IDEC

What IDEC does

IDEC (legally IDEC INGENIERIA Y DESARROLLO DE COMPOSITES S.L.) is a Spanish private engineering and manufacturing company headquartered at the Parque Tecnológico de Álava in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Founded in 2005, the company specializes in out-of-autoclave (OOA) advanced composite materials using Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Liquid Resin Infusion (LRI) technologies. It employs 101–250 people and operates one of Europe's largest white rooms as part of its production facility, which includes two production plants, automated cutting textile systems, low and medium pressure injection presses, NC cutting equipment, and dedicated quality and non-destructive inspection rooms. IDEC provides integral engineering services covering the full product lifecycle: design, validation, development, prototyping, and industrialization of advanced composite parts.

The company's primary market is the aeronautical sector, where it serves major aerospace primes including Airbus, Airbus Defence & Space, Fokker Aerostructures, Dassault, and GKN Aerospace, supplying composite components for programs such as the Airbus A400M, A320, and Dassault Falcon aircraft. Secondary markets include industrial applications (naval systems with Navantia, defence with PMB Defence and NDLO, technology and defence with Indra, industrial battery enclosures with Exide Technologies), automotive components (with a stated capacity of 40,000+ parts per year covering thermosets and thermoplastics), and emerging niche segments such as triathlon bicycle frames and musical instruments. The business model is project-based B2B engineering services, with pricing negotiated per project based on complexity, volume, and certification requirements.

IDEC actively participates in major European R&D consortia, including the Horizon 2020-funded AIRPOXY project (€6.5M budget, 11 partners, 6 countries) and the DEREMCO circular economy project (€12.6M total cost, 30 partners, 7 countries), alongside AERCOST (Airbus-led), EconCARBon, TAPECOMP, LIDER, TOPFAN, RADCOM, KONPONAT, and SAFE projects. Funding flows from CDTI, the Basque Government, and EU programs (Horizon 2020, FEDER, Next Generation EU). The company holds critical aerospace certifications including ISO 9001, EN 9100, and NADCAP accreditation for Non-Destructive Evaluation and Composites processes, and was recognized with the Airbus Defence & Space Top Performer for Innovation Award in 2022.

Name

IDEC

Legal name

IDEC INGENIERIA Y DESARROLLO DE COMPOSITES S.L.

Website

https://idec.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IDEC is a Spanish private engineering and manufacturing firm specializing in out-of-autoclave advanced composites using RTM and LRI technologies, serving aerospace primes (Airbus, Fokker, Dassault, GKN) with design-to-industrialization services, alongside industrial, automotive, and emerging sports applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Composite Engineering

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Advanced composite materials
• Resin transfer molding
• Aeronautical engineering services
• Composite parts manufacturing
• Out of autoclave

Headquarters

HQ city

Miñano Menor

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services and Composite Manufacturing: IDEC provides integral engineering services covering design, validation, development, prototyping, and industrialization of advanced composite parts using out-of-autoclave RTM technology. Revenue is generated through project-based engineering contracts and manufacturing of composite components for aeronautical and industrial clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IDEC provides integral engineering services covering design, validation, development, prototyping, and industrialization of advanced composite parts using out-of-autoclave RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) and LRI (Liquid Resin Infusion) technologies. The company manufactures composite aerostructures and components primarily for major aeronautical primes such as Airbus, Fokker, Dassault, and GKN Aerospace, with secondary industrial applications in automotive, defence, naval, and energy markets.

