What Advanced Mechanical Solutions does

Advanced Mechanical Solutions (AMS) is an Italy-based engineering firm founded in 2005 in Ancona that designs and manufactures bespoke mechanical systems and carbon fiber products for the luxury yacht industry. The company operates two integrated lines of business: custom engineering services (scantlings analysis, Finite Element Analysis [FEA], feasibility studies, structural design, and kinematic/mechanism design for hull structures and class certification) and custom mechanical products (telescopic masts, carbon fiber doors, handling systems/garage doors, overhead tender cranes and A-frame davits, automatic awning systems, carbon poles, swim ladders, fenders, and stanchions). Technical differentiation rests on aerospace-derived FEA expertise, advanced composite materials manufacturing, and a portfolio of patent-pending innovations including self-cleaning water-jet telescopic masts with integrated spring stiffening and hidden cable systems, plus an AI-enabled multifunctional stern platform developed in collaboration with the Sant'Anna School.

The business model is project-based custom work sold through direct enterprise sales to mega-yacht and super-yacht shipyards, with pricing on a quote-per-project basis and multi-year contract cadence typical for vessel design cycles. Key customers include Custom Line (Navetta 50 mechanical systems package), Sanlorenzo (first self-cleaning mast delivery in 2024), Cantiere delle Marche (Flexplorer 146 MY Maverick components and AI stern platform co-development), CRN, Solaris, YYachts, Michael Schmidt Yachtbau, Maxi Dolphin, Grand Soleil, and Sirena Marine. Distribution occurs exclusively through direct enterprise relationships with shipyard technical teams. Carbon fiber production is increasingly handled in-house through sister company AMS-COMPOSITES, established in 2021, while ancillary off-the-shelf carbon fiber products flow through affiliated entity I-Carbon.

The company is privately held by founder Francesco Pelizza and a small shareholder group (5 named shareholders plus a technical team of more than 20 engineers), was registered as an Innovative SME (PMI Innovativa) by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in 2023, and operates from a purpose-built 2,000 sqm integrated headquarters in Ancona opened in December 2023. Revenue is undisclosed; growth is funded through Italian and EU regional development grants (approximately €1.2M cumulative since 2019) and operating cash flow, with no institutional equity or VC capital evident. Geographic focus has historically been Italian shipyards, with formal internationalization into Germany, the Netherlands, and Turkey initiated in 2025 through a Regione Marche grant.

Name

Advanced Mechanical Solutions

Legal name

Advanced Mechanical Solutions S.r.l.

Website

https://ams-italia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Mechanical Solutions is an Italian engineering firm that designs and manufactures bespoke carbon fiber mechanical systems and provides FEA-driven structural engineering services for luxury and mega-yacht shipyards, including telescopic masts, cranes, doors, and an AI-enabled stern platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural & Hull Engineering (Scantlings, Fatigue, Vibration, Noise) (IMAJAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outfitting Modules & Skids (Accommodation, Machinery, E-House, Pipe Racks) (IMAJAKAF)

Keywords

• Marine engineering services
• Carbon fiber products
• Yacht structural engineering
• Custom mechanical systems
• Luxury yacht equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ancona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Engineering Services: AMS provides bespoke engineering services including structural analysis, mechanism design, feasibility studies, and structural design for the marine and industrial sectors. Services are tailored to each client's specific needs, from preliminary studies through detail design and production support.
2. Custom Mechanical Products: AMS designs and manufactures custom mechanical products for yachts including telescopic masts, carbon doors, cranes, awning systems, swim ladders, and other bespoke items. Products are custom-made for each yacht and shipyard.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AMS designs, engineers, and manufactures custom carbon-fiber mechanical products and structural systems for luxury and mega-yacht shipyards, including retractable telescopic masts, garage/side doors with kinematic actuation, overhead tender cranes and A-frame davits, automatic and carbon-pole awning systems, swim ladders, fenders, stanchions, and bespoke composite structures. The company also delivers FEA-driven structural engineering services — scantlings, mechanism and kinematic design, feasibility studies, and full structural design — for new-build and refit projects. Products and services are bespoke to each yacht specification and class-regulation requirements.

