Thruput

What Thruput does

Thruput Limited is a UK private limited company (Company Reg 3,199,516; VAT GB 674 471 316) headquartered in Frome, Somerset, that designs and manufactures hardware-only, FPGA-based graphics processing solutions for safety-critical Air Traffic Control, defense, and command-and-control applications. The company's product portfolio is organised around six tightly integrated pillars: (1) the GF VT Series of ATC displays ranging from 17" safety panels to the next-generation 28" GFVT23-28 and 30" GFVT23-30 square monitors plus a family of 4K touch-screen tower control displays; (2) Sentinel true-lossless video recorders (DVI Integrated, DVI Dual Link, 4K x 2K, DisplayPort, In-Console); (3) VideoMax™ real-time format convertors (II, IV, VI) for DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort conversion and rotation; (4) MIDAS™ real-time video processors and KVM switches (I, II, II ABS, IV) with alpha-blending capability; (5) RADIX hardware-based radar data processing and clutter mitigation (RDFC, DCMS, IRI, plus MIDAS III ACMS); and (6) failsafe console management including the Auto Power Fail-Over Switch and custom solutions such as the Schiphol DN-1030 LVNL multi-purpose switch. The architecture deliberately excludes operating systems, software, and removable media to provide a defensible safety case for safety-critical deployment.

Thruput's underlying technology is built on parallel assemblies of field-programmable gate arrays performing fixed functions on streams of radar data and real-time video. Its TruePixel™ trademarked approach ensures absolute pixel-perfect display accuracy and forensic-grade lossless recording (3,000:1 to 5,000:1 deterministic compression). Products achieve very high reliability (MTBF 127,220 to 191,000 hours per MIL HDBK 217F), redundant power and LAN, ~4ms failsafe changeover, and CIS IG2 / SNMP V3 cyber-compliance. Trademarks include TruePixel™, Graphix Factory™, MIDAS™, Towermaster™ and VideoMax™. The company also delivers legacy hardware support services — direct Form, Fit and Function replacements for Sony DDM-2800 CRT tubes and Barco RFD-251 monitors, plus managed obsolescence programmes for DEC and Data General systems and a Backlight Update Service for 2048 x 2048 ATC displays.

Thruput's revenue model is built on (a) hardware sales of purpose-built, quote-priced ATC displays, recorders, video and radar processors and console management equipment built to order; (b) support, maintenance and managed obsolescence services including refurbishment, re-calibration and re-certification; (c) OEM/integration services as the approved equipment manufacturer for the EUROCONTROL CIMACT system (CIMACT software is free to EUROCONTROL member states, but hardware platforms are purchased from Thruput); and (d) custom build and engineering services. Go-to-market is anchored on direct enterprise sales ([email protected]), industry-event presence at CANSO's Airspace World and World ATM Congress, and OEM/channel relationships with major systems integrators including Frequentis, Indra, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Honeywell. The customer base spans more than 30 named logos covering ANSPs (Schiphol ATC Centre, IAA, AENA, CAAC, Surabaya APP, Shannon ATC Training), NATO and European Air Defence units, and aerospace and defense primes.

Name

Thruput

Legal name

Thruput Limited

Website

https://thruput.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thruput Limited is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of hardware-only, FPGA-based ATC displays, forensic-grade video recorders, video and radar processors, and failsafe console management hardware for Air Traffic Control, NATO/European Air Defence, and command-and-control operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Traffic Control Hardware

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real-Time & Industrial Control Processors (RT MCUs/PLC-class SoCs) (HDAHAJAL), Server Management, Orchestration & BMC/Remote Admin Systems (HDACABAK), Business & Enterprise Monitors (Fleet/Manageable) (HDACADAD), Memory Modules & Subsystems (DIMM/SO-DIMM/HBM stacks) (HDAHAKAH), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Air traffic control displays
• Lossless video recording
• Radar clutter mitigation
• ATC video processing
• FPGA hardware solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Frome

