Ballistics protection

Delivering lightweight, high-performance components that meet the rigorous demands of aerospace.

Better ballistic protection
with Additive manufacturing

Challenge

With the pressure of increased threats, today’s modern combat vehicles must be lighter, more mobile and better protected than ever. And while titanium has always been an option, it’s been hampered by high costs, complex manufacturing techniques and availability.

Solution

By bringing together a cost-effective and novel source of high-performance titanium with high-speed additive manufacturing technology, it’s now possible to produce larger, lighter armour at a competitive price point.

Results:

  • Affordable & lightweight titanium armour

  • Near-net shape manufacturing

  • Weldless assembly

  • Tailored performance with multi-material architectures

  • More speed, range and space

  • Reduced weight