Lamb Space Tec
Cubesat structures made of the high-performance polymer PEEK, manufactured by injection molding.
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Lamb Space Tec GmbH is a German aerospace company focused on challenging the conventional manufacturing methods within the small satellite industry. Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from Kunststoffverarbeitung Hoffmann GmbH, a plastics processing company with history dating back to the mid-1960s, Lamb Space Tec is managed by Dr. Sven Langbein. The company leverages its parent's deep expertise in plastics to address the high costs and resource intensity of traditional satellite manufacturing.
The firm's core business revolves around the mass production of low-cost, sustainable, and reliable CubeSat structures. Instead of using aluminum, which requires time-consuming CNC milling and manual assembly, Lamb Space Tec employs plastic injection molding with the high-performance polymer PEEK (Polyether ether ketone). This approach significantly shortens production time, lowers mass, reduces costs, and minimizes environmental impact, making it suitable for the growing demand driven by satellite mega-constellations. To further its sustainability goals, the company is also researching the integration of biopolymers and recycled PEEK into its manufacturing processes.
Beyond satellite structures, Lamb Space Tec develops and manufactures compact, lightweight actuators based on shape memory alloys (SMAs). These unlocking systems, like the "FG-ONE" actuator, are designed for various space-related applications such as deploying antenna modules. The company serves clients requiring customized satellite components, offering services that span from material selection and design to prototype production and full-scale manufacturing. Through its participation in the ESA Business Incubation Centre North Rhine-Westphalia, the company is positioned to further develop and commercialize its products for the space technology market.
Keywords: CubeSat structures, PEEK injection molding, satellite components, shape memory actuators, small satellite industry, aerospace manufacturing, NewSpace, satellite mass production, sustainable satellite technology, polymer CubeSats, lightweight actuators, space-grade polymers, satellite unlocking systems, ESA BIC, Dr. Sven Langbein, Kunststoffverarbeitung Hoffmann, satellite mega-constellations, space component design, aerospace plastic injection, low-cost satellites