When it comes to national and international security, we take no risks. With over 30 years of specialised experience in composite engineering for Defence, we continually strive to deliver lightweight, reliable, and innovative composite solution - engineered in the smartest and most efficient way possible.
Solico operates in a secure environment with fully screened personnel, meeting the strict requirements of Defence projects. Our strength lies in our in-depth expertise in both the engineering and composites sectors. With a broad multidisciplinary network, we are able to anticipate needs and provide fast, solution-oriented responses. This experience ensures a quick turnaround time and reliable results for every project.
When required, Solico supports purchasing projects through expert advice and technical guidance to ensure consistently high quality.
Our specialisation is composite engineering. We are passionate about composites because we believe this advanced material brings unique advantages to the defence industry:
Composites are lightweight and extremely strong. This allows Special Forces to:
Extend mission endurance by reducing fuel consumption
Transport more equipment or materials
Composites can be radar transparent, allowing radars to be protected without compromising performance.
Composites can be conductive, offering protection against electromagnetic (EMC) radiation.
Composites can be made highly flexible, making them more resistant to shock loads and reducing damage compared to traditional materials.
Combinations with fibres such as aramid provide strong anti-ballistic properties while weighing only a fraction of conventional armour systems.
In summary, composites are ideally suited for improving the performance of Defence vehicles while helping to reduce CO₂ emissions.
EXPLORE THE FULL BENEFITS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Solico provides a range of services, including engineering, quality testing via our lab and the possibility for an office on site.
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Read all about this interesting study in this interview with Eric van Uden.
Customer: TU Delft, Royal Dutch Navy
The Royal Dutch Navy's Superrhibs are exposed to the fiercest of loads. Solico designed multiple improvements to the Superrhibs. This enabled them to deal with the pressures of drug transport interceptions and other tough missions.
Customer: Royal Dutch Navy
In order to make the small RHIB 2000 go even faster and withstand even higher loads, the hulls were redesigned by Solico. After construction of the new hulls the weight savings became crystal clear!
Customer: Royal Dutch Navy
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