Berrikuntza Teknologia transferentziarako sarea

Innovation and Technology Transfer Network

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SUPPORT TO ADVANCED TECHNICAL INNOVATION INNOVATION TRAINING AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

AUTOMATION AUTOMOTIVE ENERGY

MANUFACTURING CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Professional technological services for SMEs Participating VT centres

Automotive Creative Industries

CIFP MEKA LHII – CIFP TARTANGA LHII – Erandio Jose Mari Beristain, 943 74 80 19 - [email protected] Enrique del Río, 944 67 53 11 - [email protected] GLHBI SANVIATOR IEFPS – Sopuerta ZUBIRI MANTEO – Donostia Roberto Fernandez, 946 10 48 00 - [email protected] Idoia Iturralde, 943 27 87 00 - [email protected] CIFP IURRETA LHII – Iurreta Joseba Arregi, 944 66 88 00 - [email protected] CIFP DON BOSCO LHII – Jose Luis Perez, 943 51 04 50 - [email protected] Manufacturing MU POLITEKNIKOA – Arrasate Antonio Barbero, 943 71 21 91 - [email protected] CIFP IMH LHII - Elgoibar Fermin Lazkano, 943 74 41 32 - [email protected] CIFP LANBIDE ESKOLA LHII – Aretxabaleta Endika Fernandez, 943 79 79 00 - [email protected] CIFP MIGUEL ALTUNA LHII - Unai Ziarsolo, 943 76 24 91 - [email protected] TKNIKA – Errenteria Gaizka Lazarobaster, 943 08 29 00 - [email protected] CIFP BIDASOA LHII - Jose Luis Ormaetxea - 943 66 60 10 - [email protected] SOMORROSTRO - Muskiz Fernando Jorde, 946 70 60 45 - [email protected] CIFP LHII - Usurbil Juan Mari Yurramendi, 943 36 46 00 - [email protected] Energy EGIBIDE Vitoria-Gasteiz Juan Jesús Capellán, 945 01 01 30 - [email protected] CIFP USURBIL LHII - Usurbil Oier Aranzabal, 943 36 46 00 - [email protected] CIFP ELORRIETA-ERREKA MARI LHII - Bilbo Carlos López, 944 02 80 00 - [email protected] CIFP SAN JORGE LHII - Santurtzi Miguel Diaz, 944 00 49 30 - [email protected] POLITEKNIKA IKASTEGIA TXORIERRI - Derio Jon Goioaga, 944 03 40 60 - [email protected] CIFP CONSTRUCCIÓN LHII - Vitoria-Gasteiz Leire Lonbide, 945 00 12 00 - [email protected] OTEITZA LIZEO POLITEKNIKOA - Oteitza Iñigo Aranguren, 943 11 10 00 - [email protected] LEA ARTIBAI IKASTETXEA - Markina Xemein Xabier Uranga, 946 16 90 02- [email protected] CIFP TOLOSALDEA LHII - Tolosa Iñaki Paz, 944 03 40 60 - [email protected] Automation ESKOLA Tolosaldea Xanti Iruretagoiena, 943 88 00 62- [email protected] Lanbide Heziketa Institutua CIFP ARMERIA LHII– LA SALLE BERROZPE Manu López, 943 20 32 44 - [email protected] Xabier Puertas, 943 59 05 57 - [email protected] MARISTAK IKASTETXEA – Durango Aitor Azueta, 946 81 00 58- [email protected] ZABALBURU IKASTETXEA – Bilbo Oscar Salán, 944 16 31 95 - [email protected] CIFP MENDIZABALA LHII – Gasteiz Carlos Etxeberria, 945 00 04 40 - [email protected] SALESIARRAK – Urnieta Arkaitz Goñi, 943 55 17 89 - [email protected] IRUNGO LA SALLE – Irun Iñaki De La Fuente Garcia, 943 62 84 11 - [email protected]

1 2 The services we provide Berrikuntza eta Teknologia transferentziarako sarea Support to innovation

A network of VT centres that offers Funding management you its complete infrastructure and There are different calls for funding aimed at companies. From TKgune we will help you to analyse the possibility of submitting your improvement or innovation projects to calls for funding, also carrying out the accumulated know-how necessary procedures, formalities and follow-up.

