Oerlikon AM and MT Aerospace join forces to offer aerospace customers additive manufacturing solutions

for additive manufacturing. Oerlikon’s advanced materials, functional coatings and process technologies boost[...] engineers materials, equipment and functional surfaces while providing expert services that enable our[...] : Christian Hackenberg (Senior Vice President Strategy MT Aerospace), Marco...

Small but packs a punch Flexible clean-room mini cover µCAPE® offers temporary protection for high ISO-class clean-room facilities

company OHB SE, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Engineering and Automation IPA[...] together with OHB’s partner Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart. After lengthy measurements of materials, a stable[...] foldable cover made of ultra-pure film was engineered and can be fabricated in...

MT Aerospace receives "Space Flight Awareness Award" from NASA and Boeing

a significant and unexpected natural aging effect on the hardware. Based on the aluminum and processing heritage[...] at MT, with more than 50 years of space industry experience, a comprehensive evaluation of material data[...] spaceflight," added Dr. Gunther Schullerer, Director Head of Engineer...

OHB awarded a study for 3D Printing on the moon

environment. The assessment includes the state of the art of 3D printing related to several materials[...] is to use or reuse, a maximum of elements needed for inhabiting a future lunar station. In this respect, the material[...] from recycled items could serve as printing material and therefore...

MT Aerospace signs 35 million euro contract with ArianeGroup for the development of the PHOEBUS technology demonstrator

process: For example, the use of CFRP allows for an integrated design, which means that there are fewer[...] in a single production process but have to be welded or assembled together downstream. This has a further[...] process as a core technology MT Aerospace AG is one of the leading companies...

Sign of respect

Carsten Sieling, the roughly 100 guests proceeded to the nearby building site, which has an area[...] of 17. He moved to Germany when he was 18. After studying aircraft engineering in Munich and Hamburg, Manfred[...] will soon have another production facility Arne Schlichtmann (Architect),...

MT Mechatronics signs contract for Giant Magellan Telescope structure

questions in astronomy,” said Thomas Zimmerer, Senior Vice President, Business Development Sales[...] . © M3 Engineering. October 30, 2019 - PASADENA, USA/Mainz. GMTO Corporation, the organization managing[...] will produce images that are 10 times sharper than those from the Hubble Space...

Technology demonstrator SPECTRODemo returned from the ISS

Sgambati, Lead System Engineer of the SPECTRODemo project at OHB, is plain[...] . The SPECTRODemo technology demonstrator has been developed to increase the maturity of the complete optical chain[...] , which was monitored in-situ with a radiation dosimeter kindly provided by Dr. Thomas Berger from...

Big science and industry join forces to innovate new space technologies

in the field of advanced characterisation of aerospace materials and fabrication processes. Together, the two[...] characterisation of aerospace materials and fabrication processes To help further these studies, scientists[...] concepts, new systems and processes. The use of new materials and...

MT Aerospace and ArianeGroup sign prototype development contract for optimized Ariane 6 upper stage

. The company has already contributed this expertise to the successful development of a solid-material engine[...] housing (booster). CFRP also opens up new possibilities in the manufacturing process: For example[...] with a metallic counterpart, whose individual components cannot be manufactured...

OHB awarded ESA contract for the development of multifunctional satellite parts

for space applications. "Concurrent Engineering" is a process in product development. The principle[...] term.The project-team uses new advanced manufacturing technologies and lightweight materials. OHB[...] of the process is the simultaneous succession of traditionally work processes. As soon as...

EOS adds MT Aerospace AG as Partner for Additively Manufactured Metal Components

and, as a specialist for materials and processes, has now been appointed EOS partner in the field of metallic[...] EOS provides a complete solution comprising of materials, systems and processes that is easily scalable[...] digital value network of machines and a holistic portfolio of services, m...

OHB Digital Connect develops sensor for detection of urban heat islands

of surface types found in cities, RAVEN fills a gap in the available data material and can be used[...] Short Notice OHB Digital Connect develops sensor for detection of urban heat islands Detailed heat[...] , a subsidiary of German space and technology group OHB SE, has developed a novel sensor...

