Defense & Security

Extreme temperatures, high mechanical loads, and strict weight requirements place significant demands on materials and components. Schunk Carbon Technology develops high-performance composites and other materials for defense and security applications – from components exposed to extreme heat to lightweight structural parts.

High protection levels at low weight: Qitin® Armor Ceramics made from silicon carbide and boron carbide are used for ballistic protection of personnel, ground vehicles, and aircraft. Schunk Technical Ceramics supplies ceramic materials in different geometries to meet specific protection requirements.

Military systems must operate reliably under demanding climatic and environmental conditions. Weiss Technik develops climate control and environmental simulation systems for defense applications – including climate control for tents and containers, cooling systems for IT and radar equipment, and environmental testing under controlled conditions.

Optical systems are essential to many security and aerospace applications. OptoTech provides machinery and metrology systems for manufacturing precision optics used in camera systems, gyroscopes, domes, and head-up displays.