Technology Centre
Additive Manufacturing, Joining and Digitalisation Technologies
About us
Values
Values are the ethical principles upon which LORTEK's culture is based, defining our behavioural guidelines, the "way LORTEK does things" shared by all the Group's professionals.
Mission
We are a Technology Center that generates innovative solutions in the digitization of manufacturing processes to transform the industrial fabric.
Vision
We want to be a leading cooperative technology center in the development of innovative solutions in digital and intelligent manufacturing for joining, additive manufacturing, and inspection processes that respond to the technological challenges of the industry.
Values
Values are the ethical principles upon which LORTEK's culture is based, defining our behavioural guidelines, the "way LORTEK does things" shared by all the Group's professionals.
Trust
We believe we all act in accordance with our principles, we are transparent and we provide the necessary and truthful information.
Commitment
People's commitment in our LORTEK project is not only a right but also an obligation and implies self-demand and co-responsibility.
Co-operation
We are joint owners and joint protagonists, and we participate in the LORTEK project, which requires our self-demand, co-responsibility and commitment to the Mission.
Leadership
We constantly question the way we do things to improve our activity, being bold and taking on new challenges. Continuous renewal of our activities and approaches.
Partners
Partner companies and associated bodies
- AMPO S.Coop.
- ARCELORMITTAL OLABERRIA S.L.
- CONSTRUCCIONES Y AUXILIAR DE FERROCARRILES S.A.
- DIKAR S.Coop.
- EDERFIL BECKER S.Coop.
- EREDU S.Coop.
- GOIHERRIKO HERRIEN EKINTZA FUNDAZIOA
- GOILAN FUNDAZIOA
- MONDRAGON FUNDAZIOA
- MONDRAGON UNIBERTSITATEA S.Coop.
- ORBEA S.Coop.
- ORKLI S.Coop.
Mondragon Corporation
MONDRAGON is the largest business group in the Basque Country and one of the largest in Spain, made up of more than 70,000 people, who carry out more than 100 co-operative projects in four operating divisions.
In 2023, LORTEK joined other technological and educational centres and the University of Mondragón in the Knowledge Division of MONDRAGON Corporation, an ecosystem with more than 2,000 people working in the field of research and technological development.
Finance
Industry
Distribution
Knowledge
Infrastructure
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A/ SMARTLAB SMARTLAB SMARTLAB
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A.1PBF-LB - SAMYLABS Alba 300
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A.2Automation and control
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A.3Computer vision
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A.4Data
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A.5Collaborative robots for welding
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A.6Collaborative robots for inspection
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B/ FRICTION-STIRRING AREA FRICTION-STIRRING AREA FRICTION-STIRRING AREA
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B.1 Cell with adaptable head
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B.2 Robotic cell
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B.3 High-capacity cell
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C/ ARC/DED-ARC AREA ARC/DED-ARC AREA ARC/DED-ARC AREA
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C.1 Cooperative robotic cell
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C.2 DED-Arc cell
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D/ LW LASER/DED-LB AREA LW LASER/DED-LB AREA LW LASER/DED-LB AREA
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D.1 Large-scale LW cell
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D.2 eMobility LW cell
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D.3 DED-LB flexible cell
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D.4 High power laser sources
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E/ THERMOGRAPHY LABORATORY THERMOGRAPHY LABORATORY THERMOGRAPHY LABORATORY
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E.1 Robotic cell
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E.2 Data integration and analysis
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F/ PBF-LB LABORATORY PBF-LB LABORATORY PBF-LB LABORATORY
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F.1 PBF-LB - SLM 280HL
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F.2 PBF-LB - RenAM 500Q
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F.3 PBF-LB - SAMYLABS Alba 300
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G/ MATERIAL TESTING AND ANALYSIS LABORATORY MATERIAL TESTING AND ANALYSIS LABORATORY MATERIAL TESTING AND ANALYSIS LABORATORY
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General Plan
Transparency
Regional-National
European
At LORTEK we are committed to transparency. This section covers the projects that have been or are funded by different administrations.
