Prototyping within aerospace test services encompasses the fabrication of pre-production representative articles — including structural, mechanical, and avionic assemblies — used to validate design intent and support test programmes, employing processes such as CNC machining, additive manufacturing (AM), and rapid tooling alongside materials including aerospace-grade alloys, composites, and engineering plastics.
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Prototyping suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
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Sectors serving Test Services companies:
General/Specialised Test Equipment •
Test Chambers, Benches & Stands •
Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing •
Analysers & Spectrometers •
Measurement & Instruments •
Test & Measurement Meters •
Technical Consultants •
Active Electronic Components •
Process & Finishing Equipment •
Chemicals •
Design Software •
Computer Integrated Manufacturing •
Professional Services •
Facilities Services •
Tooling •
Personnel & Training
Test Services
Sectors purchasing from Test Services companies:
Airframer •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Airframe Assemblies •
Structural Components •
Turbine Engines •
Piston & Rotary Engines •
Actuation •
Flight & Data Management •
Weapons Systems •
Fluid Power •
Active Electronic Components •
Landing Assemblies •
Composite Materials •
Rockets & Scramjets •
Sensors, Transducers & Detectors •
Environmental Systems •
Fuel Systems •
Electrical Power Systems •
Rotors & Propellers •
Safety & Emergency Systems •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits
