QinetiQ Target Systems is a world leader in providing unmanned air, land and surface vehicle targets for live-fire training and testing in the defence, security and aerospace markets. They needed support with a re-design on their existing Hammerhead Mark I Naval Target to reduce weight and optimize the design.
Imagine being able to pack up and go on any adventure and bring along your favourite kayak. TRAK Kayaks, a company based in Calgary, Alberta, manufactures portable kayaks that are durable, lightweight and performance driven. They approached CIC Engineering with their latest design, TRAK 2.0: the Ultimate Touring Kayak and asked us to assist with…
In the space industry, composites have been used for rocket systems or large satellites but are not widely used for small satellites. The primary driver for using composites is weight reduction because launch costs can be upwards of $5000 to $20,000 per kg. For small satellites, even though saving weight is critical, you do not…
Manufacturers are looking to replace traditional manufacturing materials in favour of environmentally-friendly options to not only reduce their pollution footprint but to also offer their customers the opportunity to do the same. International Truck Body (ITB), a Winnipeg-based custom truck body, trailer and enclosure design and manufacturer, is no exception. ITB approached CIC Engineering to…
