Ing. — Senior Technical Sales & Program ManagerMichele Iodice

There are engineers who design parts. There are managers who sell them. And then, rarely, there is someone who does both — with the precision of one and the vision of the other.

With over 18 years of hands-on aerospace expertise, I span the full product lifecycle: from parametric 3D design and thermoforming of structural components — canopies, optical-grade polycarbonate enclosures, composite cabin fittings — to international program management and OEM negotiations with names like Tecnam, Diamond, Extra Aviation, and Konner Helicopter.

I am a recognised authority on high-performance FDM additive manufacturing for aerospace — pioneering metal-replacement strategies using PEEK, PEKK, ULTEM, and carbon-fibre composites, qualifying parts to FAR 25.853 FST standards. Where others see expensive titanium machining, I see a lighter, faster, certified polymer solution.

In 2025, I took that engineering instinct into orbit: as Lead Architect and CTO of Project AURA, I designed an autonomous satellite system for Active Debris Removal and Space Situational Awareness — integrating Edge AI, sensor fusion, hybrid propulsion, and On-Orbit Servicing architecture.

My global reach extends to China, where years of on-site presence have built an elite network of precision manufacturers — compressing industrialisation timelines by 6 to 12 months for the companies I advise.