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Anywaves to Establish U.S. Satellite Antenna Production Facility
SAN FRANCISCO – French antenna manufacturer Anywaves has unveiled plans to commence in-house production of satellite antennas and radio-frequency payloads. The initiative, announced on March 27, signals a significant step towards establishing a U.S. facility to bolster its manufacturing capabilities and presence in the global space market.
Nicolas Capet, founder and president of Anywaves, stated to SpaceNews that enhancing production capabilities is crucial to serve their international clientele more effectively. He further emphasized the necessity for a stronger foothold within U.S. markets.
Since its inception in 2017, Anywaves has experienced consistent growth, developing increasingly sophisticated antennas and securing contracts with major industry players such as Maxar Technologies and Airbus Defence and Space. Capet noted that Anywaves has also achieved profitability, a notable accomplishment for space startups, particularly in the space hardware sector.
Pilot Manufacturing Plant in France
Anywaves’ newly established 500-square-meter facility in France is purpose-built for streamlined manufacturing, integration, and testing processes. The design of this pilot plant benefited from the expertise of French antenna-testing specialist Anyfields and Montreal-based Connektica, a firm specializing in measurement and data management.
In an official statement, Capet asserted that internalizing the complete design and production chain for their space antennas and modular payloads aligns with both the company’s industrial ambitions and commercial objectives. He added that Anywaves teams will meticulously ensure the performance and reliability of their antennas through rigorous radio-frequency testing and product assembly before delivering them to partners.
U.S. Expansion and Future Production Scalability
This pilot plant will serve as a blueprint for subsequent production lines, including the planned U.S. facility, which is slated to commence operations in 2026.
Capet highlighted the importance of anticipating future customer demands: “We have to take into consideration, what customers will need tomorrow. If we are not able to scale up our production, it will be a problem because they will have to find someone else.”
Establishing a second manufacturing site offers enhanced operational security. “It’s better to have the same line at two different locations,” Capet explained.
The specific location for Anywaves’ U.S. manufacturing facility is yet to be determined.