Flight Hardware Contract Manufacturing

The commercial space industry demands flight hardware that performs flawlessly in some of the most extreme environments imaginable. At Keller Technology Corporation (KTC), we specialize in the contract manufacturing of mission-critical components and assemblies for space-based systems, including launch vehicles, satellites and integrated electro-mechanical subsystems.

Certified for Quality

Advanced Satellite Ion Thruster

Aerospace Contract Manufacturing Applications

Our experience in building high-performance mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies makes us a trusted partner for commercial space flight hardware manufacturing. We combine rigorous quality systems with advanced machining, welding and metrology technologies to ensure every component is ready for flight.  

  • Launch vehicle structures and hardware  
  • Satellite subassemblies  
  • Precision-machined housings and mounts  
  • Vacuum-rated and cryogenic components  
  • Complex electro-mechanical systems
Certified for Aerospace and Defense Compliance

Certified for Aerospace and Defense Compliance

Keller Technology is ITAR certified and fully compliant with export control regulations governing aerospace and defense-related manufacturing. Our team is trained in secure documentation handling and understands the unique requirements of flight hardware production.  

This compliance is matched by our hands-on expertise in machining and welding materials essential to space performance.

Advanced Machining and Welding for Flight Hardware

Advanced Machining and Welding for Flight Hardware

Our facilities are equipped with the advanced machine tools required for the tight tolerances, material requirements and geometries found in space hardware. Capabilities include:  

  • 5-Axis Large Envelope Machining
  • Lights-Out, Palletized Machining Cells
  • HSK High-Rigidity Tooling
  • Specialized Welding for High-Performance Alloys

Quality at Every Stage 

Every flight hardware component produced by Keller undergoes rigorous inspection and validation by our dedicated quality team. From first article inspection to full system traceability, we operate with the understanding that lives, missions and millions of dollars depend on the integrity of our work.  

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system  
  • Material traceability and documentation control  
  • In-process inspection and final verification  

Partnering for Innovation  

Keller Technology supports the next generation of space exploration and commercialization. Our customers include leaders in satellite manufacturing, propulsion system development and spaceflight systems integration. They trust us to deliver flight hardware that is:  

  • Precisely machined  
  • Structurally sound under extreme stress  
  • Built to spec, on time and ready to fly 
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Ready to Take Off?

Whether you’re building the next generation of launch vehicles, satellites or space-based robotics, Keller is the right partner for complex, high-performance aerospace manufacturing.

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