OUR SERVICES
We provide contract engineering & contract manufacturing
scale-up, innovate and become sustainable.
We are involved in four different domains. Our compelling proficiencies in simulation, optics and cryogenics are vital for this industry.
- The first is space observation where we, for instance, design adaptive optics for earth-based telescopes or develop actuation and control systems for space telescopes.
- The second is laser communication where we work on fast steering mirrors and optical heads.
- Space constellation is our third area of expertise which contains applications such as space debris removal and space-based sensing systems.
- Lastly, we are increasingly involved in sustainable aviation, around topics like cutting-edge manufacturing methods, hydrogen propulsion, electrification & superconductivity, and advanced non-destructive inspection.
full-service design house
every technical problem can be solved.
Our innovative solutions are specifically designed to endure extreme conditions, such as the intense impact of satellite launches and significant temperature fluctuations, while also meeting stringent precision requirements. Or, optical systems that need to compensate for atmospheric disturbances caused by temperature variations and turbulence, and sensitive measuring instruments, where thermal noise is a critical factor in determining measurement quality.
solve challenges for and with you
We believe in the power of partnerships. So, to deliver as promised, we combine expertise, experience, and domain knowledge to create a winning team. Working side-by-side, creating shared value.
challenges we solved.
Cracking the glass code
We have grown accustomed to metal and concrete printing. But glass? It not only has a very high melting point, it also becomes brittle after solidifying too quickly. Together with the German specialist in advanced solutions from high-performance materials QSIL we cracked the ‘glass code’.
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Use cases in machine learning for time series
It is essential that the ventilator support is synchronized (in time) with the patient’s spontaneous breaths. A mismatch in this timing is referred to as Patient-Ventilator Asynchrony (PVA). To improve the patient’s comfort and recovery this PVA must be prevented. A key step in this process is the detection and classification of PVA.
Read moreDSPE knowledge day engineering for cryogenics.
Despite storm Ciarán, nearly 40 professionals gathered at ASTRON during the DSPE Knowledge Day to explore challenges and innovations in cryogenic engineering.
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Piezoelectric damping of a 6-DoF vibration isolation frame
The performance of precision mechanisms can be limited by disturbing vibrations that are amplified at parasitic eigenfrequencies. Piezoelectric patches that are integrated into flexures have been shown to be a promising approach for actively suppressing parasitic modes.
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