Europea Microfusioni Aerospaziali Spa

Europea Microfusioni Aerospaziali Spa (EMA S.p.A.) is an Italian aerospace manufacturer that specialises in the production of precision microfusion components for the aviation and space industries. The company’s primary process is investment casting, also known as microfusion, which enables the creation of complex metal parts with high dimensional accuracy and excellent surface finish. EMA typically works with high‑performance alloys such as titanium, nickel‑based superalloys and stainless steels that are required for critical aerospace applications. Its products include turbine blades, structural brackets, fuel system components and other parts that must meet stringent safety and reliability standards. By focusing on microfusion, the firm serves original equipment manufacturers, maintenance repair and overhaul providers, and tier‑one suppliers across the European aerospace market. The company’s headquarters are located in Italy, placing it within a region known for a strong aerospace manufacturing base. EMA’s capability to deliver near‑net‑shape castings reduces the need for extensive machining, contributing to material efficiency and shorter lead times for its customers.

EMA’s distinguishing attributes are rooted in its concentration on aerospace‑grade microfusion, a niche that demands rigorous material traceability, strict process control and certification under standards such as EN 9100 and AS9100. The company’s notable competency in producing defect‑free castings has facilitated collaborations with major aerospace firms, a point highlighted during the recovery from a cyber incident in November 2022. That incident, described as a disruptive cyberattack, forced a complete shutdown of EMA’s IT systems and halted all operations across its Italian facilities. In response, the company invoked an unexpected‑and‑sudden‑event framework, resulting in temporary layoffs while internal technical teams, assisted by external cybersecurity specialists, worked to restore systems. Coordination with Rolls‑Royce was noted as part of the incident response, indicating an existing supply‑chain relationship between the two organisations. Following the initial outage, partial operational resumptions occurred in select production departments during the subsequent week, conducted under strict safety and operational standards. EMA then outlined plans for a gradual full recovery encompassing production, management and administrative functions, with ongoing adjustments required to return workforce activity to normal timelines. The episode underscored the critical dependence of modern aerospace manufacturing on secure digital infrastructure and demonstrated EMA’s capacity to mobilise external expertise to resume operations while maintaining safety compliance.