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (ATC Displays, Recorders, Video & Radar Processors, Console Management): Primary revenue: design, manufacture and sale of purpose-built hardware including ATC displays (GF VT series, 17" to 58" 4K/2K monitors, tower control touch screens), Sentinel video recorders, MIDAS/RADIX radar processors, MIDAS video processors, and console management switches. Built to order for ATC and defense customers; some products such as the Failsafe changover switch are also sold in small quantities from stock.
2. Support, Maintenance and Managed Obsolescence Services: Thruput Limited provides a complete in-service support programme for all products and a managed obsolescence service for 3rd party systems to sustain operational capability by repair or replacement of in-service processor, data access and peripherals on legacy systems. Includes refurbishment, re-calibration, re-certification and Backlight Update Service for 2K x 2K display screens.
3. OEM/Integration Services for EUROCONTROL CIMACT: Thruput is the approved equipment manufacturer for the EUROCONTROL CIMACT system, providing hardware/software integration and architecture design for each site. The CIMACT software is available free of charge to EUROCONTROL Member States, but member state organisations must purchase the system hardware from Thruput.
4. Custom Build & Engineering Services: Thruput manufactures custom power and video switching solutions based on TruePixel Technology. These devices are fully scalable, built to order, and can support any combinations of power, video and data channels on input and output. Engineering services include Customised COTS (C.COTS) component integration and rolling obsolescence management programme for CIMACT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thruput designs, manufactures and sells purpose-built hardware (FPGA-based, no operating system, no software) for mission-critical Air Traffic Control, defense and command-and-control operations. Its portfolio covers ATC displays (17"-58", up to 4K x 2K with TruePixel™ pixel-perfect accuracy), Sentinel lossless video recorders, VideoMax™ format converters, MIDAS™ real-time video processors/KVM switches, RADIX FPGA-based radar data and clutter mitigation equipment, console management hardware, and the EUROCONTROL CIMACT military-civil ATC coordination system. The company also provides managed obsolescence and legacy replacement services for Sony DDM, Barco RFD-251, DEC and Data General systems.

Product overview

Thruput offers a platform-plus-modules portfolio of hardware-based, FPGA-powered graphics processing solutions for mission-critical Air Traffic Control, defense, and compliance-critical operations. The product family is organised around six tightly integrated pillars: (1) the GF VT Series of ATC displays — from 17" safety displays to the new-generation 28" GFVT23-28 and 30" GFVT23-30 square monitors, plus the GFVT20-TS touch-screen tower control range; (2) Sentinel hardware recorders — including the DVI Integrated, DVI Dual Link, 4K x 2K, DisplayPort, In-Console, and Live View variants, delivering Truepixel™ lossless capture for video, audio, radar and HID; (3) VideoMax™ format converters (II, IV, VI) for real-time DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort conversion and rotation; (4) MIDAS™ real-time video processors and KVM switches (I, II, II ABS, IV) for combining and alpha-blending sources; (5) RADIX radar processing and clutter mitigation family (RDFC, DCMS, IRI, plus MIDAS III ACMS); and (6) console management hardware including the failsafe Auto Power Fail-Over Switch (GF VTCT MD) and the Schiphol ATC Centre (DN 1030 LVNL) custom multi-purpose switch. Supporting products include the Smart Krone 24-channel audio capture, Failsafe DP/DVI/VGA splitters, Sentinel hi-res RGB-to-DVI Portal, DVI Dummy Monitor Dongle, and the EUROCONTROL/CIMACT military-civil coordination system (Fixed Base and Mobile). A dedicated legacy support service covers Sony DDM, DEC/Data General hardware, and 2K x 2K display backlight updates. Trademarks: TruePixel™, Graphix Factory™, MIDAS™, Towermaster™ and VideoMax™.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TruePixel™: Trademarked display accuracy technology used across Thruput's monitor and console-switching product lines to ensure no degradation of the video imagery.
• Graphix Factory™

