PRESS RELEASE: DELTATEC to Drive Critical Data Capture Infrastructure for the Einstein Telescope in New European Project ETCETERA
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
DELTATEC to Drive Critical Data Capture Infrastructure for the Einstein Telescope in New European Project ETCETERA
[Ans, Belgium] – [April 2026] – DELTATEC, a premier Belgian design house specializing in embedded computing and real-time signal acquisition, is proud to announce its pivotal role in ETCETERA (Einstein Telescope Computing, Experimental Testbed & End-to-end Research Architecture). Supported by the Interreg Meuse-Rhine programme, this project aims to develop the advanced computing, data, and artificial intelligence infrastructure required for the future Einstein Telescope. DELTATEC brings strong expertise developed in other projects like LISA for ESA.
Within the ETCETERA project, DELTATEC is a driving force behind Work Package 1 (WP1), dedicated to designing and building the core data capture and storage platform for the ETpathfinder. The ETpathfinder is a highly sensitive research instrument that requires ultra-fast, predictable processing to instantly counteract environmental vibrations and maintain operational stability.
Leveraging its strong track record in demanding aerospace and imaging applications, DELTATEC is tasked with developing and manufacturing a state-of-the-art prototype data acquisition board. By utilizing custom FPGA-based accelerators (reconfigurable chips designed for advanced real-time processing), DELTATEC's embedded systems will capture, align, and process multi-gigabyte-per-second sensor signals with minimal delay.
"Our unique strength lies in our end-to-end delivery capabilities," stated Julien NUTTIN, Head of Hardware at DELTATEC. "From electronics and software design to mechanical integration and rigorous qualification testing, we are applying space-grade development discipline to ensure this critical research facility operates with absolute reliability. Our full-chain engineering approach significantly lowers integration risks and accelerates the transition from a lab prototype to a fully deployable unit under realistic field conditions."
Through its innovations in ETCETERA, DELTATEC is not only advancing the frontiers of gravitational-wave research but also creating robust, high-speed hardware blueprints that can be transferred to industrial monitoring, automation, and the broader Industry 5.0 ecosystem.
The €4.7 million ETCETERA project is coordinated by Hasselt University. To successfully deliver the WP1 platform, DELTATEC works in tight integration with Maastricht University and Dataminded. The consortium pools the strengths of 14 cross-border partners across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Alongside DELTATEC and the partners, the project includes KU Leuven, UC Louvain, Utrecht University, Liège University, RWTH Aachen University, Spacebel, Boosting Alpha, B12 Consulting, dataMatters, and Aprico Consultants (YUMA).
About DELTATEC Based in Liège, Belgium, DELTATEC is a high-tech design house providing cutting-edge embedded computing and signal processing solutions. For more information, visit www.deltatec.be.
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