TurbineOne Establishes Old Town, Maine, Innovation Operations

Area Development News Desk

09/18/2026

Defense technology and artificial intelligence company TurbineOne has established operations in Old Town, Maine. The $275,000 project is expected to create more than 20 jobs over the next five years.

The company’s new innovation hub, T1 MachineWorks, will focus on artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, 3D manufacturing and rapid prototyping, allowing engineers to develop and test software and hardware for aerial platforms and other defense technology applications.

“T1 MachineWorks gives our engineers the freedom to experiment across software and autonomous hardware. We will collaborate with local manufacturing partners to iterate quickly,” said TurbineOne CEO Ian Kalin. “It will accelerate the delivery of valuable solutions to the frontlines.”

To support the project, TurbineOne has been designated a qualified business under Maine’s Dirigo Business Incentives Program. “TurbineOne’s decision to establish T1 MachineWorks in Old Town reflects the kind of innovation-driven investment Maine is working to attract,” noted Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Michael A. Duguay. “This project brings new investment and technical opportunities to the region while strengthening connections to Maine’s research and innovation ecosystem. We are pleased to welcome TurbineOne to Maine.”

TurbineOne is a defense and national security technology company that develops artificial intelligence software designed to operate in frontline environments, including locations where cloud-dependent AI cannot operate.

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