ADVANCED LABORATORY ON EMBEDDED SYSTEMS SRL

Their core work

ALES is a Rome-based private company specializing in embedded systems engineering for aerospace, robotics, and industrial cybersecurity applications. They develop and integrate embedded hardware and software solutions for complex systems — from avionics in Clean Sky 2 aviation programs to cybersecurity architectures for smart manufacturing. Their work spans human-robot collaboration platforms, hybrid-electric propulsion system integration, and IIoT security frameworks, positioning them as a technical integrator that bridges embedded computing with domain-specific applications in transport and Industry 4.0.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2014-2018), ALES focused on collaborative robotics — exoskeletons, mobile robots, AI-enabled cognition, and safety systems for human-centered workplaces. From 2020 onward, they shifted decisively toward cybersecurity for manufacturing (IIoT security, blockchain, machine learning for threat detection) and next-generation aviation (hybrid-electric propulsion, regulatory compliance). The trajectory shows a company moving from physical human-machine interaction toward digital trust, security, and electrified transport systems.

ALES is pivoting toward trustworthy digital infrastructure and green aviation — two areas with strong EU funding momentum through 2027.

How they like to work

ALES never coordinates projects — they contribute as a participant (3 projects) or third-party expert (2 projects), suggesting they provide specialized technical components rather than leading consortium strategy. With 103 unique partners across 16 countries from just 5 projects, they operate in large, multi-national consortia typical of Clean Sky 2 and major RIA programs. This makes them an accessible, low-friction partner: experienced in large-consortium dynamics but without the overhead of leading.

Despite only 5 projects, ALES has built a broad network of 103 unique partners across 16 countries, largely through participation in large Clean Sky 2 consortia. Their network is heavily European with no apparent geographic concentration beyond Italy.

What sets them apart

ALES sits at a rare intersection: embedded systems expertise applied across both aerospace and industrial manufacturing, with growing cybersecurity capabilities. While many Italian embedded systems firms focus on a single vertical, ALES bridges aviation (Clean Sky 2 systems integration) with factory-floor security and robotics. For consortium builders, they offer a technical partner that understands both hardware-level embedded development and the security/trust layers needed for connected industrial systems.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SYS GAM 2018
  Largest single EC contribution (EUR 1,050,347) — a multi-year Systems ITD engagement within Clean Sky 2, indicating deep aerospace integration work.
• COLLABS
  Marks ALES's expansion into cybersecurity with a comprehensive IIoT security framework combining hardware security, machine learning, and blockchain for manufacturing resilience.
• SIENA
  Forward-looking hybrid-electric aviation project addressing regulatory gaps (CS-23/CS-25) — signals ALES's move into green aviation technologies.