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Aerospace & Security

The Italian aerospace sector is the 7th largest globally, a strategic industry worth 18 billion euros and employing 60.000 professionals. Its production spans over 55% military and civil aircraft, and Airbus and Boeing supplies; 30% satellites and space modules for international missions; and 15% drone development, unmanned aircraft, and integrated security systems.

Source: “Il Sole 24 Ore”
Reference data time frame: 2024

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T4I Technology For Propulsion And Innovation

Via Altinate 125, Padova (PD)

T4i is a spin-off of Padua University born in March 2014 and focuses on innovative engines to open unexplored mobility forms to small satellites and unlimited windows to access space. T4i key solutions are electric and chemical propulsion systems for in-space and launcher applications. In the specific: an innovative cost-effective, robust, complete and flexible 1.5U electric propulsion module, REGULUS, suitable for micro and nano satellite platforms, and three chemical propulsion systems (mono-propellant, hybrid and bi-propellant motors) based on highly stabilized hydrogen peroxide. These cover different in-space applications for low-cost satellite platforms as well as small upper stages, micro launchers, sounding rockets and gas generators applications. These solutions are the concretization of a vision born more than a decade ago, while T4i’s team was still part of the Research Group of the University of Padua, about the necessity of the market for simple, versatile, customizable and cost-effective propulsion systems.

Merletti Aerospace

Via Giosue' Carducci 8, Arsago Seprio (VA)

The company has been established in 1972. Set up as an Individual Company by the two founders Gianluigi Merletti and his wife Narcisa. In 1995 the team expanded with the second generation, welcoming the children Sabrina and Ruggero. The Aerospace and Defence sector is mainly committed to production and design activities, supporting the top national and international companies. Today we are proud to serve customers throughout Italy, Europe and the United States, thanks to our consolidated know-how in the field of technologies and precision mechanical construction, coupled with maximum programming flexibity and superior product quality. Merletti Aerospace has been certified since 1995 according to standard UNI EN ISO 9001 and from 2006 according to AS/EN 9100. In 2018 the company obtained approval in agreement with the PART 21 G regulation, being put on the list of Approved Production Companies at the European level by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and at the national level by ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l’Aviazione Civile) [National Civil Aviation Authority]. It holds the TULPS licence (Single Text of the law on public security) ex ART. 28 for the manufacture of material intended to equip the Armed Forces and the Police. Merletti Aerospace is a member of AIAD (Federazione Aziende Italiane per l’Aerospazio la Difesa e la Sicurezza) [Federation of Italian Companies for Aerospace, Defence and Safety] and, from the year of its foundation in 2009, of LAC (Lombardia Aerospace Cluster) [Lombardy Aerospace Cluster], an integrated ecosystem of companies, universities and research centres with technological skills and state-of-the-art scientific know-how.

Antech Space

Via Della Madonnina, 20/A, San Pietro Clarenza (CT)

The “company” created since 1989 by Antech was an established international player in the satellite telecommunications sector. In its almost 30 years of history has gained a big portfolio of orders, experiences and supplies increasing year by year the know-how of its own group of technicians and employees, also the company possessed an immaterial wealth of knowledge gained in almost thirty years of activity. Antech Space, founded in 2016, has formalized the ownership of the company business and therefore has the Antech brand as well as the intangible heritage in terms of know-how and technical-commercial references, technical equipment, and tangible assets of the company like: anechoic chamber, measurement instruments, etc. MAIN ACTIVITIES Antech Space works in all sectors related to satellite telecommunications systems, its main activities are: - Research & Development on new and innovative projects connected to satellite telecommunications with great experience in land control, land and sea observation, interconnection and monitoring and control services. - Design and manufacture of satellite antenna systems terrestrial (fixed and mobile) with parabolic reflector 1.2 / 1.5mt (solutions mounted on board mobile vehicles and / or transportable systems), 1.8 / 2.4mt (for systems VSAT type satellite data connection services) and from 3.7 to 18 m (for earth station solutions), in a range of frequencies ranging from the L band to the Ka band; each of these systems can be complete with one of their Antenna Control Units with optional solutions for Feed and Mechanics of monopulse type capability. - Installation and reconditioning services of satellite earth stations, IF / RF subsystems, etc. around the world with a highly qualified and experienced staff. THE MARKET Antech Space market segmentation should be quickly the following: • Satellite Operators (Eutelsat, Romantis, Intelsat, Hellasat, etc.) • Government Agencies (Finmeccanica, Eumetsat, Italian Civil Protection, etc.) • Space Agencies (ESA - European Space Agencies, ASI - Italian Space Agency, GISTDA, etc.) • Telecommunications and Services Agency (Telecom Italia, GlobeCast, Vodafone, etc.) • Teleports (Telespazio, Sielte, eGEOS, ARMASAT, Signal Horn, etc.) • National and International TV channels (SKY, RAI, Mediaset, Dish Media Network, 2S TV, etc.) STRENGTH POINTS Antech Space can offer customized and turnkey solutions to respond to the most varied and advanced customer requests in the world of satellite communications. Its company's strengths are: • Its ability to internally design and implement externally (outsourcing) all the critical parts of a telecommunications system, from time to time, perhaps integrating its own solutions with equipment coming from the market (off-the-shelf items); • The know-how that allows Antech Space and its partner companies (suppliers, sub-suppliers, etc.) to keep under control all the development of a project and / or a supply, from the design of the system to the complete integration and / or on-site installation of the system up to essential warranty and after-sales services. • The R&D department often continues to work on developing DVB-type communications (transmission and reception) and the technology on which they are based. • The high quality/price ratio allows Antech Space to be well positioned and very competitive on all reference markets.

MInter Group S.R.L.

Piazza Achille Venzaghi 2, (VA)

MInter Group Srl offers Corporate and Institutional Advisory services to support companies, organizations and institutions in international development. The company aims to innovate international relations by offering cutting-edge geostrategic analysis and offering interdisciplinary and intercultural research, analysis, consultancy and training useful for achieving the international ambitions of each reality. Geostrategic consulting - threat analysis, application scenarios, and determination of security solutions. Intercultural communication strategies - management of social media and other communication channels necessary for companies', organizations and institutions' international activities. Euro-project management - projects for open calls for companies and universities with particular attention to sustainability, the environment and international cooperation. Training - in the geostrategic field for companies and international organizations provided independently, but also in collaboration with Universities and Research Institutes for the offer of advanced training courses.

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Aviation, Aerospace

National pavilion at INTER AIRPORT EUROPE 2025

Oct 07 - 09

Monaco

A leading event for airport infrastructure. Showcasing technologies, equipment, and services for airport management and development.

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Nov 17 - 21

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Dubai Air Show is one of the most important aerospace events. Showcasing innovations in civil aviation, defense, and aerospace technologies.

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Dec 10 - 12

Roma

Event dedicated to the new space economy.

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