Microtecnica – MICRO

For almost a century, Microtecnica, part of Collins Aerospace, has operated in Italy, serving civil and military customers in-country and worldwide. Microtecnica’s broad range of capabilities includes design, development, manufacturing and aftermarket support for primary and secondary flight-control systems, engine valves, air-management systems, hydraulic components for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft.

Microtecnica has a long history of collaboration with the Distretto Aerospaziale Piemonte and with experts from the Polytechnic University of Turin for the technological development of products, particularly in the field of actuation.

Supporting and enriching the local communities, Microtecnica focuses on inspiring youth, providing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educational opportunities, investing in the local workforce, expanding employee skills and supporting the communities across Italy where its employees live and work.

Microtecnica helps move the aerospace and defense industry forward with a strong commitment to advancing technologies and maintaining close, collaborative customer relationships.

Website: https://www.collinsaerospace.com/

Role in COCOLIH₂T

Microtecnica’s role in the project is to develop two types of cryogenic valves for Gas hydrogen and Liquid hydrogen application to be installed on the safe composite and vacuum insulated Liquid hydrogen tank. Microtecnica’s consolidated experience in cryogenic valves for space launchers and its strong aeronautical background will be the basis for the development of the new project.

Participating members in the project