Case Studies

Ascension provides program-level support across sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics—delivering technically verified, compliance-driven solutions for mission-critical operations. We enable research institutions, OEMs, and operational fleets to meet objectives with precision, accountability, and discretion. 

To protect client confidentiality, organization names are only published with explicit permission; projects below are anonymized where required.

Global Fleet Component Sourcing — ATR & Beechcraft

Coordinated the procurement of 900+ legacy components across global suppliers to restore fleet readiness. Managed supplier qualification, traceability, and multi-jurisdiction logistics in full compliance with export controls.

Capabilities: Global sourcing • Export compliance • Multi-vendor coordination

Fixed-Wing UAV Prototype — SAR & ISR Platform

Designed and manufactured a proof-of-concept fixed-wing UAV for search, rescue, and ISR tasks. Delivered a composite airframe, flight-ready prototype, and test data to support further development.

Capabilities: UAV design • Composite airframe • Rapid prototyping

Composite Supply & Technical Support — Canadian Post-Secondary Institute

Supplied mission-critical composite materials and process expertise to a Canadian post-secondary research program, resolving manufacturing bottlenecks and enabling continued multi-partner project delivery under tight timelines.

Capabilities: Materials supply • Process engineering • Research collaboration

Armored Vehicle Add-On Consulting — Private Defense-Adjacent Project

Advised on design and manufacturability for a heavy-duty vehicle cap intended to give a civilian platform a utility/armored silhouette. Delivered CAD concepts, material selection guidance, and low-volume production planning.

Capabilities: Design for manufacture • Structural composites • Low-volume production planning

Defense-Adjoint Component Consultation — Canadian Firearms Manufacturer

Collaborated on composite handguard concepts for a small arms platform. Conducted engineering workshops, prototype fit testing, and manufacturability assessments using a client-supplied test unit.

Capabilities: Rapid prototyping • Fit & function testing • Engineering collaboration

University Motorsport Program Support — University of Toronto

Provided consulting, materials, and time-critical composite components to the University of Toronto Formula SAE team, accelerating build schedules and improving component performance under competition constraints.

Capabilities: Team consulting • Materials supply • Competition-grade fabrication

Performance & Aftermarket Manufacturing — Automotive & Powersports

Produced limited-run, high-tolerance composite parts for retail and performance applications: race dashboards, forged-carbon brackets, specialty trays, and custom off-road hoods. Demonstrated repeatable small-batch production and quality control.

Capabilities: Small-batch manufacturing • Quality assurance • Production scaling

Rapid Motorsport Repair — Competition Vehicle 

Executed an emergency composite repair and reinforcement on race weekend to restore aerodynamic stability and return the vehicle to competition. On-site turnaround minimized lost track time.

Capabilities: Rapid repair • Structural composites • On-site execution

Supply Chain Advisory — Aftermarket Components

Advised a small manufacturer on optimal production geography, supplier strategy, and lead-time management—prioritizing long-term efficiency and client outcome over an immediate sale.

Capabilities: Supply chain strategy • Vendor analysis • Strategic sourcing