FAQ
Company activityWhat does Spherea do?
Spherea is a global leader in electronic and automated test solutions for aerospace, defence, railway and other safety-critical industries.
LocationWhere is Spherea headquartered?
Spherea is headquartered in Toulouse, France.
Worldwide presenceIn which countries does Spherea operate?
Spherea has an international footprint spanning six countries: France, Germany, the United States, India, China and the United Kingdom. Within France, the company operates across multiple locations, including Castres, Bagnols-sur-Cèze, Montauban, Grenoble, Strasbourg, Cherbourg, Nantes and Voisins.
Company heritageWhen was Spherea founded and what’s its history?
Spherea’s origins trace back to 1965 with the development of the first ATEC® electronic test bench for the Concorde and Mirage F1 programs. Spherea has built a long-standing reputation in designing and supporting advanced testing systems for complex and mission-critical applications.
Number of EmployeesHow many employees does Spherea have?
Spherea has 750 employees worldwide.
IndustriesWhat industries does Spherea serve?
Spherea serves the aerospace, defence, railway and energy industries
SolutionsWhat kind of solutions does Spherea provide?
Spherea delivers a comprehensive range of solutions, including test benches, onboard systems, software–in–the–loop (SIL) and hardware–in–the–loop (HIL) test platforms, power emulators, as well as lifecycle extension services such as obsolescence management.
ClientsWho are Spherea’s main clients?
Spherea works with Dassault Aviation, Airbus, Safran, Thales, Air France, EDF, SCNF, Lufthansa, Honeywell, COMAC, and Deutsche Bahn among other clients.
Latest acquistionsHas Spherea made any major acquisitions or partnerships recently?
Spherea acquired in January 2026, Averna, a global test & quality solution integrator to join forces and become the world’s leading test & quality engineering system integrator. Learn more about the Spherea-Averna Group.