SWISSto12 has been awarded a USD 10 million contract to provide a European aeronautical OEM with equipment for improved safety at sea. This news follows the recent announcement by SWISSto12 of RF antennas supplied to Northrop Grumman for a communication satellite application.

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.

SWISSto12 has the world’s largest IP portfolio in the use of 3D printing for RF product applications. The company’s RF products are lightweight, compact, robust and offer industry-leading performance that is ideal for applications in demanding environments such as at sea.

Frank Schreckenbach, chief product officer, said “Legacy antennas were restricted by traditional manufacturing and assembly constraints. SWISSto12’s proprietary 3D printing technologies allow for the additive manufacture of highly complex, lightweight antenna designs that optimize performance and throughput while enhancing coverage flexibility. This introduces a new category of antenna performance which has broad benefits for safety applications in maritime, airborne and ground environments.”