About Advanced Materials Solutions (Pty) Ltd Advanced Materials Solutions is a mechanical engineering company specialising in the design, development, analysis and manufacture of parts, machines and systems utilising advanced materials to achieve the utmost functionality and optimum engineered results. All design work is conducted in a 3d environment utilising the latest in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and analysed with state of the art Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software. Software analysis capabilities include linear static, modal, buckling, nonlinear static, thermal, fatigue, contact and various others. The production facility is set up to manufacture using many advanced processes varying from wet lay-up to vacuum assisted resin infusion method. Manufacturing with advanced materials such as glass, aramid and carbon fibres, various core materials such as honey combs and PVC foam, plastics, ceramics, polymers and classical engineering materials. AMS is further in development of lightweight armour for the military, defence and anti-piracy industry for use on vehicles. Current certification includes STANAG 1 & 2 on ultra light weight incorporated armour as well as add-on armour. Specialties Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Computer Aided Design, Composite Materials, Manufacturing, Ballistic Protection, Lightweight Armour, Lightweight Structures Headquarters Unit 3, C/O Brug & Isotope Street Stikland Bellville, Western Cape 7530 South Africa Website http://www.advancedmaterials.co.za Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Type Privately Held Company Size 11-50 employees Founded 2011