Advanced Materials

QinetiQ North America Technology Solutions Group routinely provides fully integrated, cost-effective advanced materials solutions for both government and commercial customers. In addition, we have a portfolio of more than 100 patents that can help our customers establish a unique competitive advantage in their market sector. Our experience includes:

  • Polymers -- Identification, evaluation, and validation of specific materials for challenging applications; development of equipment and systems for converting difficult-to-process polymers into intermediate forms and/or end products: development and/or modification of polymer systems for property enhancement and/or reduction in manufacturing cost.

  • Composites -- Composite fabrication methods including hand lay-up, autoclave molding, filament winding, braiding, and resin transfer molding (RTM). We work with our customers to define the design, then fabricate prototypes for customer test and evaluation. Finally, we transition the developed manufacturing processes to the customer for production.

  • Metals and Ceramics – Focused on high-temperature and structural materials applications. We hold solid intellectual property positions in ceramic oxide preforms, pre-ceramic polymers, co-continuous metal matrix composites, and brazing and joining of dissimilar materials.

  • Electronic and Optical Materials -- Breakthrough innovations and applications for high performance electronic and optical (visible and infrared) materials.

  • Nanostructured Materials – Work on advanced materials that incorporate nanometer-size fillers into organic matrix materials to enhance both mechanical and electrical performance. We are also developing processes and equipment to electrospin nanofiber-based woven mats that are porous and breathable, yet provide excellent barrier protection against chemical and biological agents.

  • Coatings – Have developed ultraviolet (UV) curable resins for coatings applications, environmentally compliant resins with low to no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and environmentally compliant controlled-release gel additives for corrosion resistant coatings.

For more information, please email TSGinfo@QinetiQ-NA.com