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Enabling TechnologiesConsulting Engineers Ltd

Engineering Solution Providers

Enabling Technologies Consulting Engineers Limited (ETCEL) is an innovative engineering consultancy business with its origins in the aero-space structure industry. We provide global clients across a broad spectrum of industry sectors with the highest level of specialist consulting services. Our skills are highly valued as a solution provider across a broad range of sectors utilizing innovative ideas with the latest technology and hence providing clients with optimum cost effective solutions within demanding timescales.

Established in 2001, our clients are both SME’s and major OEM’s located in Europe and North America, operating across a range of sectors including aerospace, wind energy, marine and specialist consulting activities.

Providing a centre of excellence in the field of advanced composite and metallic structural design and analysis with a focus on the broad ap-plication of advanced technologies and industrial methods, we strive to exceed client’s goals and expectations.

Enabling Technologies is active in a range of disciplines including product research and development, design, analysis, testing, certification, crash investigation, product support, expert witness, organisational development, recruitment and training. We specialise in assisting industrial partners to develop applications for their niche technologies and capabilities.

A highly experienced team of staff with the core capability being structural analysis and design, with a niche capability in the design and analy-sis of advanced composites.

Significant investment has been made in state of the art analysis tools / CAD and data links integrity systems.

Enabling Technologies is an ISO 9001 approved organisation and is accredited as an investor in people for its commitment to the continuous development of its highly skilled team.

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AnalysisAnalytical analysis of metallic’s, exotic metallics and composite materials using traditional • methods as well as FEM tools such as NASTRAN / PATRAN and own in house tools.

Classical Analysis Strength and stiffness calculations from first principles•

Finite Element AnalysisStructural analysis and modelling • Linear and non-linear static analysis • Thermal analysis • Buckling analysis • Vibration and forced response •

Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics & Damage Tolerance Repeated loading and component life prediction• Strength analysis of cracked or flawed structures•

Failure AnalysisAnalysis of structural failures and prediction of failures• MSC NASTRAN MSC PATRANNX NASTRAN Simulia / ABAQUSANSYS •

FEMAP, MATHCAD, Anaglyph LAP 4.0BOSAP FASERESACACATStructural failure investigations•

Certification & Qualification Preparation of documentation• Programme management• Certification route planning•

Report WritingFirst Flight Report Writing• Certification reports and ACD’s• Idealisation report Writing• Structural analysis reporting•

Structures and System DesignDesign of primary and secondary structures including metallic, composites, exotic • metallic and hybrid structures using the latest CAD tools. ETCEL CAD systems include both Catia V4 & V5, operating on both UNIX and Windows OS. Additionally ETCEL has developed its own optimisation tools for Catia V5.ETCEL design solutions are developed concurrently with analytical tools to achieve •

optimum design solutions.

Our design experienced includes:Design to cost• Weight optimisation• Conceptual and detail design• Repair design• Tooling design•

Design projects include:Design and development of aerospace composite and metallic primary structures • including VTP / Wing / Nacelle and Fuselage componentsDesign and development of composite components in the Wind Energy, Marine • and Medical sectors ETCEL is active in developing business relationships with manufacture companies •

Software DevelopmentEnabling Technologies develops bespoke software tools to enhance its analysis and design capabilities which reduce timescales and offer superior services for further product develop-ments. Examples of these being:

Various automated load selection tools • Development of CAD to FEM interface tools • Developed automated FEM analysis tool to access the effects of manufacturing defects • on composite panels

Software / HardwareMSC NASTRAN • MSC PATRAN• NX NASTRAN• Simulia / ABAQUS• ANSYS • Catia V4 / Unix • Catia V5 / PC• FEMAP• MATHCAD• Anaglyph LAP 4.0• TAKSY • BOSAP / FASER• ESAC / ACAT•

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Consulting ServicesEnabling Technologies is an independent company, therefore ETCEL has built up a reputation for high quality, non-biased independent assessment of technical issues. Whether this is a potential structural failure, or in the unfortunate situation that a failure has occurred, ETCEL can determine the failure criteria. In some cases this may lead to legal action. ETCEL have strong links with various companies and law firms and have assisted in a number of legal cases.