OHB awarded ESA contract for the development of a 3D printer prototype for the ISS

undergraduate education in polymer materials and processing since the 1970s and hosts the APT Technology Gateway[...] and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight, aerial reconnaissance and process control[...] centre, a dedicated applied polymer research department which...

Quantum technological leap: MT Aerospace officially opening state-of-the-art facilities for Ariane 6 production in Augsburg

processes. “With our leap into the Industry 4.0 era, we are tripling our productivity and playing a material[...] metals is one of a kind anywhere in the world. The new process permits efficient light-weight engineering[...] engineering. Moreover, the FSW system documents the processes and also...

OHB team working at full steam on next milestone for the asteroid sensor Hera

. Both modules are combined during mating. © OHB Bremen, 12. June 2023. Working under pressure[...] this perturb them. Now, the next milestone is coming up, where many steady hands are needed: Mating[...] milestone for the asteroid sensor Hera Launch to double asteroid Didymos/Dimorphos scheduled...

Boeing and MT Aerospace extend transatlantic partnership in space exploration

, so the highest quality standards apply to materials and manufacturing processes. The dome gore panels are special[...] for liquid hydrogen. MT Aerospace AG is responsible for the complete, high-precision manufacturing process[...] and satellites. MT Aerospace is a technology leader in...

MT Mechatronics awarded a contract for the large precision system for the Ariane 6 launch pad in Kourou

for the Ariane 6 launcher in Kourou, French Guiana, making swift progress. MT Mechatronics is playing a material[...] -precision antenna and telescope engineering for complex systems for handling space systems on the ground[...] , the MT Mechatronics engineers will initially be improving the design...

OHB Earth Observation Satellite EnMAP to be launched in April 2022

- that is, the material composition - which is only possible with hyperspectral remote sensing. A standard camera[...] a highly efficient satellite with a globally unique hyperspectral sensor to our customer. As a matter[...] Observation – which is proven again to today. Thanks to EnMAP's...

MT Aerospace AG defining standards for 3D printing in the space sector

. AM processes for large launcher structures will offer ways to reduce raw material usage, lead times for part[...] of materials and the development of certified and reproducible manufacturing processes are the basis of our[...] manufacturing processes (3D printing) in the space sector. The...

Germany's new Federal Government Coordinator of German Aerospace Policy, Dr. Anna Christmann, visits MT Aerospace AG in Augsburg

. "We have integrated industrial 3D printing into our certified process chain in order to be able[...] AG MT Aerospace AG is a leader in lightweight construction using metal and composite materials and is at home[...] to her using additively manufactured parts and CFRP components. "In addition to...

MT Aerospace AG sets CFRP milestone

to prove that the CFRP material selected is suitable for use with both media - i.e. liquid hydrogen[...] forms a solid foundation for the upcoming material decisions within the framework of the PHOEBUS upper[...] . MT Aerospace is a technology leader in lightweight structures using metal and...

RFA Portugal is awarded a contract to develop and qualify launcher structures

performance with extremely cost-effective manufacturing processes and design principles. The experts plan[...] vehicle RFA ONE together with CEiiA, a Portuguese Engineering and Development Center based in Matosinhos[...] and qualification of the orbital stage and payload fairing structures made...

MT Aerospace and ArianeGroup sign contract for series production of Ariane 6 exploitation phase

for design and the entire production process, including marketing by its Arianespace subsidiary, as well[...] is a technology leader in lightweight structures using metal and composite materials. With an order volume of ten[...] partner of the whole industrial team; our ArianeGroup engineers are...

OHB awarded contract for the delivery of a VGOS telescope for station in Italy

in Italy The telescope will be installed and placed in operation at the station in Matera, Italy.© OHB[...] Agency*, will be installed and placed in operation at the station in Matera, Italy. This contract award[...] VLBI 2010 standard. Over the last few years, the experts at OHB Digital Connect...

