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The aXenic team recently attended the UK Space Conference in Manchester learning about the latest in Space based technology. We saw some cutting edge applications including Lunar Satellite Comms, LEO Debris clearing, Space Based Solar Power and lots lots more.

Also lovely to catch up with our colleagues at Space North East England and the other UK regional clusters.

The UK Space industry is looking healthy too with UK Space Agency's Paul Bate announcing that the Space and Satellite economy is now worth £454 billion (18% GDP) and that the UK Government has identified Satellite Communications as one of five national space capability priorities. The UK Space Agency has also announced £4.5 million in funding to back specific projects in this area. 

Lots done, more to do!

Looking forward to UK Space 2027.

aXenic are a key supplier of Optical Modulators for Satellite Communications systems and are based in Co. Durham, UK. 

aXenic, a rapidly growing leader in advanced optical modulator technology, is proud to announce its relocation to a significantly larger office and manufacturing facility within NETPark, County Durham. This strategic move underscores the company's robust growth trajectory and increasing demand for its innovative solutions, particularly within the satellite communications and sensing sectors.

The new state-of-the-art premises provide aXenic with enhanced capacity for research and development, expanded manufacturing capabilities, and a more collaborative workspace for its growing team. This investment in infrastructure is crucial for scaling up production to meet current and future customer needs.

Stephen Clements, CEO of aXenic, commented on the expansion, "Moving into this larger facility at NETPark is a pivotal moment for aXenic. It clearly demonstrates our ambition for the future and our commitment to continued innovation and growth. This new space will enable us to accelerate our product development, optimize our manufacturing processes, and ultimately deliver even greater value to our clients globally. We are thrilled to remain within the vibrant ecosystem of NETPark as we embark on this exciting new chapter." The expansion solidifies aXenic's position as a key player in the UK's high-tech manufacturing landscape.

aXenic are a key supplier of Optical Modulators for Satellite Communications systems and are based in Co. Durham, UK. 

NETPark, Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom. aXenic today announced that it had been awarded a contract  by the UK arm of the aerospace, defence and security company Leonardo for the supply of custom optical modulator devices over the next two years.  This is based on its world leading optical technology based in gallium arsenide semiconductor.  Its technology has provided best in class high speed modulators and robust devices for harsh conditions such as space and aerospace applications as well as record modulation results in telecommunication applications. 

Steve Clements, CEO of aXenic said “We are really excited about this design win in the aerospace, defence and security market, adding to our growing business in satellite communications and Test and Measurement, where our customers have seen the benefits of our competitive offerings in small size and developing business in highest speed and high bandwidth modulator products.” 

aXenic’s products and expertise covers semiconductor modulator design, optical and high speed test and optical packaging.  The experience and capabilities of the business go back over 20 years with background in product offerings in both telecom and analogue markets.  It uses a subcontract route to product build and its product platform is supported by its established and developing patent portfolio.  

Leonardo is one of the top international aerospace, defence and security companies. The company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland and the USA. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2020 Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €13.4 billion and invested €1.6 billion in Research and Development. The company has been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) since 2010 and has been named as sustainability global leader in the Aerospace & Defence sector for the second year in a row of DJSI in 2020.