Elix Systems
Elix Systems SA is a Swiss company that designs rugged, SWAP-optimised mission computers, FPGA IP cores, and avionics electronics for aerospace, defence, medical, and test & measurement customers, complemented by full-lifecycle engineering and qualification services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersLausanne, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Elix Systems does
Elix Systems SA is a privately-held Swiss company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Lausanne, with a nearshore engineering and qualification workshop in Novi Sad, Serbia. The company designs and manufactures rugged, SWAP-optimised (size, weight and power) mission computing solutions and avionics electronics for aerospace, defence, medical, and test & measurement customers. Its portfolio centres on the SummitX family of pre-qualified mission computers (SummitX-2000 with Intel TigerLake i7-1185GRE plus an optional AI accelerator delivering up to 28 TOPS for four-stream 1080p60 video fusion; SummitX-2100 with Intel RaptorLake i7-13800HRE and 64GB LPDDR5; and the DAL-C-certifiable SummitX COMe Compact Type 6 module built on Intel Tiger Lake with Iris Xe graphics), the SummitXL XM-1023 OpenVPX XMC video switch/frame grabber mezzanine (Xilinx UltraScale XCKU060), the 75mm × 50mm CommX drone control module (H.265 encoding, NPU edge AI, Cortex-M7 real-time flight control), the RS Key rugged dual-interface USB storage (DO-160 / MIL-STD-810 pre-qualified), and custom avionics cables manufactured to IPC/WHMA-A-620E. The company also sells a catalogue of off-the-shelf FPGA IP cores (ARINC 818 TX/RX, ARINC 429 TX/RX, UART, DSI/O, Video AXI DMA) supported across AMD/Xilinx, Intel, and Microchip FPGAs, with optional DO-254 certification packages, alongside test equipment (PXIe ARINC 818 Test Card with Keysight integration, custom test benches, interface boxes, lab conversion kits).
Elix Systems monetises through three revenue streams: configured hardware product sales (SummitX mission computers, processing modules, rugged storage, FPGA IPs, and test tools), FPGA IP licensing (one-time licences with optional DO-254 certification packages), and full-lifecycle engineering services spanning electronics and FPGA design to DO-254/DO-178/DO-160 qualification, system integration, low-rate and high-volume production, and support/RMA. All pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing; sales are consultative and direct, routed through industry-specific enquiry forms (Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Test & Measurement). The QMS is certified to EN9100 and ISO 9001 by SGS, and Elix is a member of the UN Global Compact.
The customer base spans enterprise aerospace and defence primes (Airbus Helicopters, Helsing, Daedalean, Barco), drone specialists (Flyability), and medical device companies (Incremed, Select Dental), with a partner ecosystem exceeding 20 organisations including Intel, AMD, NXP, Mercury Systems, Keysight, Fischer, Lemo, PCI-SIG, and COAT-X. The company operates with roughly 38 employees split between the Swiss core team (executives in management, technology, products, program management, and partner network) and the Serbian nearshore engineering site.
Elix Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elix Systems
- Legal name
- ELIX Systems SA
- Website
- https://elix.swiss
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Elix Systems SA is a Swiss company that designs rugged, SWAP-optimised mission computers, FPGA IP cores, and avionics electronics for aerospace, defence, medical, and test & measurement customers, complemented by full-lifecycle engineering and qualification services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Elix Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Rugged Mission Computing for Aerospace & Defense
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Computer Storage Devices (3572), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms (IMABAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO), Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits (IMABAFAL), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC), Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators) (HDAAAJAC)
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Where Elix Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lausanne
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Elix Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Sale of rugged mission computers (SummitX family), processing modules (COMe, CommX), storage devices (RS Key), FPGA IP cores, and test & qualification tools (test benches, PXIe ARINC 818 Test Card). Hardware products are sold as configured units with varying specifications (processors, memory, storage, interfaces).
- Engineering Services: Comprehensive services covering the full product lifecycle: Design (electronics, FPGA, software, mechanical, DO-254/DO-178/DO-160), Qualification (environmental testing, EMC, vibration, DO-160), System Integration (hardware, FPGA, software), Production (prototyping, low-rate initial production, high volume), and Support/RMA. Nearshore site in Novi Sad, Serbia provides cost-competitive scalable engineering services.