ESA and the European Commission awarding OHB System AG a contract for a further eight navigation satellites

-generation Galileo satellites. In various studies for ESA, the engineers are exploring new materials[...] of the satellites. “Our proven processes and structures, the seven assembly islands in Bremen, the corresponding[...] , they are incorporating the experience gained from engineering and produc...

Lessons with an astronaut

, OHB has active engineers teach class to provide the students with content originating from practical[...] the students not to be discouraged by setbacks. After all the selection procedures, Maurer was one of the last[...] 07. May 2019 Press Release Lessons with an astronaut OHB brings ESA...

Minister of State Aiwanger convinces himself of the performance spectrum of MT Aerospace AG

of materials and our processing methods. We have developed certified processes such as friction stir welding[...] of the Augsburg-based company. With its expertise and globally competitive manufacturing processes, the specialist[...] and composite materials. Contact for media representatives: ...

MT Aerospace AG expands Management Board

structures using metal and composite materials. With an order volume of ten percent, MT Aerospace[...] will be responsible for the Engineering and Operations divisions, which include the company's various development[...] and production divisions as well as Quality Management. In the past, Mr...

Hyperspectral satellite EnMAP ready for orbit

will be providing us with unique data for this,” says Hans-Peter Honold, senior project manager for EnMAP at OHB[...] will be responsible for archiving, processing and validating the satellite data and making it available for scientific[...] work? Engineered at the OHB “Optics and Science” space...

OHB team awarded ESA study for resource utilization on the Moon

oxygen can be extracted from the Moon's soil by chemical processes; similarly, volatiles are expected[...] to be present in the polar regions of the Moon and can be directly extracted by physical processing. Whereas[...] . The soil will be chemically processed at temperatures in the range of 900°C...

Major Ariane 6-order from Amazon to launch-service-provider Arianespace: MT Aerospace AG expects good order prospects

. MT Aerospace is a technology leader in lightweight structures using metal and composite materials. Contact[...] engine as well as the forward and aft structures of the solid boosters come from Augsburg," says Ulrich[...] 06. April 2022 Press Release Major Ariane 6-order from Amazon to...

OHB System AG awarded contract for the development phase of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 Next Generation

Guerrucci (Project Manager), Bent Ziegler (Lead System Engineer) and Dr. Stephan Holsten (Head of the Earth[...] to develop the next generation of Sentinel-2 satellites for the European Earth observation programme[...] current Sentinel-2 satellites, in orbit since 2015 and 2017, are already provi...

Boeing and MT Aerospace expand transatlantic cooperation

processes. The Augsburg-based company is now also responsible for the holistic, high-precision[...] 3D manufacturing process of the aluminium-lithium alloy dome segments for the cryogenic hydrogen tank of the EUS[...] a safety-critical element, which is why the highest quality standards apply to ...

“Max Valier” nano-satellite successfully launched

from Luxspace for picking up and processing global ship data is also included in the high-tech package. Last[...] from special materials using 3D printing and will be tested and qualified on this mission for future[...] of a satellite for school students OHB founder Christa Fuchs and her late...

Inauguration of the new “Optics & Science” OHB Space Center in Oberpfaffenhofen

: “Oberpfaffenhofen is where the heart of German aviation and aerospace engineering beats. With its ten scientific[...] for aviation and space engineering. More than one third of the German space industry is based in Bavaria[...] , Prime Minister of the Free State of Bavaria, Martin Günthner,...

OHB Italia and ESA sign the contract for Comet Interceptor mission study

. As the comet approaches Earth’s orbit, it will release pristine materials that have been unaltered since[...] and trailing materials and the plasma environment.  “Comet Interceptor is an exciting and challenging[...] one main satellite and two small probes that will fly together towards a...

OHB’s first hyperspectral satellite preparing for launch into space

environmental processes, such as climate change. Even more “hyperspectral made by OHB” OHB System[...] to go: In the night from March 14 to 15, the earth observation satellite engineered by OHB Italia, a subsidiary[...] the use of hyperspectral sensors. Roberto Aceti, Managing Director of OHB...

