Industry

Aerospace & Defense

Modern hypersonic and high-performance flight platforms require materials that combine strength, thermal resilience, and electromagnetic signal attentuation. Canopy A&D delivers field-ready thermal management components and systems that improve mission readiness and survivability in an ever-competitive global landscape. Whether it’s cooling for high-power electronics or high-temperature thermal protection systems needed for propulsion, we support the most demanding defense programs.

Applications

Re-usable Launch Vehicles

Thermal protection systems and advanced ceramics engineered for the demanding thermal cycles of reusable launch vehicles.

Hypersonic Platforms

Leading edges, nose cones, and acreage for hypersonic flight or space re-entry. Canopy also offers thermal modeling and TPS Design.

Strike Systems

Thermal protection systems and high-temperature ceramics that enhance missile survivability and performance at extreme speeds.

Directed Energy

Cold plates with complex cooling channels, high thermal conductivity, and high electrical resistivity, used in applications such as laser diodes and power converters.

Dielectric High-Temperature Radomes

RF transparent radomes and other advanced ceramic components. Custom material formulations and collaborative development are also available.

Next-Generation Defense Applications

Thermal management solutions across a wide range of applications from laser diodes to TPS, including high thermal conductivity cold plates and other electronics components, and insulating ceramics that resist extreme temperatures and heat flux.

Relevant Core Offerings

Custom Materials Development Partnerships and Collaborative R&D

Canopy A&D specializes in tailored inovation in technical ceramics for aerospace, defense, and Energy. At Canopy, we offer specialized contract R&D and material development services centered around ceramic materials.

Ceramics for Power Electronics

Canopy A&D designs and manufactures high-performance technical ceramics specifically engineered for demanding power electronics applications in aerospace, defense, and advanced propulsion systems. Our ceramic solutions excel in environments requiring superior electrical insulation, thermal management, and mechanical stability under extreme conditions.

Thermal Protection Systems

Canopy designs and manufactures advanced thermal protection system (TPS) materials with flight heritage use through NASA and commercial launch companies. Canopy’s TPS can be tailored for use in launch, re-entry, or hypersonic environments. Our innovative materials, manufacturing processes, and coating technologies deliver superior performance and reliability in the most demanding environments.

Autonomous Robotic Application of Thermal Coatings

Canopy A&D has developed revolutionary robotic spray technology to autonomously coat thermal protection systems through advanced computer vision, comprehensive sensor suites, and closed-loop logic operation. Our automated systems elevate coating quality while reducing production time and costs.

Ceramic 3D Printing

Canopy A&D develops mission-critical ceramic components using cutting-edge additive manufacturing. Our solutions outperform metals in high-temperature or chemically extreme environments, and our ability to 3D print complex structures allows us to produce components that are tailored specifically for each application.