SpaceLab

What SpaceLab does

SpaceLab LLP is a privately held Kazakhstani deep-tech company founded in 2021 in Astana, though its underlying aerospace engineering roots extend to 2006. The company develops and manufactures three integrated product lines: the IoVIT satellite IoT terminal, which transmits sensor data over UHF/VHF satellite channels and aggregates up to 1,000 LoRa/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi sensors for remote monitoring; the Space3D modular industrial FDM 3D printer family (SL-300 compact and SL-500 large-format models), built with aerospace-grade components and supporting engineering plastics such as PA6-GF30, ABS, PETG, and PEEK; and the Valve Sensor, an IP67 industrial IoT device combining accelerometer, magnetometer, and acoustic analysis for leak and vibration monitoring. The company also operates a Seismology research unit in Almaty running multi-modal ML research across biological, heliospheric, and geochemical inputs for earthquake early warning, with partners including Lacuna Space, Global Invacom, King Saud University, and Almaty Zoo.

SpaceLab monetizes primarily through B2B direct sales on a quote-based model, selling hardware units to universities, manufacturers, oil & gas operators, and government emergency-monitoring customers across Kazakhstan and CIS markets, while also offering contract 3D printing services (prototyping in 1-5 days, low-volume production in 3-14 days) through its shop.spacelab.kz storefront. The engineering team is led by CEO Arman Bekembayev and co-founders Alexander Bychkov and Dauren Aubakirov, who collectively bring prior experience at Airbus Defence & Space, Surrey Satellite Technologies Ltd, Amazon, and KPMG. Distribution is supported by an ecosystem of Kazakhstani partners including Astana Hub, Tech Garden, KazSat, and Design Bureau Ghalam, alongside diplomatic backing from the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Hamburg and the Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. SpaceLab's only disclosed funding is a 5,000,000 tenge grant from the GCIP-Kazakhstan 2025 UNIDO/GEF acceleration program, with no institutional venture capital rounds identified in the available data.

Name

SpaceLab

Legal name

SpaceLab LLP

Website

https://spacelab.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SpaceLab is a Kazakhstani deep-tech company that builds satellite IoT terminals (IoVIT), industrial IoT sensors, and modular industrial 3D printers (SL-300/SL-500), serving government, oil & gas, manufacturing, and university clients in Kazakhstan and CIS markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Printing and Satellite IoT Equipment

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Aerospace & Defense Additive Service Providers (qualified parts, traceability) (IMAAADAH)

Keywords

• Industrial 3D printing
• Satellite IoT systems
• Industrial IoT sensors
• Additive manufacturing
• Remote infrastructure monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Astana

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial 3D Printer Sales: Sale of modular industrial FDM 3D printers (SL-300, SL-500) with aerospace-grade components. Pricing is quote-based with configuration options for build volume and specifications. Targets universities, manufacturing facilities, and aerospace industry in Kazakhstan and CIS markets.
2. IoVIT Satellite IoT Systems: Sale of satellite IoT terminals and modems for remote monitoring applications. System integrates sensors with satellite connectivity for data transmission from remote areas. Targets critical infrastructure monitoring and disaster prevention.
3. Custom 3D Printing Services: Contract manufacturing services for prototyping, low-volume production, and large-format printing. Services include prototyping (1-5 days), small batch production (3-14 days), and engineering plastics (nylon, PEEK, TPU). Shipping across Kazakhstan and CIS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SpaceLab designs, manufactures, and sells industrial hardware across three product lines: (1) IoVIT satellite IoT terminals that relay ground-sensor data over UHF/VHF satellite links from regions without cellular coverage, (2) the Valve Sensor industrial IoT device that combines accelerometer, magnetometer, and sound analysis to detect valve position, vibration, and leaks, and (3) the Space3D line of modular FDM/FFF industrial 3D printers (SL-300 and SL-500) built with aerospace-grade components for engineering plastics including PA6-GF30, PEEK, and carbon-fiber nylon. The company also runs a contract 3D printing service and an in-house Seismology Department conducting earthquake early-warning R&D.

