SWISSto12 announced the inauguration of its largest-ever cleanroom, a 1,000m² purpose-built assembly facility for the industrial-scale production of its HummingSat satellite.
The platform leverages proprietary 3D printing technology to deliver a faster-built, cost-effective and more compact satellite, which lowers the barrier of entry to innovation in space. The additional new 1,000 m² cleanroom facility complements SWISSto12’s existing 5,500m² development and production facility in Renens, marking a major expansion of its capabilities and establishing the first end-to-end, domestic manufacturing hub for satellites of this class.
The development reinforces SWISSto12’s position as a leader in advanced space technology and payload solutions. Today’s announcement follows the company’s news in January of €73 million investment from the European Space Agency, signaling strong institutional confidence in the company’s commercial potential and operational readiness.
Emile de Rijk, CEO of SWISSto12, said: “Bringing this integration capability for our advanced satellite payloads and HummingSat in-house is central to our strategy to reduce the time and cost of building our products. This agility brings value to our customers who need cutting edge products and innovation delivered at speed.”