SWISSto12 designs and manufactures radio‑frequency products and sub‑systems for satellite communications, leveraging proprietary 3D‑printing technology to deliver high‑performance, rugged solutions. Their portfolio includes components for both space and airborne platforms, with over 1,000 products already in orbit and more than 100 deployed on aircraft and ships, enabling reliable connectivity in harsh environments.
Funding
$170M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional geostationary satellites are large, expensive to build and launch, limiting affordable access to high‑performance satellite communications for many operators and sovereign users. The size, weight, and cost of conventional RF payloads also constrain on‑the‑move Satcom solutions for air, land, and sea platforms.
Solution
SWISSto12 addresses these constraints with HummingSat, the first commercial small‑satellite for GEO, delivering full‑scale broadcast, broadband and safety services at a fraction of the cost and mass of legacy GEO platforms. The satellite and its RF payloads are manufactured using the company’s proprietary 3‑D‑printing technology, which yields lightweight, high‑gain antennas, waveguide components and filters with superior RF performance and reduced SWaP (size, weight, and power). A portfolio of 3‑D‑printed horn arrays, electronically steered antennas (AESAs), and modular waveguide routing enables rapid integration for satellite, airborne, maritime and terrestrial applications. By offering a compact, cost‑efficient GEO solution and a suite of high‑performance RF sub‑systems, SWISSto12 makes advanced Satcom capabilities accessible to a broader range of customers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are satellite operators, telecom service providers, and government agencies seeking affordable GEO communications or on‑the‑move Satcom solutions for aviation, maritime, and remote land applications.
Features
- 3‑D‑printed monolithic horn arrays (30‑40 dBi gain) with up to 3 dB higher gain than conventional waveguide horns
- Active electronically steered antennas (AESAs) using miniature 3‑D‑printed apertures and low‑loss beamforming, delivering 30 %‑50 % SWaP reduction
- Lightweight, high‑power, PIM‑free filters, couplers and waveguide networks covering L‑ to V‑band frequencies
- Modular, batch‑produced RF sub‑systems (antennas, feeds, brackets) customizable for GEO, LEO and MEO missions
- Integrated man‑pack terminals for on‑the‑move X/Ku/Ka‑band connectivity with auto‑pointing and low power consumption
- Space‑qualified components with proven heritage (>1,000 units in orbit) and 15‑year mission design life
- Compatibility with ride‑share launch services and rapid 2‑3 year build cycles, reducing overall program cost up to 10×