Backgrounder: Avionics International
Abstract: In this backgrounder, Astre addresses queries and questions from an editor of Avionics International regarding Astre and the problems Astre addresses, as well as a quick background history of Astre.
Avionics International is an industry-leading magazine covering NextGen, connectivity and technical aviation intelligence, which is owned by Access Intelligence.
In this backgrounder,
Astre addresses the value proposition and problems Astre solves in the first part;
While addressing the background and competences of Astre in the second part.
Problems in need of Solving and Value Proposition of Astre:
The main problems faced by Aerospace and Defense on Software throughout the industry are the following:
1) Inadequate modelling software (3D Dassault systèmes, heir recently died and company lost direction).
Most ODM's and OEM's use Catia, Delmia, Solidworks. Legacy 3D CAD systems which don't use 4D VR/XR front-end.
That results in a loss of data during the mapping from 4D reality to 3D systems, then from 3D models to 4D reality.
Astre has had good results with 4D front-end using extended reality (XR), producing accurate models.
(e.g: The problem faced by NASA over its launch tower, generally quality control problems generating defects)
2) Inadequate software to hardware integration (for human-machine interfacing).
This is a difficult problem because it is knowledge concentrated at the top. Requires knowledge of semiconductors,
embedded systems, software, optronics, sensors, recognition software, and complex data processing over interface.
Astre has been built from the ground up for production of intelligent cockpit design over signal intel.
(e.g. The problems faced by Northrop and F-35 over cockpit software improvements, due to partial knowledge only)
Background:
Astre was founded in 2018 as a Washington Corporation under a limited liability structure.
Louis Bernabé came to Seattle from Montpellier, France with the purpose to start tech company Astre in the US.
After one year of getting to know the needs of the market, and meeting necessary stakeholders and team members;
Astre has been working on the design of 5G compatible fabless DSP at chip level and innovative interfacing in XR.
Astre started dealing with the US Government in 2019 over sensitive issues regarding in particular:
1. Natural Language Processing
2. Digital Signal Processing
As such, Astre is a fabless semiconductor company, mainly on DSP (in a similar way as Qualcomm is for CPU).
We have been using machine learning as optimizers over what we call "Data Algebraics”, per mathematical nature.
We use a lot of algebra (as in abstract algebra) and geometry (as in differential and algebraic geometry).
Astre currently has about 3000 annualized visitors on its website, more than 150 of which participate in production.
In order to incentivize its employees, Astre is offering a large employee ownership plan in the company.
We are currently seeking venture capital to overcome barriers to entry, as well as government grants.