Product overview

IDEC provides complete solutions in out of autoclave advanced composites technology, primarily serving the aeronautical sector with secondary applications in industrial markets. Their core offerings center on RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) technology and LRI (Liquid Resin Infusion) solutions, supported by integral engineering services encompassing design, validation, prototyping, and industrialization. The company also operates various R&D projects focused on specific applications like helicopter aerostructures (LIDER), aircraft integration (TOPFAN), natural laminar flow (KONPONAT), and circular economy solutions (DEREMCO, ECONCARBON), though these are primarily research initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) Composite Manufacturing Technology Out-of-autoclave composite manufacturing technology using resin transfer molding, enabling material design flexibility, hybridization with other materials, and surface treatment capabilities for customized performance characteristics under temperature, friction, and impact conditions. Targeted at aeronautical and industrial clients requiring advanced composite parts.
• LRI (Liquid Resin Infusion) Solutions Liquid Resin Infusion technology providing reduced investment costs, faster time to market, and more affordable production compared to conventional liquid route processes while maintaining competitive product quality. Targeted at cost-sensitive aeronautical and industrial applications.
• Composite Engineering and Analysis Services Integral engineering services covering design, validation, development, prototyping, and industrialization of advanced composite solutions. Uses CATIA for general and composite design, Patran Nastran for simulations and analysis, DYTRAN for dynamic impact simulation, reverse engineering applications, and specific applications for textile cutting, parts cutting, and measuring control. Targeted at aerospace primes and industrial manufacturers needing end-to-end composite engineering support.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 40,000 automotive composite parts per year capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aciturri EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the AERCOST consortium focused on disruptive aerostructure components for future aircraft. AERCOST aims to obtain solutions based on new materials with improved functionalities and advanced manufacturing technologies for lighter designs contributing to significant aircraft weight reduction and CO2 emission decrease.
• Airbus OperationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the AERCOST consortium led by Airbus Operations. Focuses on obtaining disruptive aerostructure component solutions with new materials and advanced manufacturing technologies for lighter, more efficient aircraft.
• M Torres Diseños IndustrialescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the AERCOST consortium focused on advanced manufacturing technologies for aerostructures and automation of complex processes traditionally done manually.
• Troqueles y Moldes de GaliciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the AERCOST consortium contributing tooling and mould expertise for aerostructure manufacturing.
• FCC ÁMBITOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the EconCARBon consortium focused on circular economy for aerostructures oriented towards decarbonization. Project aims to increase application of composite materials in fuselage and empennage through ecodesign of highly weight-efficient aerostructures with circular economy solutions.
• GRUPSON TRADEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the EconCARBon consortium working on circular economy solutions for composite materials in aerostructures, incorporating material recycling during manufacturing and end-of-life aircraft.
• FILL G.m.b.H.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian company collaborating with IDEC on the TAPECOMP EUREKA R&D project for fully automated and material and energy efficient RTM process. Project awarded EUREKA label and supported by CDTI as Research and Development (PID). Duration January 2017 to December 2018.
• European Consortium (30 partners from 7 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDEC participates in the DEREMCo project with 30 European partners from Italy, Finland, Austria, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium, and Portugal. Project focuses on creating a circular economy solution for cost-effective reuse of post-use composite materials in new high-added value products. Total project cost: €12,603,930.83 with EU contribution of €8,822,751.58.
• European Consortium (11 partners from 6 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRPOXY European collaborative project under Horizon 2020 with 11 partners from 6 EU countries. Budget of €6.5 million, running 42 months from September 2018. Aims to reduce production and maintenance costs of composite parts by introducing a novel family of thermoset composites with easy processing, repair and recycling capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Solvay Composite Materials: Major supplier of advanced composite resins and materials for aerospace. Comparable in serving the same Tier-1 composite aerostructure ecosystem with broader materials portfolio and global scale.
• Hexcel: Global aerospace composite materials supplier (carbon fiber, prepregs, honeycomb). Comparable as a deep-pocketed incumbent enabling the same advanced composite aerostructures market IDEC serves.
• Spirit AeroSystems: Largest independent aerostructures manufacturer globally, supplying Airbus, Boeing, and others. Comparable as a Tier-1 aerostructures producer serving the same commercial aerospace programs.
• Premium AEROTEC: Major European aerostructures manufacturer (now Airbus Atlantic subsidiary). Compares as a large incumbent composite and metallic aerostructures supplier working directly with Airbus on the same platforms IDEC supports.
• GKN Aerospace: Global Tier-1 aerostructures and engine systems supplier with deep composites capabilities. IDEC customer; far larger scale and broader technology scope, but overlapping customer base in advanced composite aerostructures.
• Toray Advanced Composites: Leading supplier of carbon fiber and prepreg composite materials for aerospace. Adjacent in the composites value chain, serving overlapping customers and providing input materials into OOA and autoclave composite parts.
• Fokker Aerostructures: Dutch Tier-1 aerostructures supplier (part of GKN Aerospace) serving Airbus and other OEMs. IDEC customer and collaboration partner; broader portfolio but operates in the same composite aerostructures category.

Direct peers

• Airborne: Netherlands-based composite manufacturer for aerospace and industrial markets. Closely comparable as a specialized Tier-1/2 supplier of advanced composite parts using automated processes, serving similar European aerospace customers.
• Aciturri: Spanish aerostructure manufacturer and Tier-1 supplier for Airbus and other OEMs. AERCOST consortium partner with IDEC; comparable in serving Airbus with composite and metallic aerostructures at similar Tier-2 scale.
• M Torres Diseños Industriales: Spanish engineering and manufacturing firm focused on aerostructures and composites, including automated composite manufacturing. IDEC partner in AERCOST; directly comparable in scale, geography, and composite process technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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