Spectrum to manufacture satellite components for D-Orbit USA
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024

Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. (Spectrum), a subsidiary of Ocutrx Technologies, Inc., has been selected as the manufacturing partner for D-Orbit USA, the U.S.-based division of Italian space logistics firm D-Orbit Group. Spectrum will expand its capabilities by renovating a 7,500-square-foot facility, which includes a 2,000-square-foot ISO 8-100,000 Clean Room to assemble satellite buses. The partnership covers materials management, PCBA manufacturing, harness manufacturing, and final assembly of D-Orbit USA satellite buses.

"We are honored to partner with the highly respected D-Orbit Group as they enter the U.S. market," said Jeff Gilbert, CEO of Spectrum. "Spectrum and D-Orbit share the same values of dedication to our customers, commitment to a high quality of excellence, and relentless pursuit in pushing innovation forward with never-fail electronics and assemblies. Our partnership is a natural fit and we are happy to dedicate a large portion of manufacturing space for them. We look forward to growing together and making a lasting impact on the burgeoning satellite industry."

Since its establishment in 2011, D-Orbit Group has become a leader in space logistics and transportation, recognized for space-proven technologies and successful missions. D-Orbit USA, founded in 2023, will focus on satellite bus development and business growth in the U.S. aerospace sector. Its leadership team includes Mike Cassidy, CEO, formerly of Google; Mark Krebs, VP of Guidance and Control, formerly of SpaceX and Amazon's Kuiper; Miles Gazic, VP of Avionics and Software, formerly of SpaceX; Danny Field, VP of Mechanical Engineering, formerly of OneWeb; and David Harrower, VP of Business Development, formerly of Terran Orbital.

"We are excited to kick off this partnership as high-reliability manufacturing is instrumental to our success, and we are thrilled to have Spectrum as our manufacturing partner," said Mike Cassidy, CEO of D-Orbit USA. "The Spectrum team has been a longtime leader in the production of never-fail satellite electronics and assemblies, which makes us proud to partner together to meet the needs of our customers."

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