Avel Robotics is further developing its activities in the aerospace and space sectors with the signing of new aerospace contracts and the opening of a commercial office in Bordeaux, effective January 2026.
This new location is part of a strategic effort to be closer to industrial players in these markets, which are particularly active in the Bordeaux area, while maintaining the company’s historic production site in Lorient, at the heart of its automated composite manufacturing operations.
Industrial growth supporting aerospace development
Avel Robotics began diversifying its activities several years ago and is now supporting aerospace and defence manufacturers in the design and automated production of composite parts using its AFP robotic technologies.
The recent signing of new aerospace contracts confirms the relevance of this strategic direction and Avel Robotics’ ability to meet the industrial requirements of these sectors in terms of performance, repeatability and part reliability.
Investments in industrial capabilities
To support this growth, Avel Robotics made significant investments in its production resources during 2025, including:
- the reorganization and expansion of its production workshop,
- integration of a new automated fiber placement (AFP) robot,
- installation of a large curing oven,
- acquisition of new machining and advanced inspection equipment,
- and optimization of production logistics.
These investments enable Avel Robotics to take a further step in the industrialization of high-performance composite parts.
Presence at the heart of the Bordeaux industrial ecosystem
As part of this development, Avel Robotics is joining Bordeaux Technowest within the Cockpit facility, a space dedicated to companies in the aerospace, space and advanced industrial sectors.
Located in the Mérignac area, this site places Avel Robotics in proximity to major industrial players such as ArianeGroup, Dassault Aviation, Airbus Atlantic, Safran Propulsion, Safran Ceramics and Thales, as well as a dense network of mid-sized companies, innovative SMEs, laboratories and research centres.
This presence in Nouvelle-Aquitaine is intended to strengthen commercial proximity with industrial partners and to support the long-term growth of Avel Robotics’ activities in these strategic sectors.