Products and services

• GF VT Series ATC Displays Mission-critical LCD monitor family engineered for air traffic control operations, available in 17" to 58" sizes with resolutions up to 3840x2160, featuring TruePixel™ pixel-perfect accuracy, LED backlights, redundant power, and ultra-low heat/noise output.
• GFVT23-28 28" 2048 x 2048 Display Next-generation 28" 2K x 2K ATC primary control monitor with 800 CDM brightness, 5000:1 contrast, DVI/DP/HDMI/VGA inputs, optional Sony DDM interface, VESA 100x100 mounting, 8Kg form factor.
• GFVT23-30 30" 2160 x 2160 Display 30" 2160 x 2160 primary control monitor offering 800 nits brightness, 5000:1 contrast, dual power supplies, multiple input options (DP, HDMI, DVI), and optional optically bonded touchscreen with form-fit compatibility for legacy 2K x 2K systems.
• Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder TruePixel™ Technology recorder providing the highest quality and highest speed video recording for any resolution up to 2 megapixels, with 3,000:1 to 5,000:1 deterministic compression, dual redundant LAN, multi-redundant power, time stamping, and SNMP remote control.
• Sentinel DVI Dual Link Recorder High-resolution DVI Dual Link recorder using TruePixel™ Technology to capture up to 5 megapixels, with fully synchronised multi-channel replay and investigation capability across radar, user input, and audio data.
• Sentinel 4K x 2K Recorder Sentinel recorder with TruePixel™ Technology capable of capturing Quad HD (3840x2160) at over 17 Gbit/s bandwidth, with dual redundant LAN, multi-redundant power, deterministic 3,000:1 to 5,000:1 compression, and SNMP remote control.
• Sentinel DisplayPort Recorder DP 1.2 TruePixel™ Technology recorder capable of capturing 60Hz 4096x2160 systems, with lossless recording, deterministic compression, real-time remote LAN viewing, SNMP/TELNET remote control, and failsafe splitter mode.
• VideoMax IV DVI to DisplayPort 1.2 Converter Real-time DVI Dual Link to DisplayPort format converter (GF VMAX IV) supporting all VESA standard DVI resolutions up to 2048x2048 @ 60Hz, with dual redundant power, enabling legacy graphics cards to drive next-generation flat panel displays.
• VideoMax VI HDMI 2.0 to DisplayPort 1.2 Converter & Video Switch Advanced HDMI 2.0 to DisplayPort 1.2 format convertor and switch (GF VMAX VI) with true lossless conversion, supporting all HDMI 2.0 resolutions up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, RS 232 input channel control, and direct connection with Sentinel DP 1.2 video recorders.
• VideoMax II Frequency Conversion / Rotation Engine Real-time hardware engine (GF VTCT JA) that converts any DVI input resolution at any frequency to any DVI output resolution at any frequency with input synchronisation always maintained, and can rotate any DVI-SL input from landscape to portrait without loss.
• MIDAS Advanced Real Time Video Processor Dedicated hardware video processor (GF MIDAS II 4K VPU / GF MIDAS II) controlling/manipulating up to eight video sources across one or more displays at resolutions up to 4K x 2K, with multi-layering, cut/crop/position/transparency/colour mapping, and pixel-perfect real-time processing.
• MIDAS IV 4K x 2K Real Time Video Processor 4-input, 2-clone-output hardware video processor (GF MIDAS IV VPU) for embedding and managing multiple video sources on ultra-high-resolution 4K x 2K displays, with DVI-Dual-link/HDMI/DP interfaces, multi-layering, transparent over/underlays, and silent OS-free operation.
• MIDAS III Analogue Clutter Mitigation System (ACMS) Hardware-based, non-computational FPGA solution for mitigating wind turbine clutter on analogue radars (AR 15, M511, Watchman), with 32.8-56.0ms measured throughput, 127,220 hrs MTBF, 1U 19" rack-mount, dual redundant power, CE certification, and ROHS compliance.
• RADIX Digital Clutter Mitigation System (DCMS) Hardware-based parallel FPGA device that correlates ASTERIX target categories with geographic features on digital radars (ASR 10, ATCR 33/44, STAR 2000, TPS 77/79) downstream of all radar processing, blocking clutter targets initiated in clutter zones while preserving SSR/Mode S classes.
• RADIX Radar Data Format Conversion (RDFC) Hardware-based radar data format converter that unwraps and reformats each packet for serial-to-LAN (SILO), LAN-to-serial (LISO) conversion, sample ASTERIX message field export to a database, and concentration of multiple inbound radar streams onto a single LAN/serial output.
• GF VTCT MD Failsafe Auto Power Fail-Over Switch Failsafe changeover switch for high-integrity power systems enabling dual redundant power supplies at any connected device, with redundant inputs, passive failsafe (input A) and active fail-over (input B) modes, opto-isolated detection, and ~4ms instant changeover to available power.
• Serial Break-in Box Advanced RS 232 data capture unit providing failsafe in-line lossless pass-through of serial data (mouse, tracker-ball, keyboard or touch-screen) and synchronised capture of up to three serial streams in a hardware-only solution.

Quantifiable outcome

• True lossless recording with typical compression ratio of 3,000:1 to 5,000:1 frame to frame
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / core institutional partnership, core strategic partnership, major oem compatibility partner, major ecosystem partner and core industry event partner.

