Henkel Adhesive Technologies

Henkel Adhesive Technologies

Space

Space, our next frontier, is being shaped by two key trends. First, there is an ongoing focus on traditional space exploration via large satellite launches. Second, the rapidly expanding commercial venture into space tourism is underway, fueling the launches of many small “networked” satellites that establish a broader infrastructure.

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At a glance

94%

Of spacecraft launches

...
Are small satellites.1

5X

Faster communication

...
Low orbit earth (LOE) vs. geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO) satellite.2

16%

CAGR by 2030

...
Project growth rate of low earth orbit (LOE) satellites.3

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Satellite animation

Innovative materials help in multiple areas of satellite design and structure. These materials help deliver more reliable, durable, satellites, across large and small satellites and a range of satellite life spans.

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Applications

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Structural film

Structural films are designed to provide high-strength and lightweight reinforcement, making them a valuable component in composite materials for structural applications.

Satellite solar panel

Solar panels point toward the sun as the spacecraft moves, providing energy that is transmitted to the entire device. Electrically conductive adhesives help deliver satellite solar panel performance.

Phased array TR module satellite teardown
Conformal coating

High voltage, smaller devices, and high-volume manufacturing require improved insulation and performance between PCB components.

Electronic component assembly

Henkel excels in electronic assembly solutions, offering reliable high-performance products for aerospace PCB assembly and more.

Thermal management materials

Diverse thermal solutions, including gap pads, conductive pastes, and phase change materials, optimize heat control in compact designs.

Assembly film

Henkel provides high-reliability film solutions for circuit and aerospace PCB assembly, tailored for various applications and requirements.

Underfill

Underfills are specialized adhesives used in electronics to enhance durability and reliability by filling gaps beneath semiconductor components.

Encapsulant

Our diverse, NASA-compliant potting compounds protect various components with different sizes and heights, ensuring performance and reliability.

Phased array antenna

Phased array antennas include multiple transmit/response (T/R) emitters and are used for beamforming in high-frequency RF applications. Materials include the thermal and protection portfolio of solutions.

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Electronic component assembly

Henkel excels in electronic assembly solutions, offering reliable high-performance products for aerospace PCB assembly and more.

Thermal management materials

Diverse thermal solutions, including gap pads, conductive pastes, and phase change materials, optimize heat control in compact designs.

Assembly film

Henkel provides high-reliability film solutions for circuit and aerospace PCB assembly, tailored for various applications and requirements.

Earth sun-sensor

In space, sun sensors navigate by using the direction and position of the sun relative to the satellite. In aerospace, sun sensors are used to monitor altitude, guide the orientation of solar panels, and other functions. Sun sensors use electrically conductive adhesives, thermal interface materials, and assembly films.

This is a teardown image of a battery module satellite
Electronic component assembly

Henkel excels in electronic assembly solutions, offering reliable high-performance products for aerospace PCB assembly and more.

Thermal management materials

Diverse thermal solutions, including gap pads, conductive pastes, and phase change materials, optimize heat control in compact designs.

Encapsulant

Our diverse, NASA-compliant potting compounds protect various components with different sizes and heights, ensuring performance and reliability.

Satellite battery module

Satellite battery modules connect multiple battery cells together to increase the system‘s voltage and energy storage capacity. Electrically conductive adhesives, thermal interface materials, and encapsulants are used to boost functionality.

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