NRE Engineering Services for Defense & Aerospace
Non-recurring engineering (NRE) refers to the initial efforts and costs of designing, developing, and testing new components or products, such as enclosures for electronics. In aerospace and defense industries, there are several advantages of taking an NRE approach to the engineering process and cost estimation for a project, such as:
- Optimized manufacturability and lower long-term expenses for production
- Regulatory compliance with strict safety and environmental standards
- Shorter lead times for product updates or new variations
- Reduced error rates through custom fixtures and iterative testing
At A&J Manufacturing, we have become a trusted partner for mission-critical applications, delivering consistent customizability, precision, and reliability.
How A&J Delivers Custom Engineering Services
We combine expertise, experience, and resources required to meet the rigorous demands of defense and aerospace projects. Our team specializes in military-grade electronic enclosures and understands the stringent regulatory and environmental demands of this market.
We have an in-house team consisting of mechanical engineers and CAD/CAM specialists.. Our team’s expertise is backed by our use of some of the latest tools and processes in engineering, including SolidWorks for modeling, as well as Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) processes.
We work to verify a number of factors prior to manufacturing, including:
- Manufacturability
- Tolerances
- Materials
- Finishes
- Costs
Within the NRE scope, we also provide custom tooling and fixtures, collaborating directly with client engineers to create solutions that reduce risk and ensure optimal performance.
Benefits of NRE in Defense and Aerospace
There are a number of ways applications in defense and other sectors can benefit from using NRE engineering.
Military and Defense
This industry frequently uses NRE to develop custom enclosures that comply with MIL-STD-810 standards, along with EMI and RFI shielding for electronic components. NRE is particularly ideal for projects of low to medium volume and with specialized requirements for design. NRE also works for integrating cable routing, cooling systems, and certain quick-access features.
See how A&J’s defense-ready enclosures deliver mission-ready reliability.
Aerospace
NRE has numerous applications in the aerospace sector, such as vibration-resistant mounting and products that meet precise tolerances. This type of engineering also enables limited production runs with highly specialized systems, and it works for builds where thermal dissipation and weight reduction are critical requirements.
Other applications can also benefit from NRE engineering services. Custom rack systems may have precise requirements for mounting, ports, and cooling. Specific equipment may also need built-in shielding to maintain high signal integrity in environments with a lot of noise, keeping systems functioning properly for effective communications.
Get Started With A&J’s Engineering Team
Investing in NRE ensures precision, longevity, and reduced long-term costs. Collaborating early with engineering teams helps define budgets, specifications, and feasibility, mitigating avoidable costs later in the project.
A&J Manufacturing is ready to develop fully tailored solutions for your mission-critical needs. Explore our products, request a quote for a custom project, or reach out with any questions.
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