Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # AFD Systems ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.afd-systems.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [AFD SYSTEMS achieves UK first with Part 21G Production Organisation Approval Focused on Polymer Additive](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-systems-achieves-uk-first-with-part-21g-production-organisation-approval-focused-on-polymer-additive/) - [Two Minutes With... Hayley Berry](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-hayley-berry-2/) - [AIRFRAME ENGINEERING - STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY FROM CONCEPT TO CERTIFICATION](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-engineering-structural-integrity-from-concept-to-certification/) - [Two Minutes With... Paul Burrow](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-paul-burrow/) - [Two Minutes With... 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I really enjoy being able to learn from engineers who have years of experience and a wealth of practical knowledge. Their guidance helps me develop my skills much faster. At the same time, I - [AFD Systems forms strategic partnership with global diving safety specialist ORCA Oceanic Systems](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-systems-forms-strategic-partnership-with-global-diving-safety-specialist-orca-oceanic-systems/) - [Prioritising Fire Safety at AFD SYSTEMS Limited](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/prioritising-fire-safety-at-afd-systems-limited/) - [Two Minutes With... Tomas Halliwell](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-tomas-halliwell/) - 2 Minutes with Tomas Halliwell one of our newest Design Engineering Apprentices… What do you enjoy most about your role at AFD Systems? I enjoy the freedom and responsibility my role gives me. It allows me to make a meaningful contribution to my team’s work while continuing to learn and grow throughout my apprenticeship. Every - [Unlocking Innovation Through Additive Manufacturing at AFD Systems](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/unlocking-innovation-through-additive-manufacturing-at-afd-systems/) - [Two Minutes With... Joanna Tolnai](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-joanna-tolnai/) - [Seamless integration of mechanical, electrical and digital systems](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/seamless-integration-of-mechanical-electrical-and-digital-systems/) - [AFD Systems Accelerates Digital Transformation with Made Smarter Funding](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-systems-accelerates-digital-transformation-with-made-smarter-funding/) - [Engineering Specialist Chris to Lead Operations at Airframe Designs as Business grows Worldwide](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/chris-to-lead-operations-at-airframe-designs/) - [Airframe Designs rebrands to AFD Systems to reflect expanded engineering and manufacturing capabilities](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-rebrands-to-afd-systems-to-reflect-expanded-engineering-and-manufacturing-capabilities/) - [AFD Systems makes trio of appointments to support business growth](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-systems-makes-trio-of-appointments-to-support-business-growth/) - [AFD goes Go-Karting](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-goes-go-karting/) - [AFD Staff Take to the Race Track](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-staff-take-to-the-race-track/) - [Airframe Designs Summer Social](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-summer-social/) - [AFD Raises £1,000 for the RAF Benevolent Fund](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-raises-1000-for-the-raf-benevolent-fund/) - [Airframe Designs Collaborates in Satellite Communications Technology](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/innovative-satellite-communications-technology/) - [Airframe Designs Introduces HyperSizer Pro for Next-Level Aerospace Design and Analysis](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-enhances-engineering-capabilities-with-hypersizer-pro-for-next-level-aerospace-design-and-analysis/) - [Another AM Tool Added to the AFD Arsenal – FormLabs Form3 Plus](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/another-am-tool-added-to-the-afd-arsenal-formlabs-form3-plus/) - [Britten-Norman & Cranfield Aerospace Solutions to Merge](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/britten-norman-and-cranfield-aerospace-solutions-to-merge/) - [New multi-million pound investment to boost technologies for the UK’s future combat aircraft](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/new-multi-million-pound-investment-to-boost-technologies-for-the-uks-future-combat-aircraft/) - [AFD Recertified to AS9100D & BS EN ISO 9001:2015](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-recertified-to-as9100d-bs-en-iso-90012015/) - [AFD Now Certified to ISO27001](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-now-certified-to-iso27001/) - [AFD Recertified to Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-recertified-to-cyber-essentials-and-cyber-essentials-plus/) - [AFD Delivers Lecture To RAeS Preston](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-delivers-lecture-to-raes-preston/) - [AFD featured in Plane Talk Magazine](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-featured-in-plane-talk-magazine/) - [AFD is JOSCAR Registered](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/joscar/) - [EASA Part 26 Damage Tolerance Requirements to impact historical STC holders very soon!](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/easa-part-26-damage-tolerance-requirements-to-impact-historical-stc-holders-very-soon/) - [AFD JOINS COMPOSITES UK!](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-joins-composites-uk/) - [A great insight into 2Excel Engineering!](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/insight-into-2excel/) - [AFD join ADS!](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-join-ads/) - [New team