- FPGA IP Licensing: Pre-developed, standardised IP cores (ARINC 818 TX/RX, ARINC 429 TX/RX, UART TX/RX, DSI/O, Video AXI DMA) are available for integration into customer systems, with optional DO-254 certification packages. IP cores are sold as one-time licences or configurations.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Elix Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elix Systems designs, manufactures, and sells rugged SWAP-optimized mission computers, FPGA-based avionics IP cores, and rugged storage devices for aerospace, defense, and medical applications. The company also provides end-to-end engineering services spanning design, qualification, system integration, and production, supporting customers from project kick-off through first production. Core products include the SummitX family of mission computers, CommX drone control module, RS Key rugged USB storage, and a portfolio of off-the-shelf certifiable FPGA IP cores (ARINC 818, ARINC 429, UART, DSI/O, Video AXI DMA).
Product overview
Elix Systems is a Swiss company founded in 2020 specializing in rugged mission computing solutions engineered for AI edge applications in aerospace, defense, and medical industries. The product portfolio centers on the SummitX family of rugged, pre-qualified mission computers including SummitX-2000 (Intel TigerLake with up to 28 TOPS AI acceleration, 4x4 video switch for 4x 1080p60), SummitX-2100 (Intel RaptorLake, 14 cores), SummitX COMe module (COM Express Type 6, Intel Tiger Lake), and SummitXL XM-1023 (XMC video switch mezzanine with Xilinx UltraScale FPGA). Supporting products include CommX drone control module (H.265 encoding with NPU edge AI compute engine for computer vision), RS Key rugged dual-interface USB storage (158GB-512GB, DO-160/MIL-STD-810 qualified), and custom avionics cables (qualification and break-out cables per IPC/WHMA-A-620E). FPGA IP cores available off-the-shelf include ARINC 818 TX/RX (avionics video), ARINC 429 TX/RX (avionics bus), UART TX/RX, DSI/O, and Video AXI DMA. Test and qualification tools include PXIe ARINC 818 Test Card, custom test benches, interface boxes, and lab conversion kits. Services encompass electronics design (DO-254, DO-178, ISO 13485), environmental qualification (DO-160), system integration, and production.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SummitX: Family of rugged, pre-qualified mission computers for mission-critical applications including SummitX-2000 and SummitX-2100 models.
- SummitXL
- CommX
- RS Key
- ARINC 818 Suite
Products and services
- SummitX-2000 Mission Computer Rugged, pre-qualified edge AI mission computer with Intel TigerLake i7-1185GRE processor, 16GB DDR4, 4TB SSD, optional AI accelerator up to 28 TOPS, 4x4 video switch matrix for up to 4x 1080p60 video capture, and avionics interfaces including ARINC 429, RS232/422/485, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, and 3G-SDI. Qualified to DO-160 standards.
- SummitX-2100 Mission Computer Next-generation AI mission computer with Intel RaptorLake i7-13800HRE (14 cores), 64GB LPDDR5, >55W power, dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and advanced AI acceleration for situational awareness and multi-fusion in commercial and defense settings.
- SummitX COMe Module Flight safety certifiable Intel Tiger Lake COM Express Compact Type 6 module (95mm x 95mm) with Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB LPDDR4 IB-ECC, DO-160 qualified, DAL-C certification package available, operating temperature -40°C to +85°C, with ability to disable thermal throttling for deterministic processing.
- SummitXL XM-1023 OpenVPX XMC Module OpenVPX SOSA-aligned XMC video switch and frame grabber mezzanine with Xilinx UltraScale XCKU060 FPGA, 2GB DDR4, PCIe Gen4 x8, XFlex 2x 5Gbps RX/TX for 3G SDI or ARINC 818, CVBS and RGB analogue video grabbing, DAL-C certification package available. Designed for legacy video sensor integration into AI vision systems.
- CommX Drone Control Module Miniature 75mm x 50mm SWAP-optimized processing module with H.265 video encoding (2x bitrate reduction vs H.264), integrated NPU edge AI compute engine for computer vision (object detection, collision avoidance), dedicated Cortex-M7 real-time processor for flight control of group-1 UAVs, and multiple video inputs (HDMI, USB 3.1, MIPI, analogue).
- RS Key Rugged USB Storage Dual-interface rugged USB storage (USB Lemo Push/Pull T-Series and USB3.1 Type A) pre-qualified to DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 standards, available in 158GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities, operating temperature -40°C to +70°C, waterproof, EMI/RFI protected.
- Avionics Cables Custom cable harness design and manufacturing services for avionics projects including qualification cables (MIL-DTL-38999 connectors, EMI shielded, salt spray resistant) and break-out cables for development and lab testing (RJ45, USB Type A, HD-BNC). Manufactured to IPC/WHMA-A-620E standards.
- ARINC 818 TX/RX IP Cores Low-latency multi-gigabit video transmission/reception IP cores for rugged avionics systems. Supports AMD, Intel, Microchip FPGAs, single/dual-link copper and fiber, up to 4 streams per link, video up to FC 8x rate (8.5 Gbps) using 8b10b encoding, AXI4-Stream/AXI4-Lite interfaces. DO-254 certification package available on request.
