Kayser-Threde
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, industrial systems, optics, telematics |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Scientific instruments for space missions, optical systems, telematics, crash test data acquisition, process control systems |
| Parent | Merged into OHB System AG in 2014 |
Kayser-Threde GmbH based in Munich, Germany is a systems house specializing in applications in crewed and uncrewed space missions, optics, telematics, crash test data acquisition, and process control for the rail sector. On September 1, 2014, Bremen-based OHB System AG and Munich-based Kayser-Threde GmbH merged under the name OHB System AG, combining both companies' capabilities and capacities.[1]
Space
Kayser-Threde has delivered over 100 scientific instruments, systems and sub-systems for crewed space stations, satellites and interplanetary missions. Optical systems and subsystems for eight space telescopes and space cameras for astronomical, and earth observation have been implemented.[2]
Industrial applications
- Automotive
- Process Control Systems
The automotive and process control applications have their origins in Kayser-Threde's astronautics activities. Thus, they are examples for transfer of technology spin-off.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Merger of OHB System AG and Erwin Kayser-Threde GmbH now completed". Archived from the original on 2017-08-05. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Company Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-31.
