Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Aerospace & Automotive Tool Design Solutions
Established in 1996, we have evolved from a local UK supplier into a global provider of tool design engineering solutions. Our expertise lies in delivering precision technical design and consultancy services to leading aerospace and automotive manufacturers, including Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier. Specialising in composite part toolingfrom simple fairings to complex primary structureswe offer comprehensive capabilities in Resin Transfer Moulding, trimming, and drill tooling for both manual and automated operations.Our global partnerships with toolmakers across the USA, Europe, and Australia enable us to support clients worldwide. Backed by Invest NI grants and European Regional Development Fund support, we continuously innovate to expand into emerging markets and develop cutting-edge technologies, including a prototype for the Northern Ireland Space sector.
Services
Composite Tooling Design
Assembly Fixtures
ICY Fixtures
Trimming Tooling
Drill Tooling
Resin Transfer Moulding
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in aerospace composite tooling design
- Our team specialises in Resin Transfer Moulding and integrally stiffened structures
- We maintain global partnerships with toolmakers across 4 continents
- We collaborate directly with Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier supply chains
- Our R&D projects include Northern Ireland Space sector innovations
Services
Composite Tooling Design
We design precision tooling for composite aircraft components ranging from simple fairings to complex primary structures. Our expertise includes integrally stiffened wings and fuselage sections, utilising advanced CAD/CAM techniques. Clients benefit from reduced assembly requirements through innovative one-shot part manufacturing solutions.
Resin Transfer Moulding
Our specialists develop advanced moulding systems for composite parts using Resin Transfer Moulding and Infusion techniques. This enables production of high-tolerance interfaces and complex geometries. The process eliminates traditional assembly steps while maintaining strict aerospace quality standards through our proprietary Same Qualified Resin Transfer Moulding methodology.
Assembly Fixtures
We create precision assembly fixtures for both manual and automated production lines. These systems ensure accurate component alignment and repeatability across major aerospace platforms. Our fixtures integrate seamlessly with existing manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance with industry-specific tolerances and quality protocols.
Trimming Tooling
Our trimming solutions optimise composite part finishing through custom-designed tooling systems. These tools ensure precise edge definition and dimensional accuracy while minimising material waste. Applications include both standalone trimming operations and integrated automated production line implementations for high-volume manufacturing environments.
Drill Tooling
We develop specialised drilling systems for composite aerospace components requiring tight tolerance interfaces. Our tooling solutions maintain hole quality and positional accuracy across multiple material types. Systems incorporate both manual and automated drilling configurations with integrated quality control measurement capabilities for production consistency.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We focus on aerospace and automotive sectors, providing tool design solutions for composite parts and manufacturing systems.
Which major manufacturers do you work with?
We collaborate with Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer and HAL through direct contracts and global supply chains.
What composite manufacturing techniques do you support?
Our capabilities include Resin Transfer Moulding, Resin Transfer Infusion and Same Qualified Resin Transfer Moulding processes.
Do you offer global support?
Yes, we maintain partnership agreements with toolmakers across Europe, USA, Australia and the UK to support international projects.
What R&D initiatives are you involved in?
We're developing a prototype for the Northern Ireland Space sector through an Invest NI-funded collaborative project.
