by Simon Spode | Mar 4, 2022
About the Project We were approached by CrownCruiser who had the idea to produce a new style of carbon fibre e-bike; a fusion of classic cruiser looks with modern composite materials. He’d had some initial designs produced but they lacked the aesthetic and technical...
by Simon Spode | Feb 16, 2022
The PES Performance team has worked with Sheffield-based Tinsley Bridge and the AMRC Composites Centre, on a project to develop a high-performance stabiliser bar for trucks and trains that is 30 per cent lighter than those currently used for suspension units in HGVs....
by Simon Spode | Jan 7, 2019
We have undertaken a number of automotive sector projects. Here are brief summaries from a selection of these. Light-weighting a production sports car The team is involved in a current project to optimise and lightweight a premium, high performance road vehicle....
by Hannah Reaney | Jan 4, 2017
About the Project The original Beagle Pup prototype (G-AVDF) first flew in April 1967 and was the initial version of the 176 aircraft eventually built. The Pup was designed as a single-engine all-metal two-seat aerobatic aircraft or as a four-seat touring aircraft....
by Hannah Reaney | Jul 26, 2016
About the Project We were approached by a leading metals fabrication client to support them in an armoured vehicle design optimisation project. Our client had been tasked to develop and manufacture a range of bespoke turrets and armour options to fit an existing...