With Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial and Medical applications, S.S. White leads the world in Flexible Shaft technology and innovation. Founded by Dentist Samuel Stockton White in 1844, S.S. White Technologies began as a dental device company. In 1874 our own Dr. Eli Starr first patented "flexible shafts"​, and our Dr. Adam Black wrote the thesis on the "mechanics of flexible shafts."​Technology and innovation drive our company. We are known throughout the world for having the best performing, highest quality Flexible Shafts. They can be found in 98% of aircraft flying today, numerous surgical instruments, cutting edge industrial applications, and millions of automobiles. Our flexible shafts are on the International Space Station​ and have gone to the moon. They smoothly and silently move the power seats in your car.We work hard at solving "rotary power transmission"​ problems at every stage, from design, through development, and into reliable and quality-assured manufacturing. Our team of experts prides itself on being "over the top"​ responsive to customer needs.We listen carefully, provide solutions quickly, and build long lasting relationships regularly.