PIAP Space

PIAP Space Sp. z o. o. (PIAP Space) is a Polish company established in 2017 as a spin-off of the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Industrial Institute for Automation and Measurements (Ł-PIAP). Currently, the owners of PIAP Space are: Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and Ł-PIAP. PIAP Space has a complete infrastructure to provide services guarantees their continuity and repeatability. The implemented ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality in design, development, manufacturing, assembly and tests, in scope of space technology and robotics as well as Project Management Office, Quality Management Department, Purchasing Department, IT Department and the well-established structure of other departments in the company also ensure data security mechanisms, openness to new data and their redundancy. PIAP Space focuses on two specialisations: - SPACE ROBOTICS - PIAP Space develops technologies and products in the space robotics domain for In-Orbit Servicing and future ISAM missions. PIAP Space has developed robotic arm and grippers (LARIS gripper, Multipurpose gripper), 6-axis Force and Torque Sensor and vision-based algorithms for close range rendezvous and LAR pose estimation. - MECHANICAL GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (MGSE) - PIAP Space offers various types of devices for the assembly, integration, and testing of satellites and their subsystems. The company has experience in supplying integration adapters (GHA), and Vibration Tests Adapters (VTA). It also manufactures integration stands for a satellite and its panels (PIS, PIT). Besides, the company offers Clamp Bands, Lifting Devices, and Thermal - Vacuum compatible MGSE. PIAP Space has wide experience in European Commission framework programs H2020 and HEU collaborative projects. PIAP Space is also involved in transnational projects in the robotics area, as well as other projects in the robotics technology area.