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Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing

Precision engineering for critical applications

Since 1988 Lotarn Limited has manufactured complex machined components and sub-assemblies for the aerospace, defence and space sectors. AS9100 certified. ITAR compliant. Trusted by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across Europe.

35+Years Manufacturing
200+Active Part Numbers
99.6%On-Time Delivery
0.3%Defect Rate
Core Capabilities

What we manufacture

Full-service precision machining from prototype through production — specialising in tight-tolerance components for flight-critical and safety-critical applications.

CNC Machining

3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling and turning. Aluminium, titanium, stainless steel, Inconel and engineering plastics. Tolerances to ±0.01 mm.

Complex Assemblies

Mechanical and electro-mechanical sub-assembly build, test and integration. Clean-room assembly capability for optical and sensor components.

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Surface Treatment

In-house anodising (Type II & III), chromate conversion, passivation and primer application. All processes NADCAP-accredited.

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Inspection & Metrology

CMM inspection (Zeiss Contura), surface profilometry, optical measurement systems. Full FAI to AS9102 standard. 100% traceability.

Design Support

DFM consultation, 3D modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks), prototyping and pre-production development. Collaborative engineering from concept to delivery.

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Kitting & Logistics

Consignment stock, kanban supply, JIT delivery and bespoke packaging. Integrated supply chain solutions for programme-level requirements.

Sectors

Industries we serve

Lotarn components and assemblies operate in some of the most demanding environments on Earth — and beyond. Our customer base spans commercial aerospace, military programmes, satellite systems and advanced research.

We hold the approvals, processes and track record that prime contractors require of their precision machining supply chain.

Commercial Aerospace

Structural, engine and system components for civil aircraft programmes

Defence

Precision parts for military air platforms, radar and weapons systems

Space & Satellite

Flight-qualified hardware for satellite structures and launch systems

Rotorcraft

Gearbox, rotor hub and transmission components for helicopter OEMs

Research & Scientific

Custom machined parts for particle physics, fusion and advanced materials research

Accreditations & Approvals

Independently audited and approved to the highest aerospace and defence manufacturing standards.

AS9100 Rev DAerospace QMS
ISO 9001:2015Quality Management
NADCAPSurface Treatment
SC21Silver Award

Ready to discuss your next programme?

From single prototypes to long-run production — talk to our engineering team about your precision machining requirements.

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