What Simtec does

Simtec AG is a privately held Swiss aerospace technology company founded in 1996, headquartered in Aesch, Switzerland (Gewerbestrasse 7A, 4147). The company designs and manufactures a focused portfolio of air data measurement products for aviation applications, including air data computers, pitot static probes, multifunction air data systems, air data booms, and flow vanes. Its products enable aircraft—both manned and unmanned—to measure critical flight parameters such as altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and airflow characteristics, and can be deployed as standalone components or integrated into complete multifunction air data subsystems.

The product architecture spans individual units such as the ADC-10 air data computer, PSS-8/HPS-1/DPS-1 pitot-static probes, and SMV-1 flow vanes, alongside integrated systems (ADP-55, ADS-12, ADS-9) and the FTB-1 external air data boom, supplemented by ARINC communication accessories and calculation tools. Simtec operates a direct sales model targeting aerospace manufacturers and UAV developers through its swiss-airdata.com web presence, with named engagements including Leichtwerk AG (StratoStreamer HAPS UAV), Shield AI (V-BAT Maritime UAV), and Leonardo (Sky-Y MALE UAV). The company holds EN9100:2018/AS9100D/JISQ9100:2016 quality management certification and is pursuing EASA ADOA, Part-21 POA, and Part-145 MOA authorizations, indicating a path toward broader European aviation regulatory coverage. Revenue mechanics, pricing, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed; the company appears to be a privately held Swiss Aktiengesellschaft with 1-10 employees.

Name

Simtec

Legal name

Simtec AG

Website

https://simtec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Simtec AG is a privately held Swiss aerospace technology company that designs and manufactures precision air data measurement systems—including pitot static probes, air data computers, and integrated multifunction systems—for aerospace manufacturers and UAV developers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Avionics — Air Data Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK)

Keywords

• Air data computers
• Pitot static probes
• Aerospace measurement systems
• Avionics sensors
• Air data systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Aesch

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Simtec AG designs, develops, and manufactures precision air data measurement hardware and integrated systems for aerospace platforms. Its product portfolio includes Air Data Computers, Pitot Static Probes, Multifunction Air Data Systems, Air Data Booms, and Flow Vanes, which together measure and calculate altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and airflow characteristics for manned and unmanned aircraft. The products are sold to aircraft manufacturers, UAV developers, and aerospace operators globally.

Product overview

Simtec AG is a Swiss aerospace technology company that develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of air data measurement products for aviation. Their offering spans standalone components (Air Data Computers, Pitot Static Probes, Flow Vanes) and integrated systems (Air Data Systems, Air Data Booms), along with ARINC accessories. The product line enables aircraft to measure and calculate critical flight parameters including altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and airflow characteristics. Individual products like the ADC-10 air data computer, various probe models (PSS-8, HPS-1, DPS-1), and system products (ADP-55, ADS-12, ADS-9) can be deployed as standalone solutions or combined into complete multifunction Air Data Systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ADC-10 Air Data Computer Air Data Computer that processes and calculates critical flight parameters including altitude, airspeed, and vertical speed from pitot-static inputs, for integration into aircraft and unmanned platforms.
• PSS-8 Pitot Static Probe Pitot Static Probe for measuring static and dynamic pressure in aircraft applications, providing input data for air data computers.
• HPS-1 High-Performance Pitot-Static Probe High-performance pitot-static probe for air data measurement in aerospace applications.
• DPS-1 Dual Pitot-Static Probe Dual pitot-static probe for measuring differential and static pressures in aircraft air data systems.
• ADP-55 Multifunction Air Data System Multifunction Air Data System integrating multiple sensors for comprehensive flight data computation on manned and unmanned aircraft.
• ADS-12 Air Data System Air Data System providing altitude, airspeed, and other flight parameters for aircraft integration.
• ADS-9 Air Data System Air Data System for aircraft flight data measurement and computation, supplied to aerospace manufacturers.
• FTB-1 Air Data Boom External air data measurement boom providing integrated pitot-static measurement capabilities for specialized aircraft installations.
• SMV-1 Flow Vane Flow Vane for measuring airflow direction and angle in aircraft applications.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Leichtwerk AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeichtwerk AG develops the StratoStreamer High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS UAV) and uses Simtec's air data systems in their aircraft platform for broadband communication applications
• Shield AIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShield AI develops the V-BAT Maritime UAV and incorporates Simtec's air data technology for maritime surveillance and reconnaissance operations
• Leonardo (ex. Alenia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeonardo develops the Sky-Y Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV (MALE UAV) for defense applications, utilizing Simtec air data systems for flight measurement

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Collins Aerospace: Major avionics and flight control systems supplier offering air data computers, probes, and integrated air data systems across commercial and military platforms. Comparable to Simtec in product category, but operates as a broad incumbent across cockpit, communication, and flight control.
• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: Provides rugged air data sensors, mission computers, and avionics subsystems for military and unmanned platforms. Comparable to Simtec in serving UAV and defense customers with safety-critical air data equipment, but with a much broader portfolio.
• Honeywell Aerospace: One of the largest avionics OEMs globally, manufacturing air data computers, pitot-static probes, and integrated flight management systems for commercial, business, and military aviation. Directly comparable to Simtec's air data product family, but at vastly greater scale and as part of a full avionics suite.
• TransDigm Group: Holds aerospace component businesses including air data sensors and probes via acquired units. Comparable at the product level to Simtec's pitot-static probes and air data components, but operates as a portfolio holding company for specialty aerospace parts.
• Garmin: Manufactures integrated avionics and air data subsystems for general aviation, business jets, and increasingly for UAVs. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping air data and pitot-static products, though primarily targeting certified aviation rather than UAV programs.
• Thales Avionics: Supplies air data sensors, flight management systems, and avionics suites to commercial and military aircraft manufacturers. Directly comparable in air data subsystem offering, with substantial European footprint relevant to Simtec's EASA pathway.
• Parker Aerospace (Meggitt): Supplies air data probes, sensors, and pneumatic subsystems for military and commercial aircraft. Directly comparable in the mechanical air data probe category, with the scale and certifications of a major Tier-1 supplier.

Direct peers

• Universal Avionics: Designs and manufactures air data computers, flight management systems, and cockpit displays for business and regional aviation. Comparable as a focused avionics specialist with overlapping air data product lines relevant to Simtec's EASA-certified ambitions.
• FreeFlight Systems: Specialty avionics supplier producing air data computers, altitude encoders, and pitot-static systems for business aviation, helicopters, and UAVs. Closely comparable to Simtec in scale, product mix, and customer profile within the air data subsystem niche.

Emerging players

• Aerospace Instrument Systems: Designs and manufactures precision air data sensors, flight test instrumentation, and air data booms for aerospace and flight test applications. Closely comparable to Simtec's FTB-1 air data boom and flight test focus, including a similar focus on specialized, smaller-batch aerospace customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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