MILITARY & DEFENSE 

Applications

• Armor Systems: MAKO prepregs and adhesive films are used in the production of ballistic and impact-resistant armor for vehicles and personnel. These materials help create lightweight yet strong composite materials that provide enhanced protection against projectiles and shrapnel for passing V50, MIL-STD-662, and your unique requirements for projectile, velocity, and cost/weight constraints.
• Electronics and Avionics: Resins from our partner PTM&W are used as encapsulants and coatings for electronic components and avionics, protecting them from environmental factors, vibration, and mechanical damage. This ensures the reliability and longevity of critical electronic systems.
• UAV, Drone, Unmanned: MAKO prepregs are designed-in to the latest reconnaissance and combat drones for their fast cure cycle times and tailored stiffness for various locations on the vehicle. We collaborate with your engineers to select the Tg and physical properties for hot and cold zones on the craft. Low cost solutions are discussed with your procurement team to create a partnership for an overall win.
• Legacy Defense Aircraft: MAKO provides continued support in manufacturing prepregs and film adhesives for older aircraft still in service. Material specifications might call for discontinued or long time, high price materials - that’s where we can make an equivalent performing replacement. Contact MAKO, and with our extensive experience in qualifying materials to customer specifications, we can partner to develop a material that is added to your drawing or customer specification for cost and lead time reduction and a more robust supply chain that avoids sole-source risk.

Why This Industry Needs Our Formulations

The military industry needs MAKO for its US-based manufacture of advanced prepreg and adhesive systems that deliver unmatched strength, durability, and versatility. Our materials ensure robust performance under extreme conditions, offering superior resistance to harsh environments, including extreme temperatures and chemical exposure. With a high strength-to-weight ratio, MAKO composite materials enhance mobility and fuel efficiency, while providing top-tier impact and ballistic protection to safeguard personnel and equipment. Our team has decades of experience in testing and qualifying to material specifications and Mil standards. Trust MAKO to elevate your military operations with cutting-edge materials designed for excellence.