Creativity

We stimulate the creative process in your company by means of proven tools and methodologies focussed on generating ideas, creating alternatives and adding value to the processes and products.

What for? Why TKgune? Innovation plans Linked to its corporate strategy, we help you to integrate innovation as yet another systematic process in With the vocation of providing a service, technical In the economic context there is a positive your company. As a result, your company will have an innovation plan, tools and dynamics to help it evolve. support, tools, test beds, methodologies, TKgune correlation between the capacity to innovate and We also implement technology forecasting in order to be able to offer the latest in technical and offers training and accompaniment adapted to the human and economic development of technological solutions. the reality of Basque companies with the focus on countries and regions. The successful factors of increasing their competitiveness thanks to the past (advantages with regard to production accurate knowledge of their needs and problems. cost and efficiency) are no guarantee of success Advanced training in the future. Fostering innovation, the capacity to The TKgune offer is intended for all SMEs in the generate knowledge and its transformation into TKgune offers advanced or customised training to suit the client’s needs in technologies and contents not Basque Autonomous Community. more valuable products and services will be the offered in the usual continued training catalogues. We manage training funds such as the Fundación essential source of competitive advantage. Tripartita.

TKgune is an Innovation, Technology Transfer and Competitive Development Network of companies Technical innovation and improvement for the introduction and improvement of technology; it develops a specialised offer, services including advanced training and technical Every strategic environment, in addition to the common services of support to innovation and advanced services of added value in the area of R&D&I training, offers specific technological services in its area: projects, for the development of innovation and continuous improvement dynamics as regards the key processes and products of SMEs to help them access emerging, high added value markets. manufacturing automotive automation

Participants in TKgune include public and Technological services for Technological services for Technological innovation state-subsidised Vocational Training centres from innovation and improvement of maintenance, design and services aimed at improving the product and manufacturing integration of components for various industrial processes, Araba, Bizkaia and , with the processes. the automotive industry. through automation. collaboration of the Basque Government.

TKgune is divided into five STRATEGIC

ENVIRONMENTS covering the following energy creative Industries technological areas: Automation, Energy, Technological services for the Technological services for Automotive, Manufacturing and Creative energy efficiency of products, emerging 3D animation processes, installations and technologies, modelling, Industries. buildings. virtualization and information systems in enterprises.

3 4 SPECIALISATION A network of VT centres that offers you its complete infrastructure and accumulated know-how.

ASSISTANCE IN IMPROVING THE DESIGN OF COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: automotive Engines and their auxiliary systems. Transmission systems (gear boxes). INTEGRATION Suspension, steering and brake systems. BUS communication systems (grid readings). Technology of hybrid and electric vehicles. HV batteries, power electronics, electric machines. TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES: Automotive management systems (industrial management, Lean, shop floor data production and capture). By means of the network of automotive vocational A vision that helps us to understand how design and training centres and teachers, we offer the possibility of manufacturing mode influence every component, with assistance in introducing and/or improving new work the rest of the systems. This helps us to identify the DYNAMIC AND STATIC Availability of laboratories and equipment for dynamic and static testing. processes. The company will therefore have the components and critical elements that directly intervene TESTING personal tutoring of our professionals and the possibility in the dynamics, safety and reliability of the whole. It also of using our network of centres as a test bed, prior to means that solutions and improvements can be applied introduction of the production process. to both the design process and the process of producing Advice on new materials on the market, fibres, new steels, etc. components, sets and subsets. MATERIALS We offer a global vision of all systems, components and elements making up a car: We offer customized training, based on the technical needs of each company. This offer It is aimed both to DESIGN Machine careening. Improved design and finish in the manufacture of machine · Characteristics of construction, function and components manufacturing enterprises and after-sales careening. Forming and finish (paints, vinyls, etc.). regulations for the most recent diesel, petrol and service (diagnosis, maintenance and vehicle repairs) electric engines. companies. Control of costs, funding and time. · Chassis; design, construction characteristics, passive IMPROVED Furthermore, our long experience in using and Appraisal of investment projects. safety and materials currently used for their MANAGEMENT, introducing environmental regulations, such as order ORGANISATION & Advice and consultancy on funding programmes for SMEs. manufacture. and cleanliness, will give you a more objective point of PRODUCTION PROCESS Training and advice on 5S, ISO 14001 and ECOSCAN. · Characteristics of all systems and components view and even a safe platform for starting to work with involved in the vehicle dynamics. Transmission these new methodologies. After sales service. Automotive, industrial vehicles and machinery. Personalized systems, suspension, steering, brakes and active AFTER SALES training and technical advice on equipment. safety systems. Equipment

