Manufacturing Unmanned Systems since 2005.
With an increasingly crowded field of recently named UAS manufacturing experts there is only one team that has been manufacturing UAS since the beginning, Carbon by Design
Delivering on the promise of Agility, Performance and Innovative Composites Manufacturing since 2003
Welcome to Carbon by Design, a world-class composite and thermal protection manufacturer for aerospace structures. Founded in 2003 and located in the heart of Vista, California, Carbon by Design has established itself as a leader in the industry, known for its out-of-the-box thinking and cutting-edge technology.
Carbon by Design has become a go-to solution for prime aerospace customers in need of unique solutions for their most challenging advanced materials manufacturing. The company has gained an unrivaled reputation for Quality, reliability, and innovation with clients, including SpaceX, Blue Origin, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Insitu, and Dart Industries.
Carbon by Design is a fully owned subsidiary of the Heico Corporation, listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol HEI. As a critical player in the production of unmanned aircraft and spacecraft composites, Carbon by Design has demonstrated its excellence in manufacturing composite structures, composite tooling, and thermal shielding for reentry vehicles. With the capacity to deliver more than a thousand structures a month, the company is heavily vertically integrated and possesses unique technology for manufacturing ablative heat shields.
At Carbon by Design, every employee is dedicated to ensuring that the company’s customers receive only the best quality products and services. With a dedicated team of manufacturing engineers and quality inspectors, the company has advanced metrology equipment and materials testing equipment on-site to maintain quality control throughout the production process. Carbon by Design is certified to AS9100 Revision D and was named the Lockheed Martin Small Business of the Year in 2015.
With a unique technological roadmap in the industry, Carbon by Design is committed to designing its own automation and author software to support advanced manufacturing. This, combined with the company’s expertise in assisting its clients with optimizing their composite structures, sets Carbon by Design apart from the competition.
At Carbon by Design, the focus is always on delivering innovative and high-quality products that exceed the expectations of its clients. With a commitment to excellence, a team of experienced professionals, and cutting-edge technology, Carbon by Design is poised to lead the industry for years to come.
Carbon by Design is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023
AWARD WINNING SUPPLIER
Significantly few UAV manufacturers can claim award winning performance. When Lockheed Martin decided to honor us with the Outstanding Small Business Award, it confirmed that the products and services we deliver are world class.
UNMATCHED UAS EXPERIENCE
Experience Matters, and our organization has been selected to manufacture more than 20 different UAS platforms in the last five years for nearly every defense prime in the country. Our incredible customer service & innovative manufacturing techniques keep our customers coming back!
WORLD CLASS LAYUP FACILITIES
In 2019 Carbon by Design moved into a purpose built facility which was specifically suited to the manufacturing of Unmanned Systems and Advanced Composite Structures. We encourage you to pay us a visit and see how the proper facility can make a difference in the manufacturing of your project.
UNMANNED SYSTEMS
ADVANCED COMPOSITES
A Wide Portfolio of Composite Capabilities
Often there are several composite techniques which will successfully create the desired end product, only with experience and an extensive skill set can the proper technique be applied to the task at hand. Our customers draw upon more than a decade of experience in Carbon by Designs ability to select the correct manufacturing discipline for each program.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES
SPACECRAFT STRUCTURES
Launch with Reduced Costs. Dedicated Facilities for Corking & Ablatives.
Leverage our Small Business Structure to deliver high quality composites manufactured in a state of the art facility, with laser projection and the reliability of an AS9100 D supplier. Discover why so many launch providers choose Carbon by Design.
UAV Carbon Cases
Designed to allow the war fighter in the field to achieve the lowest possible deployed system weight.
Carbon by Design’s ultra light weight Carbon Fiber and Kevlar Flight and UAV System Cases are designed to allow the war fighter in the field to achieve the lowest possible deployed system weight when combined with today’s ultra-light group 1 UAV’s.
UAV Carbon Cases
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AS9100
REGISTERED
ITAR
DDTC REGISTERED
2014
LOCKHEED MARTIN SMALL BUSINESS AWARD WINNER
Carbon by Design is an
AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 Registered Company
Contact Us
760-643-1300
Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm
Vista Campus
1491 Poinsettia Ave, Suite 136
Vista, CA 92081