- ARINC 429 TX/RX IP Cores Avionics bus communication IP cores supporting 12.5 kbps and 100 kbps data rates, 16 RX and 8 TX channels, 32-bit wide FIFO, programmable parity, queuing or CVT mode reception with optional timestamping, built-in test loopback and TX/RX message counters.
- UART TX/RX IP Core Serial communication IP core supporting RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 half- and full-duplex protocols, compatible with TL16C750 driver, programmable serial interface, baud rate generator up to 921,600, prioritized interrupts, error detection with loopback and counters.
- DSI/O IP Core Discrete Signal Input/Output IP core for continuous capture and control of up to 32 independent inputs/outputs with logic levels readable/configurable via AXI4-Lite interface, built-in loopback and stuck-at-fault detection.
- Video AXI DMA IP Core Real-time high-resolution video frame grabber IP core supporting up to 8 AXI4-Stream inputs and 8 DMA channels with four frame buffers per channel, paired with AMD AXI Bridge for PCIe Gen3 x8, capable of transferring up to 8x 1080p60 video streams in real-time.
- PXIe ARINC 818 Test Card Versatile PXIe ARINC 818 test card supporting up to 6x 2Gbps copper channels and 2x 4Gbps optical channels, configurable as receivers or transmitters, up to 4K/30p resolution. Includes Visual Pattern Generator, video capture, and ARINC 818 stream analysis software with Keysight integration.
- Test Benches Custom test benches for functional and qualification testing, including rackable solutions for DO-160 environmental tests supporting electrical tests (voltage spikes, audio frequency susceptibility, RF susceptibility, lightning, ESD), environmental stress testing for water, sand, dust, and fungal resistance.
- Interface Boxes Custom interface boxes isolating equipment under test from test environments with protection from physical factors (water, sand, dust). Range from simple connector-to-connector interfaces to complex configurations with functional testing capabilities.
- Lab Conversion Kits Conversion kits for SummitX products adapting from circular MIL connectors to commercial connectors, enabling easy conversion of mission computers to desktop configurations for application development, flight testing, and certification.
- Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services covering the full product lifecycle: Design (electronics, FPGA, software, mechanical, DO-254/DO-178/DO-160), Qualification (environmental testing, EMC, vibration, DO-160), System Integration (hardware, FPGA, software), Production (prototyping, low-rate initial production, high volume), and Support/RMA. Delivered from Swiss core team and Serbian near-shore site.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 28 TOPS of AI processing power, enabling simultaneous analysis and interpretation of 4 video feeds or more
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Elix Systems
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Elix Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability5 records
Feature7 records
Elix Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Airbus HelicopterscoreAirbus Helicopters is listed as a customer and partner. The RS Key rugged USB storage was originally developed in response to Airbus Helicopters' request for a LEMO high-speed USB connector for data transfer from mission computers. The RS Key success story is featured on the product page, indicating an ongoing product relationship.
- IntelcoreIntel is listed as a technology partner on the About page. SummitX products use Intel processors — the SummitX COMe uses Intel Tiger Lake (i7-1186GRE) and Intel Iris Xe graphics, while SummitX-2000 uses Intel 11th Gen Core i7-1185GRE and SummitX-2100 uses Intel 13th Gen Core i7-13800HRE. Intel technology underpins the company's core AI edge computing capabilities.
- AMDcoreAMD is listed as a technology partner on the About page. FPGA IPs (ARINC 818 TX/RX) support AMD/Xilinx platforms, and the SummitXL XM-1023 uses Xilinx UltraScale XCKU060. AMD technology is integral to Elix's FPGA-based avionics IP cores and video processing boards.
- NXP SemiconductorscoreNXP is listed as a technology partner on the About page. NXP semiconductors are used in Elix Systems' avionics and rugged computing products, supporting the company's mission-critical electronics design.
- Hes-sominorHes-so (Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale) is listed as a partner on the About page. Hes-so is a Swiss University of Applied Sciences and Arts, likely serving as an academic/research development partner for Elix Systems' engineering projects.
- ExavisionsminorExavisions is listed as a partner on the About page. Exavisions is a company specialising in embedded vision systems; the partnership likely involves integration of Exavisions' vision technology with Elix Systems' mission computing platforms.
- DaedaleanminorDaedalean is an AI flight software company developing certified AI for aviation. Listed as a customer and partner on the About page. The partnership involves compatible technologies for AI-powered avionics and flight safety systems.
- FlyabilityminorFlyability is an indoor inspection drone company listed as a customer and partner. Elix Systems' CommX drone control module was integrated into Flyability's 2kg inspection drone as a communication, video compression, and motor/sensor controller — a flagship integration case.