All legal consultations are subject to strict non-disclosure, however examples of the type of work carried is summarised below:

Aircraft accident investigations for insurance purposes.

Technical expert witness in criminal case (defence).• Technical expert witness in corporate disputes.• Company and product due diligence•

Enabling Technologies specialise in assisting industrial partners to identify and develop ap-plications for their niche technologies and capabilities.

This is achieved by means of careful market research to target potential applications that offer maximum commercial leverage.

Dependent upon business case, Enabling Technologies are always prepared to make significant investments in technology and capability development to support clients.

Product Support & TrainingEnabling Technologies offers comprehensive product support services such as life exten-• sions, repairs and AOG services across a range of sectors.Enabling Technologies provide a range of clients with bespoke specialist training pro-• grams.

AnalysisAnalytical analysis of metallic’s, exotic metallics and composite materials using traditional • methods as well as FEM tools such as NASTRAN / PATRAN and own in house tools.

Classical Analysis Strength and stiffness calculations from first principles•

Finite Element AnalysisStructural analysis and modelling • Linear and non-linear static analysis • Thermal analysis • Buckling analysis • Vibration and forced response •

Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics & Damage Tolerance Repeated loading and component life prediction• Strength analysis of cracked or flawed structures•

Failure AnalysisAnalysis of structural failures and prediction of failures• MSC NASTRAN MSC PATRANNX NASTRAN Simulia / ABAQUSANSYS •

FEMAP, MATHCAD, Anaglyph LAP 4.0BOSAP FASERESACACATStructural failure investigations•

Certification & Qualification Preparation of documentation• Programme management• Certification route planning•

Report WritingFirst Flight Report Writing• Certification reports and ACD’s• Idealisation report Writing• Structural analysis reporting•

Structures and System DesignDesign of primary and secondary structures including metallic, composites, exotic • metallic and hybrid structures using the latest CAD tools. ETCEL CAD systems include both Catia V4 & V5, operating on both UNIX and Windows OS. Additionally ETCEL has developed its own optimisation tools for Catia V5.ETCEL design solutions are developed concurrently with analytical tools to achieve •

optimum design solutions.

Our design experienced includes:Design to cost• Weight optimisation• Conceptual and detail design• Repair design• Tooling design•

Design projects include:Design and development of aerospace composite and metallic primary structures • including VTP / Wing / Nacelle and Fuselage componentsDesign and development of composite components in the Wind Energy, Marine • and Medical sectors ETCEL is active in developing business relationships with manufacture companies •

Software DevelopmentEnabling Technologies develops bespoke software tools to enhance its analysis and design capabilities which reduce timescales and offer superior services for further product develop-ments. Examples of these being:

Various automated load selection tools • Development of CAD to FEM interface tools • Developed automated FEM analysis tool to access the effects of manufacturing defects • on composite panels

Software / HardwareMSC NASTRAN • MSC PATRAN• NX NASTRAN• Simulia / ABAQUS• ANSYS • Catia V4 / Unix • Catia V5 / PC• FEMAP• MATHCAD• Anaglyph LAP 4.0• TAKSY • BOSAP / FASER• ESAC / ACAT•

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Consulting ServicesEnabling Technologies is an independent company, therefore ETCEL has built up a reputation for high quality, non-biased independent assessment of technical issues. Whether this is a potential structural failure, or in the unfortunate situation that a failure has occurred, ETCEL can determine the failure criteria. In some cases this may lead to legal action. ETCEL have strong links with various companies and law firms and have assisted in a number of legal cases.

All legal consultations are subject to strict non-disclosure, however examples of the type of work carried is summarised below:

Aircraft accident investigations for insurance purposes.

Technical expert witness in criminal case (defence).• Technical expert witness in corporate disputes.• Company and product due diligence•

Enabling Technologies specialise in assisting industrial partners to identify and develop ap-plications for their niche technologies and capabilities.