MECHANICS BODY, STRUCTURE AND FINISHES • Hoists • Benches • Steering aligner with play detector. • Plasma cutting machine • PRE-MOT • Paint laboratory • Power bench tester • Preparation booth • Diagnostic machines • Welding booth (TIG, MIG/MAG, Oxyacetylene and electric) • Wheel balancing machines/tire changers (sedans) • Paint booth • Specific tools for the automotive industry Examples of services carried out

• Development and construction of Zeus electric vehicles. • Adaptation to bimodal of a dustbin lorry. • Adaptation to electric for vans. • Electric innovation in new alternative propulsion engines for vehicles. • Test bed for electric car power-trains. • Integration of electronic suspension prototype in vehicles. • Support in integrating the new power-train. • Development and construction of automotive didactic equipment. • Collection of data to analyse the mechanical effect of chemical products. 5 • Advice and accompaniment in the introduction of 5S. 6 A network of VT centres that offers you its complete SPECIALISATION infrastructure and accumulated know-how.

Analysis of energy invoices and consumption and proposal for contract energy improvements. CONSUMPTION Analysis of electricity consumption with network analysers and interpretation ANALYSIS AND of results. ACCOUNTING AND Measurement of thermal energy, gas and electricity consumption, etc. ENERGY AUDITS TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES: Design of consumption measurement systems (monitoring). Energy efficiency certifications and enclosures analysis. Consumption monitoring, analysis and complete installations with a view to saving money and contributing energy audits. to the environment. THERMAL INSTALLATIONS Improved performance in thermal installations. Control of infiltrations. (HEAT, COLD AND VENTILATION) We analyse installations from the point of view of energy We help with the dimensioning of new energy consumption (invoice analysis, measurement by means installations, proposing the optimal combination of of network analysers, etc.), energy consumption monito- conventional and renewable energies (energy MACHINING TECHNIQUES Welding and joining of conventional and new materials. ring and forecasting, savings measurement and verifica- hybridisation): biomass, thermal solar, photovoltaic, tion. Taking into account both electrical and thermal wind, geothermal energy, etc. points of view we perform energy certifications of Minimisation of energy and consumption demands: buildings, as well as enclosures analysis and sugges- Products Thermographic analyses. tions for improvement. ENERGY Energy certification software. We look for and provide advice on new equipment and GENERATION Energy efficiency materials applicable to process and installations. Analysis and improved yield of heat producing machines, lighting, compressed air, ventilation and quality of air, cold, etc. We detect critical points in machines, installations and Improved processes by means of new technologies buildings, proposing energy demand improvements and We promote the application of new technologies to Solutions for improving energy installations. optimisations. We try to minimise consumption and conventional processes and installations: aerial increase yield. Proposed optimum energy sources for new installations. Collaboration in the thermographic measurements taken by drones, air DESIGN improvement of assembly and maintenance processes. leakage measurement, robots with micro-cameras to We provide advice on equipment regulation, the automa- Manufacture of prototypes using 3D printers. tion of installations and building automation. clean pipes and detect leaks from the inside, blowerdoor tests, etc. Conventional and renewable energy installations Advice on the new materials on the market. MATERIALS Recycling of wood by-products in pellets or splinters. We provide advice for the optimisation of installations, proposing the integration of renewables to existing AUTOMATION, Automation of energy installations. MONITORING AND Automation of buildings for improved energy efficiency. Energy meters. CONTROL Remote management and control systems.

