DSEI 2017: Braking into the defence market
The world of motorsport is all about speed, not just on the track but also behind the scenes as teams of engineers look to rapidly develop new technologies that will ensure their racing car is first past the chequered flag.
Suppliers often have weeks – or even sometimes days – between races to design or modify new parts for teams looking to shave seconds off a lap time. That requires innovative design and manufacturing methods optimised to meet significantly compressed timelines, while at the same time ensuring high-quality standards.
This is a far cry from the defence industry, which often
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