This is achieved by means of careful market research to target potential applications that offer maximum commercial leverage.


Product Support & TrainingEnabling Technologies offers comprehensive product support services such as life exten-• sions, repairs and AOG services across a range of sectors.Enabling Technologies provide a range of clients with bespoke specialist training pro-• grams.

ClientsAerospaceAirbus Industries Composites / Structural Mechanics / Design / CertificationASI Crash investigations Boeing Design / Analysis / Certification / TestingCeBeNetwork GmbH Design / Analysis / CertificationGKN GmbH Product Development / Product SupportHampson Industries Structural mechanics / Design & AnalysisGE Aviation Structural Mechanics / CertificationHitco Carbon Composite Structural Mechanics / Product Development / Design & AnalysisPall Corporation Composite Structural Mechanics / AnalysisSmiths Industries Structural Mechanics / Certification /Product developmentAeroDAC AOG Support

Wind EnergyVestas DK Product SupportVestas UK Composites / Product Development

MarineRolls Royce Marine Composite Structural Mechanics / Design & AnalysisGurit Composite Structural Mechanics / Design & AnalysisMirabella Yachts Ltd Composite Structural Mechanics / Analysis

ConsultancyCMI Due Diligence / Market ResearchEversheds Expert WitnessRichard Nelson Expert Witness

MedicalPhilips Composite Product Support

TrainingAirbus Academy Composites / Structural Mechanics GKN GmbH Organisational Development / Training

R&DIntegrated Wing Composite Structural Mechanics / Process DevelopmentAlcoa R & D

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Farnborough OfficeThe Hub 1st FloorFarnborough Business ParkFowler AvenueFarnboroughHampshireGU14 7JFEnglandT +44 (0) 1252 302 219F +44 (0) 8704 601 620

Isle of Wight OfficeInnovation CentreSt. Cross Business ParkMonks BrookNewportIsle of WightPO30 5WBEnglandT +44 (0) 1983 550 480F +44 (0) 1983 550 489

Farnham OfficeTown Hall BuildingsCastle StreetFarnhamSurreyGU9 7NDEngland

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Aero-Structures Solution Providers

ETCEL provides a centre of excellence in the field of advanced composite and metallic structural design and analysis.

Active in a range of disciplines including product research and development, design, analysis, testing, certification, crash investigation, product support, expert witness, organisational development, recruitment and training.

We specialise in assisting industrial partners to develop applications for their niche technologies and capabilities.

A highly experienced team of staff with the core capability being structural analysis and design, with a niche capability in the design and analysis of advanced composites.


Power PlantHot SectionEngine Static StructureNacelle IntegrationPylon Primary Structure

FuselagePrimary StructureInterfacesDoorsHybrid ConstructionsSystems Installation

WingtipsRapid PrototypingSeries DevelopmentIntegrationInterfaces

EmpennagePrimary StructureFuselage InterfacesControl Surface InterfacesSecondary StructuresSystems Integration

Wing Trailing Edge & High LiftFlapsFlap BeamsHigh Load FittingsSecondary Structure

Aerospace ClientsAirbus, Alcoa, Boeing, Pall, GKN, Hampson, GE Aviation, Hitco Carbon Composites inc. CeBeNetwork GmbHAeroDAC

Aerospace PlatformsAirbus A320, A330 / 340, A350, A380 A400M Boeing KC767, 767, 737Various rotary wing Enabling Technologies

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A highly experienced team of staff with the core capability being structural analysis and design, with a niche capability in the design and analysis of advanced composites.