INSTRUMENTATION AND Study of parameters to be controlled in energy systems. Assistance in selecting REGULATION instrumentation.

Equipment

· Energy generating installations by means of renewable energies (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.). · Centralised multi-energy heat generating installations. Combustion analysis. · Cold and ventilation installations using new refrigerants (CO2, NH3, etc.). · Automated, monitored and remote controlled thermal and energy installations. · Thermographic cameras, network analysers, transmittance gauge, dataloggers, ultrasonic flow meters, laser temperature readers, light meters, wind tunnel, anemometers, tap test benches, etc. · Automatic mechanisms and PLC (Siemens Tia Portal, Omron CMJ). · Biomass treatment. Wood grinder, pellet-maker and heat generation. · Management of micro electricity grid combining renewables, hydrogen battery, etc. · Tools for new joining technologies (thermofusion, electrofusion, etc.). · Transformer substation. · 3D scanners and printers for rapid prototyping. 8 7 SPECIALISATION A network of VT centres that offers you its complete infrastructure and accumulated know-how.

MACHINING Definition and/or improvement of processes: selection of machinery, programming, clamps, implements, tools, etc. automation Machining of different materials. MECHANICAL METAL CONSTRUCTION AND WELDING PRODUCTION Weldability of different materials. Robotisation and automation of welding processes. Definition and/or improvement of cutting and shaping processes: selection of machinery, TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES: programming, implements, etc. Verification by means of coordinate measuring systems.

