Expert in one-off design and manufacturing for demanding applications

Rapid, efficient, always on time

CD Aerostructures was created to offer a personal, reliable engineering design and manufacturing service.

Founded by Charles Dhenin, my extensive 3D printing, composites and aerospace experience enables me to find solutions to complex problems before you even realise they were there.

I take pride in always being transparent, on budget, and never late.

Happy Clients

"Charles has been fantastic to work with. We’ve used CD Aerostructures to manufacture several wind tunnel models over the past year and each time it’s been very clear that Charles fully understands the requirements and goes out of his way to ensure all angles are covered for the required use case, even if we’ve missed it!"

Dr David Marshall, Wind tunnel manager, University of Southampton

Services

I work directly with all of my clients to provide a personalised service that delivers what you need, when you need. I give priority to transparency and clear communication for every project, to make sure that you have complete access to all of the information you need, and complete confidence in the work being carried out.

Wind tunnel model design and construction

CDA produces engineering test models for wind tunnel, towing tank and real world testing from start to finish, handling every element of the design and build for you, right down to the moment of the test.

Prototype aircraft design, construction and flight testing

CDA offers a complete aircraft design and construction service from initial idea to flight, with designs all of the higher engineering standard. Flight testing and tuning is also possible for best performance of your aircraft.

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Custom design and manufacturing work

Years of experience with manufacturing complex, highly stressed, critical parts using 3D printing and composite materials allows me to provide a rapid, bespoke engineering service for any project.

Capabilities

I specialise in structural and aerodynamic design of prototypes, but the capabilities on offer are flexible and adaptable for your project. Whether you require a conventional design or have unusual requirements for your project, you can be sure there is always an answer to deliver what you need.

Structural design and FEA simulation

Aerodynamic simulation and validation

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Advanced engineering 3D printing (FDM and SLS)

Complex, engineered composite structures

A Few Projects

Experimental UAV

ADVANCED MEDICAL VTOL UAV

A 25kg medical delivery UAV using an innovative split control and lift propulsion system to deal with extreme weather conditions.

Experimental UAV

HIGH SPEED CARBON DELTA WING

A high speed electric aircraft exploiting vortex lift, capable of very high load factors. This aircraft held the University of Southampton speed record.