Two FormUp 350 industrial machines will be installed on the site to accelerate the integration of metal 3D printing into production processes.
Bourget, France– Sirius Space Services, an emerging player in the French New Space, takes a new step in its industrial rise with the acquisition of S.E.R.M, a historic precision machining site located at Coudray-Montceaux (Essonne, 91).
This acquisition is accompanied by a strategic partnership with the Fives group via its subsidiary AddUp, specialist in metal additive manufacturing.
A historic industrial site serving the space of tomorrow
Founded in 1962, S.E.R.M is a recognized player in complex machining for the industry. It now becomes S.E.R.M by Sirius. The site will play a central role in the production of the SIRIUS family of launchers, particularly for the manufacture of critical components of STAR 1 engines (combustion chambers, injector plates, turbo pumps), designed by metal additive manufacturing, as well as multiple pieces of the launcher.
The site brings together 30 highly qualified employees, experts in small and medium series, as well as in the post-processing of parts from metal additive manufacturing. It is equipped with 17 quality machine tools, and a know-how deeply rooted in the industrial fabric of the Île-de-France region.
In parallel with the activities for Sirius, the site will continue to meet the needs of its historical clients in the Space, Automotive, Aeronautics, Medical and Defense sectors, with references such as SAFRAN, Alpine, Renault F1, Peugeot-Citroën Sport or Mecachrome.
“By integrating the S.E.R.M, we consolidate our capacity to produce in France with a high level of technological requirement. This site permanently anchors Sirius in the reindustrialization of space.” – Antoine FOURCADE, CEO of Sirius Space Services
AddUp, strategic technology partner
To support this industrial rise, Sirius relies on AddUp, a leading French player in metal additive manufacturing and a subsidiary of the Fives group, an international leader in industrial engineering. Two FormUp 350 industrial machines will be installed on the site to accelerate the integration of metal 3D printing into production processes.
AddUp dedicates a third of its activity to the Aeronautics, Space and Defense (ASD) sector, with key collaborations with Dassault, Thales or the DGA. The company is also developing the MASSIF project, dedicated to the development of a new machine for the production of large-sized parts, as part of the France 2030 program.
This technological recognition also resulted in emblematic achievements: an AddUp machine was sent aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a project conducted with Airbus DS, demonstrating the robustness and precision of its equipment in extreme conditions.
“This partnership with Sirius illustrates our ability to support the actors of the New Space in their rise to industrial power, thanks to our technological know-how and our co-design approach” – Julien Marcilly, President of AddUp
An industrial, sovereign and collective ambition
With this takeover and partnership, Sirius Space Services affirms its commitment to an agile, competitive and sovereign French space sector.
This industrial project allows Sirius to:
- sustain skilled jobs in Île-de-France, Preserve strategic industrial know-how
- strengthen its technological autonomy, key to European space sovereignty
Supported by Bpifrance, the Île-de-France Region and European institutions, Sirius is part of an ambitious reindustrialization dynamic driven by cooperation between leading technological players.
ABOUT SIRIUS SPACE SERVICES
Founded in 2020 and based in the Île-de-France region, Sirius Space Services aims to redefine access to space by making it both more sustainable and accessible, while contributing to Europe’s strategic independence.
Its vision is based on competitive launch solutions, specifically designed to meet the growing needs of the commercial space market.
With its range of launchers — SIRIUS 1, 13 and 15—specially designed for satellites up to 1,100 kg and constellations up to 400 kg, the company offers fast and flexible orbiting services. Each mission is designed to guarantee its clients direct and optimized access to space, while reducing its environmental impact.
In 2024, Sirius Space Services was awarded the “Demonstration of a micro and mini-launch service” scheme, leading to the signing of its first commercial contract for the SIRIUS 13 launcher, with the French government and CNES as clients. This achievement marks the beginning of a new era for launch services in Europe.
Based on the outskirts of Paris, Sirius Space Services today brings together a team of 150 passionate and multidisciplinary collaborators, united around the same vision:
Make access to space more sustainable.