member alert!](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/emilie-joins-the-team/) - [International Women in Engineering Day](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/inwed-lisa-chambers/) - [Look what arrived in the post this morning!](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/post-fellowship-ras/) - [Employee Focus - Andrew White](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/employee-focus-andrew-white/) - [AFD Appear in Latest Edition of Plane Talk](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-appear-in-latest-edition-of-plane-talk/) - [Expert Aerospace Design Services for Aviation, Defence, and Space](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/expert-aerospace-design-services-for-aviation-defence-and-space/) - [The Evolution of Aerospace Design and Manufacturing](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/the-evolution-of-aerospace-design-and-manufacturing/) - [Optimising Aerospace Product Design for Fuel Economy](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/optimising-aerospace-product-design-for-fuel-economy/) - [A New Chapter Unfolds at Airframe Designs](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/a-new-chapter-unfolds-at-airframe-designs/) - [AFD on the Homepage of Composites UK](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-on-the-homepage-of-composites-uk/) - [Innovations In Aerospace Design For Modern Fighter Aircraft](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/innovations-in-aerospace-design-for-modern-fighter-aircraft/) - [Trio of Apprentices Ready For Take-Off At Airframe Designs](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/trio-of-apprentices-ready-for-take-off-at-airframe-designs/) - [Conducting Fatigue And Damage Tolerance Evaluation On Aircraft](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/conducting-fatigue-and-damage-tolerance-evaluation-on-aircraft/) - [Why nurturing talent is worth all the effort](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/why-nurturing-talent-is-worth-all-the-effort/) - [A Guide To The Structural Evaluation of Aircraft Changes](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/a-guide-to-the-structural-evaluation-of-aircraft-changes/) - [Two Minutes With… Thomas Shaw, Stress Engineer](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-thomas-shaw-stress-engineer-for-airframe-designs/) - [Why there’s no substitute for experience](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/why-theres-no-substitute-for-experience/) - [Two Minutes With… Garry Sellick, Additive Manufacturing Manager](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-garry-sellick-additive-manufacturing-manager/) - [Two Minutes With… James Roy, Senior Stress Engineer](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-james-roy-senior-stress-engineer/) - [Airframe Designs flies through ‘Green’ audit](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-flies-through-green-audit/) - [Overcoming Common Challenges in Aerospace Design](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/overcoming-common-challenges-in-aerospace-design/) - [Additive Manufacturing In the Aerospace Industry](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/additive-manufacturing-in-the-aerospace-industry-revolutionising-design-and-manufacturing-with-airframe-designs/) - [Two Minutes With… Mick Huddlestan, Senior Design Engineer](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-mick-huddlestan-senior-design-engineer/) - [Airframe Designs Donates £300 to Salvation Army's Christmas Present Appeal](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-donates-300-to-salvation-armys-christmas-present-appeal/) - [AFD Feature in Winter Edition of Plane Talk](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-feature-in-winter-edition-of-plane-talk/) - [What Do Aerospace Stress Engineers Do?](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/what-do-aerospace-stress-engineers-do/) - [Two Minutes With… Jerrod Hartley, CEO](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-jerrod-hartley-ceo/) - [What Is Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and How Is It Used In Aerospace?](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/what-is-finite-element-analysis-fea-and-how-is-it-used-in-aerospace/) - [Airframe Design: A Comprehensive Overview](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-design-a-comprehensive-overview/) - [Airframe Designs Re-certified to AS9100D Standard PLUS Scope Extension](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-re-certified-to-as9100d-plus-scope-extension/) - [Celebrating Our JOSCAR Accreditation Renewal](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/celebrating-our-joscar-accreditation-renewal/) - [What Is Bird Strike Testing?](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/what-is-bird-strike-testing/) - [AFD Invest In Second Stratasys 450mc](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-invest-in-second-stratasys-450mc/) - [What Are The Top 5 Aerospace Manufacturing Companies?](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/what-are-the-top-5-aerospace-manufacturing-companies/) - [Two Minutes With… Bryony Goodall](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-bryony-goodall/) - [Two Minutes With… Hayley Berry](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-hayley-berry/) - [What Is Aerospace Reverse Engineering?](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/what-is-aerospace-reverse-engineering/) - [AFD add CNC machine to arsenal](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-add-a-cnc-machine-to-their-arsenal/) - [3D Printing In The Aerospace Industry: It Makes Sense!](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/3d-printing-makes-sense-for-the-aerospace-industry/) - [AFD feature in spring edition of Plane Talk](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-feature-in-spring-edition-of-plane-talk/) - [Expanding Rapid Prototyping Capabilities with Dual Bambu Labs X1E Printers](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-expands-rapid-prototyping-capabilities-with-dual-bambu-labs-x1e-printers/) - [Airframe