GRADEL

GRADEL, founded in Luxembourg in 1965, is a pioneering engineering company specializing in custom-built machinery and lightweight composites for the aerospace and Defence sectors. With over 50 years of experience, GRADEL designs and manufactures Mechanical Ground Support Equipment - including trolleys, hoists, integration stands, and test-facility infrastructure - for assembly, testing, and transport operations.

Its flight-hardware solutions feature brackets, interface rings and deployable elements tailored for precision, cleanliness and magnetic compatibility. Through its GRAM (Gradel Robotic Additive Manufacturing) process, GRADEL develops ultralight structures that reduce mass by up to 70% supporting the full cycle from AI-driven design to robotic fiber winding and curing.

The company's space division employs around 38 engineers and reported a €5.6 million revenue in 2014, backed by ISO certifications and collaborations with ESA, Airbus Defence & Space, Thales Alenia Space, and ArianeGroup. Today, GRADEL stands at the forefront of innovative, mission-ready space infrastructure and advanced manufacturing technologies.