Provincial Council
Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
Gipuzkoa Science, Technology and Innovation Network
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| HIPERSIMA | FA 385/20223 | Hyper spectral image processing for inspection and monitoring of composites processes using advanced algorithms. | 79.260 | 2023-2024 |
| DEFECT | 2022-CIEN-000078-01 | On-line monitoring and off-line inspection techniques for detecting defects in additive metal manufacturing processes | 70.055,00 | 2022-2023 |
| LOTUR-AI | FA/OF 481/2021 (ES) | Predictive quality of arc welding processes | 73.750,00 | 2021-2022 |
| ILEMA | FA/OF 326/2020 (ES) | Industrial Learning Machine: Capturing Expert Knowledge in Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes | 46.076,00 | 2020-2021 |
| HYBRID | FA/ OF 326/2020(ES) | Research into new joining technologies and Industry 4.0 to develop hybrid parts of the end-corner sub-assembly in automotive vehicles | 100.000,00 | 2020-2021 |
| CACMA | OF 23/2019 (ES) | Acceptance and Certification Criteria for components produced by Additive Manufacturing | 67.982,00 | 2019-2020 |
| TECFAMIN | OF 23/2019 (ES) | Developing metal additive manufacturing technologies as an alternative to injection moulding | 58.662,00 | 2019-2020 |
| ADAM | OF 218/2018 (ES) | Advanced design, process efficiency and quality assurance in metal additive manufacturing | 61.379,00 | 2018-2019 |
| MAGInduct | OF 218/2018 (ES) | Design, development and manufacture of inductors for application in induction thermography | 46.748,00 | 2018-2019 |
| ADITARC | OF 218/2018 (ES) | Additive manufacturing based on arc welding processes | 69.037,00 | 2018-2019 |
Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
Circular Economy Programme
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| CIRCULAR | OF- 406/2020 (ES) | Additive manufacturing based on LORTEK CIRCULAR arc welding processes | 23.096,00 | 2020-2021 |
Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
Smart Mobility Industry Programme
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| Smart | FA/OF 340/2018 (ES) | Smart Mobility Industry | 54.913,00 | 2018-2021 |
| DEMobility | FA/ 205 2022 (ES) | Smart Mobility Industry | 21.042,00 | 2022-2023 |
Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
TALENTUA-IKASKUNTZA Programme
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| BATERA | OF-39/2019 (ES) | WPI4.0 BATERA | 41.965,84 | 2019-2020 |
| HUMAN | FA 528 /2021 (ES) | Work skills for Industry 5.0 | 70.912,56 | 2021-2022 |
Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
Gastronomy 4.0 Programme
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| OSASUNA 4.0 | FE/RF 0060/2019 (ES) | Osasuna 4.0 | 10.394,00 | 2019-2020 |
Gipuzkoa Provincial Council
BARNETEKIN
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| SIAP | FA/364 2023 | Supporting the creation of SIAP start-ups | 30.000,00 | 2022-2023 |
| e-mobility | FA/361 2023 | Supporting the creation of e-mobility start-ups | 32.500,00 | 2023-2024 |
Basque Government
Basque Government
BARNETEKIN
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| SIAP | BK-00023-2023 | Supporting the creation of SIAP start-ups | 30.000,00 | 2023-2024 |
| e-mobility | BK-00025-2023 | Supporting the creation of e-mobility start-ups | 27.500,00 | 2023-2024 |
Basque Government
Elkartek
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| NG24 | KK-2024/00001 | Desarrollos en la nanoescala para procesos avanzados de fabricación de metales. | 242.002,97 | 2024-2025 |
| ATLANTIS | KK-2024/00061 | Materiales avanzados para transporte sostenible y nuevas energías. | 145.679,70 | 2024-2025 |
| ECOFAST | KK-2024/00018 | Tecnologías de fabricación aditiva sostenibles y productivas para la mejora de la competitividad de la industria. | 126.269,10 | 2024-2025 |
| KUBIT | KK-2024/00105 | Kuantikaren berrikuntzarako ikasketa teknologikoa. | 107.770,63 | 2024-2025 |
| AURRERA | KK-2024/00024 | Procesamiento de inspección automática de geometría multiforma en robótica de nueva generación. | 117.237,50 | 2024-2025 |
| DIGIPRIN | KK-2024/00113 | Soluciones de digitalización y de eficiencia de procesos para una producción inteligente de componentes para la movilidad. | 116.768,88 | 2024-2025 |
