connectors, and high-pressure vessels and valves. Additionally, the company manufactures electric motors, position sensors, and electrical power generation and conversion systems.