Defence
Defence
Brandauer’s presence in the defence industry is driven by the need for components that adhere to stringent quality standards. There is no room for error when supplying to the defence industry; the smallest imperfection could mean a key piece of equipment isn’t functional when it’s needed most.
These stringent quality standards are at the heart of Brandauer’s daily operations. No matter the industry, we consistently work within 20-micron tolerances across many components, with some of our machines working down to tolerances as tight as 1 micron.
Another key reason for Brandauer’s defence presence is innovation. Brandauer has been at the forefront of innovation for centuries, from pen nibs to the next big defence project. Brandauer has always been at the forefront of industry-changing projects, solving real-world issues delivering cost-savings, manufacturing improvements, efficiency gains and long-lasting collaborative relationships.
Defence technologies since WW1
Brandauer’s initial engagement within the defence industry came from a place of necessity rather than choice. During WW1, Brandauer manufactured cartridge clips for the .303 Lee-Enfield Rifle. This was the first time Brandauer were seen manufacturing components outside of their standard range of pen nibs, and it was during the Second World War where Brandauer really expanded outside of pen nib manufacturing, with government declaring pen-nib manufacturing non-essential.
Brandauer’s previous experimentation in light pressings set the business up perfectly to supply a range of components to help the war effort. Most notably, manufacturing components that then went into the famous Spitfire fighter plane.
Looking into the future, Brandauer continues to integrate itself into the defence supply chains, working quietly lower down the supply chain to ensure companies are fit and ready to supply some of the biggest defence names and directly to the MoD.
Defence Case Study
Taking Flight in Defence
Component name = Micro laminations (0.1mm lamination thickness, 5-15mm OD) for drone applications (two customers)
Volume = 50-500 stacks per month
Value = £350k GBP per annum
Problem
A lack of cost-effective and flexible manufacturing processes which didn’t compromise on precision, which also catered to low-volume and potential to scale.
Solution
Brandauer were able to combine their experience of manufacturing electrical steel laminations and precision component manufacturing to offer a laser cut, WEDM and stamping as different manufacturing options to give the customer a bespoke process which cater to all their requirements, all with micron accuracy and under one roof, so should customer requirements ever change, Brandauer can ensure they are still catered to.
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Beyond heritage and case studies, Brandauer has a reputation backed by a range of awards and quality standards. Along with being one of the very few SMEs to hold both the King’s and Queen’s Awards for International Trade and Innovation, the business has also been a proud recipient of multiple awards over the years, all in many different areas, spanning components, people and environmental efforts!
Beyond Brandauer’s success, we hold a range of quality certifications and are committed to continuous improvement of everything we do.
