Military tank
Military weapon
TWI has a multidisciplinary team of experts who are specialised in joining technologies for military vehicles and equipment. They are experienced in joining lightweight armour (using composites and alloys) and have developed procedures for the modular fabrication for fast assembly and quick deployment of combat equipment.

The strengths of TWI in this sector are as follows:

  • Absolute confidentiality
  • All employees have signed the Official Secrets Act and are highly trained and supervised for maintaining military secrets
  • Certification according to ISO 9000 series of standards
  • Extensive Core Research Programme funded by TWI's Industrial Members
  • Previous experience gained in projects with international manufacturers and users of military equipment

TWI has developed innovative joining technologies on its Core Research Programme that are either ready for application in this industrial sector or could be further developed for their commercial exploitation. Over 400 dedicated staff help the military industry and governmental agencies to apply all forms of joining technologies safely and efficiently. TWI undertakes R&D in strict confidence. As a consultant it can offer individual experts or teams able to help solve problems of all kinds related to materials joining. It will send its specialists to most places of the world at short notice on troubleshooting missions.

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