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Advanced Aerospace Composite Manufacturing Solutions
Applied Composites stands as a premier provider of advanced composite solutions for the aerospace industry. With over three decades of specialized expertise, we deliver highly engineered composite structures for airframes, engines, defense systems, and space vehicles. Our five state-of-the-art facilities spanning 500,000 square feet house cutting-edge autoclaves, CNC machining centers, and specialized testing equipment to support complex manufacturing needs. We maintain rigorous quality standards through AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap certifications while prioritizing safety, innovation, and customer collaboration. Our vertically integrated capabilities encompass design, tooling, manufacturing, and MRO services for commercial and military platforms. Through strategic investments in technology and workforce development, we ensure reliable delivery of mission-critical components to industry leaders like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon.Our commitment to engineering excellence is demonstrated through precision composite assemblies for the Orion Launch Abort System and next-generation satellite structures. We maintain rapid response capabilities for urgent defense requirements, including mission pod development with nine-month lead times. Our technical team specializes in filament winding, resin transfer molding, and complex multi-material integration for flight-critical applications. With a heritage of innovation and a focus on solving challenging engineering problems, we serve as a trusted partner for aerospace composite solutions.
Services
Composite Aerostructures
Engine Components
Missile Structures
Satellite Components
MRO Services
Radome Manufacturing
Filament Winding
Tooling Design
Spacecraft Structures
UAV Components
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized aerospace composite manufacturing expertise
- Our vertically integrated capabilities cover full product lifecycle from design to MRO
- We maintain AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified quality management systems
- Our team delivers complex composite solutions with industry-leading on-time performance
- We provide rapid response for urgent defense and aerospace requirements
Associations and certifications
- AS9100
- ISO 9001
- Nadcap Composites
- FAA Part 145 Repair Station
Services
Composite Aerostructures
We design and manufacture complex composite aerostructures for commercial and military aircraft. Our capabilities include control surfaces, spars, floor boards, and plenum systems using advanced resin systems. With decades of experience supporting platforms like the A350, C-130, and V-22, we deliver lightweight, durable components that enhance aircraft performance while maintaining strict quality standards.
Missile Structures
Our missile structure solutions include rocket motor cases, fins, nose cones, and launch vehicle components. We provide complete canister systems with integrated hardware for defense applications. Supporting customers like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, our team delivers precision composite missile components meeting rigorous military specifications through advanced manufacturing techniques and quality control systems.
Satellite Components
We produce lightweight composite components for satellites including primary bus structures, solar array substrates, and instrument structures. Our space-qualified manufacturing processes ensure dimensional stability for critical optical systems. With flight heritage on over 3,000 panels, we supply major aerospace contractors with deployable panels, antenna reflectors, and precision optical benches for commercial and deep space missions.
MRO Services
Our MRO capabilities cover composite and sheet metal repair for commercial, military, and business aircraft. We offer transmissivity testing, radome repairs, and AOG support with same-day loan/exchange services. Certified under FAA Part 145, our team provides on-site repair solutions and maintains an extensive inventory of radomes for immediate service across multiple aircraft platforms.
Filament Winding
We utilize advanced filament winding techniques for critical aerospace components including flight-critical rotor shafts and engine ducting. This precision manufacturing process creates lightweight, durable composite parts with optimized strength-to-weight ratios. Our capabilities support applications requiring tight tolerances and high-performance characteristics for both commercial and military platforms.
Questions
What aerospace composite services does Applied Composites offer?
We provide composite structures for airframes, engines, defense systems, and space vehicles including radomes, missile canisters, satellite components, and MRO services.
Which certifications does Applied Composites hold?
We maintain AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap Composites certifications across our facilities.
Where are Applied Composites' manufacturing facilities located?
Our facilities operate in Lake Forest, San Diego, Brea (California), Indianapolis (Indiana), and Los Alamitos.
What defense composite solutions do you provide?
We manufacture missile canisters, UAV structures, mission pods, and radar components for defense applications.
Can you handle urgent aerospace composite requirements?
Yes, we offer rapid development for defense projects with lead times as short as six months.
What space composite components do you produce?
We manufacture satellite structures, solar array substrates, antenna reflectors, and launch vehicle components.
Reviews (2)
Niques Seqouia
Mar 14, 2019
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The most racist place to get a job at. and when you point that out? the company goes on record to lie and holds back video footage.
Dave Tubss
Jan 31, 2019
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Very understanding and compassionate people who know that life happens, second chances are real here as long as you stick to your word
