About Us
Fuchs Electronics, a South African based company specialising in electronic fuzes since the early 1970's, is recognised and globally respected for its innovation and excellence as a supplier of electronic fuzes for various types of ordnance.
Facilities
Fuchs Electronics has a total of 30 000m2 under roof, and has consolidated its manufacturing facilities to core capabilities. Sub-contractors manufacture components and sub-assemblies to Fuchs designs.
Electronic Fuze Solutions
Fuchs is regarded as design and manufacturing authority of Electronic fuzes for tube-launched ammunition as well as AW fuzes. The Company is experienced in and prepared to transfer technology or manufacturing capabilities to suitable clients. The process may include transfer of production know-how through documentation, the training of key personnel and supply of bespoke test and assembly equipment. Fuchs has gained considerable experience in joint ventures.
The new offering under the Fuchs Banner now includes the 40mm fuzes offering (trade name Draco) consisting of Air Burst Function (ABF), Electronic Self-Destruct (ESD), and mechanical-only variants, all available for Low Velocity (LV), Medium Velocity (MV) and High Velocity (HV) applications.
The company will also be providing solutions for fuze Reserve Batteries, Safe and Arm Devices (SAD), electronic Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assemblies, etc.
Research & Development
An experienced development team is able to combine reliable designs to meet the spectrum of customer ordnance to achieve a high level of commonality and interchangeability. This enables efficient product development to satisfy customer needs at much reduced timescale, lower design and production costs and simplified logistics.
Quality
Fuchs Electronics is ISO9001:2015 certified.
All fuze designs comply to MIL-STD-1316D, STANAG 4187 and STANAG-4403 Design Safety requirements.