The Countdown Company
Segment   Research Development Production
Earth Observation
Life and Physical Sciences
Satellite-based Applications
Instruments and Payloads
Spacecraft and on-board Equipment
Ground Segment
Materials and Processes
Structures
Electronic Components
Software
Basic Research for Space Technology
Small Satellite Activities
"Custom solutions for projects of all sizes"
Profile
The Countdown Company provides engineering and manufacturing services for industrial and aerospace applications. The company offers full development services, from specifications to commissioning, as well as specialized services such as feasibility studies, mechanical design and analysis, and test bench or special jig development. The Countdown Company mainly serves the aerospace, watchmaking, and food industries.

Field of Expertise
  •  Study and design of space mechanisms
  •  Structural, thermal and magnetic analysis
  •  CAD and technical drawing
  •  Production of Breadboards and Engineering Models
  •  Production of flight parts
  •  Development, manufacture and assembly of: turnkey customized test benches, GSE, and jigs & tools. 
  •  Engineering support for assembly, integration and test operations
  •  Improvement of production processes
References
  •  Beyond Gravity: confidential projects
  •  Zeiss: confidential contracts
  •  Almatech : Development of THEMIS leg assembly jigs
  •  eSpace : Development of orbital mechanics' models for a simulation tool
  •  EPFL Spacecraft team : Manufacturing of flight structural hardware