Successful introduction of new materials into safety-critical aspects of engineering is a complex process. A gradual build-up of confidence is required, from material coupon testing, to testing of elements, sub-components and full components, and finally full structural testing – destructive and non-destructive. The process reduces risk at each stage, building up layers of certainty, in the ‘pyramid of structural certification’.
Frewer Engineering specialises in guiding this process for novel lightweight composite materials. We’ve a proven track record of this type of regulatory compliance work in aerospace propulsion and integration. Though regulating authorities may change between sectors, the process tends to be industry-agnostic and translates well for our customers in other high-performance industries.