Power PlantHot SectionEngine Static StructureNacelle IntegrationPylon Primary Structure

FuselagePrimary StructureInterfacesDoorsHybrid ConstructionsSystems Installation

WingtipsRapid PrototypingSeries DevelopmentIntegrationInterfaces

EmpennagePrimary StructureFuselage InterfacesControl Surface InterfacesSecondary StructuresSystems Integration

Wing Trailing Edge & High LiftFlapsFlap BeamsHigh Load FittingsSecondary Structure

Aerospace ClientsAirbus, Alcoa, Boeing, Pall, GKN, Hampson, GE Aviation, Hitco Carbon Composites inc. CeBeNetwork GmbHAeroDAC

Aerospace PlatformsAirbus A320, A330 / 340, A350, A380 A400M Boeing KC767, 767, 737Various rotary wing Enabling Technologies

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Training Solutions

Enabling Technologies develops specialist technical training programs for a range of clients from airworthiness organisation, OEM’s and 1st tier companies. Additional complementary services including organisation development are offered, providing clients with a total solution.

Examples of training solutions:

Developed and deployed specialist training material for operators of ageing aircraft on behalf of an airworthiness organisation.

Collaborated with MSC to write and deploy stress analysis training material for Airbus Structures Academy.


Training Solutions


Contracted by a 1st tier manufacturing company to create a design organisation to support its manufacturing capabilities. This involved developing the organisation structure including creating a complete design and build organisation. As part of the organisation development this included developing and deploying training programs for design and stress engineers to support its existing products. Trained engineers, implement new processes to approval stage with OEM.

Engineers seconded to Enabling Technologies to train in specialist areas with the emphasis of design and analysis of composite materials

Training Solutions

Training Solutions

Enabling Technologies develops specialist technical training programs for a range of clients from airworthiness organisation, OEM’s and 1st tier companies. Additional complementary services including organisation development are offered, providing clients with a total solution.

Examples of training solutions:

Developed and deployed specialist training material for operators of ageing aircraft on behalf of an airworthiness organisation.

Collaborated with MSC to write and deploy stress analysis training material for Airbus Structures Academy.


Training Solutions


Contracted by a 1st tier manufacturing company to create a design organisation to support its manufacturing capabilities. This involved developing the organisation structure including creating a complete design and build organisation. As part of the organisation development this included developing and deploying training programs for design and stress engineers to support its existing products. Trained engineers, implement new processes to approval stage with OEM.

Engineers seconded to Enabling Technologies to train in specialist areas with the emphasis of design and analysis of composite materials

Training Solutions

Product Support

Enabling Technologies offers significant value added services in the form of product support.

These have developed from the core competencies of structures analysis & design, along with an in-depth understanding of the in-service applications and certification criteria. Provid-ing clients with these services provides a number of cost effective solutions.

Various product support services, including life extension, repairs and modifications across aerospace, marine, defence, renewable energy and industrial applications. Within the Aerospace sector Enabling Technologies is able to provide approved CVE’s with an approved route to DOA.

Examples of product support services and applications:

Aerospace SectorDirect support to airlines and leasing companies.• Aircraft OEM’s• Aircraft component 1st tier companies•

Aerospace Sector ApplicationsWorking with airlines and leasing companies on various products which require a STC• Repairs which are outside the acceptable limits of the standard repair manual. (AOG)• Structural modification (AOG)• Life extension•


Product Support


Working with OEM’s & 1st tier manufacturing companies in the following areas of product • support:

AOG Support

Cost Effective Product Support Services

Renewable Energy SectorWithin the renewable energy sector, Enabling Technologies has developed tools to extend the life of products outside their initial designed life expectancy by monitoring their structural integrity.

Marine SectorWithin the marine industry, Enabling Technologies works closely with owners to develop modi-fications and repairs which enhance existing products and allow for life extension.

Industrial SectorSupport of various products including repair of manufacturing defects and life extensions.

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Determining acceptable limits of damage and standard repairs.• Fault analysis and determining in-service repairs • Manufacturing defect repairs (MRB) • Product enhancement. • Life extension•

Product Support

Enabling Technologies offers significant value added services in the form of product support.

These have developed from the core competencies of structures analysis & design, along with an in-depth understanding of the in-service applications and certification criteria. Provid-ing clients with these services provides a number of cost effective solutions.

