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Marine Platforms

APEX Space & Defense Systems provides full design, development, and manufacturing solutions for composite components used in marine platforms. Our composite parts are engineered for the most challenging Naval applications. Our products are used on cutting-edge marine equipment and components for advanced military and defense vessels. As a trusted leader in composite engineering, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the best solutions for marine equipment and vessels.

The Advantages of Composites for Marine Platforms

Composite materials have revolutionized what is possible for marine applications, offering numerous benefits over traditional materials like steel and aluminum. Composites are highly resistant to saltwater and other corrosive elements, providing an exceptionally long operational lifespan. Their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio reduces overall weight without sacrificing structural integrity. Composite components can also be engineered with exacting precision compared to other materials, allowing for entirely customizable performance optimization.

Precision-Engineered Marine Components from APEX

We engineer and manufacture a range of high-performance composite components for marine applications. With our state-of-the-art design and manufacturing capabilities, the team at APEX can produce custom composite components to meet nearly any application's requirements. Common marine platform solutions we develop include:

LCAC Drive Shafts: APEX's lightweight, durable composite drive shafts are optimized for marine environments, delivering superior strength and reliability. Resistant to corrosion and thermal expansion. Our products propel and inflate the Ship to Shore / Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) ships for the US and Japanese Navies.
Fairings: Our composite fairing designs provide robust, lightweight solutions for a variety of marine platforms including fairings to protect submarine optical masts. These products are designed to be lightweight, strong, minimize drag and improve hydrodynamic efficiency.
Custom Components: We design, engineer, and manufacture custom components tailored to meet the unique specifications of your marine platforms, including unique solutions and material compositions.

Why Choose APEX for Marine Composite Solutions?

When you partner with APEX for your composite marine components, you can rely on proven innovation, expertise, and advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver best-in-class composite components. Our in-house facilities feature:

State-of-the-art high speed filament winding systems
State-of-the-art lathes and 5-axis CNC milling machines for precise component manufacturing
Large cure Ovens (40’ x 20’) and Autoclaves (15’ x 30’)
Patented metallic to composite bonding and testing
Proprietary materials including RF applications
In-house mold and tool-making capabilities for faster prototyping and customization

Our engineers and technicians use the most advanced materials and techniques to craft every product. APEX is committed to delivering components that exceed industry standard requirements, ensuring your marine platforms are optimized for peak performance.