RADIALL

Their core work

Radiall is a major French manufacturer of interconnection components — connectors, RF switches, fiber optic assemblies, and related passive components for aerospace, defense, telecom, and industrial markets. In H2020, they focused on developing next-generation high-density electrical interconnects for transport applications and compact RF electromechanical relays for satellite communication systems. Their work bridges the gap between component-level engineering and system-level reliability requirements in demanding environments like aviation and space.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

All three of Radiall's H2020 projects launched within a narrow 2018-2019 window, making it difficult to identify a long-term evolution. However, the keyword data shows their most recent work (SELECTOR, 2019-2022) moved toward satellite-specific RF components — electromechanical relays, substrate integrated waveguide, and redundancy rings for Very High Throughput Satellites. This suggests a deliberate shift from general transport interconnects toward specialized space and telecom hardware.

Radiall appears to be deepening its space and VHTS satellite hardware capabilities, making them a strong partner for future satellite communication and payload projects.

How they like to work

Radiall predominantly leads projects — they coordinated 2 out of 3 H2020 projects, including their largest (SELECTOR, €920K). Their consortia are small and focused, with only 8 unique partners across 3 countries, suggesting they prefer tight, purpose-built teams over large multi-partner structures. This is typical of an industrial manufacturer bringing specific component expertise to well-defined technical challenges.

Radiall has collaborated with 8 unique partners across 3 countries, indicating a compact but focused European network. Their partnerships appear driven by specific technical needs (e.g., the Amphenol collaboration in HARP) rather than broad networking.

What sets them apart

Radiall is one of Europe's leading independent manufacturers of interconnection solutions, giving them direct control over component design, prototyping, and manufacturing — a rare combination in EU research projects where most partners are universities or research institutes. Their ability to take components from lab concept to production-ready hardware makes them particularly valuable for projects targeting higher TRL levels. The joint project with Amphenol (HARP) signals they operate at the tier where major global interconnect players collaborate as equals.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SELECTOR
  Largest project (€920K as coordinator), targeting compact RF relays for Very High Throughput Satellites — directly relevant to Europe's growing satellite constellation ambitions.
• HARP
  Joint venture with Amphenol — two of the world's top interconnect manufacturers collaborating on next-generation high-density modular connectors for transport.