OPTICS Optical Structures - Advanced optical platforms and telescope structures are manufactured and used for airborne and land-based laser radar detection of clear-air-turbulence. These precision structures utilize the latest composite materials and assembly technologies to achieve low weight, minimal out gassing, and high thermal stability. These characteristics are necessary for proper operation of sensitive optical components. Integrated Stable Structures for Optical Applications - Matrix has applied its expertise in Resin Transfer Molding to produce closed-molded stable structures.  These pictures are stable "zero coefficient of thermal expansion" optical structure requiring critical mechanical and physical properties.

Matrix Protects in Space As a primary supplier to the Space Shuttle program, Matrix produced the vulcanized EPDM rubber cover, a key component that protects the strut holding the SRB to the external tank. The cover protects the attachment hardware for the first 6 minutes of flight, preventing critical components from burning, premature failure and excessive heat damage.     LONGBOW Mast-Mounted Radome Matrix resin transfer molds components for the Apache Longbow helicopter program for Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control division. Twelve parts are produced and fly on the Apache AH64 helicopter. These components have been produced by Matrix since 1996.