European Hi-Rel Expertise in Orbit – The Combined Strength of Steliau Technology Italy and MSA Components
During Space Tech Expo Europe 2024, Ferdinando Mariani, then Space & Hi-Rel Europe B.U. Manager at Steliau Technology Italy, spoke about the importance of high-reliability electronic components for space applications.
At that time, it was not yet foreseeable how his role – and the connection to MSA Components – would evolve.
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Today, one year later, Ferdinando Mariani is Hi-Rel Solutions Business Unit Director at Steliau Technology and also Co-Managing Director of MSA Components GmbH.
He now unites two perspectives that perfectly complement each other:
the system- and supply-chain-oriented electronics expertise of Steliau Technology Italy, and the material and component expertise of MSA Components.
Back in 2024, Mariani emphasized that Hi-Rel and space components form the foundation for safe and long-lasting satellite and mission systems.
Electronic assemblies must operate reliably for many years under vibration, radiation, and extreme temperature conditions – qualified components and strictly controlled manufacturing processes play a decisive role in ensuring this reliability.
Steliau Technology collaborates with leading partners such as Frontgrade, Airbus, OHB, Thales Alenia Space, and Beyond Gravity.
By combining distribution, design, and qualification expertise, the company delivers solutions that align technical performance with supply chain security.
Throughout 2025, it has become clear that for MSA Components’ customers and partners, the closer connection with Steliau Technology has brought stability and continuity – rather than change.
Established processes, contacts, and quality standards have remained in place and proven both efficient and reliable.
The collaboration between Hi-Rel Solutions by Steliau Technology and MSA Components has created an expanded technical environment that unites the know-how of both companies.
This synergy has enabled new opportunities in development, technical consulting, and procurement – while maintaining the trusted structures our partners rely on.
Over the course of this year, the partnership has proven to be seamless and trustworthy – to the benefit of joint European space projects.
“Reliability, precision, and trust are values that have proven themselves over time and continue to guide our work.”
— Ferdinando Mariani
We are already looking forward to Space Tech Expo Europe 2025 – and to meeting Ferdinando Mariani again there.
Visit us at the Space Tech Expo Europe 2025
As in previous years, we at MSA Components will be exhibiting at Space Tech Europe. We look forward to engaging with our customers and partners to discuss upcoming missions, qualification needs and custom solutions for next-generation spacecraft and the space industry. Please visit our stand to meet us in person and discuss your projects and challenges, and find out how MSA Components can support you with the latest technological innovations on the market.
You will find us at booth number F11.
Of course, you are welcome to schedule an appointment with us beforehand.
