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Welcome to our News and Case Studies Hub, where we bring you the latest insights, real-world applications, and developments at Portsmouth Aviation. Explore the impactful stories that highlight our vision and what sets our company apart. Stay informed and discover the transformative power of emerging engineering solutions through our curated selection of news articles and case studies.

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What is Finite Element Analysis?

At Portsmouth Aviation, we offer extensive testing and qualification services, which are carried out in-house whenever possible and by trusted partners. These processes ensure all of our products meet …

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Portsmouth Aviation: 90 years of history

Portsmouth Aviation Ltd is a family-owned business and have been serving clients across the world for over 90 years. Although our focus and expertise have evolved, our ability to deliver cost …

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Innovating the Healthcare Sector with our Critical Care Transfer Stack

Portsmouth Aviation were approached by the University Hospital Southampton , to help innovate the sector. We were specially selected to utilise our expert engineering skills to design and manufacture …

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Portsmouth Aviation Employee Joins Top Formula One Engineers And Industry Experts To Judge Car Competition

The international student engineering competition sees competitors from all over the world. A Portsmouth Aviation employee and University of Portsmouth graduate has been invited to judge an …

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How 3D Printing Has Changed the Design World

Over recent years, technology has seen much advancement across a number of industries – the world of design is no exception. Without a doubt, the invention of 3D printing has changed the design world …

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How 3D Scanning Has Changed The Design World

At Portsmouth Aviation we are never dormant to change and are always looking at ways to reshape our processes to accommodate new exciting technologies. With the Covid-19 pandemic causing global …

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Technical Services

Focused on design. At Portsmouth Aviation, Technical Services are an integral part of our business model. Our approach is bespoke and can be a game changer for your project. Designed to support and complement our traditional manufacturing capabilities, we have a wide range of core technical service competencies to ensure that we remain at the forefront of precision engineering industries.

Assembly

At Portsmouth Aviation, our highly trained Fitters apply rigorous, industry-leading processes to ensure every assembly - from high-rate production to bespoke, low-volume builds - is delivered with consistent precision, full compliance to specification, and robust quality assurance.

CNC Machining

CNC Machining is a crucial part of Portsmouth Aviation’s in-house capabilities. Our state-of-the-art equipment and wide-ranging expertise set us apart in the industry. This has included ensuring our CNC machining equipment is of outstanding quality, maintaining our ability to provide efficacy and quality to our valued customers. Our experienced team bestows upon us a comprehensive knowledge of CNC machinery, ensuring that our customers receive the best possible final product.

Metal Fabrication

Metal fabrication and manipulation is an area of expertise that is essential to many of the projects we undertake. At Portsmouth Aviation, our specialist engineers have a multitude of experience in metal fabrication and their proficiency in welding is evident in the quality of their work.

Metal Finishing

Metal finishing at Portsmouth Aviation has the power to enhance the performance, durability, and protection of the components we produce, enabling our process technicians to create reliable and long lasting protective coatings that can withstand challenging environments and operational demands.

Paint & Finishing

Paint and finishing services at Portsmouth Aviation play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and durability of our engineering products. With meticulous attention to detail and the use of advanced coating technologies, these services ensure the longevity and optimal performance of critical components, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high‑quality and reliable solutions to its customers.

Qualification, Inspection & Testing

Qualification, inspection, and testing are critical processes aimed at ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of engineering products or systems. These processes involve assessing and validating the design, manufacturing, and functionality of various components, materials, or entire systems. These processes help identify potential issues, weaknesses, or deficiencies early in the development or manufacturing stages, allowing for necessary improvements, adjustments, or corrective actions. Ultimately, qualification and testing contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and high‑quality engineering solutions that meet industry standards and customer needs.

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