By means of the vocational training centre and teacher • Electronic circuit prototyping Tests, defectology study and materials parameters. MATERIALS network, we provide assistance for introducing and/or • Industrial robotisation of production lines Optimisation of heat treatment based on material analysis. improving new processes to companies in different sectors with the possibility of automating any kind of • Process verification by means of artificial vision, laser, etc Conceptual design of products, components, prototypes, etc. process. These companies will have the personal • Predictive maintenance studies by means of vibrations 3D simulation and presentations. tutoring of our professionals, with the possibility of using analysis DESIGN Finite elements: design and simulation of components for their structural optimisation. our centre network as a testbed. Prototyping of printed circuit boards. • Materials testing Design of production lines, for an automated production process. The industry requires competitive products, with • Assembly of industrial machine elements increasingly more demanding manufacturing processes. Process automation (testing and simulation) • Diagnosis of breakdowns in industrial machine elements Their evolution is increasingly greater and faster. The Electronics applied to automated processes. TKgune team of professionals will help you to analyse • Repair of industrial machine elements Introduction of robotised systems. Programming of PLCs and of associated devices such as variators, process controllers, etc. your products and processes, addressing and • Mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems on implementing improvements. AUTOMATION Integration of automated systems with electric, pneumatic and/or hydraulic technologies and automated lines robots. TKgune offers companies an advisory service for • Operations to maintain systems in automated lines Conceptualisation and design of automated cells. Industrial communications. Fieldbus. management systems, meaning that it can collaborate in • Programming and control of automated line operation the design, documentation and introduction of said systems, and even in their integration. • Prevention of occupational and environmental hazards in Advice on CTI installations, domotics, public address systems, telephony, telematic automated line maintenance ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS/ networks (wired, wireless), etc. Engineering and consultancy in structured wiring systems. • Introduction of automation, management and production Automated management of people and materials by means of radiofrequency technology systems TELECOMMUNICATIONS (RFID/NFC). • Machining of elements, assemblies in automation systems MONITORING AND CONTROL • Design of elements and mechanical assemblies for Development of communication systems with monitoring and supervision. SCADA. automation processes OF AUTOMATED PROCESSES • Additive manufacturing with different plastic materials for Quality controls automation processes ARTIFICIAL VISION Integration of artificial vision to automatic and robotised systems. Advice on purchasing computer equipment, on the installation and configuration of computer systems (servers, virtualisation, appropriate software, introduction of operating systems, etc.). COMPUTING/ Installation, configuration and maintenance of CISCO routers and switches. PROGRAMMING Analysis and resolution of network problems. Traffic analysis and performance optimisation of LAN and WAN networks. Development of corporate websites. Database design and management. Advice on introduction of web applications. Consultancy and advice on Personal Data Protection Law 15/1999. Equipment MAINTENANCE AND AUTOMATION ELECTRIC / ELECTRONIC / TELECOM- LABORATORIES WORKSHOPS MUNICATIONS WORKSHOP • Metrology, 3D printing, Mechanical testing, Metallography, Collaborative robot • Vibrations analysis machine • Assembly of wired automations • Multiple software: CAD-CAM-CAE • PLC: Siemens, Omron, Schneider • Electric drives • Software: EPLAN electric • Robots: ABB, MITSUBISHI and FANUC • Domotics: SGI, VIVIMAT, KNX, Planer, • Numerical controls: Fagor, Heidenhain, • Proportional pneumatics and hydraulics Loxone, X10, Wattio Fanuc • Multiple programming/simulation software • Domotics by means of PLC • Omron, Siemens and Cognex visión • Assembly of printed circuit boards MECHANICAL WORKSHOPS cameras • CTI assemblies (Common telecommunications installations) • Machining and turning centres • Omron, Siemens, Schneider, Magelis, Beijer, Proface screens • Assembly of automations by means of 9 • Production mills and lathes • Collaborative robots, universal robots. PLC • Electrical discharge 10 A network of VT centres that offers you its complete infrastructure SPECIALISATION and accumulated know-how.

creative Revision of files, code and modelling interactions in 2D and 3D formats. Industries 2D/3D MODELLING Graphic solutions in A3D for explaining processes and products.

Installation and maintenance of corporate communication platforms (Zimbra), cloud TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES: INTRODUCTION OF OPEN storage systems (ownCloud), personal publication platforms (WordPress), learning SOURCE SYSTEMS contents management systems (Moodle), network storage (FreeNAS), VPN business connectivity solutions and Open Source (proxmox) virtualisation platforms We, the vocational training centres participating in the companies in our community, thereby helping to place Server virtualisation (Proxmox). Creative Industries Tkgune, offer companies our them on the first line of the market. technical ability and resources with a view to providing Consultancy, evaluation of performance and proposals for improvement in solutions to their improvement and innovation proposals To develop 3D animation systems, object modelling and COMMUNICATION structured cabling systems and wireless networks (Wifi). Advice and functional based on 3D animation techniques, modelling, virtualisation, we have complete computer installations INFRASTRUCTURES connectivity tests by means of HFC, FTTH networks, satellite systems (VSAT) and on-screen object virtualisation and the making of with systems based on both Windows and MAC, in radio links. Installation of local networks. Maintenance of computer hardware. prototypes using 3D printing. addition to the corresponding development and programming software. We also carry out functional and We provide the necessary technical support for the performance tests on already existing applications and PRODUCT Virtualisation of products on screen and in 3D modelling. 3D printing. introduction and launch of storage and communication developments in relation to 3D animation and modelling, VIRTUALISATION management systems in addition to the development of in addition to revising 2D and 3D modelling files, codes websites with dynamic content, including advice on and interactions. Creation, optimisation and adaptation of video games. Motion capture and proposed improvements with regard to the company’s GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS IN application to virtual models (bipeds). Integration of 3D objects and effects to image network infrastructure and connectivity. To develop and introduce information management and A3D and real video. knowledge systems in the area of CTI, we have a CPD We can therefore offer companies a global vision of all with several production servers, including corporate systems, components and elements making up a current communication (Zimbra), cloud storage (ownCloud), INTERNET PRESENCE Design, implementation and introduction of websites with static and/or dynamic computer service. In this process, the company will personal publication (WordPress), learning content content (Landing Pages). receive personalised tutoring by our professionals, management systems (Moodle), network storage added to the possibility of using our centre network as a (FreeNAS), VPN business connectivity solutions and Installation and maintenance of corporate communication platforms (Zimbra), cloud testbed, prior to introduction of the production process. Open Source (proxmox) virtualisation platforms. FUNCTIONAL TESTS AND storage systems (ownCloud), personal publication platforms (WordPress), learning Our global view of the world of new technologies and PERFORMANCE TESTS contents management systems (Moodle), network storage (FreeNAS), VPN communications means that we have a good perspective business connectivity solutions and Open Source (proxmox) virtualisation platforms of new market trends. This puts us in a privileged position with regard to familiarising ourselves with the new market Installation and maintenance of corporate communication platforms (Zimbra), cloud solutions and spreading this knowledge to the ADMINISTRATION OF storage systems (ownCloud), personal publication platforms (WordPress), learning COMPUTER SYSTEMS contents management systems (Moodle), network storage (FreeNAS), VPN business connectivity solutions and Open Source (proxmox) virtualisation platforms Server virtualisation (Proxmox).

