Grasbrunn, October 20. The next generation of defence and aerospace electronics demands more powerful systems, faster development cycles and greater flexibility. COMTEL Electronics GmbH has received a Silver distinction at the 2026 Military + Aerospace Electronics Innovators Awards for its SOSA/VPX C-Frame Next Gen Evaluation Platform, a versatile development environment designed to meet these evolving requirements. The platform was recognized in the Test and Measurement / Embedded Computing category.
As embedded computing architectures become increasingly complex, engineers need development environments that can accommodate different system configurations without requiring a completely new hardware platform for every project. COMTEL’s next-generation C-Frame provides a flexible foundation for evaluating, integrating and testing VPX-based systems. The platform supports 3U and 6U VPX cards and offers configurable backplane options, cooling arrangements and card guide configurations. Its architecture allows engineers to work with different system requirements while maintaining a consistent development environment. The platform is designed to support SOSA-aligned architectures and demanding applications involving high-speed data transmission, advanced sensor processing and other performance-intensive computing tasks.
Elisa Füchsl, Head of Finance (CFO) at COMTEL Electronics: “Flexibility is becoming just as important as performance. Our customers need the freedom to develop, evaluate and refine complex systems without unnecessary limitations. The C-Frame reflects our commitment to giving engineers a reliable foundation for innovation, today and as requirements evolve.”
The C-Frame is part of COMTEL’s portfolio of development systems, high-performance backplanes and specialized engineering services. By combining configurable hardware with expertise in signal integrity, thermal management and customized system design, COMTEL supports customers in addressing critical development challenges and progressing from evaluation towards deployable solutions. The Silver distinction is one of four honors received by COMTEL Electronics at the 2026 MAE Innovators Awards, alongside a Platinum, a Gold and a second Silver award.
About COMTEL Electronics: COMTEL Electronics GmbH, headquartered in Grasbrunn near Munich, Germany, develops and supplies high-performance backplanes, embedded computing systems and related engineering solutions. Since 1993, the company has supported demanding applications across defence, aerospace, telecommunications, networking and industrial technology. Its capabilities include high-speed backplane design, signal integrity analysis, system integration, testing, thermal analysis and customized engineering solutions. More information: www.comtel-online.com