Product overview

AMS Advanced Mechanical Solutions is a luxury yacht equipment engineering and manufacturing company founded in 2005 in Ancona, Italy, offering bespoke mechanical solutions primarily to the superyacht and mega-yacht industry. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Physical products — a comprehensive range of carbon fiber and stainless steel marine hardware including Telescopic Masts Carrying Headlights, Carbon Doors and Hard-Tops, Handling Systems and Doors Kinematics, Overhead Tender Cranes/A-Frame/Davits, Carbon Poles Awning Systems, Automatic Awning Systems, Stern/Lateral Doors Fenders, Swim Ladders, and Carbon Stanchions; and (2) Engineering Services — Scantlings analysis, Mechanism and Kinematic Design, Feasibility Studies, Structural Design, and FEA Analysis. Products are custom-designed for each yacht and shipyard. The company also operates an in-house composites production facility (AMS-COMPOSITES, established 2021) for carbon fiber product manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMS-COMPOSITES: Sister company established in 2021 enabling in-house manufacturing of carbon fibre products designed by AMS

Products and services

• Telescopic Masts Carrying Headlights Retractable carbon fiber telescopic masts for housing navigation lights on yachts over 50m LOA. Feature three telescoping tubes, spring-based stiffening system, hidden internal cable routing, and hydraulic actuation. Available with optional patent-pending self-cleaning water jet system. Designed for luxury mega-yacht builders.
• Handling Systems and Doors Kinematics Custom-designed movement systems and kinematic mechanisms for yacht doors, gates, and hatchways. Includes stern doors, garage doors, pantograph doors, sliding doors, folding bulwarks, and any hull-side opening, with hydraulic, electric, or manual actuation options. Built for mega-yacht shipyards.
• Carbon Doors and Other Carbon Products Custom carbon fiber doors, hard-tops, and other carbon composite structural products for yachts. Products are FEA-optimized for weight and strength, achieving at least 30% weight reduction versus metal equivalents at equal strength. Includes carbon doors, hard-tops, rollbars, beach platforms, swim ladders, and louvered shutters.
• Carbon Poles Awning Systems Carbon fiber sun awning support poles and complete shading systems for yacht decks. Pre-preg carbon fiber construction withstands winds above 30 knots. Available with integrated LED lighting and internal mechanical tensioning, in straight, angled, or curved geometries.
• Automatic Awning Systems Retractable awning systems designed to maximize yacht deck shading while minimizing visual impact when retracted. Integrated into deck structure and operated via touch-button controls with programmable intermediate stop positions. Wireless RGB-W LED lighting version with Casambi integration is available.
• Overhead Tender Cranes, A-Frame Cranes and Davits Telescopic overhead cranes for launching and hauling tenders, jet-skis, and mini-submarines from mega-yacht garages. Also includes rotating carbon fiber A-frame cranes and portable davits. Available with hydraulic, electric, or manual actuation and fail-safe logic.
• Stern and Lateral Doors Fenders Custom carbon fiber fenders for stern and lateral doors, FEA-designed to maximize stiffness while minimizing weight. Small rotating fenders absorb berthing and mooring impacts. Customized to match the hull and transom profile of each yacht.
• Swim Ladders Custom carbon fiber swim ladders for yacht aft beaches. Feature clear-coated carbon fiber construction, with customizable length, number of steps, finish, and handle type. Adapted to hull geometry with purpose-designed fixtures.
• Carbon Stanchions Carbon fiber stanchions (poles) for yacht decks, balconies, and swim platforms. Available in fixed (stainless steel base) or removable (quick-lock) configurations. Straight, curved, or custom-shaped, finished in carbon look or painted. Coupled with Dyneema guard lines.
• Multi-Functional Stern Platform with Adaptive AI Carbon fiber stern platform with hydraulic movement for lifting loads, people, or jet skis on mega-yachts. Features adaptive AI algorithm, remote control via dedicated APP for Android and iOS, and onboard safety sensors. Developed in collaboration with Cantiere delle Marche and Sant'Anna School.
• Bespoke Engineering Projects Fully custom engineering design and manufacturing services for bespoke projects beyond standard product lines. Includes end-to-end engineering services from feasibility study through production, covering industrial and marine sectors. Notable project includes carbon arms for the Genoa Bridge sensor monitoring system.
• Scantlings Analysis Structural analysis of hulls, bulkheads, and vessel structures using analytical methods and proprietary software. Produces detailed reports documenting all verifications for class certification compliance, optimizing weight and cost.
