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We’re a Pioneer in Thermal Protection Systems

Hera Technologies leads in aerospace innovation, specializing in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Our expertise in soft goods for thermal, cryogenic, and ablative applications, paired with turnkey military flight part solutions, ensures unmatched quality and safety, pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
We’re a Pioneer in Thermal Protection Systems
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Launch Vehicle

Hera Technologies has carved a unique niche in the launch vehicle industry. Specializing in soft goods manufacturing for thermal, croygenic and ablative applications. Hera Technologies stands at the forefront of innovation in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS).

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The Importance of Thermal Protection Systems

Thermal Protection Systems are crucial in insulating rockets, often being the first component visible but the last to be designed. Hera Technologies focuses on the challenges of compensating for differences between structural and insulation aspects of Thermal Protection Systems, maintaining tight tolerances, and handling hazardous materials.

Key Product & Service Offerings

TPS Cut & Sew

Using innovative sewing techniques, Hera uses engineered fabrics to sew thermal heat resistant protection systems, creating engine nozzle covers, COPV, Lox Dome, Helium tank covers, Fairing covers, thermal engine boots, EMI and RFI shields, and ground support equipment.

High-Particulate/Softgoods Machining

Pioneering in stabilizing and 5 axis high speed machining challenging soft goods product lines under controlled temperature, humidity and FOD collection systems.

Composite Laminating

Complete CL8 ECS facility with integrated Ply cutting, Material Freezer, laser Projection, laminators, bonding, and Quality engineering for all Space Vehicle manufactured build to design structures.

Substrate Bonding and Painting

Unique capabilities in substrate bonding TPS to structures, and one of the few suppliers approved to paint TPS and insulative products with fire retardant and conductive coatings.

Surface Coatings

Hera has a quadruple-chamber paint booth, that has custom fire retardant walls, and full fume ventilation systems, dedicated for applying Epoxy, silicone and aerospace specialized coatings and paints.

Refurbishment Facility

Dedicated to stripping and rebonding TPS post-launch, enhancing the reusability of rocket components.

Mechanical Assembly and Test

Highly skilled aerospace assembly technicians offer full vertical integration of sub and finished flight assembly requirements.

Metallic Machining

High speed CNC 5 axis milling, turning and routing of complex aerospace flight hardware.

Metrology Lab

Environmentally controlled room housing precision grade A granite inspection tables, calibrated CMM ARMs and laser scanning inspection systems.

Spacecraft & Satellites

Hera Technologies stands at the vanguard of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) development and applications for spacecraft, embodying the pinnacle of innovation, reliability, and quality in the aerospace industry. As the leading supplier of TPS for spacecraft vehicles, we are dedicated to pioneering new frontiers in spacecraft safety and efficiency.

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Vertical Manufacturing Integration

  • Space Satellite Thermal Protection Systems
  • Laminated Composite Structures
  • Metal and Composite Bonding
  • Surface Coats
  • Complex Metallic and Carbon Carbon Parts Machining

From engineering to concept inception, Hera is positioned to team with our customers to collaboratively offer best value solutions towards manufacturing producibility and build to budget.

Key Product & Service Offerings

Design and Manufacturing

Design and Manufacturing of Metal and Composite flight parts, structures, and assemblies using computer aided tools to efficiently service our manufacturing operations and support the tightest of Customer Schedule needs.

Metallic Machining

Complete 5-axis high-speed Milling and Lathe department with dust collection systems throughout.

Soft Goods and Honeycomb Core Machining

Complete 5-axis high-Speed Routers, Ultrasonic Knives and Laser cutting department with full dust collection systems and self-contained ECS cell systems.

Composite Laminating

Complete CL8 ECS facility with integrated Ply Cutting, Material Freezer, laser projection, laminators, bonding and quality engineering.

Bonding

Complete Epoxy and Silicone CL8 ECS facility with room separation to prevent foreign particulate cross-contamination.

Surface Coatings

Hera has a quadruple-chamber paint booth, that has custom fire retardant walls, and full fume ventilation systems, dedicated for applying Epoxy, silicone and aerospace specialized coatings and paints.

Assembly and Test

Precision integration of metal and composite flight structures, mechanical and functional testing and verifications performed to meet strict industry and customer-specific standards, ensuring performance and reliability across all delivered products

MLI

Multilayer Insulation (MLI) blankets use layered materials to provide reliable thermal control and consistent performance in spacecraft applications.

Military & Commercial Aircraft

Hera Technologies offers a complete turnkey solution for the manufacturing, assembly and test of Military Flight Parts and Assemblies. Hera Technologies offers a complete turnkey solution for the manufacturing, assembly and test of Commercial Aircraft parts and assemblies.

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Military Aircraft Thermal Protection Systems, Bonding, Surface Coats, Laminated Composite Structures and Complex Metallic Parts Machining

From engineering to concept inception Hera is in position to team with our customers to collaboratively offer best value solutions towards manufacturing producibility and build to budget.

Commercial Aircraft Vertical Manufacturing Integration

  • Commercial Aircraft Composite Radomes
  • Fairing Covers
  • Engine Inlets
  • S Ducting
  • Nacelles
  • AC Ducting and many other commercial Prepreg and Epoxy Parts

Because we are a known Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) expert, our commercial undersea and air flight customers collaborate on many TPS applications to support their parts requirements.Our diversified Manufacturing capability offers turn key solutions for Thermal Protection Systems, Laminated Composite Structures, Metal and Composite Bonding, Surface Coats, and Complex Metallic and Carbon Parts Machining.From engineering to concept inception, Hera is positioned to team with our customers to collaboratively offer best value solutions towards manufacturing producibility and build to budget.

Key Product & Service Offerings

Design and Manufacturing

Design and Manufacturing of Metal and Composite flight parts, structures, and assemblies using computer aided tools to efficiently service our manufacturing operations and support the tightest of Customer Schedule needs.

Metallic Machining

Complete 5 axis high speed Milling and Lathe department with dust collection systems throughout.

Soft Goods and Honeycomb Core Machining

Complete 5 axis high Speed Routers, Ultrasonic Knives and Laser cutting department with full dust collection systems and self-contained ECS cell systems.

Composite Laminating

Complete CL8 ECS facility with integrated Ply cutting, Material Freezer, laser Projection, laminators, bonding and Quality engineering.

Bonding

Complete Epoxy and Silicone CL8 ECS facility with room separation to prevent foreign particulate cross contamination.

Surface Coatings

Special process coating applications applied in one of 3 Paint Booths.

Assembly and Test

Full staff of trained AC parts assembly mechanics responsible for wet and dry fastener installations, mechanical testing, torque testing, proof load test and surface touch up.

Specialized Machining and Processes

Hera Technologies emphasizes controlling environmental factors like temperature, humidity and dust during machining.
Our unique approach includes stabilizing materials, using specific advanced-geometry machining bits, and maintaining tight tolerances.
We offer intricate five-axis machining and full assembly builds.
We have numerous special process approvals across 15 tier one customers, making Hera Technologies an industry leader in TPS machining.
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Special Processes Across 15 Types
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