Designs helps to lead additive manufacturing industry body](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-helps-to-lead-additive-manufacturing-industry-body/) - [An Overview Of The Aircraft Design Process](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/an-overview-of-the-aircraft-design-process/) - [Our Aircraft Engineering Capabilities](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/our-aircraft-engineering-capabilities/) - [AFD Feature in Insider's One to Watch](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-feature-in-insiders-one-to-watch/) - [Emerging Trends In The Aerospace Industry ](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/emerging-trends-in-the-aerospace-industry/) - [Expanding our Capabilities with Siemens NX](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/expanding-our-capabilities-with-siemens-nx/) - [Airframe Designs Invest in Advanced MRP System](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-invest-in-advanced-mrp-system/) - [Selecting The Right Aerospace Engineering Consultancy For Your Needs](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/selecting-the-right-aerospace-engineering-consultancy-for-your-needs/) - [Why Is CAD Essential For Modern Aerospace Design?](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/why-is-cad-essential-for-modern-aerospace-design/) - [AFD Feature in Summer Edition of Plane Talk](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-feature-in-summer-edition-of-plane-talk/) - [How Airframe Material Strength Analysis Ensures Safety](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/how-airframe-material-strength-analysis-ensures-safety/) - [Airframe Designs inspires budding engineers for career take-off](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-inspires-budding-engineers-for-career-take-off/) - [Airframe Designs Invest in Advanced Laser Etching Machine](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-invest-in-advanced-laser-etching-machine/) - [Exploring Stress Analysis Of Aircraft Components](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/exploring-stress-analysis-of-aircraft-components/) - [How An Aerospace Engineering Consultancy Mitigates Risk In Your Aerospace Project](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/how-an-aerospace-engineering-consultancy-mitigates-risk-in-your-aerospace-project/) - [Airframe Designs Collaborate with Delkia to Produce Drone Model for Farnborough](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-collaborate-with-delkia-to-produce-drone-model-for-farnborough/) - [Expanding Airframe Designs Creates Advisory Board](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-forms-advisory-board/) - [What Is Airframe Material Strength Analysis?](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/what-is-airframe-material-strength-analysis/) - [Signs You Need An Aerospace Engineering Consultancy For Your Project](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/signs-you-need-an-aerospace-engineering-consultancy-for-your-project/) - [Technology with talent drives engineering excellence](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/technology-with-talent-drives-engineering-excellence/) - [AFD Feature in Autumn Edition of Plane Talk](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-feature-in-autumn-edition-of-plane-talk/) - [Expert takes structures skills to new heights at Airframe Designs](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/expert-takes-structures-skills-to-new-heights/) - [Case Study: Patented Medical Table Joint](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/patented-medical-table-joint/) - [AFD Feature in Winter Edition of PlaneTalk](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-feature-in-winter-edition-of-planetalk/) - [Case Study: AIRBUS H135 Human External Cargo Static Basket Type 4C](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/human-external-cargo-static-basket/) - [Case Study: ISR Aircraft Sensor Location Fixture](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/case-study-isr-aircraft-sensor-location-fixture/) - [Case Study: Creation of Digital Twin Geometry of Cabin Interior](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/case-study-creation-of-digital-twin-geometry-of-cabin-interior/) - [Airframe Designs leads the way in blended approach to design for tooling](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/design-for-tooling/) - [Two Minutes With… Bailey Black](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-bailey-black/) - [Two Minutes With… James Hodgkiss](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-james-hodgkiss/) - [Apprentices at Airframe Designs gather new skills on a World War Two icon](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/apprentices-gather-new-skills-on-a-world-war-two-icon/) - [Case Study: Galley Insert Refrigerator Electrical Housing](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/electrical-housing-case-study/) - [Two Minutes With… Adam Snelson](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-adam-snelson/) - [Airframe Designs Wins SME Employer of the Year Award](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/employer-of-the-year-award/) - [National Apprenticeship Week 2025!](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/national-apprenticeship-week/) - [Airframe Designs grows Technical Capability for the Aerospace Industry](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/expanding-airframe-designs/) - [Airframe Designs joins the North West Regional Defence and Security Cluster](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/regional-defence-and-security-cluster/) - [Case Study: Helicopter Multi-Weapon Gun Mount](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/case-study-helicopter-multi-weapon-gun-mount/) - [Airframe Designs completes groundbreaking R&D project in polymer additive manufacturing](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-completes-groundbreaking-rd-project-in-polymer-additive-manufacturing/) - [Two