Defence and Space
We develop and manufacture high-reliability magnetic components for aerospace applications such as launchers, satellites and space transportation systems. Our components are to be found in all European launchers, satellites and spacecraft and in many non-ESA applications for example GPS and the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Flux is an ESA Technology Flow Qualified Manufacturer since 2019 based on 25 years of flight heritage - one of only five such companies worldwide. This means that we are capable of developing, manufacturing, and testing magnetic components such as transformers, inductors, and chokes that live up to the highest standards imaginable - with a 0% fail-rate and with the stringent testing of all materials and finished products.
Our products are used for power units, motor controls, interfaces, star-trackers, science equipment, gyro, and docking systems.
Development
We are also a pioneer in the development of bespoke magnetic components for electrical propulsion for satellites, for example, have developed components for the world's first fully electrical telecommunications satellite, the Eutelsat 172B. launched in 2017.
Image courtesy of Eutelsat
Space applications
ESA missions including Flux parts
ESA missions in orbit since 2003 with Flux parts
Alphasat, Galileo, Hylas 1 & 2, GOCE, Rosetta, CryoSat, Giove a & b, Herschel, Mars Express, Metop, MSG, Smart, Venus Express,
2013 Gaia, Swarm
2014 Lisa Pathfinder, SmallGeo, edrs, Sentinel 1
2015 bepiColombo, Sentinel 2-3
2017 MTG, Solar Orbiter
2018 James Webb Telescope
ESA Launchers & transport
Orion ESM, Ariane 5, Ariane 6, Vega, ATV.
Other missions with Flux parts onboard (partial list of non-ESA missions)
ACES, Iridium Next, Global Star, GPS, Terrasat, Glonas M & K, ModSat, Jabiru, Jupiter 1 & 2, Tropomi, Castor, Eutelsat, Amazonas, Turksat, TDRSS, Egnos, Inmarsat, Sirius, Intelsat, Yenisei, Domino, Quinstar, etc.
Aerospace and Defence applications
Commercial Aircraft
For 3 decades, we have been supplying components for flight management systems, power supplies, and air-conditioning to major commercial airliners. Our components are built to last throughout the expected lifetime of the aircraft.
We ensure that the magnetic components supplied to this industry meet or exceed the industry's stringent requirements in terms of function, reliability, and non-flammability.
Flux key capabilities
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Knowledge of the aerospace needs and requirements
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Experience in 400Hz frequency designs
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Capabilities in MIL-PRF-27 and MIL-STD-202 testing
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Standard Certificate of Conformity
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AS9100 certification
Fighter Aircraft
We design and build reliable magnetic components to support communications, radar, and power distribution applications. We provide magnetic components used for guidance, pilot interface, electronic warfare and protection systems, as well as power supplies.
Our power transformers are reliable and rugged and are tested to survive shock and vibration.
Flux Key Capabilities
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Knowledge of the military needs and requirements
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Experience in 400Hz frequency designs and high voltage
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Capabilities in MIL-PRF-27 and MIL-STD-202 testing
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Standard Certificate of Conformity
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AS9100 certification
Naval
Our power transformers are reliable and rugged and are tested to survive shock and vibration.
We design and build reliable magnetic components to support communications and power distribution applications. We provide magnetic components used for guidance, Naval decoy systems, sonar, electronic warfare and protection systems, as well as power supplies.
Flux Key Capabilities
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Knowledge of the military needs and requirements
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Capabilities in MIL-PRF-27 and MIL-STD-202 testing
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Standard Certificate of Conformity
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AS9100 certification
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Other markets we serve:
Renewable Energy
We deliver custom-made magnetics solutions for wind, solar, and wave power.
Industry
We develop, design, and manufacture custom-made and standard-range magnetic components for all types of industrial applications.
Automotive
We create and deliver components to the ever changing industry of electrical charging.
Commercial Space
We make quality power magnetics according to a standardized practice for design, material choice, and process.