Thales Alenia Space inaugurates automated production plant for photovoltaic assemblies on satellite solar panels.
(WorldNews France)

Thales Alenia Space confirms its position at the forefront of digital innovation and expands its footprint in the Belgian space industry Hasselt, September 20, 2019 - Thales Alenia Space, Joint Venture between Thales (67 %) and Leonardo (33 %), today inaugurated a new plant in Hasselt, Belgium, dedicated to the automated production of photovoltaic assemblies (PVA), which generate electrical power on satellite solar arrays. Representing an overall budget of about 20 million euros, including strong support from Belgium, this plant showcases Thales Alenia Space`s Industry 4.0 approach and is the only one of its kind in Europe. It also perfectly complements the Leonardo center of excellence in...