Our Industrialization Process
Getting a design right is only part of the challenge. The transition from a validated prototype to a product that can be built repeatedly, to specification, at the volumes a programme requires, is where a lot of development effort either pays off or unravels. That transition is what our industrialization process is designed to manage.
We apply a structured industrialization methodology across our engineering and production sites in Toulouse, France and Hautcharage, Luxembourg, and our products are distributed globally, including through our commercial office in Austin, Texas. The same process framework applies regardless of product line, from space antennas to RF electronics and SDR platforms.
How We Think About Industrialization
Beyond the process steps, a few principles shape how we approach the industrialization work itself. They influence the decisions we make at each stage, particularly when there is a trade-off between performance, cost, and schedule.
What it means for your Programme
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Planning a new programme?
Whether you are at the stage of preliminary design and want to understand how our industrialization process fits your programme timeline, or you are looking for a production partner for an existing product, we are happy to discuss what your programme actually needs.
Questions & Answers
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When should industrialization start in a space programme?
Industrialization should begin during the design phase, not after. Early integration of DFMEA, PFMEA and DfX principles ensures that manufacturability, reliability and scalability are built into the product from the start.
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What is the main risk when moving from prototype to production?
The main risk is that the prototype does not accurately represent the series product. Differences in materials, processes or assembly methods can invalidate test results. Our approach is to build prototypes using the same processes intended for production.
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How do you ensure production consistency?
Through a combination of a frozen design baseline, validated manufacturing processes, SPC monitoring, and strict traceability at unit level. This ensures controlled variation and repeatable performance across batches.
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What role does PPAP play in your process?
PPAP formally demonstrates that the production process is capable of consistently meeting all technical requirements. It is a key validation step before full-scale production is authorised
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Can your process scale to higher production volumes?
Yes. The industrialization framework is designed to scale without changing the core process. Validation steps such as PRR, PPAP and FAI ensure that scaling does not introduce additional risk.
Space hardware industrialization for reliable and scalable production
Industrializing space hardware requires more than validating a design. It involves building a controlled, repeatable and traceable production process capable of delivering consistent performance across multiple units and production cycles.
At Anywaves, our industrialization methodology integrates DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and aerospace-standard validation steps such as PPAP and First Article Inspection. This structured approach ensures that risks are identified early, manufacturing processes are stabilised before production, and product performance remains consistent from prototype to series.
Our teams support satellite manufacturers and payload integrators in transitioning from design to production, ensuring scalability, traceability and compliance with space industry standards.
From RF antennas to active electronics and SDR platforms, we deliver industrialized space hardware ready for reliable deployment in orbit.
