Kayser-Threde
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Kayser-Threde GmbH based in Munich, Germany is a systems house specializing in applications in crewed and uncrewed space missions, optics, telematics, crash test data acquisition, and process control for the rail sector. On September 1, 2014, Bremen-based OHB System AG and Munich-based Kayser-Threde GmbH merged under the name OHB System AG, combining both companies' capabilities and capacities.{{cite web|url=https://www.ohb.de/press-releases-details/merger-of-ohb-system-ag-and-erwin-kayser-threde-gmbh-now-completed.html|title=Merger of OHB System AG and Erwin Kayser-Threde GmbH now completed}}
Space
Kayser-Threde has delivered over 100 scientific instruments, systems and sub-systems for crewed space stations, satellites and interplanetary missions. Optical systems and subsystems for eight space telescopes and space cameras for astronomical and earth observation have been implemented.{{cite web|url=http://www.ohb.de/tl_files/ohb/pdf/broschueren/Kayser-Threde_ImageBrochure-de_2010.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531194402/http://www.ohb.de/tl_files/ohb/pdf/broschueren/Kayser-Threde_ImageBrochure-de_2010.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-05-31|title=Company Profile}}
Industrial applications
- Automotive
- Process Control Systems
The automotive and process control applications have their origins in Kayser-Threde's astronautics activities. Thus, they are examples for transfer of technology spin-off.
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