E.I.S. Electronics
E.I.S. Electronics, a division of Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS), manufactures Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) and complementary cabin/wastewater products for mission-critical aviation, defense, and space customers including Airbus Helicopters, Bundeswehr, Rheinmetall, and ESA.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1927
- HeadquartersBremerhaven, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What E.I.S. Electronics does
E.I.S. Electronics operates as a wholly-owned division of Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), specializing in Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for mission-critical aviation, defense, and space applications. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Bremerhaven, Germany, with manufacturing operations in Germany and India, the company supports customers across the full product lifecycle from routing design through production, validation, and integration support. Its core offerings include custom cable assemblies, the StarLight cabin lighting product family (StarLight Unit, Panel, and Carpet) using ultra-flat LED projectors and optical fiber technology for VVIP aircraft completions, and a Wastewater System product line (Greywater Chamber Controller, Flush Valve, Sink Chamber, IR-Sensor, and Shower Transfer Unit) with airworthiness approvals.
The company's technical capabilities are anchored in proprietary CATVIA V5 routing design software, a SPACE-validated maturity analysis methodology, a software-driven electrical test system capable of connecting and testing over 10,000 test points, and three ISO 8 clean rooms. It holds EASA Part 21G (Production Organization) and Part 145 (Maintenance Organization) approvals, EN 9100:2018 aerospace quality certification, and ISO 14001 environmental certifications across its facilities. Named end customers include Airbus Helicopters, the Bundeswehr, Rheinmetall, ARIANE Group, the European Space Agency, and various international completion centers supplying business aviation and major airframe programs (B787, B777, A350, A330, A320, F7X).
E.I.S. operates a B2B enterprise model through direct sales for build-to-print and design-to-build contracts, supplemented by Littelfuse's global authorized distributor network and online cross-reference tools. Revenue is generated through project-based custom contracts (e.g., the multi-million-euro, three-year Rheinmetall KZO serial production program and the CH-53 helicopter upgrade wiring contract) and unit sales of standardized sub-products (500+ StarLight units and 800+ IR-Sensors installed to date). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and custom product inquiries are routed through Littelfuse's enterprise sales channel.
E.I.S. Electronics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- E.I.S. Electronics
- Legal name
- Littelfuse, Inc.
- Website
- https://eis-electronics.de
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1927
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- E.I.S. Electronics, a division of Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS), manufactures Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) and complementary cabin/wastewater products for mission-critical aviation, defense, and space customers including Airbus Helicopters, Bundeswehr, Rheinmetall, and ESA.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where E.I.S. Electronics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bremerhaven
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
E.I.S. Electronics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
E.I.S. Electronics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
E.I.S. Electronics manufactures electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) and cable assemblies for mission-critical aviation, defense, and space applications. The company designs, routes, manufactures, validates, and tests wire harnesses for airliner cabin monuments, rotary wing aircraft, light aircraft, satellites, and launch vehicles, operating three ISO 8 clean rooms and a software-driven test system capable of validating over 10,000 test points. It also produces StarLight cabin lighting products and an airworthiness-approved Wastewater System product family for aircraft.
Product overview
Littelfuse E.I.S. (Electronics) provides electrical wiring interconnect systems (EWIS) for mission-critical aviation, defense, and space applications. The product portfolio centers on Cable Assemblies as the core offering, complemented by the StarLight passenger convenience product line (StarLight Unit, Panel, and Carpet) for aircraft cabin lighting, and the Wastewater System product family (Greywater Chamber Controller, Flush Valve, Sink Chamber, IR-Sensor, and Shower Transfer Unit). The company supports customers from design through production using CATVIA V5 for routing design, SPACE® maturity analysis, and three ISO 8 clean rooms, with capabilities spanning wire harnesses for cabin monuments, rotary wing aircraft wire systems, and light aircraft wire systems including engineering support and prototype installations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- StarLight: Ultra-flat LED projectors and optical fiber-based lighting systems for aircraft cabin installations, including StarLight Unit, StarLight Panel, and StarLight Carpet products for VVIP aircraft completion.
- Wastewater System
Products and services
- Cable Assemblies Electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for mission-critical aviation, defense, and space platforms, delivered through build-to-print and design-to-build engagements covering wire harnesses for cabin monuments, rotary wing and light aircraft, and integration support with on-site testing.
- StarLight Unit Programmable LED projector with passive cooling for aircraft cabin lighting, connected to 28 VDC power system and used by international completion centers; over 500 units installed across B787, B777, B767, B747-8, B737, A340, A330, A320, and F7X aircraft.
- StarLight Panel Installation kit that integrates LED projectors and optical fibers into existing cabin panels to produce realistic starry sky or patterned lighting effects with brightness and sparkle control across small side panels or large domes.
- StarLight Carpet Light installation system embedded in high-quality aircraft carpets that produces exclusive cabin lighting effects without compromising walking comfort.
- Greywater Chamber Controller (GCC) Monitors filling level of the Greywater Chamber and commands vacuum generation by the drainage system, linking showers, bidets, and hand wash basins while diverting vacuum pumping noise to the rear area.
- Flush Valve Electric-motor-driven valve that integrates into potable water or wastewater systems with motor protection against overheating.
