Space
We provide World class space science and astronomy instruments, planetary surface tools, release mechanisms and TRL raising services for the Space industry.

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Defence
Magna Parva is an international provider of engineering research and development services, with exceptional experience in delivering engineering solutions for the Defence market, including UAV payload release devices.

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Aerospace
Magna Parva are capable of taking on projects involving not only mechanical design but also high end thermal and dynamic fluid and stress analysis to provide complete solutions for the Aerospace industry.

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R&D
In addition to providing services to the Space and Defence markets the Company works in a range of other industries delivering R&D. This cross market experience places Magna Parva in a unique position to deliver exceptional solutions to complex problems.

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CEUS
Our site in Leicestershire houses a fully integrated Assembly, Integration and Test Facility complimenting our ability of end to end Development, Test and Validation of Space Hardware. Available facilities include:
 
 

Environmental Testing

Magna Parva's vacuum ovens are used for a wide variety of vacuum drying, curing and moisture content testing. Common applications include drying heat sensitive samples, moisture determination, drying samples within a controlled atmosphere. Operating features include;

  • A temperature range of 5 degrees above room temperature to 250 degrees
  • A pressure range of 1000mbar to 2mbar
  • (abs)
  • A PC based control system including Microprocessor PID control, Auto-tuning and Calibration, thus enabling thermal cycle testing of components with complete control.
  • Large capacity of up to 65l

Clean Room Facility

Contained within our temperature and humidity controlled laboratory is an established clean room facility including;

  • An ISO class 7 (10,000) modular clean room
  • Zoned working areas achieving ISO class 5 (100)
  • Particle Counters for ISO 14644 certification of Clean rooms enabling constant monitoring of particle levels
  • Technicians trained in Planetary Protection and Bio-Burden control

Magna Parva utilises stringent component cleaning procedures in order to comply with space product assurance. Facilities include:

  • Ultrasonic Baths for aggressive cleaning of components. All Baths include Industrial B.L.T. type ultrasonic transducers generating high-frequency sound waves.
  • High temperature PID controlled vacuum oven enabling vacuum bake out of components for Dry Heat Sterilization and de-gassing.

Magna Parva's AIT Facilities can be made available for use to third parties. For further information and our full list of services please contact us.