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Our Design Expertise

At Anywaves, we understand that excellence in space antenna technology hinges not just on innovation but also on rigorous, finely-tuned design processes.

Our comprehensive approach to spatial project management ensures that every antenna we create is ready to meet the extreme challenges posed by the space environment while maximizing performance and reliability.
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The Anywaves Design Process

1 - Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
2 - Critical Design Review (CDR)
3 - Manufacture Readiness Review (MRR)
4 - Test Readiness Review (TRR)
5 - Test Review Board (TRB)
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Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

In the PDR phase, the initial design concepts are analyzed and reviewed. We conduct an exhaustive state-of-the-art analysis of the current antennas concepts in order to select the most promising ones. Then, we perform preliminary designs on the chosen concepts to adjust them to our needs and estimate their performances. This crucial step allows us to identify a baseline and a back-up solutions.

This early stage ensures that the project’s objectives, requirements, and constraints are clearly identified and understood. The foundation of every antenna design is laid here, and it informs the subsequent stages of development.

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Critical Design Review (CDR)

During the CDR stage, the finalized design undergoes a rigorous review to ensure it meets all technical and functional specifications.

At this point, any potential issues are identified and resolved, guaranteeing that the project is ready to transition from the design phase to the prototyping stage.

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Manufacture Readiness Review (MRR)

The MRR is a pivotal phase conducted after the CDR, where the readiness for manufacturing is assessed. This involves evaluating the feasibility of mass-producing the antenna design, assessing material sourcing, and ensuring all subsystems are mature enough for production.
It’s the bridge between design approval and actual manufacturing, ensuring that the design is not just good on paper but is also manufacturable at scale.

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Test Readiness Review (TRR)

The TRR is a crucial phase where all test procedures, configurations, and criteria are thoroughly reviewed.
This ensures that the prototype is ready for the rigorous testing that will assess its suitability for space missions.

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Test Review Board (TRB)

At the TRB stage, the results of the various tests are evaluated to confirm the antenna’s performance and readiness for production.
Here, any findings that could affect the system’s reliability or performance are addressed.

Fusion of Thermal Mechanical and Radio Frequency Expertise

Our design philosophy is underpinned by the harmonious collaboration between our Thermal Mechanical and Radio Frequency engineers. This inter-disciplinary approach leads to optimized designs that are compact yet high-performing, meeting both mechanical and functional (RF) requirements.
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Material & Technological Mastery

Our COTS antennas are constructed with an aluminum cavity, renowned for its strength and lightness. This material is further enhanced with a SurTec 650 chemical surface treatment to protect against atomic oxygen in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
This cavity houses a variety of technologies, from Printed Circuit Board (PCB) to metamaterials, forming the technological “secret ingredient” that exemplifies the Anywaves expertise.

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Protection Against Extreme Conditions

To safeguard against electrostatic radiations and significant temperature variations, our antennas are equipped with a radome covered in white anti-ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) paint. This provides an additional layer of durability and reliability from launch to deorbit.

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Thermal Mechanical Analysis

Our design process incorporates comprehensive Thermal Mechanical analysis and testing to ensure our antennas can withstand the harsh conditions encountered during flight and launch phases. Our dual focus on thermal and mechanical factors ensures that each antenna is not just robust but also optimized for the functions it is meant to serve.

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Unparalleled RF Expertise

Our prowess in Radio Frequency (RF) design and engineering distinguishes us in the competitive landscape. We excel at creating antennas that maximize performances such as bandwidth, gain and efficiency for a minimal size. We always make sure that our antennas can withstand extreme space conditions.
Our team stays at the forefront of RF technology trends, ensuring that our antennas are future-ready, adaptable, and always pushing the boundaries of what is possible in RF communications.

Industry-Leading Tools and Software

Utilizing these tools ensures that our antennas are designed with the highest level of precision, reliability, and accuracy. These are industry-standard platforms known for their reputation and specialization in their respective fields.

Radio-Frequency Tools
Ansys HFSS

3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation software for designing and simulating high-frequency electronic products such as antennas, antenna arrays, RF or microwave components, high-speed interconnects, filters, connectors, IC packages and printed circuit boards.

Keysight ADS (Advanced Design System)

World’s leading electronic design automation software for RF, microwave, and high-speed digital applications.

Dassault Systèmes CST (Computer Studio Suite)

High-performance 3D EM analysis software package for designing, analyzing and optimizing electromagnetic (EM) components and systems.

TICRA GRASP

Dedicated software for reflector systems, enabling fast and accurate analysis and design of the most advanced reflector antenna systems.

TICRA QUPES

Esteemed for its specialized quasi-periodic and exact analysis algorithms, indispensable for complex reflector antenna designs.

Mechanical Tools
Ansys MECHANICAL PRO

Ansys Mechanical is a best-in-class finite element solver with structural, thermal, acoustics, transient and nonlinear capabilities to improve your modelling.

Ansys Workbench

A platform for engineering simulation that allows for integrated workflows, aiding in the multi-domain interaction required in advanced antenna design.

Ansys Space Claim

A 3D modeling software renowned for its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, allowing for fast and efficient geometry preparation that streamlines the design process.

Your Partner in Project Success

Your Partner in Project Success

Beyond designing industry-leading antennas, our team of experts is committed to guiding our customers throughout their projects. From project management and technical advice to co-development and co-creation, we are here every step of the way to ensure your mission’s success. Our engineers and project managers are available to answer any questions, resolve challenges, and turn visionary ideas into reality.

 

OUR AREA OF EXPERTISE
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Innovation

Anywaves’ Technical Projects team utilizes cutting-edge concepts to design compact yet high-performance antennas for the Space market. Our antennas undergo a rigorous process from concept creation to qualification, always with a practical innovation perspective. We combine flight-proven expertise in materials and quality to lead the future of space communication.

Industrialization

Industrialization is not an afterthought; it’s an integral part of our mission to provide high-quality, reliable space antennas. By emphasizing a seamless transition from R&D to mass production, we ensure that our innovative designs can be scaled efficiently, reliably, and economically.

Manufacturing

We recognize that a great design is only as good as its manufacturing. That’s why we’ve invested in cutting-edge technology and processes to ensure that our space antennas are not only innovative but also reliably and efficiently produced.

Testing Process

At Anywaves, we believe that the true measure of a product’s worth is how well it performs under real-world conditions. Our testing process is thus designed to be exhaustive, replicating the most rigorous conditions that our antennas will experience throughout their entire lifecycle.

Quality Management

Quality is an intricate weave of meticulous planning, cutting-edge technology, and relentless dedication. This tapestry is not just about meeting standards; it’s about setting them. Our Quality Management Process ensures that each space antenna we create is flawless so it can deliver optimum performance.

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