National / Regional Projects
We drive innovation through our participation in research projects in different national and regional programmes, as a basis for the continuous development of our technological lines and our offer to industry.
The project develops galvanized shoring props for formwork through arc welding on galvanized steel, without removing the existing coating. The objective is to ensure mechanical strength and corrosion protection, facilitating integration into efficient production lines. Lortek contributes its expertise in advanced welding, defining and validating process parameters and ensuring the quality of the joints for automated industrial application.
Creation of a network of excellence in AM, integrating the capabilities of four centres of the consortium. It covers the value chain of metal additive manufacturing: design, production, processing, post-processing and advanced testing. It addresses a wide range of metals with SLM, LMD, EBM and WAAM technologies. It studies the integration of Femtosecond lasers. The project excels at training and talent attraction/ the programme's forte is training and talent attraction. AIDIMME, CEIT, FADA-CATEC and LORTEK are designated "Cervera Centre of Excellence" in Additive Manufacturing and receive support from CDTI.
The MADISON project, a continuation of CEFAM 2020-2022, aims to enhance participation in the additive manufacturing (AM) value chain. It addresses challenges in AM technologies applied to metals, promotes excellence in training, and attracts talent. It develops strategies for dynamization, transfer, and industrial protection to enhance results. Technically, it fabricates and simulates five materials (Ti64, Cu, Al, steels, and Ni alloys), improves AM technologies and material processability, designs non-destructive inspection methods, and analyzes the sustainability of the processes.
Renault España lidera este innovador proyecto para la creación de un ecosistema industrial centrado en la fabricación de vehículos eléctricos y conectados aglutinando 31 iniciativas entorno a la descarbonización, la conectividad y la movilidad como servicio.
LASTER impulsa la competitividad industrial del País Vasco mediante tecnologías láser y digitalización. Desarrolla procesos avanzados como EHLA, corte y soldadura láser, y recuperación de componentes, integrando sistemas de control y monitorización para mejorar la estabilidad y eficiencia. Con cinco áreas de trabajo, desde la definición de especificaciones hasta la evaluación de soluciones, LASTER fomenta la fabricación de alto valor añadido, alineándose con los objetivos de sostenibilidad y digitalización.
Development of additive manufacturing for high performance materials, replacing nickel alloys in aeronautics. Objectives include obtaining dense parts by PBF-LB, applying specific heat treatments, adapting design with DfAM concepts, ensuring quality with monitoring, and validating parts with inspections. Additive Manufacturing solves problems associated with microfusion, simplifying processes and reducing rejects caused by deformation.
The TACTIX Cervera Network of Excellence develops advanced technologies for cognition, tactical simulation, and adaptive training through immersive Extended Reality (XR) environments. Within the project, LORTEK researches XR, artificial intelligence, robotic teleoperation, and haptic technologies while developing adaptive training systems that personalize learning using biomechanical and cognitive data analysis.
The QUIXOTE Cervera Network of Excellence advances the development of quantum technologies for security through research in secure communications, quantum sensing, and advanced positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems. Within the project, LORTEK is developing a quantum optical fiber gyroscope and leading the simulation of quantum sensor networks to assess their potential for advanced navigation, monitoring and positioning applications.
El proyecto FUTURAMA busca aumentar la fiabilidad y autonomía de las máquinas de fabricación aditiva metálica por deposición de energía directa (DED), reduciendo la necesidad de supervisión constante. Para ello, desarrollará sensores avanzados, modelos de autoaprendizaje y herramientas de simulación que controlen variables críticas como la temperatura y geometría. Aplicado a sectores como el aeronáutico, petroquímico y ferroviario, el proyecto producirá componentes de gran tamaño sin desperdicio, apoyando la sostenibilidad y digitalización industrial de Euskadi y Europa.
The LightBEE project addresses a vital challenge: optimizing battery carrier design for manufacturability. Integrating key manufacturing technologies, it aims to create an advanced battery carrier with lightweight construction, cost-effectiveness, eco-friendly manufacturing, and enhanced crashworthiness. The goal is to overcome barriers in designing high added-value components, achieving a lighter, safer, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly carrier through the use of lightweight materials, multi-material solutions, and advanced joining techniques. This approach marks a significant step towards sustainable and efficient electric vehicles.