• EUROCONTROLflagship / core institutional partnershipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThruput Limited is the approved equipment manufacturer for the EUROCONTROL CIMACT system, providing the hardware/software integration and architecture design for each site. CIMACT software is developed and owned by EUROCONTROL on behalf of its Member States and is available free of charge to member states; member state organisations must purchase the system hardware from Thruput. Thruput also runs a rolling obsolescence management programme (Customised COTS / C.COTS approved parts list) to support existing CIMACT installations and enable new builds. The EUROCONTROL CIMACT project office is located at Maastricht UACC.
• NATO (Co-operative Airspace Initiative / CAI)core strategic partnershipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThruput supplies the CIMACT hardware platform for the NATO Co-operative Airspace Initiative (CAI), including the new Data Co-ordination Centre (DCC) in Warsaw. CIMACT equipment for the NATO CAI Programme is shown during Factory Acceptance Testing at Thruput, with 56" screen displays for the Warsaw DCC.
• Sonymajor oem compatibility partnerOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerThruput's LCD-32SF3A is a direct Form, Fit and Function replacement for the Sony DDM-2800 CRT tube (Sony part number 735-025-93 CRT-32SF3-A1/A2/RTNS/SRTNS, NATO Stock Number 5690-01-495-0859). Plug and play replacement; no realignment required; <20% running cost of original CRT. Thruput also provides Sony DDM Support — life extension through electron tube replacement, module repairs, spares, upgrades, full refurbishment and re-calibration to original manufacturer specification, with re-certification.
• Barcomajor oem compatibility partnerOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerThruput's LED-251 (THR-LCD-251) is a direct Form, Fit & Function replacement for the Barco RFD-251 series of monitors. Plug and play replacement for all versions of Barco RFD-251; legacy analogue and future digital video formats supported; LED backlighting; touchscreen options (LED-251-M TS).
• Frequentismajor ecosystem partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrequentis (a major ATC system provider) is listed as a customer/partnership logo on Thruput's About page. As a global ATC voice communication and integration solutions provider, Frequentis represents a key channel and integration relationship for Thruput's ATC display and recording products.
• Indramajor ecosystem partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndra (a global ATC systems integrator) is listed as a customer/partnership logo on Thruput's About page. As a leading ATC systems integrator, Indra represents a key channel relationship for Thruput's hardware deployments.
• CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation)core industry event partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerThruput exhibits at CANSO's flagship Airspace World event (Lisbon 2025 and 2026 stand H1-A15, Geneva 2023 stand J9) and at CANSO's World ATM Congress (Madrid 2020 stand 1201, cancelled). CANSO also endorses Airspace World as 'the only event organised by the industry, for the industry'.
• BAE Systemsmajor ecosystem partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBAE is listed as a customer logo on Thruput's About page, and Thruput's RADIX-BAE Warton FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) imagery indicates BAE Systems deployment of Thruput's RADIX radar processing and recording products.
• Lockheed Martinmajor ecosystem partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLockheed is listed as a customer logo on Thruput's About page, indicating a major aerospace and defense channel relationship.
• Honeywellmajor ecosystem partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoneywell is listed as a customer logo on Thruput's About page, indicating a major aerospace channel relationship for Thruput's ATC hardware.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Barco: Barco's legacy RFD-251 series of ATC displays and current BARCO MDPC series directly overlap with Thruput's GF VT display line. Thruput's THR-LCD-251 is a Form-Fit-Function replacement for the Barco RFD-251, positioning the two head-to-head in ATC tower and area control centre display bids.
• EIZO: EIZO's DuraVision line of ruggedized, high-brightness square and widescreen monitors for ATC, maritime and medical markets competes directly with Thruput's GF VT series, including 2K x 2K and 4K x 2K primary control displays.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Diamond Vision / Display Wall): Mitsubishi supplies high-reliability industrial and ATC-grade displays and video-wall controllers; its display portfolio competes with Thruput's GF VT 16 series of 4K x 2K command-and-control monitors and shares the safety-critical, long-lifecycle end market.

Broad incumbents

• Indra: Indra is a global ATC systems integrator (also a listed Thruput customer/partner logo) and competes indirectly by supplying end-to-end ATC systems; Thruput typically sits as a sub-tier hardware supplier into Indra deployments while overlapping at the display/recording sub-system level.
• Thales: Thales is a broad ATC and defense incumbent (TopSky, Eurocat) with end-to-end controller working position offerings that include displays, recording and radar processing — overlapping with Thruput's hardware portfolio across civil and military ATC.
• Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is both a Thruput customer logo (ATM/defense) and a broad defense prime with extensive ATC radar and command-and-control offerings; it represents a high-level peer given overlap in safety-critical displays and radar processing for civil/military customers.
• Frequentis: Frequentis is a major ATC voice communication and integration solutions provider (also a Thruput customer/partner logo). As an institutional integrator it both pulls Thruput hardware into deployments and competes at the systems-integration layer.
• Saab: Saab's air traffic management division (including the former Combitech/EPER) provides surveillance, display and ATM systems across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, competing with Thruput at the systems level while sharing the ATC safety-critical end market.

Others

• EUROCONTROL (CIMACT programme): EUROCONTROL owns and operates the CIMACT programme that Thruput manufactures hardware for. Although it is an institutional partner rather than a competitor, it is the most structurally comparable organization in terms of military-civil ATC coordination systems and shapes Thruput's roadmap and customer base.

Emerging players

• Eaton (Hensoldt / Exelis legacy ATC display business): Exelis (now L3Harris/Hensoldt) was a long-standing supplier of ATC primary control displays and radar processing; the divestiture/consolidation of that legacy ATC display franchise creates a niche overlap with Thruput's safety-critical monitor and console replacement business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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