Our Mission
NanoSpace's mission is to develop and provide products for space based on modern technology. MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) is the core technology in NanoSpace's products. Our vision is to be a recognized supplier of novel space qualified products based on innovative thinking and solid knowledge from both MEMS and space industry.
A technology ready for space
MEMS technology has changed the landscape in areas such as biotech, life science and the automotive industry. Components and subsystems based on MEMS technology are currently being introduced into the space sector and NanoSpace is one of the few companies devoted to this development. Our firm belief is that MEMS is an enabling technology to open new frontiers in space.
Innovations and dedication - the heart of NanoSpace
NanoSpace is an innovative company with focus on MEMS-based products for space applications. The key resource of NanoSpace is our highly skilled engineers and researchers with a proven track record to develop, manufacture and deliver MEMS components.
NanoSpace has access to the Ångström Laboratory and their 2000 square meter clean room facility containing the equipment to manufacture a large range of MEMS devices.
NanoSpace is part of the SSC group. The track record of SSC includes 30 years of space activities - development, manufacturing and operation of six satellites in earth orbit, the lunar probe SMART-1, more than 500 sounding rocket launches and much more.
SSC gives NanoSpace a solid foundation in terms of technical and financial support, relevant industrial experience, and a connection to the space industry.
NanoSpace holds a number of patents and novel innovations within the field of MEMS for space applications.
MEMS – A breakthrough technology for space
Miniaturization has always been an issue in space technology, since weight reduction is in constant demand. This demand has always been met by introduction of new materials, new tools and new fabrication methods. MEMS technology offers the possibility of a quantum leap - it is truly a breakthrough technology.
Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) is the integration of electronics and mechanical structures at the micrometer scale (1 µm = 0.001 millimeter) through advanced micro fabrication technology. While the electronics are fabricated using integrated circuit (IC) processes, the micromechanical components are fabricated using compatible micromachining processes that selectively etch away parts of the silicon wafer or add new structural layers to form the mechanical and electromechanical devices. MEMS offer the benefits of significantly reduced mass and power consumption translating directly into decreased costs and allows for higher system redundancy.
The ability to perform and enhance tasks in the micro world, in ways that are impossible using conventional technologies in the macro world, makes it a genuine breakthrough technology for space. MEMS is an enabling technology for advanced missions such as formation flying, rendezvous, and inspections.
MEMS technology to open new frontiers in space
MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) is an enabling technology that allows us to perform new types of missions in space.
• Missions that will bring new knowledge about other planets
• Missions that will increase our understanding of life on earth
• Missions that will improve life on earth
Reduced size is the main advantage with MEMS
Miniaturization of components and systems is desirable in many different areas, but in no other field is it as crucial to reduce size and mass as in space applications.
• Reduced size allows more functionality and increased redundancy
• Reduced size translates to reduced cost
• Reduced costs increases access to space
MEMS technology is ready to enter space
MEMS technology has changed the landscape in other areas such as biotech, life science, and the automotive industry. Components and subsystems based on MEMS technology are currently being introduced into the space sector. The Prisma mission in 2010 took a number of new MEMS components into space for the first time, thereby becoming an important stepping stone in this process.
NanoSpace will take MEMS into space
NanoSpace is one of very few companies devoted to development of MEMS products for space applications. NanoSpace has the skills, dedication, experience and support to achieve this.
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