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| HIPERION II | KK-2023/00077 | Generation of knowledge and capabilities for new space technologies and future planetary missions | 125.913,63 | 2023-2024 |
| ICME23 | KK-2023/00017 | Technologies to accelerate the implementation of ICME methodology | 136.797,22 | 2023-2024 |
| REIMAGINE | KK-2023/00096 | ReIMAGIN: Hybrid manufacturing technologies for smart industry | 117.531,15 | 2023-2024 |
| MINERVA | KK-2022/00082 | Advanced design and development of materials for manufacturing new, more sustainable energy and mobility products using modelling and data analysis tools | 141.119,09 | 2022-2023 |
| ANDREA | KK-2022/00030 | Digital transformation and efficient use of resources through non-destructive testing | 133.794,00 | 2022-2023 |
| EDISON | KK-2022/00070 | More sustainable, digital and smart additive manufacturing technologies for an efficient industry | 254.544,00 | 2022-2023 |
| MINAKU | KK-2022/00080 | Multilayer INtegrated Advanced CUtaneous sensing | 107.090,88 | 2022-2023 |
| ETCHPRIN | KK-2022/00123 | Extension of new technologies and digitalisation tools for the smart production of components for hostile environments | 181.538,97 | 2022-2023 |
| IMAGINE | KK-2021/00120 | IMAGINE: Manufacturing for intelligent industry (Hybrid manufacturing technologies for intelligent industry) | 140364,83 | 2021-2022 |
| ALENCO | KK-2021/00008 | Development of the SLM process for precipitation-hardenable alloys for high performance aeronautical components | 94248,9 | 2021-2022 |
| OPTICED | KK-2021/00003 | Optimisation of processes for the zero-defect production of large parts | 91411,7 | 2021-2022 |
| RESTERIA | KK-2021/00030 | Development of a resonant induction platform to optimise inductive thermography tests using artificial intelligence | 96821,06 | 2021-2022 |
| HIPERION | KK-2021/00061 | Generation of knowledge and capabilities for new space technologies and future planetary missions | 116140,65 | 2021-2022 |
| CEMAP | KK-2020/00047 | Developing high-performance ceramic and metal materials for advanced manufacturing | 160641,79 | 2020-2021 |
| INSPECTA | KK-2020/00094 | An approach to inspections of critical joints and defects using robust and automation methods | 88384,54 | 2020-2021 |
| DATAPRIN | KK-2020/00060 | Developing new technologies and tools to accelerate the transition to smart production | 159992,6 | 2020-2021 |
| QUALIFAM | KK-2020/00042 | Quality assurance in metal additive manufacturing technologies by optimising the different stages of the value chain | 209371,36 | 2020-2021 |
| DIGITAL | KK-2019/00095 | Core technologies for industrial digitalisation | 80698,82 | 2019-2020 |
| FRONTIERSV | KK-2019/00077 | FRONTIERS V - Multifunctional surfaces at the frontier of knowledge | 60711,95 | 2019-2020 |
| OPTIFAN | KK-2019/00007 | Optimisation of additive manufacturing process of nickel-based alloys for aeronautical components | 49978,5 | 2019-2020 |
| PROCODA | KK-2019/00004 | High-value knowledge and data-based processes | 159524,88 | 2019-2020 |
| ADDISEND | KK-2018/00115 | Scientific cooperation in additive manufacturing for robust value chain control | 121921,75 | 2018-2019 |
| TEKINTZE | KK-2018/00104 | Teknologia Ekin Hagin (T) Zerra Erabiliz | 99613,24 | 2018-2019 |
| MALGUROB | KK-2018/00114 | Developing flexible and collaborative robotic technologies for automation of manufacturing processes in Basque industry | 62629,05 | 2018-2019 |
| VEHCOMP | KK-2018/00091 | Research into the generation of new components to be integrated in electric and hybrid vehicles: battery pack, power train and subsystems | 131715 | 2018-2019 |
| PROCLAMA | KK-2018/00011 | Process Closed Loop Additive Manufacturing | 85608,05 | 2018-2019 |
Basque Government
LanHitz
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| LAN-HITZ 2022 | 028-LH3-2022 | Activities for Basque language plans | 19.546,00 | 2022-2023 |
Basque Government
Azpitek Programme
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| CIRCLE | PZ-2023/00005 | Multi-process robotic cell for circular economy applications: Repair of high value-added parts and remanufacturing | 491.600 | 2023-2024 |
| LAB4 | Laboratorio 4.0 | PZ-2022/00033 | 543.829,83 | 2022 |
| SOLANGE | Smart laser welding cell | 483.142,50 | 2021 |
Ministry
Ministry of Science and Innovation
