CubeSat Structures (Boltless Structure)

Kikuchi Seiki, located in Hitachi, Ibaraki, specializes in providing finely manufactured machined solutions for affordable access to space. Their offerings include CubeSat structures, with a particular focus on a ‘Boltless Structure’ design. This boltless design is highlighted for its high performance and reliability in space applications, eliminating the need for traditional fasteners. The company provides both development and machining services. Development services encompass topology optimization analysis and machinability studies, along with technical support. Machining services promise fast delivery within 3 weeks and industrial collaboration. They also offer sales service for standard structure products. The precision of their rails is stated as 50 μm for both 3U and 6U CubeSat structures. The company emphasizes its vision to advance space exploration through precision craftsmanship.