On 13 and 14 October, Markus Schulte, Business Development Manager, and Jürgen Rust, Account Manager, represented MSA Components at the EXENS Sales Days 2026 in Palaiseau near Paris. Together with colleagues from Hi-Rel Solutions by Steliau Technology, they gained insights into the technical developments of the EXENS Group. At the same time, MSA contributed the German market and customer perspective to the discussions.
German market perspectives in the “Feedback from the Field” session
In his presentation “Feedback from MSA Components GmbH”, Markus Schulte outlined current developments in the German space and defense market. One focus was the growing importance of European sourcing and technological sovereignty. In the defense sector, he also addressed the significance of the shift from international to European suppliers.
For the space market, Markus Schulte described the move towards constellation projects and the associated shift from classic space-qualified components to up-screened automotive and industrial parts in the New Space environment.
The presentation also served as a basis for discussions on cooperation in 2027. The aim was to align market requirements with the technical capabilities of EXENS and to discuss perspectives for a joint customer approach.
For MSA, the RF Solutions and Time & Frequency areas within the EXENS Group were of particular interest.
Exens Solutions is part of the Hi-Rel Solutions supplier network. The French company designs and manufactures electronic and microwave components, modules and subsystems, including semiconductors, isolators, circulators, filters and switches. Custom developments make it possible to tailor these solutions to specific technical requirements.
A key advantage for satellite projects are ESA-qualified RF PIN diodes and multiplier diodes for frequency multiplication. In the defense sector, Exens Solutions brings many years of experience with the corresponding applications. With this profile, Exens Solutions is an ideal partner for the RF requirements that MSA customers in space and defense bring to the table.
The programme of the Sales Days illustrated the technological breadth of the EXENS Group. The roadmap presentations covered the following areas:
In addition to an overview of the existing portfolio, participants received early insights into upcoming solutions and developments. For our team, this was an opportunity to learn about new technical possibilities and to discuss their potential relevance for future customer requirements.
Workshops and one-to-one meetings complemented the presentations. They made it possible to discuss questions from the market directly with the responsible contacts and to align mutual expectations for the further cooperation.
We would like to thank EXENS and its team for the invitation, the open technical exchange and the opportunity to gain an early insight into the highly promising developments ahead.
Would you like to discuss RF or Time & Frequency requirements for your application? The MSA Components team is available for a technical exchange.
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SPACE TECH EXPO EUROPE 2026
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