Transient Plasma Systems, Inc. develops, designs, and manufactures nanosecond pulsed power systems for application in industry and academia.

Plasma is used in industry for a variety of critical applications including treatment of surfaces, filtration, cleaning and coatings. However, its use has been limited by high energy demand and the need for vacuum chambers and specialized approaches. TPS uses nanosecond pulsed power to unlock previously inaccessible capabilities of plasma, making plasma solutions accessible to new industries and providing innovative solutions to the next generation of commercial challenges.

Transient Plasma Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures nanosecond pulsed power systems for application in industry and academia.

Plasma is used in industry for a variety of critical applications including treatment of surfaces, filtration, cleaning and coatings. However, its use has been limited by high energy demand and the need for vacuum chambers and specialized approaches. TPS uses nanosecond pulsed power to unlock previously inaccessible capabilities of plasma, making plasma solutions accessible to new industries and providing innovative solutions to the next generation of commercial challenges.

Our Purpose


As stewards of nanosecond pulsed power technology, it is our responsibility to drive commercial adoption and application of transient plasma technology,

to create economic value, reduce environmental impact, and solve problems facing society and industry across the world.

TPS believes in working collaboratively with clients to design solutions to real-world challenges.


As stewards of nanosecond pulsed power technology, it is our responsibility to drive commercial adoption and application of transient plasma technology,

to create economic value, reduce environmental impact, and solve problems facing society and industry across the world.

TPS believes in working collaboratively with clients to design solutions to real-world challenges.

Our History


Our History



TPS technology has been developed and matured at the University of Southern California, with over a decade of support from the Department of Defense.

TPS was spun out of the university with the express purpose of translating the technology into products and systems to respond to the demand of both military and commercial markets.

Our Origins

Developed and matured at the University of Southern California with a focus from the beginning on one vision and one purpose.

Our Founding

TPS was founded in 2009 with the completion of our first pulse generator.

TPS Now

After third party validations, multiple development projects and awarded grants, along with strategic partnerships we’re ready for what’s next and what’s now.

Our Culture


A key aspect of our success has been our culture. We take get great pride in fostering a culture that is founded on openness, mutual respect, trust and confidence in each other, being proactive and flexible in our approach, taking pride in our work and enjoying life in and outside of work.

Table of Elements


Balance: Enjoy your life inside and outside of work

Trust: Trust that we will do what is right and having the confidence that we will

Flexibility: Be a team player

Integrity: Be open, honest, ethical, genuine and compassionate

Leadership: Be proactive

Accountability: No blame culture

Respect: Treat all with respect

Collaborative: Encourage individual contribution and leverage collective genius

Quality: What we do, we do well

Have FUN

Our People



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