Arma Engineering Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Military technology, Computer hardware |
| Founded | 1918 in New York, United States |
| Founder | Arthur Davis, David Mahood |
| Fate | Merged with American Bosch in 1949 to form American Bosch Arma |
| Headquarters | New York , United States |
| Products | Torpedo Data Computer, gyrocompass, Arma Micro Computer |
The Arma Engineering Company was an American firm specializing in military technology, established in New York in 1918 by Arthur Davis and David Mahood.
Among its initial innovations was the U.S. naval Torpedo Data Computer, an analog computer installed on ships to assist with torpedo targeting, which the U.S. Navy first put into service in 1938.
A significant offering from Arma was a gyrocompass that utilized technology originally created by the German enterprise Anschütz. Subsequently, Arma faced a patent infringement lawsuit from Sperry; this legal conflict concluded with the U.S. Navy awarding contracts to both companies, designating Sperry as the primary provider.
In 1949, Arma combined forces with American Bosch, resulting in the formation of American Bosch Arma.
Additionally, the company introduced one of the early minicomputers, the Arma Micro Computer, in 1962.