Key highlights

The Micro Hinges are mechanically simple, minimalistic, and very solid, CNC machined, sturdy, and thick with very few failure points. They are mechanically actuated by loaded torsion springs calibrated to each individual array, attached with screws to the panel, lubricated with solid (powdered) graphene, and coated in corona dope for any non-conductive surface. The mechanical movement range is also hard in design specific to the particular hinge by stops incorporated into the geometry of the assembly. Each individual hinge can also, optionally, be configured as conductive to carry current from panel to panel.

Key features

Hard-stop custom deploy angle specified before manufacturing
All components are CNC machined with micron-precision
Corona dope coating for electrical isolation
Powered graphene lubrication for internal mechanisms
Optional single-channel electrical conductivity per hinge
Mechanically minimalistic, single spring operated
Sturdy, thick and over-engineered design
Custom configurable choice of mechanical mating and screws
Designed for MicroSat applications, missions and requirements
Manufactured according to NASA and ESA space standards and materials
Repetitive functional and performance tests provided with documentation

Flight heritage

TRL9 since 2013, 40+ missions

Export control

ITAR FREE, NO EXPORT CONTROL

Distributors

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Last updated: 2025-12-03