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Aerospace & Defence

Engineering compliant with ESA/ECSS standards for high-criticality systems

The Space and Defence Context

The space and defence context

In the space and defence sector, the development of systems and subsystems is governed by stringent requirements in terms of:

Systems complexity, interdisciplinarity, and extreme operating conditions call for a structured approach based on System Engineering principles, with formalized verification and validation processes across the entire lifecycle.

Safety and dependability

Reliability and availability

Configuration management and documentation traceability

Technical risk management

Compliance with EASA/FAR/ECSS standards

Space - Compolab

Our approach

Compolab operates as a technical and engineering partner in aerospace & defence programmes, supporting activities in line with:

  • ECSS standards and industry regulations
  • Quality and configuration requirements
  • Verification & Validation processes
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Model-Based and Digital Twin approaches

Our work is built on:

  • Multidisciplinary integration (structural, thermo-fluid-dynamic, multiphysics, software)
  • Advanced numerical modelling and experimental correlation
  • Structuring of test processes according to qualification principles
  • Configuration control and technical traceability

We work with a systems-oriented mindset aimed at reducing technical risk and increasing the robustness of the system.

Our solutions

Flight segment

Structural, thermo-structural, and vibro-acoustic analyses

Support for launch phases, coupled loads, and severe thermo-mechanical environments.

Simulation engineering and conceptual development

FEM/CFD/MBD modelling and multiphysics approaches in line with mission requirements.

Digital Twin and lumped-parameter models

To support design, qualification, and in-service updates.

Numerical-experimental correlation activities

Alignment between predictive models and test data.

Ground segment (Ground Segment & Test Infrastructure)

Design and construction of test systems and test rigs

For functional, environmental, and qualification testing.

Definition of verification plans and compliance matrices

In line with system and subsystem requirements.

Support for technical documentation and regulatory compliance

Specifications, analysis reports, and test reports.

Why Compolab

An approach compliant with ESA/ECSS principles

Experience with systems and processes of high operational criticality

Multidisciplinary integration of expertise

A focus on robustness and risk mitigation

Support across the entire system lifecycle

System of Competences - COMPOLAB

A system of competences

An integrated ecosystem. Five technical departments, a shared method and the ability to orchestrate diverse
know-how into coherent solutions. This is the value we provide to our clients.

Departments

Five integrated technical divisions for multidisciplinary solutions.

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Applications

Engineering solutions for aerospace, automotive, energy and other sectors.

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Consulting

Strategic support for the transformation of business processes.

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