Equipment TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR NETWORK • Learning contents management system INSTALLATIONS (Moodle) • Wiring qualifiers 3D DESIGN CLASSROOMS • Network storage system (FreeNAS) • Cat 6A wiring certifiers • VPN business connectivity service • MAC computers • Gauges for measuring fibre optic power (OpenVPN) • Computers with Windows operating loss system • Equipment for testing optic connectors CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS • 3D animation and modelling software • Fibre optic fusion splicer • 3D printers • Workshop with computer material for • Asymmetric and symmetric hardware/software tests communications via cable-modem WEB APPLICATIONS AND MULTIPLAT- • Fibre Optic Communications (ConnectLAN) FORM DEVELOPMENT CLASSROOMS DATA CENTRE • Voice communications over analog lines, • MAC computers • Servers in virtualised production under ISDN and IP • Computers with Windows operating Proxmox • Internet connection via satellite (VSAT), with systems based Ka-band and Ku-band system • Corporate communication platform • Website applications development (Zimbra) software • Cloud storage system (ownCloud) multiplatform applications development • Personal publication platform (WordPress) 11 software 12 A network of VT centres that offers you its complete infrastructure SPECIALISATION and accumulated know-how.

Machining of metal materials, graphite, composites, Ti, Inconel... Process MECHANICAL optimisation. Programs (ISO or CAM). Prototypes and trial runs. manufacturing MANUFACTURING Test runs prior to client introduction. Additive manufacturing with plastic and metal materials.

Tests, study of defectology and material parameters. Thermal treatment MATERIALS optimisation based on material analysis.

TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES: Products, components, tooling, prototypes and automated cells. Design and DESIGN simulation for structural optimisation using FEM. In view of the growing requirements and evolution of appropriate tests to confirm the efficacy and stability of manufacturing processes, the TKgune team of the new alternative. engineers can help you to analyse your existing Process automation solutions. Testing and simulation. Programming of PLCs We guide and accompany you in the innovation of processes, suggesting and performing actions to and associated mechanisms. achieve improvement, reduce manufacturing time, products, contributing our technical, technological, , AUTOMATION productive point of view and providing you with tools for Integration with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and robot technologies. adapt machines, etc. Development of communication systems. Monitoring and supervision. creativity, product analysis, etc. We can also simulate alternative operations and processes to avoid interference with your production line At TKgune you can manufacture and test prototypes and materials, optimise manufacturing processes and even and can analyse the results to confirm or reject Instrumentation selection. Product verification by means of MMC. Verification test the market for the new product with a trial run. We INSTRUMENTATION AND hypotheses. and control (computer vision, laser gauges, etc.) can also bring you the viewpoint of machine tool CONTROL Furthermore, we can help you to consider, design and manufacturers with respect to the appropriate machinery test completely innovative processes. TKgune can for manufacturing your product. therefore carry out the preliminary study, including the Design and optimisation of cold, semi-hot and hot forging processes. FEM simulation. Creep, verification of sequences and preforms, detection of defects, creases, filling defects, stringing, etc. FORGING Materials characterisation to create cold forging models. Design and study of tool life. Prototyping and first series. Trials on a Sacma SP260 press.

