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Engineering Precision for Space

2025-07-17 18:07 CNC Technical Articles
Engineering Precision for Space: Powering Paradigma Tech’s Smallsat Revolution
In the fast-evolving world of small satellites (smallsats), every component must deliver uncompromising reliability under the harshest conditions. At Engmotion, we’ve been mastering this challenge since 2004, when we began supporting early pioneers in the New Space sector. Our expertise in precision CNC machining has made us a trusted partner for high-reliability industries, from medical devices to advanced automation. Our collaboration with Paradigma Technologies d.o.o., a trailblazing New Space company based in Sežana, Slovenia, represents a pinnacle of this journey.
Paradigma Technologies designs cutting-edge telecommunication systems for smallsats, CubeSats, and Satellite-On-The-Move (SOTM) applications, specializing in high-frequency Ka-band and beyond (up to Q/V-band). Their portfolio includes compact radio modules (transponders, transmitters, receivers), active phased array antennas, and monolithic plug-and-play telecom systems integrating antennas, up-downconverters, and software-defined radio modems. These systems power missions in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geostationary Orbit (GEO), and even lunar applications, enabling next-generation connectivity for IoT, broadband, and beyond. To bring these innovations to life, Paradigma needed a manufacturing partner capable of delivering complex, space-grade mechanical components with micrometric precision. That’s where Engmotion excels.
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Precision Manufacturing for Paradigma’s Vision
Engmotion is Paradigma’s strategic partner, manufacturing critical mechanical components that form the backbone of their advanced telecom systems. These include:
●Radio chassis and housings: Precision-machined enclosures for transponders, transmitters, and receivers, with surface treatments like Surtec 650 and Alodine 1200S to meet MIL-spec standards for corrosion resistance and EMI shielding.
●Mechanical adapters and custom supports: Tailored structures ensuring seamless integration of high-density telecom systems within compact smallsat designs.
●Structural components: Space-grade aluminum (e.g., 7075-T6, 6061) parts with tight tolerances (down to 0.05mm) and exceptional planarity for large-scale space structures.
●Test JIGs: Specialized fixtures for rigorous quality control, ensuring compliance with European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) requirements.
Our CNC machining workflow leverages advanced multi-axis milling, turning, and post-processing to meet Paradigma’s stringent demands. Every part is crafted with micrometric tolerances, full traceability (including material lot records and inspection certificates), and space-specific surface treatments, ensuring performance in the extreme thermal, radiation, and vacuum conditions of space.
Overcoming Unique Challenges
Producing components for Paradigma’s smallsats and CubeSats presents unique challenges: miniaturization, high-density design, and complex geometries. For instance, their monolithic telecom systems require intricate housings that maximize performance while minimizing weight and volume. Engmotion’s agile design-for-manufacturing approach, combined with rigorous ECSS-compliant quality control, ensures every part meets these demands. Our close-knit teams work in constant feedback loops with Paradigma, enabling rapid prototyping and seamless scalability from one-off components to smallsat constellation production.
A Partnership Driving New Space Innovation
The Engmotion-Paradigma partnership thrives on shared values: innovation, precision, and agility. By combining Paradigma’s expertise in high-frequency telecom systems with Engmotion’s CNC machining prowess, we enable missions that push the boundaries of connectivity, from LEO constellations to lunar exploration. Our ISO, MIL, and ECSS-compliant processes ensure that every component delivers reliability and performance, whether for a single prototype or a scalable smallsat platform.
This collaboration is a testament to what’s possible when engineering excellence meets visionary technology. Together, we transform complex designs into mechanical reality, empowering Paradigma’s clients with robust, cost-effective, and high-performance smallsat solutions.
Beyond Space: A Commitment to Excellence
Engmotion’s work with Paradigma reflects our broader mission: delivering CNC-machined components that solve unique challenges across demanding industries. From aerospace to medical devices and specialized automation, we turn complexity into precision, reliability, and innovation.
Interested in how Engmotion can support your next aerospace or high-tech project? Contact us to explore our capabilities. Together with partners like Paradigma Technologies, we’re shaping the future of technology, from the factory floor to the stars.
To request more info about special Engmotion CNC parts follow this link: CNC special parts Form

To get in contact with our partner Paradigma, follow this link: Paradigma Technologies