Various product support services, including life extension, repairs and modifications across aerospace, marine, defence, renewable energy and industrial applications. Within the Aerospace sector Enabling Technologies is able to provide approved CVE’s with an approved route to DOA.

Examples of product support services and applications:

Aerospace SectorDirect support to airlines and leasing companies.• Aircraft OEM’s• Aircraft component 1st tier companies•

Aerospace Sector ApplicationsWorking with airlines and leasing companies on various products which require a STC• Repairs which are outside the acceptable limits of the standard repair manual. (AOG)• Structural modification (AOG)• Life extension•


Product Support


Working with OEM’s & 1st tier manufacturing companies in the following areas of product • support:

AOG Support

Cost Effective Product Support Services

Renewable Energy SectorWithin the renewable energy sector, Enabling Technologies has developed tools to extend the life of products outside their initial designed life expectancy by monitoring their structural integrity.

Marine SectorWithin the marine industry, Enabling Technologies works closely with owners to develop modi-fications and repairs which enhance existing products and allow for life extension.

Industrial SectorSupport of various products including repair of manufacturing defects and life extensions.

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Determining acceptable limits of damage and standard repairs.• Fault analysis and determining in-service repairs • Manufacturing defect repairs (MRB) • Product enhancement. • Life extension•

Renewable Energy Solution Providers




A highly experienced team of staff with the core capability being structur-al analysis and design with a niche capability in the design and analysis of advanced composites.


Enabling Technologies works with various renewable energy providers to develop various products in a number of areas within the renewable sectors. These include development of the next generation of composite blades & hubs. Enabling Technologies has been active in providing total solutions including design / analysis FEM and tooling concepts.

Blade DevelopmentStructural AnalysisDesign and AnalysisTooling DevelopmentComposite Technology

Verification Audits

Hub DevelopmentStructural AnalysisDesign and AnalysisTooling DevelopmentMaterial Selection

Product SupportFault AnalysisRepair Solutions


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A highly experienced team of staff with the core capability being structur-al analysis and design with a niche capability in the design and analysis of advanced composites.


Enabling Technologies works with various renewable energy providers to develop various products in a number of areas within the renewable sectors. These include development of the next generation of composite blades & hubs. Enabling Technologies has been active in providing total solutions including design / analysis FEM and tooling concepts.

Blade DevelopmentStructural AnalysisDesign and AnalysisTooling DevelopmentComposite Technology

Verification Audits

Hub DevelopmentStructural AnalysisDesign and AnalysisTooling DevelopmentMaterial Selection

Product SupportFault AnalysisRepair Solutions


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We specialise in assisting industrial partners to develop applications for their niche tech-nologies and capabilities.

A highly experienced team of staff with the core capability being structural analysis and design with a niche capability in the design and analysis of advanced composites.



Marine Structures


Propulsion DuctsLarge diameter CFRP ducts.• Close tolerance, stiffness critical design.• 30% weight saving over baseline GFRP • solution

Super Yacht EquipmentSelf Levelling Passarelles.• Swim Platforms.• Helicopter Deck Structure.• Lay Flat Deck Equipment.• Hoist & Handling Equipment.• Sea Doors•

Race Boat Structural Engineering Hull Optimisation.• Keel & Rigging Interfaces.•

Structural Verification and ModificationsRepair and refit support.• Mast Steps• Rigging Attachments• Keel Structures• Bowsprits•

Marine ClientsRolls Royce Marine, Mirabella V, Gurit, • Victric IV, Pegasus Racing LLC

Underwater UnitDynamic Analysis • Preliminary underwater unit design & • natural frequency analysisIncorporation of manufacturing • philosophy & concepts• Geometry revision (Twisted Geometry & • Latest Driveline)FE model revision (enhanced •

detail – component strength/vibration)Analysis - Composite strength/Bearing • forces etc

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We specialise in assisting industrial partners to develop applications for their niche tech-nologies and capabilities.

