Applied Aerospace Acquires NeXolve to Expand Space Systems Capabilities
Slice of Manufacturing Team
Mar 17, 2025
Key Highlights:
- Applied Aerospace has completed the acquisition of NeXolve, a leader in advanced polymer applications for space systems.
- NeXolve’s expertise includes deployable sunshields, solar sails, and atmospheric drag sails for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial spacecraft.
- The NeXolve brand will be retained for its polyimide resin and film product portfolio.
- The combined company will develop new deployable sub-systems, including solar arrays, sun shields, and passive deorbit systems.
- NeXolve’s facilities in Huntsville, Alabama will become Applied Aerospace’s Advanced Materials & Deployable Systems division.
Source: PR Newswire
Quotes
“ "The complementary engineering capabilities that NeXolve brings to the Applied Aerospace family is incredible. By combining our capabilities, we look forward to developing a new generation of deployable sub-systems that will help our customers improve the mission effectiveness and extend the service life of their spacecraft." ”
Kevin Bidlack, CEO at Applied Aerospace
Why This Matters:
This acquisition significantly enhances Applied Aerospace’s ability to develop cutting-edge deployable systems for commercial and government space missions. By integrating NeXolve’s expertise in polymer science and deployable structures with Applied Aerospace’s advanced composite and metallic manufacturing, the combined company is well-positioned to deliver next-generation space solutions. This move strengthens Applied Aerospace’s presence in Huntsville, Alabama, a key hub for NASA and defense aerospace innovation.
