C-CAT (Carbon-Carbon Advanced Technologies, Inc.) is a leading manufacturer of Carbon-Carbon, a composite material known for its exceptional high temperature resistance, making it suitable for space applications. Founded in 1988 by Francis Schwind, a former manufacturing engineer for the Space Shuttle Orbiter, C-CAT has continuously advanced the state of the art in Carbon-Carbon manufacturing, earning a space-worthy reputation.
With ISO 9001 certification, C-CAT demonstrates its commitment to superior quality management, consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations while enhancing its processes. Notably, C-CAT's Carbon-Carbon solutions have been utilized in the Parker Solar Probe, featuring an impressive 8-foot-diameter, 4.5-inch-thick carbon foam shield that protects the spacecraft from extreme temperatures and impacts as it ventures through the Sun's outer atmosphere.
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