• Mechanism and Kinematic Design 3D modeling and kinematic simulation for complex parts and assemblies. Integrates FEA analysis to optimize components based on client constraints. Delivers 2D drawings and 3D models ready for CNC machine production.
• Feasibility Studies Comprehensive project feasibility assessments analyzing timelines, costs, and technological impacts at every project stage. Provides clients with technical and economic decision-making foundation before committing resources.
• Structural Design Structural design services for industrial and marine sectors, leveraging aerospace industry experience. Each project phase is tracked and shared with clients. Full turnkey design process from concept to manufacturing drawings.
• FEA Analysis Finite Element Analysis on metallic and composite material structures to evaluate mechanical and structural performance. Virtual simulation enables design verification and optimization before production, reducing physical prototypes and shortening delivery times.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon fiber products achieve same strength as metal equivalents while being at least 30% lighter
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Cantiere delle MarchecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2020Lead partner in the multifunctional stern platform project under POR MARCHE FESR 2014/2020. AMS contributed structural engineering and produced 3 patents for the AI-enabled carbon fiber platform for mega-yachts. Project involved 38,000+ hours of work and generated new employment.
• Ennegi S.r.l.supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2020Partner in the multifunctional stern platform supply chain, specializing in mold production for thermoforming and RRIM technologies in Automotive and Aerospace sectors.
• Furlanetto International S.r.l.supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2020Partner specializing in naval electrical systems, electrical switchboard construction, and installation of control and automation systems.
• SAILADV S.r.l.supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2020Partner specializing in sea trials and testing, analysis, surveys, and specific technical measurements for the multifunctional stern platform project.
• Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e Perfezionamento Sant'AnnasupportingTechnology or Integration · 14 December 2020Collaboration with Sant'Anna School's Institute of Mechanical Intelligence for the development of adaptive AI algorithms in the multifunctional stern platform project.
• AMS-COMPOSITEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company established in 2021 by founder Francesco Pelizza, enabling AMS to build in-house most of the carbon fiber products the company designs.
• I-CarbonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany in which founder Francesco Pelizza holds a shareholding position, manufacturing and commercializing off-the-shelf carbon fiber products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Future Fibres: Composite rigging and spars manufacturer for superyachts — competes with AMS in advanced-carbon structural components and FEA-driven composite engineering.
• Hydromar Marine: Italian maker of superyacht gangways, tender cranes and hydraulic platform systems — directly comparable to AMS's overhead cranes, davits and AI-enabled stern platform.
• Sparta Marine: Italian supplier of superyacht windows, doors and hull-side openings — competes with AMS on kinematics, custom carbon fiber doors and structural outfitting.
• Cramm: Italian supplier of yacht hatches, doors, side openings and window systems — competes in the same kinematic/handling-systems product space as AMS for European luxury yacht builders.
• Besenzoni: Long-established Italian supplier of helm seats, gangways, sliding doors, ladders and superyacht outfitting — overlapping product portfolio with AMS on awnings, ladders, doors and bespoke carbon/aluminum hardware.
• Opacmare: Italian manufacturer of sliding doors, gangways, hull-side openings and kinematic systems for yachts — competes directly with AMS's 'Handling Systems and Doors Kinematics' and 'Stern and Lateral Doors' lines.
• Rondal: Superyacht mast and riggings specialist serving large sailing yachts — most direct comparator to AMS's structural scantlings work and telescopic carbon-fiber mast product family.

Emerging players

• IdynamiX Marine Solutions: Specialist engineering consultancy focused on structural analysis, FEA and hydrodynamic optimization for high-performance yachts — overlaps with AMS's scantlings, FEA and feasibility-study services.
• Heila Marine Cranes: Manufacturer of marine cranes and deck handling equipment — adjacent competitor to AMS's overhead tender cranes, A-frame cranes and davits on the larger-yacht commercial segment.

Broad incumbents

• Palladium Technologies: U.S.-based integrator of yacht automation, hydraulic systems and entertainment — broader incumbent with overlapping capability on advanced hydraulic and sensor-based platform controls for superyachts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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