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TGM Lightweight Solutions GmbH – Achieving Weight Targets in Defense & Security

Achieving Weight Targets in Defense & Security

Robust, secure, and mission-ready defense systems – with controlled weight and full traceability. Security is not achieved through maximum mass, but through clearly understood load paths, defined safety margins, and a systems-oriented approach. Holistic lightweight construction enables high safety margins with reduced mass.

High safety margins with controlled weight 

  • Transparent technical decision-making criteria.

  • Reduced risk throughout the program 

  • Improved mobility and payload


 

Moderne Defense-Fahrzeugplattform mit optimierter Leichtbaustruktur und Schutzsystemen
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 Weight becomes a constraint – even though it is mission-critical 

Typical Challenges in Defense & Security Programs

Structural Oversizing

 Conservative design leads to structural oversizing and late weight overruns during the program.

System Integration Conflict

Complex system integration of protection, sensors, power, and payload while simultaneously adhering to weight and mobility limits.

Limited Operational Capability

Limited mobility, reduced payload, and high risk associated with late changes during the program.

Lack of Verifiability

A lack of transparency regarding weight risks and technical decisions jeopardizes program objectives and verification.

Maximum Robustness

High safety margins with controlled weight – through systematic analysis of load paths and targeted structural optimization.

Full Verifiability

Transparent technical decision-making criteria with complete documentation – traceable and auditable for all project stakeholders.

Controlled Risk

Reduced program risk through early weight analysis and systematic risk assessment throughout the entire development cycle.

Optimized Performance

Improved mobility and payload through holistic lightweight construction – without compromising safety and mission capability.

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Our approach: Methodical analysis of load paths, safety margins, and system interactions

System Lightweight Design

  • Functional and functional area analysis

  • Evaluation of primary and secondary mass effects

  • Derivation of realistic weight corridors with safety margins

Structural Lightweight Design

  • Analysis of load paths and stiffness distributions

  • Linear and nonlinear FEM simulations

  • Evaluation of local over-dimensioning

Material Lightweight Design

  • Load-appropriate material selection

  • Use of modern materials and hybrid concepts

  • Consideration of operating conditions

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Meeting Weight Targets in Defense & Security Systems

Robust, secure, and mission-ready defense systems – with controlled weight and full traceability. High safety margins through targeted lightweight construction, not over-engineering.

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Confidential Technical Exchange

Defense and security programs require trust, discretion, and in-depth technical understanding. We begin with a structured technical discussion – without a sales agenda, focused on your system and weight requirements.

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Robust Defense Systems with Controlled Weight

Defense and security programs demand maximum robustness while adhering to strictly controlled weight limits. TGM Lightweight Solutions enables you to meet both requirements: maximum safety margins with reduced structural mass – through holistic lightweight construction, FEM structural simulation, and transparent technical documentation.

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Reliable Mass Analysis & Forecasting

Systematic analysis, evaluation, and forecasting of mass, center of gravity, and moments of inertia for military systems according to the strictest industry standards. Our precise methodology covers all product variants from the concept phase through the entire development process to final weight verification according to technical requirements.

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Benchmarking

Competitive analysis, component comparisons in the defense sector, and strategic technology evaluation for optimal mass engineering.

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Cost Analysis & Optimization

Professional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of the cost per kilogram for lightweight components. We identify potential savings and assess lightweight construction costs as well as follow-up costs throughout the entire life cycle for maximum cost-effectiveness in your projects.

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Transparent Weight History

Complete documentation of mass properties for maximum transparency and control. Track precisely why and how weight data changes during the development process.

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Knowledge Transfer & Optimization

Systematic evaluation and documentation of lightweight construction measures for the continuous optimization of mass properties engineering. Valuable insights for future projects focused on weight reduction and risk minimization.

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Transparent Reporting

Preparation of precise and customized mass reports for all project phases, from the bidding phase and customer communication to consolidated status reports for the management.

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Achieving Weight Targets in Defense & Security Systems

Security Through Understanding

High Safety Margins with Controlled Weight

Verifiable Results

Transparent Technical Decision-Making Basis

Mission-Critical Benefits

Improved Mobility and Increased Payload

Cost-Efficient Development

Reduced Program Risk Through Early Weight Control

High Safety Margins

Maximum Robustness and Protection with Simultaneous Weight Control and Full Traceability

Controlled Weight

Transparent Technical Decision-Making Basis and Reduced Risk Throughout the Program

Verifiable Security

FEM-Based Structural Simulation with Linear and Nonlinear Analyses for Robust Design

Robust Defense Systems

Improved Mobility, Payload, and Mission Capability Through System-Wide Lightweight Optimization

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Use Case 1 – Structural Optimization of Armored Vehicle Platforms

Objective: High safety margins with controlled weight – without structural over-engineering.

Brief Description: Holistic lightweight construction enables robust defense systems with maximum safety and reduced mass. Through FEM-based structural analysis, a systemic understanding of load paths, and stress-appropriate material selection, we achieve demonstrable weight reduction without compromising robustness, reliability, or mission capability.


 

Use Case 2 – Retrofit Programs and Service Life Extension

Objective: Robust, durable structures with minimal material usage.

Brief Description: CAD-based structural and concept development, linear and nonlinear FEM simulations, and strength, stiffness, and fatigue analyses for evaluating operational, environmental, and extreme load cases.


 

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