Lightweight concept studies
Lattice-inspired concepts, topology-driven mock-ups and geometry studies to investigate mass, stiffness and assembly access.
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LESS MASS.
MORE THINKING.
Aerospace development rewards thoughtful geometry, controlled interfaces and disciplined iteration. AMLAB can support concept exploration, non-flight demonstrations, assembly aids and ground-support development, while distinguishing prototypes from qualified production hardware.
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01 / Aerospace & SpaceFOR YOUR TEAM
TURN COMPLEXITY
INTO A WORKABLE PART.
For aerospace engineering teams, space hardware developers, integrators and test laboratories.
We begin with the functional requirement and choose a design and manufacturing route only after understanding what must be proven.
APPLICATION NOTE
02 / TYPICAL APPLICATIONS4 / USE CASES
WHERE WE CAN
ADD VALUE.
Application examples to start a technical conversation — not a portfolio of completed contracts.
Avionics fit-check mock-ups
Non-flight dimensional models for enclosure packaging, connector access, cable routing and interface checks.
Assembly & inspection tooling
Part positioning, alignment aids, protective interfaces and repeatable test support tooling.
Ground support experiments
Non-flight laboratory brackets, handling aids and test adapters evaluated against actual loads and operating conditions.
03 / DESIGN DECISIONS THAT MATTERDESIGN INPUTS
THE DETAILS
CHANGE
EVERYTHING.
These are the questions we bring to the table before recommending a process.
Discuss a project ↗Mission envelope
Mass, thermal, vibration and environmental limits must be defined from the outset.
Evidence & qualification
Prototype, test article or flight hardware determines testing, traceability and supplier requirements.
Interfaces
Mechanical mating geometry, hardware fastening, harness routing and alignment features.
Design iteration
Change control and documented learning across successive development prototypes.
04 / PROCESS OPTIONSPROCESS AWARE
NOT EVERY PART
NEEDS THE SAME PROCESS.
Processes below are starting options, not promises of in-house machine availability.
FDM / FFF
Fast packaging models and ground-support fixtures.
SLS
Complex lightweight polymer concepts and enclosure mock-ups.
CNC
Reference mating surfaces and precision mechanical adapters.
05 / A TYPICAL PROJECT BRIEFEXAMPLE / NOT A CUSTOMER CASE
IMAGINE THE BRIEFFROM THE QUESTION
FROM THE QUESTION
TO THE FIRST PROTOTYPE.
A development team is revising an avionics layout. From mechanical interfaces, we produce a non-flight fit-check model, verify accessibility and revise cable passages before the team commits to the next engineering stage.
- 01DefineFunction, constraints, desired outcome
- 02DevelopCAD, process route, design review
- 03EvaluatePrototype, test inputs, iteration
- 04DecideNext iteration or manufacturing path
↗ Applications described are engineering possibilities, not evidence of flight qualification or completed space programmes.
06 / FAQQUESTIONS WE OFTEN EXPLORE
BEFORE WE
GET STARTED.
01Do you manufacture flight-qualified parts?＋
No general flight qualification is claimed. Every flight application requires a separately agreed qualified process, supplier scope and verification programme.
02Can you work from preliminary CAD?＋
Yes, especially for concept models, access checks and ground-support prototyping.
03Which process suits lightweight geometry?＋
That depends on loads, geometry, temperature and intended use. We compare design freedom with material and qualification constraints.
AMLAB / Aerospace & SpaceLET’S FIND YOUR
LET’S FIND YOUR
NEXT SOLUTION.
Share your application, constraints and target quantities. We will assess the right next step together.
Discuss a project↗