Founded in 1970, Materials Sciences LLC engineers, tests and manufactures specialized composite and advanced-material structures for demanding aerospace, defense, marine and other technical applications. The Horsham company is rooted in composite mechanics and combines in-house engineering, manufacturing and materials testing, including a dedicated laboratory that contributes findings to the CMH17 Composite Material Handbook. MSC became AS9100D-certified in 2020 and operates as a Karman Space & Defense company.
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Hexcel CorporationFounded in 1948 from a Northern California basement laboratory, Hexcel Corporation manufactures advanced composite materials that make aircraft and other transportation platforms lighter, stronger and tougher. Its history includes producing honeycomb materials for the Apollo 11 lunar module, and today the company operates 18 manufacturing sites with about 5,800 employees serving aerospace, defense and industrial customers worldwide.336413ST CLAIR, PA
Materials Resources, LLC (MRL)Founded in 2009 by Ayman Salem, Ph.D., Materials Resources, LLC is a Xenia-based advanced manufacturing company known for applying materials science and data-driven methods to difficult aerospace and defense production problems. Its fast-factory model brings low-volume metal additive manufacturing projects from prototype toward qualified parts while supporting the Department of Defense and other government customers.XENIA, OH
ComposiflexComposiflex designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite products for a global marketplace, specializing in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. The company is certified to AS9100 Revision D with ISO9001:2015 and Nadcap Accreditations for composites.ERIE, PA
Leading Edge CompositesWoman-owned and family-owned, Leading Edge Composites is a small Pennsylvania manufacturer with more than 25 years in composite development. Its 50-person team works directly with aviation, aerospace and defense customers, carrying projects from design through finished parts and repairs in a 40,000-square-foot U.S. facility. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and holds FAA Part 145 repair-station certification.COATESVILLE, PA