- Sink Chamber (SC) Intermediary reservoir located in aircraft lavatories and galleys, equipped with two level sensors for high and low level monitoring.
- IR-Sensor Small, robust infrared emission sensor that recognizes a person's entry or exit with a 28°C threshold; over 800 units sold to completion centers and OEMs.
- Shower Transfer Unit (STU) Intermediate reservoir unit positioned under aircraft showers to manage wastewater transfer within lavatory systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- 500+ StarLight units installed across 9 aircraft types
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use E.I.S. Electronics
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
E.I.S. Electronics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
E.I.S. Electronics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SPACE (Space Aircraft Parts Certification)coreSPACE (www.space-aero.org) conducted maturity analysis in 2017 that validated Littelfuse/EIS Electronics EWIS capabilities, demonstrating engineering excellence in electrical wiring interconnection systems for aerospace applications.
- Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbHcoreBuild-to-print order for delivery of entire wiring for upgrades of all Bundeswehr heavy transport helicopters CH-53 in several versions. Represents major defense aviation integration partnership.
- Rheinmetall GmbHcoreSerial production of KZO system for Rheinmetall. Littelfuse acted as general contractor responsible for ground control station, containerized control center with three workstations, maintenance vehicle, containerized workshop, and subsystems. Three-year project with total contract volume of several millions.
- Jet AviationminorJet Aviation SQC Supplier Qualification obtained for cable assembly products in aviation maintenance and completion services.
- Royal JetminorRoyal Jet Vendor Approval obtained for business aviation cable assembly solutions.
- Various International Completion CentersminorOrdered StarLight units for various aircraft types (B787, B777, B767, B747-8, B737, A340, A330, A320, F7X). Multiple completion centers worldwide sourcing passenger convenience solutions.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
E.I.S. Electronics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Amphenol: Large diversified connector and interconnect manufacturer with significant aerospace and defense exposure. Competes with E.I.S. on connector and harness assemblies, particularly for military and avionics applications.
- TE Connectivity: Global incumbent in connectors and aerospace/defense interconnect, including Raychem aerospace wires and cables. Much broader portfolio than E.I.S. but a key competitor on aviation and defense wiring programs.
- Safran: Major French aerospace group whose Safran Cabin / legacy Zodiac Aerospace business produces cabin systems including wiring and lighting — adjacent competitor to E.I.S.'s cabin EWIS and StarLight offerings on VVIP and commercial aircraft.
- Honeywell Aerospace: Tier-one aerospace systems integrator offering avionics, lighting, and cabin systems across commercial and business aviation. Overlaps with E.I.S. through cabin lighting (StarLight-adjacent) and broader wiring content on platforms such as B787 and business jets.
Direct peers
- Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: One of the largest dedicated aerospace cable and interconnect assembly specialists globally, supplying wire harnesses and EWIS to commercial aviation, defense, and space customers — directly comparable to E.I.S. Electronics' core offering.
- GKN Aerospace: Major tier-one aerospace supplier with a dedicated aerospace electrical wiring and interconnect systems business serving commercial and military aircraft — overlapping directly with E.I.S.'s EWIS focus across Airbus, Boeing, and defense platforms.
- Latécoère: French aerospace specialist with a sizable Aerostructures and Interconnection Systems division producing wiring harnesses and EWIS for commercial aircraft and military platforms — a close functional and geographic comparable to E.I.S.'s German operations.
- Ducommun: US-based aerospace structures and electronics provider, including engineered cable and interconnect assemblies for defense and commercial aviation platforms — comparable mid-cap EWIS supplier competing in similar end markets.
- Nexans: Global cable manufacturer with a dedicated aerospace and defense cable business supplying specialty wires and harnesses to aircraft and space programs — a relevant comparable on the cable-and-harness side of E.I.S.'s portfolio.
- Radiall: European-based specialist in interconnect components for aerospace, defense, and industrial harsh-environment applications — comparable niche player competing with E.I.S. on connectors and interconnects for mission-critical systems.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
E.I.S. Electronics social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance6 records
E.I.S. Electronics financial estimates
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E.I.S. Electronics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
E.I.S. Electronics subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
E.I.S. Electronics funding detail
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E.I.S. Electronics M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about E.I.S. Electronics
What does E.I.S. Electronics do?
E.I.S. Electronics manufactures electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) and cable assemblies for mission-critical aviation, defense, and space applications. The company designs, routes, manufactures, validates, and tests wire harnesses for airliner cabin monuments, rotary wing aircraft, light aircraft, satellites, and launch vehicles, operating three ISO 8 clean rooms and a software-driven test system capable of validating over 10,000 test points. It also produces StarLight cabin lighting products and an airworthiness-approved Wastewater System product family for aircraft.
Is E.I.S. Electronics a public or private company?
E.I.S. Electronics is a public company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was E.I.S. Electronics founded?
E.I.S. Electronics was founded in 1927. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is E.I.S. Electronics based?
E.I.S. Electronics is headquartered in Bremerhaven, Germany, in the Europe region.
Who are E.I.S. Electronics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Amphenol, TE Connectivity, Safran and Honeywell Aerospace. Direct peers are Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, GKN Aerospace, Latécoère, Ducommun, Nexans and Radiall.
Does E.I.S. Electronics have an API?
No public API is recorded for E.I.S. Electronics.