has recently completed the prototype Talisman UUV (underwater unmanned vehicle) for BAE Systems. One of the latest generation of modular multi-role UUV’s, Talisman is capable of a wide range of maritime operations. The Talisman features an innovatively shaped carbon fibre composite hull produced by Altanet. Also featured are composite internal pressurised compartments housing the electronics systems and payload.

Other projects undertaken by Lola Composites include tooling and design work on the Sikorsky S72 and S76 helicopter, the Astra 2B television satellite, the Fairline Targa 47 roof assembly and the Beagle 2 Mars lander.

The Lola Group are also now registered under ISO9001, which demonstrates a quality management system that gives fulltraceability throughout all manufacturing processes. Lola also recently won the prestigious AS9100B registration, giving

on-going investments include an on-site 50% scale rolling road windtunnel, which produces a remarkable correlation to full scale performance. A fully-computerised private control room, with full hardware/software back-up, can be used with total confidentiality for the customer.

Lola can also boast one of the very few commercially available 7-post vehicle dynamic test rigs, which features several applications including circuit data simulation. Evaluation of a chassis’ strength and performance on the rig has aided many, from independent club racers to manufacturer DTM cars and World Rally Cars.

Lola Composites' highest volumes of product are in Liquid Resin Infusion Technology (LRIT). The technology was developed by McLaren for the production of Class A paintable automotive body panels and is now available exclusively from Lola. LRIT offers the customer a wide range of component