SMC components for defence, security and unmanned systems
Defence, security and unmanned systems may require components combining low weight, mechanical strength, dimensional stability and environmental durability. MEA Industries can support the development and manufacture of SMC components for non-critical protective, secondary-structural, storage, mobility and equipment-related functions.
Potential applications include non-critical components for drones, unmanned platforms, mobile equipment, transport systems and field-support infrastructure, subject to the customer’s technical and compliance requirements.
Drone and unmanned-system applications
SMC components may be considered for non-critical drone and unmanned-system applications where low weight, durability and functional integration are required. Suitability must be validated against the project’s mechanical, thermal and environmental requirements.
Typical applications
MEA Industries can develop SMC components for a range of defence, security and unmanned-system applications.
- Protective housings
- Sensor and electronics covers
- Battery-system housings and protective covers, subject to thermal and fire-safety validation
- Secondary structural body components, subject to engineering validation
- Non-critical shells and fairings
- Ground-control equipment housings
- Charging-station components
- Transport and storage systems
- Modular field equipment
- Protective cases and containers
- Outdoor technical cabinets
- Maintenance and deployment equipment components
Customer benefits
Depending on the formulation and project requirements, SMC components can offer:
- Potential weight reduction
- Mechanical performance adapted to the application
- Weather-resistant formulations for defined exposure conditions
- Corrosion resistance
- Integration of protective functions, subject to design requirements
- Functional integration
- Repeatable quality in series production
- Design flexibility for compact assemblies
