Under a common philosophy, we put technological capabilities and expert knowledge at the service of the industry at the hands of a top-level work-team, which has proven experience and cutting-edge facilities to respond to the challenges of companies in the field of metallic materials and their different transformation technologies:
- Fundación AZTERLAN (G95937009): focused on metallurgical R+D+i.
- Maristas AZTERLAN (R4800502I): with a wide range of accredited testing services and advanced characterization capabilities for metal materials and components.
With the firm commitment to promote the technological development and competitiveness of companies, AZTERLAN has more than 45 years of experience offering technological support, expert metallurgical knowledge and advanced solutions to the metal-mechanical transformation industry and its client sectors.
- Work philosophy based on orientation to the needs of the client companies/sectors
- Team of highly qualified people with a high experience
- State-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
- Collaborations and active participation in international networks.
AZTERLAN is a private, non-profit technology center specializing in metallurgy. Its main mission is to conduct research and transfer knowledge in the field of metallurgy and the various metallic material transformation technologies, as well as to provide high-value-added services that contribute to improving the competitiveness of companies in the metalworking industry and their client sectors.
We aim to be a leading international technology center thanks to our value-contribution to companies through the development of innovative solutions in materials and metallurgical transformation processes.
These are the pillars on which our strategic positioning is based.
- Market positioning
- Knowledge
- Organization and people
- Efficiency and management
We know metallic materials, their transformation processes and the requirements and needs of the various customer sectors. We use our expert knowledge to help companies ensure the quality, performance and reliability of their materials, products, equipment and/or sub-assemblies.
We pursue the understanding and mastering of the interactions that take place during metal transformation processes to respond to the needs of industry and society through disruptive technological solutions with high added value: new materials with improved properties, optimized manufacturing processes, ‘premium’ products and new applications.
Testing Laboratory at FP HH Maristas
Constitution of AZTERLAN as a Research Center
First Conference at a World Foundry Congress
Incorporation to the BSTIN as a Certification and Testing Laboratory
New facilities
Best Paper Award at 68º World Foundry Congress (India)
Recognition as a Technology Center by the Ministry of Science and Innovation Government of Spain
Integration in the IK4 Research Alliance – Commercial brand changes to IK4-Azterlan.
Organization of the 71st World Foundry Congress in Bilbao
Reaccreditation as Multi-focused Technology Center of the BSTIN.
Best Technical Paper Award at the Metal Casting Congress (USA)
Best Technical Paper Award at the 73º World Foundry Congress (Poland)
Incorporation to the BRTA
Organization of the 2nd Carl Loper Cast Iron Symposium in Bilbao
