Power electronics, HMI, and safety for defense
Robust electronics – for your safety
Silver Atena is a development and manufacturing partner for defense electronics. As a security-certified company, we develop robust, reliable systems according to MIL standards – from initial requirements analysis to a tested prototype in a short timeframe.
Our manufacturing capabilities enable us to deliver prototypes, small batches, and even full-scale production – with defined test and verification artifacts.
Our services encompass power electronics, safety-related control units, HMI components, electric drives, and engine control units for aircraft engines (FADEC).
Depending on the program, we handle complete subsystems or clearly defined work packages – including verification/validation and support for qualification/certification.
In addition to developing and delivering customized solutions, we provide support in all relevant engineering disciplines – particularly functional safety, cybersecurity, EMC, and the associated verification processes.
Solutions for Defence
Ruggedized Displays & HMI (GVA)
Ruggedized displays, operator panels, and input devices from 4.3” to 20” and handles/grip units – designed for demanding and mobile operating environments.
Safety ECU / Gateways / Controllers
Safety-relevant control units and communication gateways (including ASIL-D expertise from series production) as well as gateways/controllers for maritime, aviation, and defense-related applications.
Ruggedized simulation devices
Prototype development and series production of simulation, monitoring, and test units with various interfaces according to MIL standards, e.g., gear selection, EtherCAT module, handheld simulation.
Power Electronics / Power Supply
High-performance DC/DC converters and power supplies as well as mobile and stationary charging technology.
Drive Inverters / Motor-Inverter Combinations
Power control units for electric motors in vehicle drives, turbochargers, or moving subsystems. Combined motor-pump systems for electro-hydraulic actuators.
System Engineering, Hardware, Software, and Mechanics
Whether prototype or production unit – our customers and partners benefit from our many years of experience across all development disciplines.
We develop concepts and architectures for hardware, software, and mechanics. We integrate and optimize control algorithms and create thermal concepts. Our field-proven hardware toolkit enables the rapid implementation of customer-specific solutions.
An established model-based software development process, including a complete toolchain, ensures high efficiency and quality. With sophisticated mechanical designs, we meet demanding requirements regarding robustness, environmental influences, and installation space.
Safety & Security
We develop customized electronic systems with safety-relevant functionality – reliable safety and security engineering according to industry standards.
Safety analyses, management of safety-critical projects, and the implementation of all functional safety and cybersecurity requirements are integral parts of our development process.
Through continuous audits and assessments, we ensure that our products meet the relevant standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C/DO-254, ISO/SAE 21434, etc.) and reliably achieve the defined safety objectives.
Test & Infrastructure
Rapid development demands robust testing capabilities. That's why we operate our own laboratory and testing infrastructure for all development phases, right through to production.
We create project-specific test environments for our clients – tailored to their verification and acceptance requirements.
- EMC chamber
- Electric motor test bench
- Battery and load simulators
- Project-specific Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and End-of-the-Loop (EoL) test benches
- Climate chambers
Production & Delivery
On over 3,000 m² of production space, we manufacture at state-of-the-art workstations with computer-aided operator guidance. This enables variable setups for small production runs while maintaining consistently high quality – and provides flexibility in the production of prototypes up to series production.
Defense focus: power electronics and prototype labs at our headquarters in Munich
Defense focus: displays/HMI at our Hamburg location
Series production at locations near Munich (Dachau and Karlsfeld)
References
For reasons of confidentiality, we can only provide specific references to a limited extent.
In direct discussions, we would be happy to show you relevant examples, solutions, and process models – tailored to your requirements and program specifications – under NDA.
Examples:
Steering, operating, and display devices
Electronic interrupter gearbox
Electric actuator (turret adjustment)
Night vision system
Aviation programs: TP400 ECMU, TP400 EPMU, EJ200 DECMU, MTR390 LUM, BR7xx
Because trust matters
With years of experience in demanding electronics projects and extensive expertise in the defense sector through participation in numerous military programs, Silver Atena is a reliable and well-equipped development partner.
Trust & Capability: Security-certified company with many years of MIL experience
Efficient Development Process: From clear definitions and defined work packages to rapid results.
Development of complete devices and systems, or responsible handling of sub-tasks, as well as consulting for development projects
Short Development Cycles: Innovative preliminary development and efficient derivative development
Reliable Quality: Quality-driven workflow as a central production approach
Low-Volume Delivery Capable: Prototyping and small-batch production, scalable through manufacturing partners
Secure Collaboration: Transfer of development data and IP is possible