Cervera Technology Centres of Excellence
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| CEFAM | CER-20191005 | Strategic programme for training excellence on additive manufacturing of metallic materials | 871.879,00 | 2020-2022 |
Ministerio de ciencia, innovación y universidades
Cervera centros tecnológicos
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| MADISON | CER-20231012 | Manufactura aditiva, digitalización y sostenibilidad | 799.980,00 | 2023 - 2025 |
No closed projects.
Ministerio de industria, comercio y turismo
Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) for Electric and Connected Vehicles
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| FORTEC | VEC-010000-2022-8 | Joining technologies training for manufacturing of battery box and door ring function components for electric vehicles | 960 | 2023-2025 |
No closed projects.
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) for the Naval Sector
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| INNCODIS | PNA-010000-2023-1 | Developing an innovative industrial ecosystem for a competitive, diversified and sustainable shipbuilding industry | 72.304,50 | 2023-2025 |
No closed projects.
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Sub-programme to support Innovative Business Clusters
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| INSENSE | AEI-010500-2020-58 | Developing a new generation of landing gear with sensing capability that increases aeronautical safety | 21.497 | 2020-2021 |
European Commission
European Defense FUND
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| DISCMAM | EDF-2022-LS-RA-DIS / 101121407 | Digital Supply-Chain for On-Site Maintenance in defence by Additive Manufacturing | 735.130,81 | 2023-2026 |
| ROLIAC | EDF-2021-DIS-RDIS-2 / 101102825 | Robust and Light AM Components for Military Systems | 544.025,69 | 2022-2025 |
No closed projects.
European Commission
Interreg
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| ADDITOOL | SOE4/P1/F1006 | Developing and disseminating Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) technologies in the industrial tooling sector for smart and sustainable growth in the SUDOE area | 172.500 | 2020-2023 |
| DURABLE | EAPA_986/2018 | Maintenance drones and robots to enhance renewable energy systems in the Atlantic area | 311.137,50 | 2019-2022 |
European Commission
Erasmus +
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| SAM | 601217-EPP-1-2018-1-BE-EPPKA2-SSA-B | Sector Skills Strategy in Additive Manufacturing | 133.296,00 | 2019-2022 |
European Commission
EIT Manufacturing
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| PERFORM | 20126 | European Periphery Teaching Factory of the Future on Additive Manufacturing | 66.493,00 | 2022 |
| REDAMP 2 | 21068 | Real time monitoring of DED Additive Manufacturing Process for zero defect manufacturing | 82.049,00 | 2021 |
| DIGIQUAM | 20122 | Digitalisation of in-line quality assurance for additive manufacturing | 220.287,00 | 2020 |
| REDAMP | 20075 | Real time monitoring of DED Additive Manufacturing Process for zero defect manufacturing | 101.250,00 | 2020 |
European Commission
Horizon Europe
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| WAVETAILOR | HORIZON-CL4-2023-TWIN-TRANSITION-01 / 101137974 | Modular laser sources for sustainable production of short personalised production series | 937.221,25 | 2024-2027 |
| COROB | HORIZON-CL4-2022-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02 / 101120640 | Cooperative robotics powered by AI and data for flexible production cells | 752.500,00 | 2023-2026 |
| AIRISE | HORIZON-CL4-2022-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-06 / 101092312 | Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing for Sustainability in SMEs | 278.125,00 | 2023-2025 |
| FLASH-COMP | HORIZON-CL4-2021-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-02 / 101058458 | Flawless and sustainable production of composite parts through a human centred digital approach. | 801.812,00 | 2022-2026 |
| AMALTEA | HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01 / 101189678 | Advancing Green Deal principles in smart façade technologies for the construction sector based on AI, data & robotics | 404.375,00 | 2025-2028 |
No closed projects.
