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Background
Introduction
Aerospace and Defence Projects
Background
Ceram is a global expert in materials analysis, research and quality testing, providing customised solutions and consultancy that help clients to measurably improve performance and profitability through safer, regulatory-compliant and better-engineered products. Setting new standards in materials testing, Ceram works as an extension of customers' teams, applying its expertise and capabilities to a wide range of sectors
Ceram has been working in partnership with R&D and production personnel in companies around the world for over 25 years. Using our expertise, experience and a comprehensive suite of advanced instrumentation we have been able to solve problems and create competitive advantage for our clients in a wide range of industries.
Introduction
As a leading materials testing, analysis and consultancy organisation, Ceram 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 and Marine Defence Ceram 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.
Ceram's 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 and Defence Projects
Ceram's Aerospace and Defence Projects include:
- 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.
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