SWISSto12, based in Renens, Switzerland, has been awarded a $10 million contract to provide a European aeronautical OEM with equipment for improved safety at sea. The follows the recent supply of RF antennas by SWISSto12 to Northrop Grumman.

SWISSto12 offers a portfolio of antenna systems which leverages the company’s designs and proprietary Additive Manufacturing technology to deliver RF communication and sensing products qualified for maritime, airborne and ground applications. The company’s RF products are lightweight, compact, and robust and offer high-quality performance well suited for demanding applications in marine environments.

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 optimise 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.”