The consortium of the MINAKU research project, led by AZTERLAN Metallurgy Research Centre, is working on the development of new cyber-physical systems that will allow the obtention of key data through embedded sensors at different depths of the surface of metallic components. This innovative approach is inspired in the nervous systems of human skin.
The IMAGINE project team, led by the AZTERLAN Metallurgy Research Centre, develops hybrid processes of casting, ablation, forging, stamping, additive manufacturing, and welding technologies that will allow "to develop components of complex geometries and specific characteristics, at more competitive costs". Currently, the team is working on the manufacture and characterization of the first test parts that "will validate and optimize the technological proposals made".
AZTERLAN advances towards "zero emissions" activity with the expansion of its photovoltaic solar generation plant for self-consumption. Thanks to it the Centre will reduce the generation of greenhouse gases linked to the energy demands of its activity.
Unai Garate (Director of the company MESHIND), has shared the presentation "Study of the corrosion behavior of CRA cladded high strength steel for offshore service" within the official program of this international work framework recently held in Berlin. The presented work is the result of the intensive research work carried out in collaboration with the AZTERLAN Metallurgy Research Centre and with the Basque Country University.
The new LIGHTALLOY STEEL sustainable steels family developed by the AZTERLAN Metallurgy Research Center replaces certain critical alloying elements that are scarce in nature and suppose a dependence on third countries. These innovative materials also promote a significant weight reduction making them "very aligned with sustainability and weightlightening challenges faced by the vehicle manufacturing industry".