Safran Group

Electra.aero is a manufacturer of hybrid-electric aircraft focused on sustainable urban and regional mobility. The company specializes in the design of electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) airplanes that incorporate advanced technologies such as pilot assistance systems, powered-lift, and distributed electric propulsion. These innovations allow for on-demand services that eliminate the need for ground charging infrastructure and enable quick turnaround in various environments. Electra.aero aims to provide clients with safe, clean, quiet, convenient, and affordable transportation solutions, contributing to a more sustainable future in aviation.

Blackshark.ai specializes in creating a 3D digital twin of Earth by utilizing satellite imagery to automatically extract and reconstruct detailed attributes in photorealistic 3D. The company's platform employs a scalable artificial intelligence system that accurately detects global features with remarkable precision and speed. Its patented 3D reconstruction methodology can store vast amounts of data while rendering it in real-time, supporting various applications including geospatial intelligence, humanitarian aid, urban planning, and autonomous vehicle navigation. Blackshark.ai serves a diverse clientele worldwide and operates with a team of over 100 professionals in Silicon Valley and Graz, Austria, which is recognized as a hub for computer vision technology. The platform’s capabilities facilitate efficient analysis in mapping, navigation, and earth observation, making it a valuable resource for businesses and governmental organizations.

Collins Aerospace develops intelligent solutions for space exploration and defense. Collins Aerospace collaborates with clients and partners to envision, design, and deliver solutions that shape the future of the industry. Collins Aerospace serves industries such as commercial aviation, business aviation, military & defense, helicopters, space, and airports.

Vyoma is focused on developing a comprehensive satellite-based observation system aimed at monitoring space debris and ensuring safe satellite operations. By utilizing a proprietary fleet of satellites equipped with advanced cameras, sensors, and machine learning algorithms, the company provides a critical infrastructure for real-time mapping and cataloging of space objects. This technology enables satellite operators to autonomously navigate and avoid potential collisions with debris, addressing the increasing complexity of space traffic as orbital congestion grows significantly in the coming years. Vyoma's innovative solutions are essential for enhancing satellite safety and operational efficiency in an increasingly crowded space environment.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is an aerospace company focused on the development of zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel-powered aircraft. The company specializes in complex aircraft modifications and innovative designs, offering advanced solutions to major industry players such as Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and Raytheon. Its expertise encompasses the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including trials, data collection, and analysis of environmental characteristics like shock, vibration, and stress. Cranfield Aerospace also supports regulatory certification processes, ensuring that its hydrogen aircraft are commercially viable. Additionally, the company investigates the dynamic structural performance of new systems across various environments, including air, land, and sea, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable aviation technology.

Syrlinks specializes in the development of wireless and geolocation systems designed for harsh environments, catering to sectors such as space, safety, defense, and time frequency. The company possesses expertise in various technical areas, including electronics, radio frequency, signal processing, software, and mechanical engineering. With a well-equipped manufacturing facility, Syrlinks is capable of producing small series of high-value equipment. Its global satellite tracking and data collection systems are focused on studying and protecting the planet's environment, ensuring clients receive products characterized by high quality, reliability, and performance.

Sintermat is a powder metallurgy company that specializes in providing innovative material solutions for the metal industry as well as various customer application sectors. The company develops performance materials tailored for industries such as luxury goods, packaging, aeronautics, defense, and industrial tooling. Sintermat emphasizes sustainability by utilizing bio-based materials, including wood, leather, horn, husk, coffee grounds, oyster shells, snail shells, and fish scales, in its production processes. This approach not only addresses the material needs of diverse industries but also supports sustainable and responsible resource management through materials-saving and recycling services.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is an aerospace company focused on the development of zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel-powered aircraft. The company specializes in complex aircraft modifications and innovative designs, offering advanced solutions to major industry players such as Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and Raytheon. Its expertise encompasses the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including trials, data collection, and analysis of environmental characteristics like shock, vibration, and stress. Cranfield Aerospace also supports regulatory certification processes, ensuring that its hydrogen aircraft are commercially viable. Additionally, the company investigates the dynamic structural performance of new systems across various environments, including air, land, and sea, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable aviation technology.

