SWISSto12 and Elbit Systems to cooperate on the development and production of advanced antennas
Haifa, Israel and Renens, Switzerland, July 19th, 2021 – Elbit Systems, a $4.7 billion company, and SWISSto12, a leading provider of 3D printed products for radio frequency (RF) applications in the aerospace and surveillance industries, announced today a long-term cooperation agreement.
The long-term agreement calls for the development and production of 3D-printed RF antennas and subsystems for Elbit Systems’ Naval Surveillance programs in several countries. The successful industrialization of SWISSto12’s unique 3D printing technology for serial production in the aerospace and surveillance industries assures high-performance and cost-effective solutions.
“We feel very fortunate to partner with SWISSto12. Their innovative and forward-thinking approach is a perfect fit for Elbit Systems. We are convinced that we will be able to implement many successful projects together. It’s a perfect example how offset was used to bring two companies together”, says Jakob Baumann, Chairman of the Board of Elbit Switzerland.
Elbit Systems, a world leader in the area of Surveillance, was selected by numerous countries to provide advanced solution, in different domains of operation, including the U.S., Canada, Germany, Portugal, Israel and other.
“Elbit’s well known ambition to find new innovative solutions is a perfect fit with SWISSto12’s unique technology and product portfolio – we are truly honored to become Elbit’s strategic partner for RF systems made by 3D printing” said Dr. Emile de Rijk, founder and CEO of SWISSto12. “This strategic partnership allows us to scale our production and business volume to the next level and comes as an additional customer focused success story” he continued.
Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is an advanced manufacturing technology that has gained traction in the surveillance and aerospace industries over the last decade. AM allows for the manufacture of highly complicated, intricate and non-conventional designs that free products from typical manufacturing constraints that have long limited their performance, weight, size and cost competitiveness. SWISSto12 pioneered the development of tailored and patented AM technologies aimed at delivering advanced RF performance, size, and weight savings as well as product competitiveness through optimized manufacturing tolerances, surface finishes, plating techniques, and RF designs. The technology and associated products address the increasingly challenging size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) requirements of Tier 1 and 2 customers.
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https://elbitsystems.com/ or https://www.swissto12.com.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense and commercial programs throughout the world. The company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land, naval systems, unmanned systems and cyber based systems. The company also delivers homeland security and commercial applications and provides a range of support services, including training and simulation systems. For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn Channels.
About SWISSto12
SWISSto12 is the leading developer of advanced engineered Radio-Frequency (RF) products and systems for telecommunications, and surveillance applications in the Aerospace industry