A highly experienced team of staff with the core capability being structural analysis and design with a niche capability in the design and analysis of advanced composites.



Marine Structures


Propulsion DuctsLarge diameter CFRP ducts.• Close tolerance, stiffness critical design.• 30% weight saving over baseline GFRP • solution

Super Yacht EquipmentSelf Levelling Passarelles.• Swim Platforms.• Helicopter Deck Structure.• Lay Flat Deck Equipment.• Hoist & Handling Equipment.• Sea Doors•

Race Boat Structural Engineering Hull Optimisation.• Keel & Rigging Interfaces.•

Structural Verification and ModificationsRepair and refit support.• Mast Steps• Rigging Attachments• Keel Structures• Bowsprits•

Marine ClientsRolls Royce Marine, Mirabella V, Gurit, • Victric IV, Pegasus Racing LLC

Underwater UnitDynamic Analysis • Preliminary underwater unit design & • natural frequency analysisIncorporation of manufacturing • philosophy & concepts• Geometry revision (Twisted Geometry & • Latest Driveline)FE model revision (enhanced •

detail – component strength/vibration)Analysis - Composite strength/Bearing • forces etc

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Enabling Technologies specialise in assisting industrial partners to identify and develop applications for their niche technologies and capabilities.This is achieved by means of careful market research to target potential applications that offer maximum commercial leverage.



Consulting Services


Capability Development1st tier supplier collaboration agreement with a proven track record of developing novel, state of the art composite structure solutions for commercial aerospace applications. Activities included assessing future strategy to make acquisition of advanced composite automation facilities including fibre placement and tape layer machines. Assessment including development of bespoke software to integrate design tools with automated fibre placements and tape laying software to optimise design and development tasks.

Organisation DevelopmentContracted to develop a manufacturing organisation into a design and build organisation (QSF-B to QSF-C). Trained engineers, implemented new processes to approval stage with OEM.

Legal Enabling Technologies is an independent company, therefore ETCEL has built up a reputation for high quality, non-biased independent assessment of technical issues.

Whether this is a potential structural failure, or in the unfortunate situation that a failure has occurred, ETCEL can determine the failure criteria. In some cases this may lead to legal action.

ETCEL have strong links with various companies and law firms and have assisted in a number of legal cases. All legal consultations are subject to strict non-disclosure, however examples of the type of work carried is summarised below:

Aircraft accident investigations for insurance • purposes Technical expert witness in criminal case (defence)• Technical expert witness in corporate disputes• Company and product due diligence•

Market Research

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Design Development

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Consulting Services

Enabling Technologies specialise in assisting industrial partners to identify and develop applications for their niche technologies and capabilities.This is achieved by means of careful market research to target potential applications that offer maximum commercial leverage.



Consulting Services


Capability Development1st tier supplier collaboration agreement with a proven track record of developing novel, state of the art composite structure solutions for commercial aerospace applications. Activities included assessing future strategy to make acquisition of advanced composite automation facilities including fibre placement and tape layer machines. Assessment including development of bespoke software to integrate design tools with automated fibre placements and tape laying software to optimise design and development tasks.

Organisation DevelopmentContracted to develop a manufacturing organisation into a design and build organisation (QSF-B to QSF-C). Trained engineers, implemented new processes to approval stage with OEM.

Legal Enabling Technologies is an independent company, therefore ETCEL has built up a reputation for high quality, non-biased independent assessment of technical issues.

Whether this is a potential structural failure, or in the unfortunate situation that a failure has occurred, ETCEL can determine the failure criteria. In some cases this may lead to legal action.

ETCEL have strong links with various companies and law firms and have assisted in a number of legal cases. All legal consultations are subject to strict non-disclosure, however examples of the type of work carried is summarised below:

Aircraft accident investigations for insurance • purposes Technical expert witness in criminal case (defence)• Technical expert witness in corporate disputes• Company and product due diligence•

Market Research

Market Research

RequirementSpecificationAnd Planning

Design Development

Product Verification

Product Support

Test

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Product Groups

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