- HelsingminorHelsing is an AI defence technology company (based in Munich, Germany) listed as a customer and partner. The partnership likely involves AI processing capabilities for defence applications, potentially using Elix's SWAP-optimised mission computers.
- IncremedminorIncremed is a Swiss medical device company listed as a customer and partner. Elix Systems serves as Incremed's hardware and firmware development partner, managing hardware design, supply chain, and production scaleup for medical devices. The CEO has provided a testimonial recommendation.
- Kudelski SecurityminorKudelski Security is listed as a partner on the About page. Kudelski Security provides cybersecurity services; the partnership likely involves security expertise for Elix's mission-critical and defence electronics products.
- RinaminorRina is listed as a partner on the About page. Rina provides testing, inspection, and certification services; the partnership likely supports Elix's qualification and compliance testing processes for avionics products.
- Select DentalminorSelect Dental is a Swiss dental services company listed as a customer and partner. Elix Systems likely provides medical electronics design and development services to Select Dental.
- GAINminorGAIN (aeroindustry.ch) is listed as an aerospace industry partner on the About page. GAIN likely serves as an industry network partner or channel for connecting with aerospace customers in the Swiss and European market.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Elix Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Beijer Electronics: Nordic-headquartered industrial and embedded computing specialist with European defense/aerospace exposure. Comparable in product category but more weighted toward industrial/transport, less airborne defense.
Direct peers
- Abaco Systems (now part of AMETEK): Provider of rugged embedded computing, mission computers, and high-performance signal processing boards for aerospace and defense — overlapping with Elix's SummitXL video switch/frame grabber and mission computer lines.
- EIZO Rugged Solutions: Rugged displays, video interface cards, and ARINC 818 products for military and aerospace platforms — directly comparable to Elix's ARINC 818 IP cores and test cards.
- Mercury Systems: US-listed defense electronics prime specializing in rugged mission-critical processing, avionics subsystems, and secure defense computing. Mercury is a current Elix partner and a direct competitor for embedded mission computer sockets at defense primes.
- Crystal Group: US rugged computer and server manufacturer for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications — a direct peer in mission-critical edge AI computing hardware.
- Kontron: European-headquartered embedded computing platform vendor with strong aerospace/defense and rugged COM Express / SOSA-aligned product lines. Overlaps directly with Elix's SummitX COMe and mission computer offerings.
- Pixus Technologies: OpenVPX / SOSA-aligned chassis and backplane specialist for embedded defense electronics. Comparable to Elix's SummitXL OpenVPX XMC mezzanine approach and rugged VPX ecosystem presence.
- Aitech: Rugged embedded computing specialist serving space, defense, and aerospace markets with mission computers, GPGPU subsystems, and AI-at-the-edge hardware — directly comparable to Elix's SummitX family.
Broad incumbents
- Curtiss-Wright: Large defense electronics conglomerate offering rugged COTS modules, mission computers, and avionics subsystems. A much broader incumbent competing for the same defense/aerospace sockets as Elix.
- HENSOLDT: European defense electronics prime with strong sensor, avionics, and mission computing portfolios. A relevant adjacent incumbent against which Elix positions in European defense programs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Elix Systems social profiles
Digital presenceElix Systems compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Elix Systems financial estimates
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Elix Systems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Elix Systems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Elix Systems M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Elix Systems
What does Elix Systems do?
Elix Systems designs, manufactures, and sells rugged SWAP-optimized mission computers, FPGA-based avionics IP cores, and rugged storage devices for aerospace, defense, and medical applications. The company also provides end-to-end engineering services spanning design, qualification, system integration, and production, supporting customers from project kick-off through first production. Core products include the SummitX family of mission computers, CommX drone control module, RS Key rugged USB storage, and a portfolio of off-the-shelf certifiable FPGA IP cores (ARINC 818, ARINC 429, UART, DSI/O, Video AXI DMA).
Is Elix Systems a public or private company?
Elix Systems is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Elix Systems founded?
Elix Systems was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Elix Systems based?
Elix Systems is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Elix Systems make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are engineering Services and FPGA IP Licensing.
Who are Elix Systems's main competitors?
Beijer Electronics is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Abaco Systems (now part of AMETEK), EIZO Rugged Solutions, Mercury Systems, Crystal Group, Kontron, Pixus Technologies and Aitech. Broad incumbents are Curtiss-Wright and HENSOLDT.
Does Elix Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Elix Systems.
What industry is Elix Systems in?
Elix Systems's product category is Rugged Mission Computing for Aerospace & Defense. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAFAI, Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms, with a secondary code of IMABAFAO, Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.