Aircraft actuation systemsprimary
3 projects
All three H2020 projects (SYS GAM 2018, EMUSIC, GAM-2020-SYS) involve aerospace systems development under the Clean Sky 2 Systems ITD
Organization
GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED
Aerospace actuation systems manufacturer contributing flight-critical components to Clean Sky 2 aircraft integration programmes.
Large industrial companytransportUKNo active H2020 projectsThin data (2/5)
H2020 projects
3
As coordinator
0
Total EC funding
€326K
Unique partners
83
What they do
Their core work
Goodrich Actuation Systems (part of Collins Aerospace / RTX Corporation) designs and manufactures actuation systems for aircraft — the mechanical and electromechanical components that move flight control surfaces, landing gear, and engine systems. Within H2020, they contributed aerospace actuation expertise to Clean Sky 2 programmes focused on next-generation aircraft systems integration. Their work supports the development of more efficient, lighter, and reliable aircraft subsystems.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
Additive manufacturing for aerospace componentssecondary
1 project
EMUSIC project focused on efficient manufacturing using additive manufacturing and net shape HIP for aerospace components
Aircraft systems integrationprimary
2 projects
SYS GAM 2018 and GAM-2020-SYS both fall under the Systems Integrated Technology Demonstrator within Clean Sky 2
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
Aerospace systems and manufacturing
Recent focus
Aircraft systems integration
Their early H2020 involvement (2014-2016) focused on broad aircraft systems integration and advanced manufacturing processes for aerospace components. By 2020, their participation narrowed specifically to the Systems ITD (Integrated Technology Demonstrator) strand of Clean Sky 2, suggesting deeper specialization in full aircraft-level systems demonstration. The shift indicates a move from component-level manufacturing research toward system-level integration and validation.
Goodrich is concentrating on full aircraft systems-level integration within Clean Sky 2, positioning them for next-generation aircraft platform contributions.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: specialist_contributorReach: European12 countries collaborated
They participate exclusively as a partner, never leading consortia — consistent with a large industrial supplier contributing specialized components to broader programmes. With 83 unique partners across 12 countries, they operate within the large Clean Sky 2 consortia where many aerospace OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, and research organizations collaborate. Their role is that of a specialist contributor bringing actuation technology into multi-partner aircraft development programmes.
Connected to 83 partners across 12 countries through Clean Sky 2 programmes, giving them broad reach within Europe's aerospace research ecosystem. The large partner count reflects the scale of Clean Sky 2 consortia rather than individually cultivated relationships.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
As a major actuation systems manufacturer (now under Collins Aerospace/RTX), they bring industrial-grade aerospace component expertise that few academic or SME partners can match. Their value lies in real-world production capability — they can take research concepts through to certified, flight-ready hardware. For consortium builders, they offer a direct route from prototype actuation technology to aircraft integration.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- SYS GAM 2018Largest EC contribution (€298,602) — their primary Clean Sky 2 Systems ITD engagement spanning 5 years
- EMUSICFocused on additive manufacturing and net shape HIP for aerospace, showing their interest in advanced production methods beyond traditional actuation
Cross-sector capabilities
Advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturingElectromechanical systems engineeringIndustrial automation and precision mechanics
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