FEM simulation of cold and hot processes. Design of components and tools in STAMPING different CAD systems. Verification and digitization of components and tools by means of 3D scanning. Study-Design and manufacture of tools: progressive dies, etc.

Design, creation, measuring, scanning, manufacturing and testing. ORTHETICS & PROSTHETICS Tests on materials and test sockets by means of the bubble system and their manufacture in carbon fibre and Kevlar.

METAL CONSTRUCTIONS Welding and metal fabrication in general. Design and manufacture.

PREDICTIVE Thermographic analysis, analysis of vibrations, oils, etc. MAINTENANCE

Android and Arduino development. ELECTRONICS Microrobotics and Microelectronics.

MANAGEMENT / Rationalization of processes. Advice on management systems (EFQM, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 safety, the 13 ORGANIZATION environment ISO 14001, ISO 9100 aviation, welding ISO 3834). Equipment

MECHANICAL WORKSHOPS LABORATORIES WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION WORKSHOPS • Multitasking • Metrology • Machining centres • Mechanical tests • Cold forging workshop • Production milling machines • Metallography & Materials • Industrial Maintenance Workshops • Turning centres • Industrial automation • Automotive workshop • 2D cutting: plasma, laser, punching • Production lathes • Process control • CNC bending machines • Grinders • Optical fibre • Welding robot • Electrical discharge • Telecommunications • Robots • Transformation centres AUTOMATION AND "PERIMETER SECURITY" REMOTE NUMERICAL CONTROLS CAD-CAM-CAE GATEDEFENDER SOLUTIONS CONTROL OF A • Fagor • Multiple software options INSTALLATION AND CLASSROOM • Heidenhain • 3D printing PERFORMANCE TESTING HEATING SYSTEM • Fanuc Perimeter security gatedefender solutions • Siemens installation and performance testing carried out in our institute CPD, in response to the request of one of the major manufacturers of computer security and antivirus solutions. PROTOTYPE OF A URBAN This solution is dedicated to maintaining the PHOTOVOLTAIC TREE infrastructure network free of viruses and A young entrepreneur has developed the intrusion attempts, filtering web pages and emails design of a tree that generates electricity. with unwanted or dangerous content. Therefore, At the lack of the needed resources to have been used installations with more than carry out the project, a Vocational Training 1,000 users simultaneously connected and center has collaborated with him to accessing all kinds of content. develop a real prototype..