Aubert & Duval is a manufacturer based in Paris, France, specializing in metallurgical solutions. The company produces a range of high-performance materials, including superalloys, special steels, aluminum, and titanium parts. Its expertise lies in designing, developing, and industrializing metallic products tailored for various industries, notably aerospace, defense, transportation, and tooling. With a focus on meeting specific metal requirements, Aubert & Duval plays a crucial role in providing advanced materials and components essential for high-demand applications.

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a specialized company offering comprehensive electrical testing and engineering services, primarily serving the utilities industry. Established in 1977, EPS is headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The company provides a wide array of testing services, including low and high voltage substations, transformer, generator, and battery acceptance tests, as well as oil handling, relay calibration, and infrared thermographic surveys. Additionally, EPS offers engineering studies such as short circuit, power factor, and arc flash analyses, along with repair, commissioning, and maintenance services for substations and transformers.

Diota specializes in developing augmented reality (AR) software solutions aimed at enhancing industrial processes and products. The company's flagship product, DiotaPlayer, seamlessly integrates with existing software and hardware systems to facilitate various industrial applications such as manufacturing, maintenance, product design, and training. Diota's AR solutions enable users to browse, interact, check, report, and track data effectively, leveraging devices like tablets and head-mounted displays. Founded in 2009 and based in Massy, France, Diota serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy, with notable clients like Safran Group and Renault. In addition to software, Diota provides consulting, technical support, and training services, reinforcing its commitment to improving operational efficiency and competitiveness in the digital factory landscape across Europe.

Turbotech is a French start-up specializing in the development of on-board electric generation solutions for hybrid-electric aircraft. The company has created a lightweight, compact turbo-generator that produces 55 kW of electricity by utilizing a micro-turbine to drive a high-speed generator. This innovative device can generate power from various fuel sources, including biofuels, hydrogen, and conventional fuels like Jet-A1 and gasoline, while maintaining high efficiency through a heat exchanger that captures waste exhaust heat. Additionally, Turbotech is developing a small 100 hp turboprop engine for light aircraft, which offers comparable fuel consumption to top piston engines but is lighter, quieter, and more reliable, thanks to the same heat exchanger technology. The company aims to provide efficient and eco-friendly alternatives for the aviation industry, enabling regenerative turbines for various aeronautical applications.

Kalray S.A., headquartered in Montbonnot Saint Martin, France, specializes in providing low-power, time-critical processor solutions. The company offers massively parallel manycore array processors, including its patented Data Processing Unit (DPU) processors and acceleration cards. Kalray's products are designed for high-performance, data-centric computing markets, ranging from cloud to edge applications. Their offerings include software-defined storage solutions like the Kalray Target Controller and TurboBoost for secure communications, as well as development platforms and software tools such as AccessCore and Kalray Neural Network. These solutions cater to various industries including autonomous vehicles, aerospace/avionic, artificial intelligence, data storage, data networking, and computer vision. Founded in 2008 as a spin-off from the French CEA research lab, Kalray is committed to enhancing the efficiency of data centers and developing innovative solutions for sectors such as AI, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences, Scientific Research, Edge Computing, and Automotive.

Safety Line, founded by Pierre Jouniaux in 2010, specializes in developing software focused on airline safety and operational efficiency. The company leverages expertise in aeronautics and data processing to create innovative solutions that address safety, fuel economy, and environmental challenges in the aviation industry. With a team of experienced professionals, including statistical researchers skilled in analyzing flight data, Safety Line aims to identify potential risks and improve safety management. Their software solutions assist airlines in mitigating risks, optimizing flight operations for enhanced fuel efficiency, and reducing CO2 emissions, thereby positioning Safety Line as a leader in the application of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in aviation.

