The unique characteristics of advanced carbon fiber composites are incorporated into this high performance platform. High strength, high stiffness, light weight, outstanding vibration dampening, non-magnetic, dimensional stability over a wide temperature range and resistance to corrosive environments are the unique properties that contribute to the high performance this platform has to offer.

Larger rectangular panel is molded with a lightweight, conductive non-woven copper mesh designed for lightning protection and RFI/EMI shielding protection of aircraft. Smaller rectangular panel is laminated with a hybrid woven fabric of copper coated carbon fiber and carbon fiber for decorative purposes. Small square and larger remaining carbon fiber FRP panel show ease of machining.

Polysulfide coated fiberglass cones provide a dimensionally and thermally stable container for aircraft propeller balancing lead loading and ease of removal. Actual size is 12" length x 2" diameter.

Honeycomb sandwich panels faced with carbon fiber or fiberglass composite skins can be combined with aluminum or Nomex aramid core to provide weight reduction and increased stiffness over traditional designs.

Carbon fiber composite "hat" stiffeners, shown in lower left, can be incorporated into existing designs to increase structural performance. Carbon fiber composite channel stiffeners, upper right, can be potted into or bonded onto existing members to also increase performance. Carbon fiber composite shape in top of picture is a landing gear bracket for a radio controlled aircraft. A carbon fiber composite landing gear member offers greater fatigue resistance as a result of many hard landings.

Carbon fiber and fiberglass reinforced composite tubes can be designed for high stiffness and lower weight for applications such as robotic arms, vehicle transport mechanisms, sports and recreational applications. Tubes on the left side of the picture have fasteners bonded into the tube ends as attachment points.