European Commission
H2020
Ongoing projects
Closed Projects
No ongoing projects.
| Acronym | File No. | Title | Amount awarded | Duration |
| @POSTU / AI REGIO | H2020-DT-2019-2 / 952003 | AI for @dvanced Planning and Operation Scheduling and Tunning | 31.812,50 € | 2023 |
| BEAM-IDL / VEDLIoT | H2020-ICT-2020-1 / 957197 | Multiple laser BEAM-shaping monitoring and IDentification boosted by deep-Learning algorithms | 41.349,00 € | 2022-2023 |
| NEMARCO | H2020-CS2-CFP11-2020-01 / 101007948 | New manufacturing routes (for NiCrSiFeB alloys) to replace cobalt in aircraft components | 277.381,25 € | 2021-2023 |
| AUTHENTIC | H2020-CS2-CFP11-2020-01 / 101007699 | Automated thermographic inspection system for the inspection of aeronautic weldings | 309.475,00 € | 2021-2022 |
| EFPF Open Call Third party | 825075 | European Connected Factory Platform for Agile Manufacturing | 129.375,00 € | 2021- 2022 |
| MULTIFUN | H2020-NMBP-TR-IND-2019 / 862617 | Enabling MULTI-FUNctional performance through multi-material additive manufacturing | 869.327,50 € | 2020-2023 |
| MICROFORM | H2020-CS2-CFP10-2019-01 / 886409 | Forming of microperforated outer skin of HLFC wings assisted by fem simulation | 393.861,25 € | 2020-2023 |
| HYPERCOG | H2020-NMBP-SPIRE-2019 / 869886 | Hyperconnected Architecture for High Cognitive Production Plants | 1.022.500,00 € | 2019-2023 |
| AMANECO | H2020-CS2-CFP09-2018-02 / 864733 | Assessment of additive manufacturing limits for eco-design optimization in heat exchangers | 490.250,00 € | 2019-2022 |
| DALI | H2020-CS2-CFP08-2018-01 / 831798 | Demonstrator for Aircraft heat exchanger LIfe prediction | 470.156,25 € | 2019-2022 |
| FLOWCAASH | H2020-CS2-CFP06-2017-01 / 785408 | FLOW Control Actuators at Aircraft scale manufacturing by SLM with high aerodynamic performance for using in Harsh environment | 348.811,25 € | 2018-2020 |
| AMABLE | H2020-FOF-2017 / 768775 | AdditiveManufacturABLE | 228.770,00 € | 2017-2022 |
| HIPERTURB | H2020-CS2-CFP04-2016-02 / 755561 | Development of investment casting process of nickel superalloys with enhanced weldability | 226.540,00 € | 2017-2020 |
| ALFORAMA | H2020-CS2-CFP04-2016-02 / 755610 | Innovative Al alloy For aircraft structural parts using Additive Manufacturing technology | 239.252,50 € | 2017-2021 |
| ECOTECH | H2020-CS2-CPW02-2015-01 / 699751 | Development of innovative and ECO-friendly airframe TECHnologies from design to manufacturing to improve aircraft life cycle environmental footprint | 462.376,25 € | 2016-2023 |