Zodiac Aerospace specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of aerospace equipment and systems, operating through two primary segments: Aerosystems and Aircraft Interiors. The Aerosystems segment provides a wide range of products, including aircraft evacuation systems, electric power management systems, and in-flight entertainment systems, catering to various applications in commercial, regional, business, and military aviation. The Aircraft Interiors segment focuses on passenger and crew seating, cabin interiors, and retrofit solutions, enhancing the comfort and functionality of aircraft cabins. The company has strengthened its position in the cabin interiors market through strategic acquisitions, such as Heath Tecna and Contour Aerospace, making it a leader in commercial aircraft seating. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in Plaisir, France, Zodiac Aerospace operates globally, with a presence in Europe, the United States, and other regions. As of March 2018, it is a subsidiary of Safran SA.

Diota specializes in developing augmented reality (AR) software solutions aimed at enhancing industrial processes and products. The company's flagship product, DiotaPlayer, seamlessly integrates with existing software and hardware systems to facilitate various industrial applications such as manufacturing, maintenance, product design, and training. Diota's AR solutions enable users to browse, interact, check, report, and track data effectively, leveraging devices like tablets and head-mounted displays. Founded in 2009 and based in Massy, France, Diota serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy, with notable clients like Safran Group and Renault. In addition to software, Diota provides consulting, technical support, and training services, reinforcing its commitment to improving operational efficiency and competitiveness in the digital factory landscape across Europe.

Aerospace Propulsion Products B.V. specializes in the development and production of advanced gas generators and igniters for diverse applications, particularly in the aerospace sector. The company is recognized as a European leader in rocket engine igniters, supplying critical components for prominent space launchers, including the Ariane 5 and Vega. Its product range includes catalytic igniters, pyrogen igniters using solid propellant for both solid and liquid rocket engines, and spark torch igniters. Additionally, Aerospace Propulsion Products is engaged in the production of fast gas generators designed for dust explosion suppression and is actively developing innovative solutions based on patented cool gas generator technology. The company also offers chlorine-free solid oxidizer hydrazinium nitroformate (HNF), enhancing the performance and storage capabilities of composite propellants.

Eaton - produces illuminated switches, cockpit panel assemblies, pilot controls, and passenger safety unit latches, as well as circuit protection, power distribution and switch components and sub-systems for aerospace and industrial applications.

Goodrich Lighting Systems GmbH develops, designs, manufactures, maintains, and supports aircraft lighting equipment for UAVs, satellites, and ground and naval vehicles.

Goodrich Electric Power Systems manufactures and distributes aircraft electrical generators and power distribution systems.

Sofradir SAS specializes in the development and manufacturing of infrared (IR) detectors and related equipment. The company produces both cooled and uncooled IR detectors, as well as night vision modules and hand-held thermal imaging cameras. Additionally, Sofradir offers high-performance scientific cameras and thermography solutions. Its products cater to various sectors, including defense, military, space, and industrial applications, supporting a range of uses from surveillance to scientific research.

SNPE Materiaux Energetiques (SME) is one of the leaders specializing in the research, development, production and commercialization of high-performance energetic, pyrotechnic and composite materials for Defence, Space, Aeronautics, Transport, Building, and leisure applications.

Optics 1 specializes in optics, opto-mechanics, and electro-optics, focusing on the design, development, and production of integrated systems and subsystems primarily for the defense market in the United States and internationally. The company offers a variety of products, including laser rangefinders, visual augmentation systems, and precision navigation solutions, alongside custom OEM solutions. In addition to its defense offerings, Optics 1 also produces commercial products for the medical, biotechnology, and electronics sectors, providing clients with advanced electro-optical products, systems, and sensors.

E-Software is a provider of hi-tech engineering services to the aerospace, energy and ground transport industries.

Labinal - Corinth Inc. manufactures and distributes wiring harnesses and wire bundle components for commercial jetliners and military aircrafts.