On November 5, 2025, the Upper Austrian Craft Award was presented at the Wels Exhibition Center.
In the category “Cooperation & Teamwork”, we secured 2nd place together with ASA Astrosysteme – for our joint project Optical Ground Stations.

The project combines ASA’s custom-built high-performance telescopes with the Orbyx dome by INNOVAMETALL.
The result: a fully pre-assembled, modular system ready for immediate deployment – optimized for quantum communication between Earth and satellite.

The close collaboration between our two companies – located just a few kilometers apart – enables fast coordination, joint development, and technical precision.

“This award means a lot to me – because it shows that this project is not only technically exciting, but also an outstanding example of teamwork.”
– Klaus Pichlbauer, CEO INNOVAMETALL

Whether in research, secure data transmission, or educational centers – the Optical Ground Stations deliver reliable results and are already in use worldwide.

The Craft Award honors exceptional achievements by Upper Austrian businesses every year.
Assessed by an expert jury of the Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce, the award stands for innovation, quality, and regional collaboration.

Photos: © Böcksteiner Tatiana/Cityfoto © Die Pelzls/Cityfoto © INNOVAMETALL