OHB System
Develops and integrates large-format 3D printing systems for in-space manufacturing of satellite components and spare parts using high-performance thermoplastics, enabling on-orbit production for extended mission lifetimes.
- CEO / Founder
- Chiara Pedersoli
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment - $365M - August 2024
- Key Investors
- KKR; Public Investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
OHB Systems develops and integrates satellite systems for Earth and weather observation, navigation, telecommunications, and reconnaissance. They also contribute to human spaceflight and exploration missions. Their portfolio includes projects like ExoMars, EnMap, Galileo, MTG, SARah, and the SmallGEO series.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary knowledge in space-qualified AM systems (verified through ESA contract); 35+ years of space systems integration experience applied to AM; Defensible through ESA partnerships and space certification requirements
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces satellite maintenance costs by enabling on-demand spare parts production in orbit, eliminating launch mass/volume constraints and cutting lead times from months to days for critical components.
How They Differentiate
Focus on European space agency contracts vs. commercial space focus of Made In Space; Integrated satellite systems approach vs. pure AM hardware providers like EOS or 3D Systems; ESA-backed IMPERIAL project provides institutional validation competitors lack
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Space agencies (ESA), satellite operators, aerospace manufacturers requiring in-space manufacturing capabilities
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space
Competitors
Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, Aerospacelab
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Parent company OHB SE has revenues exceeding €1 billion with approximately 3,000 employees
Major Milestones
1981: Company founded; 2024: Awarded ESA contract for IMPERIAL space 3D printer project; 2024: New management board appointed under CEO Chiara Pedersoli; Won EU Galileo satellite navigation system tender
Notable Customers
Institutional public agencies (e.g., European Space Agency - ESA), B2B and commercial clients.