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SWISSto12 to develop next-generation SES’s O3b mPOWER ground terminals, enabling remote region connectivity
Renens, Switzerland, February 27th2025 // SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing Radio Frequency (RF) product and GEO small satellite manufacturers has been selected by SES to develop innovative large aperture electronically steered antenna for its customer user terminals for its second generation medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation, O3b mPOWER. O3b mPOWER – operational since 2024 – is designed to bring high-performance connectivity to even the most remote regions.
SWISSto12’s innovative antenna represents a low-cost, efficient, resilient and low maintenance solution replacing traditional mechanically motorized antennas without the performance penalty usually associated with active arrays. It is intended especially for mobile backhauling customers. SWISSto12 offers a broad portfolio of antenna systems, leveraging the company’s innovative designs and proprietary 3D printing technology to deliver next-generation RF communication and sensing products qualified for maritime, airborne and ground applications.
Mathieu Billod, Head of Satcom User Terminals at SWISSto12, said:
“SWISSto12 is proud to collaborate with SES – a leading satellite operator with the highest technical requirements – for the development of innovative full duplex Ka band shared aperture, cost-efficient, electronically steered antenna for the benefit of users globally.”
Jean-Pierre Choffray, VP of Systems Engineering at SES said:
“SES is excited to collaborate with SWISSto12 to develop groundbreaking and innovative electronically steered antennas for cellular backhaul applications via SES’s O3b mPOWER fleet. SWISSto12’s solution which utilises additive manufacturing is anticipated to offer a highly compelling performance and cost trade-off, crucial for this demanding application. This solution is expected to deliver the benefits of electronic steering typically associated with small-sized active arrays.”
About SWISSto12
SWISSto12 is a leading manufacturer of advanced Radio-Frequency products and systems, including satellite payloads and HummingSat: a small yet powerful geostationary telecommunications satellite developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) through its public-private-partnership program. Its customers include satellite operators such as Inmarsat and Intelsat, and blue-chip industry leaders such as Thales, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
SWISSto12’s RF products and satellites benefit from the company’s unique and patented 3D-printing technologies and associated Radio-Frequency product designs that deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF functionality. Besides its space portfolio, the company is also active in telecommunications and aeronautic applications.
SWISSto12 owns the largest IP portfolio worldwide around the use of 3D printing for RF product applications.
SWISSto12 has developed commercially with success and is amongst the fastest growing aerospace companies in Europe, with recognition by ViaSatellite as one of the “2024 hottest companies in satellite” as well as a nomination by the World Economic Forum as a “2024 Technology Pioneer”.
For more information, please visit us at https://swissto12.com
About SES
SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on Earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless data connectivity services around the world. As a provider of global content and connectivity solutions, SES owns and operates a geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) fleet and medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation of satellites, offering a combination of global coverage and high-performance services.
By using its intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES delivers high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners around the world. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG).
Further information is available at: https://ses.com
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