Harold Hess
CEO, Co-Founder | Enduralock
Dr. Harold Hess is the visionary founder of Enduralock, a pioneering company at the forefront of innovating technologies that facilitate space logistics through In-Space Servicing Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM).With a background as a Board-Certified Neurological Surgeon and an inventor with over 60 patents worldwide, Hess has seamlessly transitioned from revolutionizing medical devices to redefining how critical components function in extreme environments. Hess’s strategic vision has propelled Enduralock into the aerospace and defense sectors, ensuring its technology remains adaptable across industries. The company’s flagship innovations include high-vibration resistant fasteners and an advanced self-aligning nut plate system. These technologies eliminate the need for traditional safety wiring, reducing lifecycle costs while enhancing structural reliability. The company is currently advancing satellite docking systems, deployable in-space capture mechanisms, and robotic in-space fastener assembly. As the space industry evolves, Dr, Hess remains committed to innovation, focusing on solutions that will enable the servicing, upgrading, and assembly of satellites in orbit.


