Design & Development
Pioneering Design and Development
Cobham Defense Electronic Systems companies are staffed with experienced electrical and mechanical engineers able to do build-to-print manufacturing and design-to-specification development. These professionals are supported by state-of-the-art tools for computer aided engineering and design (2-D and 3-D CAD drafting), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), fully integrated model shop and electrical and environmental testing. Having these tools and capabilities in house virtually eliminates the trial and error associated with earlier, less automated methods, greatly reducing the time needed for design, analysis, simulation, and layout. Changes can be quickly implemented and tested and the configuration of our systems can be closely managed throughout a product's lifecycle. Additionally, these tools improve the quality of product documentation.
Antenna and composite engineers are equally skilled at analysis, design, and production support. They are equipped with the latest and most powerful equipment and computer-aided engineering and design software packages, including HFSS, Microstripes, NEC, RACP, and a number of proprietary computer programs. In addition, proprietary electromagnetic code is used to analyze radome electrical performance and develop specific radome wall construction. Composite engineers have expertise with most advanced composite materials, and can leverage an extensive line of existing military radomes to select composite radome designs and materials that are optimal for RF performance, qualified for military use, and readily available.
A rigorous and disciplined approach is taken with product development. The process begins with a multi-discipline team review of the requirements with emphasis placed on producibility, quality assurance and best value engineering. Before transferring to production, all designs must pass a critical prototype / first article evaluation, which places strong emphasis on compliance, automation, accurate drawing packages, and producibility.