Product overview

SpaceLab offers a unified product ecosystem combining satellite IoT connectivity (IoVIT), industrial monitoring sensors (Valve Sensor), and industrial 3D printing technology (Space3D/SL-series). The core IoVIT satellite IoT terminal bridges the gap between Earth and space, delivering data from remote regions through satellite links. Industrial sensors extend monitoring capabilities to critical infrastructure, while the Space3D line provides modular FDM 3D printers (SL-500 flagship large-format and SL-300 compact models) manufactured in Kazakhstan for industry, education, and aerospace applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IoVIT Satellite IoT Terminal Satellite IoT terminal (Internet of Very Important Things) that transmits data from ground sensors over UHF/VHF satellite channels, enabling monitoring of critical infrastructure and environmental risks in remote regions without mobile coverage. Connects up to 1,000 sensors via LoRa, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi; IP67-rated and solar-powered for harsh environments. Sold to government agencies, emergency services, and critical-infrastructure operators.
• Valve Sensor Industrial monitoring sensor that detects valve position, vibration, and leaks by combining accelerometer, magnetometer, and sound analysis. IP67 protection with long battery life and LoRa connectivity for large-scale deployments in oil & gas and industrial infrastructure.
• Space3D Industrial 3D Printing System Industrial FDM/FFF 3D printing ecosystem of modular printers built with aerospace-grade components. Supports high-performance engineering plastics including PA6-GF30, ABS, PETG, PEEK, and carbon-fiber nylon. Used for rapid prototyping, local production, and manufacturing of high-strength parts in industrial and educational settings.
• SL-500 Industrial 3D Printer Large-format FFF industrial 3D printer with 500x500x500 mm build volume, up to 300 mm/s print speed, and 350°C maximum nozzle temperature. Designed for industrial production and large-format prototyping using engineering plastics; runs MainsailOS firmware.
• SL-300 Compact Industrial 3D Printer Compact FFF industrial 3D printer with 300x300x300 mm build volume, up to 200 mm/s print speed, and 280°C maximum nozzle temperature. Designed for educational settings, research laboratories, and small-batch production.
• Custom 3D Printing Service Contract 3D printing service delivered on SL-300 and SL-500 industrial printers for prototyping (1-5 days), small-batch production (3-14 days), and large-format parts using engineering plastics (nylon, PEEK, TPU). Quote-based pricing with no minimum order quantity and volume discounts; ships across Kazakhstan and CIS.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced prototyping costs by 40% with Space3D 3D printing (AIU Research & Manufacturing Lab)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Astana HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational technology park in Astana supporting tech startups and innovation. SpaceLab operates within the Astana Hub ecosystem for startup development and support.
• Alikhan Bokeikhan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for research collaboration and potential installation of SpaceLab technologies.
• ENU (Eurasian National University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENU named after L. Gumilyov has SL-500 installed at American Corner for educational and research purposes. Active collaboration in aerospace technology education.
• Nazarbayev UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSL-300 3D printer installed at Nazarbayev University for educational use. Leading research university in Kazakhstan.
• Tech GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKazakhstan technology park and innovation hub supporting tech companies.
• Team Europe Initiative on Digital Connectivity in Central Asia (Soft Pillar)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported SpaceLab's participation in Space Tech Expo Europe 2025 in Bremen, Germany, enabling representation of Kazakhstan and Central Asia at the international venue.
• Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in HamburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssisted in organizing SpaceLab's participation in Space Tech Expo Europe 2025 and promoting Kazakhstani technologies in European countries. Consul Nurdaulet Arystanbekov provided support.
• King Saud UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi Arabian university partnership for seismology research collaboration.
• Andy IT ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKazakhstan IT park and innovation hub. Seismology research partner.
• Almaty ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for biological research monitoring animal behavior as potential precursors of seismic activity.
• Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeeting held to discuss launch of pilot projects for IoVIT satellite IoT network in Saudi Arabia. High-level diplomatic support for Middle East market expansion.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL): SSTL is a leading small-satellite manufacturer and operator where SpaceLab's CEO and co-founder previously worked. It is comparable as a satellite/space-systems engineering organization and represents an upstream capability benchmark and talent pedigree for SpaceLab.

Direct peers

• BigRep: BigRep produces large-format industrial FDM 3D printers for industrial prototyping and small-batch production, directly comparable to SpaceLab's SL-500 large-format printer. Both target manufacturers seeking big-build-volume industrial FFF systems at accessible price points.
• Sateliot: Sateliot is building a LEO satellite constellation for 5G NB-IoT connectivity to extend coverage for IoT devices, directly comparable to SpaceLab's IoVIT value proposition of ubiquitous low-power IoT connectivity for industrial sensors.
• Lacuna Space: Lacuna Space operates a satellite IoT network providing LPWAN connectivity for sensors in remote areas, directly comparable to SpaceLab's IoVIT terminal offering. Lacuna is also an existing SpaceLab partner, making it both a peer and a collaborator.
• Swarm Technologies (SpaceX): Swarm (acquired by SpaceX) operates a low-cost satellite IoT network for low-bandwidth applications, directly comparable to SpaceLab's IoVIT terminal proposition. Both target ultra-low-power remote sensor connectivity at price points accessible to industrial customers.
• Markforged: Markforged manufactures industrial 3D printers focused on high-strength parts using composite and engineering plastics, closely matching SpaceLab's Space3D/SL-500 line that prints PEEK, PA6-GF30, and carbon-fiber nylon. Both serve industrial and aerospace customers needing ruggedized additive manufacturing.
• Astrocast: Astrocast is a satellite IoT operator offering bidirectional low-power connectivity for asset tracking and remote monitoring, directly competing with SpaceLab's IoVIT in industrial remote-monitoring use cases. Both target IoT sensors in areas without cellular coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Iridium Communications: Iridium operates a global L-band satellite constellation offering IoT, voice, and data services for remote monitoring and asset tracking, broadly comparable to SpaceLab's IoVIT offering. It is a much larger incumbent serving aviation, maritime, and industrial markets globally.
• Stratasys: Stratasys is a global incumbent in industrial polymer 3D printing with a broad portfolio including FDM and PolyJet systems, serving aerospace, automotive, and education. It overlaps with SpaceLab's SL-300/SL-500 but competes from a much larger installed base and broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Kepler Communications: Kepler Communications is building a LEO satellite network for IoT and broadband connectivity, with partial overlap to SpaceLab's IoVIT use cases in remote industrial monitoring. Both are emerging players targeting industrial IoT in underserved geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/SpaceLab-Seismology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spacelab-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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