Aerospace & Defence
As a leading materials testing, analysis and consultancy organisation, we know that materials innovation is central to progress in Aerospace and Defence - to provide hotter, lighter, safer, stronger and smarter solutions.
The focus on reducing environmental impact has led to higher heat resistance in engine components, enabling reduced fuel burn and CO2 emissions and increased fuel efficiency, and the development of novel lighter weight materials, such as magnesium composites.
In Land & Marine Defence we see the need for higher performance, longer life, lighter and more mobile personnel and vehicle protection systems.
Emerging legislation, for example, Chromium removal, is driving the need for continuous innovation and intelligent materials selection. In addition, sustainability is placing a firm emphasis on product life, environmentally acceptable corrosion protection, reuse and reclamation of materials.
Our materials expertise includes: Advanced ceramics; metals; alloys; super alloys; composites; processing, fabrication, joining, welding and bonding know-how and capabilities; surface and coating characterisation; and corrosion analysis.
Aerospace & Defence Projects:
- Design and development of thermal barrier coatings, layers and components
- Analysis of high temperature materials, e.g. for use in turbine blades
- Materials innovation for stronger and lighter protective personnel and vehicle armour
- Materials selection, integrated component design and testing for extreme temperature and shock in operation
- Surface contamination analysis and solution design for PCB manufacture
- Corrosion analysis
- Rational materials selection and design for minimised environmental impacts
- Guidance on materials selection and design for legislation
- Component design and near net shape fabrication processes
- Detailed material failure analysis of engine and airframe components.
Cleanliness Measurement on High Performance Metal Components
Application of CERAM's bespoke cleaning validation procedure - Validata
Development & Sourcing of a New Glass Material for Mansol Preforms
Testing & material trials
Surface Characterisation of Gas Turbines
CERAM assisted Goodrich Corporation with surface analysis of a chromium containing coating.
Ceramic Body Armour
A manufacturer of ceramic armour for military vehicles and personnel sought expertise regarding pressure-cast forming of armour components.