From the milling centre into orbit
Precision parts for the "Internet of Animals" – made for TALOS GmbH from Munich and Dresden.
Case study · CNC milling
Key facts
CustomerTALOS GmbH, NewSpace start-up
PartsFrames and base plate
ProcessCNC milling
MaterialAluminium
Payload envelope95 × 95 × 95 mm
Resultin orbit since May 2026
Task: High precision in a tiny space
Together with the Max Planck Society, TALOS is developing ICARUS 2.0 – small satellites that receive data from tagged animals worldwide. What was needed were milled aluminium frames and a base plate: complex pockets, weight-saving struts, numerous holes and threads. Available quickly and within the budget of a young company.
Implementation: Manufacturing, handling and inspection from one source
TALOS handed over the organisation, communication and handling of manufacturing to us completely. We processed the enquiries quickly and delivered the parts in high quality, at a good price and in a short time. Every component went through a thorough incoming inspection before delivery.
Result: Two payloads in orbit
Since May 2026, two IoT payloads with our parts have been travelling through space. Something very special for us: our milled parts help research and conservation receive data from space worldwide.
“With challenging timelines, it is very helpful for a start-up to hand over the organisation, communication and handling of manufacturing processes to an external partner. Our enquiries were always handled quickly, pragmatically and competently. The thorough incoming inspections of the components also fit perfectly into our QA. (translated from German)”
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