TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwanese networking equipment maker D-Link has secured a new aerospace communications business opportunity with aerospace manufacturer SpaceX.
D-Link said Wednesday that it will supply network switches for data exchange nodes used in SpaceX’s Starlink low-Earth-orbit satellite network. The company expects shipments to reach approximately 20,000 units, with deliveries scheduled to begin in September, according to UDN Money.
Network switches are key components in modern communication systems, connecting multiple devices within a network and directing data traffic to the appropriate destinations. They are widely used in enterprise environments to link computers, security cameras, printers, and other devices, according to TP-Link.
D-Link said products supplied for the project must meet strict requirements related to information security and geopolitical risk management due to the sensitive nature of aerospace communications. All equipment for the project will be manufactured in Taiwan.
Beyond expanding into the US aerospace supply chain, D-Link said it has also made progress in the European telecommunications market through cooperation with a major German broadband and telecom network operator. The company expects shipments from SpaceX and other customers to support future growth and strengthen its global market position.
D-Link reported consolidated revenue of NT$3.4 billion (US$107.2 million) in the first quarter, up 3.1% from the same period last year. The growth was driven by recovering demand for enterprise networking and smart connectivity products, along with an improved product mix, according to CTEE.
The company has also been expanding its business into emerging technology markets. In June, D-Link announced plans to enter the robotics market, focusing on security-related applications and smart companion robots, according to FTNN.
It expects robotics products to begin shipping after the second quarter of next year. Initial shipments are projected to exceed 100,000 units.
