Cutting-Edge Electronics & Manufacturing Solutions for Drone & Robotics OEMs

KT Technical Solutions is a U.S.-based representative of global industrial partners from a variety of technical sectors, promoting cutting-edge solutions that benefit and enhance the UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) market. With over 40 years in the electronics and manufacturing industries, we carefully select our trusted partners based on excellence in professionalism and high levels of quality.

We represent a wide range of product and service suppliers, and act as an extension of procurement and engineering for drone and robotics OEMs, delivering cost-effective solutions that meet your unique requirements.

View our partners below:

SVTronics

Advanced electronic & mechanical engineering & manufacturing

SVTronics is an expert provider of electronic and mechanical engineering services, spanning the entire product lifecycle from initial concept through to production. The company’s highly experienced engineering team can help you bring new drone and unmanned systems projects to life, ensuring that they meet or exceed your requirements for function, cost and manufacturability.

The company provides services through four main business groups:

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CableConn

Custom cables, wire harnesses & interconnect solutions

CableConn translates unique customer requirements into bespoke cable assemblies, wire harnesses and electromechanical box builds for UAVs, robotics and autonomous systems. With over 30 years of experience, the company creates rugged interconnect solutions that can withstand high vibration, extreme temperatures, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensuring ultra-reliable power distribution, data transmission, and sensor integration.

Thanks to their in-house machine shop, CableConn can provide custom overmolding for sealed, strain-relieved connectors, providing enhanced durability in harsh environments. The company can also manufacture high-frequency coaxial assemblies up to 70GHz, including phase-matched assemblies for radar, electronic warfare (EW), and high-speed RF communication systems.

Capabilities include:

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American Lithium Energy

The world’s highest energy density silicon anode Li-ion batteries

American Lithium Energy (ALE) provides the world’s highest energy density silicon-based lithium-ion batteries, featuring industry-leading safety capabilities and zero-volt stability. ALE’s patented technologies eliminate the need for trade-offs between energy density, lifecycle, and safety, making them ideal for UAVs and unmanned systems.

The NDAA-compliant batteries are made in the USA, ensuring a secure domestic supply chain. Designed to MIL-STD specifications, they can withstand high levels of shock and vibration and extremes of temperature, and feature CANbus and RS-485 interfaces for seamless compatibility with UAV flight controllers and onboard computing systems.

ALE is also highly experienced in developing power solutions using different battery cell chemistries, including NMC, LMFP, LFP, LCO and supercapacitor, and can create custom battery cells to suit your specific use cases and requirements.

Applications include:

• Long-endurance ISR UAVs
• High-altitude pseudo-satellites (HAPS)
• Autonomous ground robots & UGVs
• Maritime autonomous systems such as USVs and UUVs used in inspection and mine clearance
• Counter-UAS systems
• Deep-space platforms

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OSI Electronics

Turnkey CEM services for electronics & PCB assembly

OSI Electronics is a highly experienced Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) providing turnkey services from sub-assemblies through to full products for the unmanned systems and robotics industries. Offering a wide range of capabilities including PCB assemblies, cable assemblies, flex circuits, microelectronics and opto-electronics, OSI Electronics is one of the few organizations that provides this level of vertical and horizontal integration, ensuring enhanced quality and reduced risks in drone and unmanned systems manufacturing.

OSI Electronics also provides engineering and test services that ensure that OEM product designs can be manufactured at volume, improving quality, manufacturability, testability and overall time-to-market.

Capabilities include:

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Exxelia

High-quality passive components & electrical subsystems

Exxelia offers a comprehensive catalog of passive electronic components and subsystems that are ideal for demanding UAV, eVTOL and robotics designs. With over 100 years of experience, the company currently serves over 3000 customers in more than 50 countries around the world.

In addition to its COTS offerings, Exxelia can provide custom solutions to meet the most unique requirements for performance, geometry, packing, ruggedization and more. All production sites are ISO9001, EN9100 or AS9100 certified.

The company’s product ranges include:

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Elite Robots

Lightweight six-joint manipulator arms for unmanned systems & robotics

Elite Robots‘ collaborative robots, also known as cobots, are versatile six-joint manipulator arms that can be easily integrated into UAVs, UGVs and autonomous systems. The sturdy and lightweight units feature an aluminum frame construction with reinforced polymer covers for durability, and offer international standard base and flange patterns for compatibility.

The cobot product line offers the widest payload range in the industry, with options for 3, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 20, and 25 kg. A DC-powered version, equipped with a mini controller, has been specifically developed for mobile robotic applications. All products utilize industry-standard protocols for maximum interoperability with a wide range of platforms, and a web-based TP allows access and control via Ethernet without a physical pendant.

Elite Robots’ cobots have been deployed in service of a variety of real-world unmanned systems applications, including:

• High-voltage power line maintenance & repair
• Drone battery replacement for continuous operations
• Railway inspection, utilizing AGV-mounted cameras to detect track defects in real time
• Automated agricultural operations such as fruit and vegetable picking
• Ground robotics for reconnaissance and logistics
• UUV inspection and exploration

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