Delivering world class wireless optical connectivity is dependent on two critical pillars. On one hand it relies on FSO Instruments’ highly capable product designs. On the other hand it needs a strong foundation of a high tech manufacturing infrastructure that can deliver reliably and in volume. Together with our partners, we are realizing exactly this combination: products that perform, that are designed for reliable volume manufacturing, that are built in world-class high tech manufacturing facilities, with the support of an extremely capable supply chain and ecosystem.
Industrialization
At FSO Instruments, we are shaping the future of opto-mechatronic systems for space applications. We work closely within a strong ecosystem of high-tech companies and knowledge institutes in and around the Netherlands. They support us in our mission to provide laser satellite communication, Ready for Prime Time. Utilizing the core competencies of our partners, often built around semiconductor manufacturing equipment, enables us to provide scalable and reliable industrial solutions for bringing space technology to the market.
Manufacturing
One of our key contract manufacturing partners is global development and Manufacturing company VDL Enabling Technologies Group (VDL ETG). They have a longstanding track record in supplying advanced high-tech components, modules, and systems to leading companies across various high-tech sectors. With over 55,000 m² of cleanroom surface area varying from ISO 5 to 7, 300,000 m² of production surface area, and a team of more than 5,000 technical professionals, FSO has a reliable supply chain and contract manufacturing partner in VDL ETG.
This cooperation gives FSO access to cutting-edge facilities for high-precision milling, turning, welding, metrology, and cleanroom assembly – ensuring the highest standards in high-tech manufacturing. With extensive expertise in complex opto-mechatronics and satellite systems, our partner enables scalable, high-quality manufacturing for applications such as optical laser communication and full satellite assembly, integration, and testing.
Engineering
To push our technology further and accelerate innovation, FSO Instruments partners with technology company Demcon, a leading developer of high-end technology solutions. As a multidisciplinary group consisting of over 25 specialized companies, Demcon offers a broad spectrum of engineering expertise from mechatronics and optics to thermal systems and embedded software. This diversity allows FSO to cooperate across a wide range of technical domains without the need to engage multiple separate parties.
Together with Demcon, FSO transforms advanced concepts into space-ready systems and components. Their deep knowledge of complex (opto)-mechatronic systems and proven track record in aerospace and high-tech development strengthen our engineering efforts, ensuring they are both innovative and robust. Through this partnership, FSO gains access to cutting-edge engineering capabilities, enabling rapid development, high-quality prototyping, and reliable system integration for laser satellite communication and other space applications.
Technology Roadmap
Our roadmap is supported by TNO and NLR, two leading Dutch research organizations. Their contributions ensure that FSO stays at the forefront of technological development, from concept to implementation.
World class high-tech ecosystem
The strength of the FSO Instrument ecosystem lies in its seamless integration of capabilities: VDL ETG, as our contract manufacturing partner, enables scalable production. Demcon contributes contract R&D to ensure smooth execution, while TNO and NLR enable FSO’s technology roadmap. This triple helix of supply chain partners enables FSO to reach its full potential, ensuring the success of every delivery.
