ANSER

ANSER is a consortium of companies in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It brings together firms that make technologies and products for the aeronautics and aerospace sectors. All of its products carry the Made in Italy label.

The consortium works in three main production sectors: rotary-wing, fixed-wing and space. This covers helicopter work, aircraft work and space hardware. Its member companies share a flexible and varied production system. ANSER says this lets members adapt fast to market needs.

ANSER is based in Emilia-Romagna, which it describes as one of Italy's most advanced regions for manufacturing and innovation. It works with qualified Italian companies. These include public-private partnerships such as Leonardo.

The consortium has close ties with research centres, universities and public bodies. These include the Italian Space Agency (ASI), the Emilia-Romagna Regional Government and Clust-ER Mech, the region's cluster for mechatronics and motor engineering. ANSER says these links help it stay at the front of technical change. It also says its members meet the top standards of the aerospace industry, along with customer-specific certifications.

ANSER reports major international collaborations. The partners it names include NATO, NASA, ASI, ESA and government space agencies. It also counts research staff, aerospace patents and clients around the world among its strengths.

ANSER is open to new members. Companies based in Emilia-Romagna, or with outstanding skills, are invited to join. The consortium is supported by Confindustria, the Emilia-Romagna Region and the University of Bologna's CIRI research centre.

Services

• Rotary-wing aerospace technologies
• Fixed-wing aerospace technologies
• Space technologies
• Consortium membership