IMPROVED METAL FABRICATION PROCESSES FOR COMPANIES IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL AND DESIGN, PROGRAMMING FOOD INDUSTRIES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A The complete process is analysed with a view VISUALIZATION SOLUTION to improving the behaviour of the products OF COMPONENTS produced as regards oxidisation. The Examples of services carried out problems associated to rust and oxidisation Design, programming and implementation of a • Turning with hard metal (process determination, parameters and tools). are identified and improvements proposed for visualization solution of components situated within • Reduction in machining process times and costs. Optimisation (CAM). products manufactured with stainless steel. A the internal combustion engine for a major • Machining of new materials: graphite, ceramics, composites, titanium, Inconel, zirconium oxide (process determination, series of indicators are established for manufacturer company based in Vitoria-Gasteiz. parameters and tools, prototypes, first series). follow-up of the steps taken, in order to record Each component is selected on a touch screen by • Process parameterisation. variations in any part of the production the user, activating an LED illumination component • Design and validation of machining tools. process. on the selected inside motor. Simultaneously texts, • Definition of a friction welding process for the aeronautics industry. videos and 3D animations are displayed, • Simulation by means of finite elements, for component improvements. Forging simulations. explaining, in a didactic and attractive way, the • Manufacture of prototypes and first series. main characteristics of each component. • Definition of new innovative solutions: re-design of products and manufacture of prototypes. • Design and installation, turn-key, of automated cells. • Process optimisation: machining, forging, handling, etc. 15 16 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION INTEGRATION OF In Europe parts are now manufactured for SUSPENSION forming in hard metal. One of the companies PROTOTYPE VALIDATION OF MACHINING dedicated to the manufacture and TOOLS A company wants to integrate the commercialisation of similar pieces but in prototype for a new system of A company wants to test the ELECTRIC POWER another material decides to experiment with electronic suspension to a vehicle. functionality of the tools of the machine it GENERATION FOR ISOLATED hard metal. The type of material used is FLOW MEASUREMENT The integration, motorisation and has designed. The tools designed are determined and, by means of experiments on LOCATIONS validation of the new suspension therefore manufactured and the the machines at the centre, the turning process Flow meters are sometimes located in system are performed at our machining tests carried out, required to obtain the desired shape is streams running through remote, dark centre. demonstrating their behaviour to the established and the machining parameters and places requiring a power source to ensure client. necessary tools defined. continuous operation of the datalogger. A mini-hydraulic power supply is created by making turbine prototypes using a 3D printer.

DEVELOPMENT AND DEFINITION OF A NEW PROCESS INTEGRATION OF HYBRID AND AUTOMATION OF A ELECTRIC VEHICLES A manufacturing company has the opportunity of PRODUCTION LINE an order to produce structures for one of the A local company, a benchmark in the FOR CLASSIFYING world’s leading aeronautics companies; however, automotive industry, decides to strongly ZERO-ENERGY BUILDING ALUBIA BEANS one of the requirements is friction welding. The commit to mastering the components, A building is renovated to achieve a company has never used this system. After systems and technologies of hybrid and zero energy result. Energy is analysis of the patents and suppliers, tools are electric vehicles. Working with the facilities generated using solar and thermal designed for welding and, having machined the and teachers at our teaching centres, photovoltaic energy, geothermal tools in four geometric configurations (in the first monitoring, integration, trials and validation energy (earth-water and earth-air) and phase), welding tests are carried out on the tests are carried out. mini-wind energy. Furthermore, ETICS are used as exterior insulation. milling machine until obtaining a process compliant with regulations. INSTALLATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF A PROCESS PERFORMANCE TESTING OF CISCO SECURITY APPLIANCE The process of manufacturing a piece OPTIMSATION OF FORGING requires improvement. Apart from the Installation and performance testing of a security PROCESSES manual work, the process requires 9 appliance provided by a worldwide well known net A forging company must go deeper into operations to be carried out on 4 different electronics company, to one of the most important research on the sequence of a new reference. machines. Having drawn the image in 3D telecommunications operator in the Basque Country. Different options are analysed by means of and created the CAM program, research is The problems which appear when implementing this FEA and the reference is successfully carried out, reducing the process to 6 type of equipment in complex organizations were produced. When more than one viable option operations carried out on a single 5-axis identified, with hundreds of users simultaneously emerges, the most profitable alternative for milling machine (single joint) and a final cut active and complex network structure. The operation of the life of the tools is chosen. As a result, by means of electrical discharge. The the firewall, content filtering, web filtering search, important savings are obtained when making production cost is reduced by 65%. intrusion prevention, web cache storage and 4G fault the prototype. tolerance was also evaluated.

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