Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES), now known as Frontgrade Technologies, is a U.S. company that provides mission-critical electronic solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They specialize in advanced RF technology, including radiation-hardened microelectronics, ASICs, antennas, and motion control solutions, designed for harsh environments from deep space to the depths of the ocean. CAES partners with key players like Lockheed Martin and supplies various branches of the U.S. military, offering solutions for the entire signal chain. Key words associated with the company include: RF technology, microelectronics, antennas, aerospace, defense.
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David Young is chief technology officer of CAES and joined the company on 2021-01-26 after serving as vice president of advanced program development at Lockheed Martin’s space division.
CAES became a stand-alone U.S. company after private equity firm Advent International bought its parent group for around $5,000,000,000 in 2024.
CAES and SWISSto12 announced a strategic alliance to bring additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology to US customers.
CAES and SWISSto12 will collaborate with US customers on new designs to meet high performance requirements of future missions.
This alliance enables CAES to provide trusted next-generation RF solutions for customers requiring high security levels, including the Department of Defense.
Shawn Black became CAES division president on 2019-07-01 and leads the division’s new management team.