Minutes With… Thomas Renshaw](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-thomas-renshaw/) - [Case Study: Composite Bullet Fairing Ply Location Aids](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/case-study-composite-bullet-fairing-ply-location-aids/) - [Airframe Designs Ramps up Green Credentials](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-ramps-up-green-credentials/) - [Two Minutes With… Macsen Taker](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-macsen-taker/) - [Powered by People](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/powered-by-people/) - [Accreditations and Certifications](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/accreditations-and-certifications/) - [Case Study: BOEING 757 Antenna Installation Bird Strike Substantiation](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/case-study-antenna-installation-bird-strike/) - [Case Study: Full-Scale Weapon Mock-Up](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/case-study-full-scale-weapon-mock-up/) - [Case Study: Dassault Falcon F50 Special Mission Avionics Upgrade](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/case-study-dassault-falcon-f50-special-mission-avionics-upgrade/) - [Airframe Designs Creates Full-Scale 3D-Printed Torpedo Mock-Up for Major Defence Contractor](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-creates-full-scale-3d-printed-torpedo-mock-up-for-major-defence-contractor/) - [AFD goes Kayaking](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-goes-kayaking/) - [Case Study: BOEING 737NG Windscreen Stowage Static Strength Substantiation](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/case-study-boeing-737ng-windscreen-stowage/) - [Two Minutes With... Phillip Le Mottee](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/two-minutes-with-phillip-le-mottee/) - [AFD donates to latest fundraiser for Brian House](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/afd-donates-to-latest-fundraiser-for-brian-house/) - [Airframe Designs appoints four new senior specialists to drive growth strategy](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-appoints-four-new-senior-specialists-to-drive-growth-strategy/) - [Playing our part in the journey towards NetZero](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/playing-our-part-in-the-journey-towards-netzero/) - [Airframe Designs Summer Social Raises £578.15 for Brian House Children’s Hospice](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-summer-social-raises-578-15-for-brian-house-childrens-hospice/) - [Airframe Designs Joins Longbow Jet Hydroplane Project](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-joins-longbow-jet-hydroplane-project/) - [Airframe Designs supports new defence strategy with pledge to nurture talent](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/airframe-designs-supports-new-defence-strategy-with-pledge-to-nurture-talent/) - [Case Study: Satcom Antenna Radome](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/case-study-satcom-antenna-radome/) ## Pages - [Homepage](https://www.afd-systems.com/) - Welcome to AFD Systems, home of aerospace engineering, certification, and analysis. We are aerospace engineering experts. - [Careers](https://www.afd-systems.com/careers/) - Join AFD Systems — a market-leading aerospace engineering business offering exciting careers in engineering, manufacturing and beyond. - [Who we are](https://www.afd-systems.com/who-we-are/) - AFD Systems is a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business, trusted by leading global and UK organisations. - [Certifications, Memberships and Policies](https://www.afd-systems.com/certifications-memberships-and-policies/) - Explore AFD Systems' accreditations, certifications, quality standards and company policies supporting our engineering work. - [Meet the team](https://www.afd-systems.com/who-we-are/meet-the-team/) - Meet the expert engineers behind AFD Systems — a dedicated team delivering aerospace, defence and space engineering excellence. - [What we do](https://www.afd-systems.com/what-we-do/) - AFD Systems provides turnkey support through System Integration, Airframe Engineering, Cabin Interior Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Innovative Tooling Solutions, High Integrity Test Rigs, Reverse Engineering and Metrology and 3D-Scanning. - [Case Studies](https://www.afd-systems.com/case-studies/) - With over 600 successfully completed engineering projects across 70 fixed-wing and rotary platforms, UAVs, drones and land systems, AFD delivers robust and technically-advanced solutions that drive the industry forward. - [Customers](https://www.afd-systems.com/customers/) - AFD Systems is a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business, trusted by global aerospace and UK defence organisations. - [Contact us](https://www.afd-systems.com/contact-us/) - Get in touch with AFD Systems today. Our engineering experts are ready to discuss your project and help you find the right solution. - [News](https://www.afd-systems.com/news/) - Stay up to date with the latest news, project updates and industry insights from AFD Systems, a market-leading aerospace engineering firm. - [Sectors](https://www.afd-systems.com/sectors/) - Our in-depth sector expertise spans fixed-wing and helicopter platforms, UAVs, drones and emerging aerospace technologies. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.afd-systems.com/frequently-asked-questions/) ## Case Studies - [BOEING 737NG Windscreen Stowage](https://www.afd-systems.com/case-studies/boeing-737ng-windscreen-stowage/) - [AIRBUS H135 Human External Cargo Load Carrying System](https://www.afd-systems.com/case-studies/airbus-h135-human-external-cargo-load-carrying-system/) - [AIRBUS SA330-SM PUMA MK2 Centre Troop Seat Re-Design](https://www.afd-systems.com/case-studies/airbus-sa330-sm-puma-mk2-centre-troop-seat-re-design/) - [Workstation and Equipment Rack Prototyping](https://www.afd-systems.com/case-studies/workstation-and-equipment-rack-prototyping/) - 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