A Canadian Leader in Space Machining
For decades Macfab has been leader in CNC machining for the space industry. Our clients continue to select us for our deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, thorough record-keeping and traceability of materials, and clean room ready parts, delivered directly to our customer’s assembly area. Our dedication as a total solution space components parts manufacturer includes a full range of services aimed at enabling our customers to maintain and grow their market share in the highly demanding space industry.
Macfab’s precision CNC machining services have been instrumental producing sun sensors, gyroscopes, and other essential satellite components used in today’s space initiatives. From earth observations satellites to attitude determination and control our high precision, tight tolerance work is found in many mission critical space components.


Engineering Excellence
MacFab’s long history of cooperation with The University of Toronto (U of T). Progressing into the 21st century, Macfab is now collaborating with U of T’s renowned Institute for Aeronautics and Space (UTIAS) as they develop micro and nanosatellites to further human knowledge and capabilities that space provides.
In the space & satellite sector, Macfab observes a trend of optical systems, gas analyzers, mass spectrometers, ion mobility detectors, becoming integrated onboard the latest satellites. Macfab has deep expertise in each of these technologies and industry sectors, working with the world’s leading instrument developers and manufacturers.
Macfab continues to invest in capabilities to better serve our space customers such as:
- Multiple part cleaning methods
- Microscopic assembly
- Vacuum packaging