Global development and manufacturing of sonar, sensor and weapon systems for maritime applications.
TKMS Atlas Elektronik GmbH
Bremen · Wedel · Wilhelmshaven · Flintbek · KoblenzNew on Amplifa
About TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK
TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK is a leading provider of maritime high technology, specialising in the development and manufacture of complex electronic systems. The company operates in the field of maritime security and defence and serves more than 40 navies worldwide. The product portfolio includes integrated sonar systems, command & control systems as well as advanced communication and weapon systems. From the development of individual components to complete systems for submarines and surface vessels, the entire value chain is covered. The expertise lies in hydroacoustic applications, sensor technology and the creation of integrated, operationally focused situational pictures. The global locations enable the provision of solutions for the requirements of a wide variety of maritime operational areas.
- Site
- Wedel
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of sonar systems, Command & control systems, Communication systems, Torpedoes and underwater effectors, Mine-hunting systems, Submarine and surface vessel systems, Unmanned systems, Customer services/customer services
- Materials
- Sonar and Sensor Technology, Processing and Control Systems, Integrated Total Systems
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1902
- Employees
- 2800
- Industries
- Naval Systems, Defence, Maritime Security, Hydrography, Merchant Shipping, Port Authorities
- 01
Development of sensor and communication systems
- 02
Production of integrated electronic systems and effectors
- 03
Integration into platforms (submarines, combat ships, unmanned systems)
- 04
Provision of customised maritime security solutions
Technological Foundations
Sonar and Sensor Technology
Complete sensor and hydroacoustic systems for target detection and tracking.
Processing and Control Systems
Highly complex digital systems for signal processing and command & control.
Integrated Total Systems
Customisable, platform-independent solutions from component level to complete system.
Locations
Bremen
DEHeadquarters
Wedel
DEBranch office
Wilhelmshaven
DEBranch office
Flintbek
DEBranch office
Koblenz
DEBranch office/Office
Components & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality Assurance
Development is carried out in accordance with international standards for maritime security, with a focus on the reliability of the sensor-to-shooter architecture.
| Evidence | Bremen | Wedel | Wilhelmshaven | Flintbek | Koblenz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- 1902
Founded as Norddeutsche Maschinen- und Armaturenfabrik GmbH in Bremen on the initiative of Norddeutscher Lloyd
- 1905
Settled on the site of AG Weser on the Stephanikirchenweide
- 1911
Renamed Atlas Werke AG
- 1914-1918
Construction of submarines and small vessels for the Imperial German Navy
- 1945
Reconstruction; shipbuilding abandoned, focus on machinery, equipment, naval and defence electronics
- 1965
Incorporated into Friedrich Krupp GmbH
- 1992
Merger with STN Systemtechnik Nord to form STN Atlas Elektronik GmbH
- 1997
Shareholding by Rheinmetall (51%) and BAE Systems (49%)
- 2003
Split: naval electronics as ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH under BAE Systems
- 2006
Sale to ThyssenKrupp (51%) and EADS (49%) for approx. 145-217 million euros
- 2017
Acquisition of the remaining 49% by ThyssenKrupp; full integration into TKMS on 3 April 2017