Engineering capabilities span the entire product cycle, from conceptual design through analysis, materials and processes, qualification testing and production support.
Product concepts are transformed into successful results working independently or in collaboration with the client.
Composite designs are created to perform key roles in the performance of systems, interacting with other components to meet challenging operating requirements. Integrated solutions are achieved by blending technical creativity with an ability to relate composite material characteristics to system performance.
A proven design process is employed to tackle the toughest composite product design challenges. It draws upon our unmatched ability to blend product concepts with a thorough understanding of material behavior, manufacturing methods and analytical techniques.
Solid modeling captures the general arrangement within form, fit and function objectives, while detailed design, analysis and producibility iterations refine the configuration. 3D design models are linked with 5-axis CAM software to simulate automated manufacturing methods and produce prototype tooling and test articles. Laser scanning and CMM inspection data are compared with design model data to verify prototype dimensional tolerances.
The latest analysis methods are employed to refine product designs, determine the effects of manufacturing processes on product performance, and correlate test data.
Composite Laminate Analysis: 2D and 3D orthotropic and 3D anisotropic analysis for both near field and far field laminate behavior.
Structural Analysis: Static and dynamic finite element analysis and closed form analysis of bonded and fastened structures and assemblies.
Electromagnetic Analysis: Component and system response of dielectric, magnetic and conductive materials.
Thermal Analysis: Component and system response to thermal loading and thermal analysis of composite cure cycles.
Fluid Dynamics Analysis: Aerodynamic and hydrodynamic loads analysis.
Test capabilities support materials and process evaluation, product qualification and production quality assurance.
Material Properties: Candidate design materials screening and production quality assurance test methods for structural, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.
Processing Characteristics: Test methods for polymer processing characteristics, rheology and cure cycle development.
Developmental Hardware: Destructive and non-destructive component testing to proof manufacturing methods and correlate design and analysis data.
Non-Destructive Test: Radiographic (x-ray) and ultrasonic (UT) test standards to establish flaw detection limits within laminates and bonded joints.
System Qualification: Test procedure and instrumentation development to qualify composite structures for functional and environmental requirements including: microwave and RF transmissivity, electromagnetic shielding, hydrostatic pressure loading, fatigue loading, ballistic integrity, thermal cycling, shock, vibration, impact and wear.