MTU Aero Engines and MT Aerospace develop fuel system for liquid hydrogen

as manufacturing processes and repair techniques. In the commercial OEM business, the company plays a key role[...] maintenance sector the company ranks among the top 3 service providers for commercial aircraft engines[...] 19. June 2023 Press Release MTU Aero Engines and MT Aerospace develop...

OHB and IAI Team in Proposing Lunar Surface Access Service to the European Space Agency

landers on the moon to test technologies for producing oxygen, water and other raw materials from lunar[...] to deliver a lunar lander based on the engineering knowhow accumulated in the development of SpaceIL lunar[...] 29. January 2019 Press Release OHB and IAI Team in Proposing Lunar Surface...

OHB Sweden: Satellite MATS successfully launched

and the Mission Control Center confirmed to receive telemetry and send telecommands to MATS. This milestone[...] 07. November 2022 Press Release OHB Sweden: Satellite MATS successfully launched Launch[...] of the Rocket Lab Electron with the MATS satellite. © Rocket Lab Kista, 7. November 2022....

All systems go! EnMAP launch date confirmed by SpaceX

Technology Institute will be responsible for archiving, processing and validating the satellite data[...] ” in Oberpfaffenhofen on behalf of the German Space Agency at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and marks an engineering[...] commitment and pragmatism here in Cape Canaveral. Now we are...

Bremen Senate honors Manfred Fuchs: Square in front of the company headquarters to be named after the OHB founder

(1938 - 2014) was an engineer, Bremen entrepreneur and founder, honorary citizen of the University[...] 04. September 2018 Press Release Bremen Senate honors Manfred Fuchs: Square in front[...] in Horn-Lehe is renamed "Manfred-Fuchs-Platz". This was decided by the Senate of the Free Hanseatic...

OHB’s first hyperspectral satellite arrived in orbit

launch for PRISMA: Last night at 2.50 a.m. the earth observation satellite engineered by OHB Italia[...] Italiana), the satellite will be observing the earth with a hyperspectral optical sensor and collecting[...] instrument that combines an hyperspectral sensor with a medium-resolution...

OHB and Thales Alenia Space sign contract for refuelling system for Lunar Gateway

Rohrbeck, Project Chief Engineer responsible for ESPRIT at OHB System AG. "If we are successful[...] will provide a long-term basis for human exploration of the Moon and beyond," Mathias Rohrbeck sums[...] of the European space and technology group OHB SE, and Thales Alenia Space, prime...

Space setting a precedent: OHB and TBZ signing a partnership agreement

acquaintances given that OHB engineers have been teaching the advanced space flight course at the school for ten[...] the OHB engineers who will be teaching at TBZ. Thank you for your great commitment.” OHB's dual students[...] Schools and space will be joining forces in future: OHB CEO Marco...

OHB participating in the ESPRIT module for future lunar orbital Gateway

demanding definition of the European elements,” explains Mathias Rohrbeck, lead system engineer at OHB[...] ISS has provided valuable new insight  for human spaceflight, thus paving the way for ambitious[...] going by the evocative name ESPRIT (European System Providing Refueling, Infrastructure...

Instrument for German environmental satellite EnMAP performing well in test campaign

the German Remote Sensing Data Center and the DLR Remote Sensing Technology Institute will archive, process[...] for developing and engineering the satellite and the hyperspectral instrument. Three DLR institutes[...] in test campaign Space missions for environmental and climate protection In the...

OHB participates in latest funding round for constellr

has been working with the team from the very beginning when the idea first began to materialise[...] with deep tech start-up constellr by providing capital through its strategic investment arm OHB Venture[...] increasing challenges to agricultural production worldwide. Water is becoming an...

All tests in space successfully mastered: Earth observation satellite EnMAP impresses with top-quality data sets

data, archive, process and validate them to make the data available to the scientific community[...] Action (BMWK). OHB-System AG was awarded the contract for developing and engineering the satellite[...] instruments is proven Has started its routine operational phase: DLR's EnMAP hyperspectral...