The Promel “defense and space” department was created at the end of 2017, to satisfy a specific request that came from one of our main customers (Leonardo S.p.A.), for the production of special cables according to military regulations.

The department, initially created using existing internal resources, has grown over the years with the hiring of new resources and has made use of the support of consultants and experts in the sector who have contributed to the training of operators. In a short period of time, the department has grown both technically and professionally, thanks also to the investments that PROMEL has made (microscope for welding analysis, instrumentation, special crimpers and welding stations with extractor hoods) today it has 6 operators, all qualified with license according to the IPC 610 and 620 welding and crimping standards. In addition to the construction of special cables, the unit has also specialized over the years in the construction and assembly and wiring of electromechanical systems for military applications.

As far as the space sector is concerned, Promel has worked in this area since the beginning of the 2000s, designing and manufacturing assembly and lifting equipment for optical apparatus for space use, experimental equipment used on STS flights, on behalf of Officine Galileo first and then Leonardo. PROMEL is currently collaborating with Officina Stellare in the creation of mechanical details and with INAF of Arcetri for the design and construction of a prototype NGS Wavefront sensor for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT).