AAC provides high value space solutions and systems for commercial, governmental and educational customers on the global market through its direct sales and marketing with representation in Europe and the USA as well as a partner network in Japan and South Korea.

The company has a rare ability to produce advanced satellite platforms, sub-systems and components with robust electronics at a competitive price. AAC has a strong competitive advantage in that it operates with ITAR-free products in the high-end segment of the small satellite market. The products are flight-proven and has strong heritage.

Today, AAC supplies a wide range of end-users with state-of-the-art microelectronics systems plus technology services and support. Customers include the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, the US Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL), JAXA, the Swedish National Space Board (SNSB) and Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), as well as leading industrial groups now using our aerospace compliant devices in innovative products and applications.

AAC is a publicly listed company on Nasdaq First North in Sweden. Major owners include Swedish Government-backed VC-firm Fouriertransform, RP Ventures, and other institutional investors.

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