ADATICA ENGINEERING SL

Their core work

ADATICA Engineering is a Madrid-based SME specializing in additive manufacturing (3D printing) solutions for the aerospace sector, particularly for aircraft components under the Clean Sky 2 programme. They develop advanced seals, laminar flow control systems, and ice protection solutions using 3D printing techniques. Their work targets specific manufacturing challenges in aviation — producing tailored components like seals and wiring harnesses that traditional manufacturing struggles to deliver efficiently.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

ADATICA's H2020 trajectory shows a clear progression from component-level additive manufacturing (tailored seals in 2018) toward increasingly complex aerospace systems — laminar flow control in 2019, then full ice protection and shielding systems in 2020. Each successive project was larger in budget and broader in scope, suggesting growing technical ambition and credibility within Clean Sky 2. Their keyword footprint in later projects — HLFC, MEA harness installation, 3D printing — confirms a deepening specialization at the intersection of additive manufacturing and aerodynamic surface technologies.

ADATICA is moving from producing individual 3D-printed components toward integrated aerospace subsystems, positioning them for larger-scope Clean Sky and Clean Aviation work.

How they like to work

ADATICA coordinated all three of their H2020 projects, which is unusual for an SME — it signals strong project management capability and initiative rather than a passive supplier role. However, their consortium network is very small (3 unique partners, all within one country), suggesting they operate in tight, trusted partnerships rather than broad European networks. A potential collaborator should expect a hands-on, leadership-oriented partner but may need to bring their own international network.

ADATICA has worked with only 3 unique partners, all based in a single country (Spain). This is a very compact, domestically focused network — typical of an SME building its track record through Clean Sky 2 topic-specific calls.

What sets them apart

ADATICA occupies a niche that few SMEs fill: applying additive manufacturing directly to aerodynamic surface technologies like laminar flow control and ice protection. Their 100% coordinator track record demonstrates they can lead projects, not just contribute — a valuable trait for consortium builders needing a capable Spanish partner for Clean Aviation or aerospace innovation calls. Their progression from simple components to integrated subsystems shows a credible growth trajectory within a focused technical domain.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ICEPASS
  Largest project (EUR 699K) combining ice protection with HLFC technology — represents ADATICA's most complex and ambitious system-level work.
• ADDAPTTA SEALS
  Their entry point into H2020, demonstrating early capability in applying additive manufacturing to precision aerospace components under Clean Sky 2.