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Scaled Composites LLC, founded in 1982 and based in Mojave, California, develops aerospace and other specialty composite systems. The firm provides clients with conceptual design, aerodynamic design, structural analysis, tooling, fabrication, structural testing, and flight testing services. Most projects are developed with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) programs. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Navier-Stokes solver, and other technologies are employed in analyzing a design's aerodynamics. Scaled Composites uses finite element modeling (FEM) software to design structural components. The firm can reference customers' CAD files in designing tooling for composite parts. The company provides clients with high-speed fabrication services. Scaled Composites tests composites to ASTM, MIL, and SACMA standards. The company conducts flight tests over the Mojave Desert. Since its founding the firm has tested over 15 microlight, business jet, transport, and fighter aircraft. Scaled Composites also offers customers planning and other business support services. The firm was founded by Burt Rutan.
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