Process Development

“…making the the complicated simple, that’s creativity!”
-C.Mingus

Process Development

We know the value of simple, not only for cost control but also for cultural acceptance.

Our aim is to work with you to create a simple, reliable, and sustainable composite lamination processes

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Created innovative in-house fabrication strategy for composite laminate tooling. This replaced outside sourcing and resulted in $250k in savings.

Developed and implemented new manufacturing process for ill-fated high temp composite project. This saved $300k in part scrap and placed the project back into a success path.

Led and implemented a 175K sqft composite lamination factory build up. Planned, purchased, installed all primary lamination equipment under budget and ahead of schedule.

Commercial aircraft engine fan cowl re-design for manufacturing resuted in $2M savings.

Programs supported: F18, F35, B52, C17, A350, A320, 787, GTF, G500, Virgin Orbit’s Launcher One.

Capabilities

Development or improvement of composite laminate manufacturing processes

Capital investment projections for composite laminate business units

Implementation of change management controls

Creative shop-floor solutions utilizing overhead laser projection

Takt time and Cycle time analysis

Implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance