Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti

What Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti does

Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti is an Italian non-profit cultural association (Associazione di Promozione Sociale) founded in 2016 and headquartered in Conegliano, in the Province of Treviso, Veneto. It is hosted within the Museo degli Alpini di Conegliano and serves as a reference point for scholars, enthusiasts, collectors, and firearms technicians interested in oplology — the study of weapons, armaments, and military technology, with particular emphasis on WWI Italian artillery, the bombardieri corps, ammunition, pyrotechnics, and explosives. The organization is led by scholars who also serve as consultants to the Italian Judicial Authority on explosives, ballistics, and oplology, providing it with both historical research depth and active forensic expertise.

The Centro Studi's core offerings are organized around four activities: historical-technical research on artillery ammunition from past armed conflicts; specialized courses covering pyrotechnics, firearms, ammunition, ballistics, and explosives under technical and forensic profiles; technical-cultural exhibitions and publications on oplological topics; and prevention (awareness) courses on unexploded ordnance dangers, including a school program ('Uno Scoppio di Intelligenza') for middle school students in Conegliano. It maintains a physical archive of weapons documentation, technical circulars, verificators for firearms, and historical photographs, and distributes content through a blog (Pillole da Bombardieri series, active 2016–2025), a Facebook page, conferences, and exhibitions.

Its business model is that of a non-profit association: revenue is not publicly disclosed but is implicitly derived from membership dues, course fees, and collaborative projects with partner organizations including the Associazione Nazionale Alpini (Sezione di Conegliano), the Museo della Battaglia del Solstizio (Nervesa della Battaglia), and the Museo dei Carabinieri Reali (Collezione Antoniazzi). Operating scope is regional (Veneto), headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, and go-to-market is community-led through content, events, and educational outreach rather than commercial sales.

Name

Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti

Legal name

Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti

Website

https://centrostudicerletti.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti is an Italian non-profit association founded in 2016 in Conegliano that serves as a reference point for oplology — historical research, courses, and forensic consulting on weapons, ammunition, and explosives — for scholars, enthusiasts, collectors, and the Italian Judicial Authority.

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Product category

Military History Research and Education

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Historical Sites (712120)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms, Range Safety & Less-Lethal Weapons Training (EDAOAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Action & Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) (BPADADAM), Demilitarization, Disposal & Ordnance Remediation (EOD Support) (IMABAHAM), Armed Security & Firearms Training & Qualification (BPAKAOAB)

Keywords

• Oplology research
• Military history studies
• Forensic ballistics consulting
• Pyrotechnics training courses
• Weapons documentation archive

Headquarters

HQ city

Conegliano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Non-profit Association Operations: As an 'Associazione di Promozione Sociale', the Centro Studi operates as a non-profit cultural and research organization. Revenue is not explicitly disclosed; the organization appears funded through memberships, partnerships, and possibly course fees.

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Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti is a non-profit association that conducts historical-technical research on artillery ammunition used in past armed conflicts, offers specialized courses in pyrotechnics, firearms, ammunition, ballistics, and explosives under technical and forensic profiles, provides forensic consulting services to the Italian Judicial Authority and private parties, organizes technical-cultural exhibitions, publishes articles and books on oplology, and runs prevention awareness programs on the dangers of unexploded ordnance. The center maintains a physical archive of weapons documentation, technical circulars, and historical photographs.

Product overview

Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti is a non-profit association (Associazione di Promozione Sociale) dedicated to oplology, offering a portfolio of research services, educational courses, exhibitions, and publications. The center serves as a reference point for scholars, enthusiasts, collectors, and technical professionals interested in weapons and military history. Their offerings include historical technical research on artillery ammunition, specialized forensic courses on pyrotechnics and ballistics, prevention awareness programs, and technical-cultural exhibitions.

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• Research and Educational Services Historical-technical research on artillery ammunition used in past armed conflicts, combined with specialized courses in pyrotechnics, firearms, ammunition, ballistics, and explosives under technical and forensic profiles. The service is offered to scholars, technical professionals, and members of the forensic community.
• Exhibition Services Organization of technical-cultural exhibitions and publication of articles and books related to oplology (the study of weapons and military history). Events include collaborations with institutions such as the Museo della Battaglia del Solstizio and the Museo dei Carabinieri Reali.
• Prevention Courses on Unexploded Ordnance Awareness courses (awarnes) on the dangers of unexploded ordnance, targeting students and the general public. Includes the school program 'Uno Scoppio di Intelligenza' for middle school students in Conegliano.
• Forensic Consulting Services Expert consulting on explosives, ballistics, and oplology delivered by association members to the Italian Judicial Authority and private parties in legal proceedings involving weapons, ammunition, and explosives.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Museo della Battaglia del Solstizio (Nervesa della Battaglia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Since 2018, the two organizations have maintained active collaboration and friendship, engaging weekly in shared initiatives to keep alive the memory of the military events that occurred in the Province of Treviso.
• Barbara Fanton / Himetop (History of Medicine Topographical Database)minorOthers · 1 January 2016Barbara Fanton, a medical student at Campus Biomedico di Roma, contacted the Centro Studi at the end of 2016 to research Ugo Cerletti and his WWI discoveries. She subsequently created a dedicated page on Himetop (History of Medicine Topographical Database) for the Centro Studi, providing cultural visibility.
• Museo degli Alpini di ConeglianocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti is housed within the Museo degli Alpini di Conegliano. The museum hosts the 'Cerletti' as a key part of its exhibition space. The Sezione Alpini di Conegliano is credited with believing in and supporting this ambitious project. This is the primary and most strategic partnership for the organization.
• Associazione Nazionale Alpini, Sezione di ConeglianocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sezione Alpini di Conegliano represents the 'vecio babbo' figure — sharing stories and keeping traditions alive. They are described as the key institutional supporter of the Centro Studi project, providing the venue and ongoing support.
• Collezionare ex ordinanzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA community of collectors sharing a passion for oplological studies, firearms, and the analysis of details that distinguish them. Collaboration is based on mutual passion rather than formal institutional ties.
• Museo dei Carabinieri Reali (Collezione Antoniazzi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Royal Carabinieri Museum, housed in Villa Rossi in the Conegliano hills, presents a 60 sqm exhibition covering the history of the Corps from 1814 through the Great War, Second World War, and the birth of the Republic. The Centro Studi collaborates on related historical and oplological content.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD): International center providing expertise, research, and training on mine action and explosive ordnance risk education — adjacent to Centro Studi's EORE awareness work and ordnance remediation mandate.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): International humanitarian organization conducting mine action and explosive ordnance risk education programs globally — a broader incumbent in the EORE space relevant to Centro Studi's unexploded ordnance awareness work.

Others

• Associazione Nazionale Alpini: Italian veterans' cultural association preserving Alpine military heritage and traditions — the core institutional supporter and host partner of Centro Studi, operating as a closely related Italian non-profit cultural organization.
• Associazione Arma di Cavalleria: Italian association dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Italian Cavalry Corps with historical research, publications, and events — a thematic Italian non-profit peer in the military history and oplology cultural space.

Direct peers

• NRA Training (National Rifle Association): Large US-based firearms training and certification organization offering courses in firearms handling, range safety, and instructor qualification — overlaps with Centro Studi's firearms education and course portfolio.
• Smith & Wesson Academy: Manufacturer-affiliated firearms training program offering courses in firearms operation, safety, and ballistics — comparable to Centro Studi's firearms and ballistics courses from a commercial angle.
• SIG Sauer Academy: Commercial firearms training academy offering specialized courses on firearms, ballistics, and tactical skills — comparable to Centro Studi's firearms and ballistics course offerings, though commercially oriented.
• Museo Storico Italiano della Guerra: Italian war history museum in Rovereto conducting historical research, exhibitions, and educational programming on Italian military history — a closely comparable Italian non-profit peer in the same oplology/military history niche.
• Royal Armouries: UK national museum of arms and armour with research, exhibitions, and educational programs on weapons and military history — directly comparable to Centro Studi Ugo Cerletti's oplology research, archive, and public exhibition model.

Emerging players

• HALO Trust: Leading humanitarian mine action organization conducting EOD, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education globally — comparable to Centro Studi's EORE prevention courses and ordnance awareness work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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