Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
Sustainability and energy
Field of specialization Sustainability and environment Eco-innovation for a greener or more sustainable metal-mechanical industry Advanced management of industrial waste
THERMOLAN® – Metallurgical quality prediction for iron casting
Iron Foundry THERMOLAN® Ensure the quality of your castings from the melt in less than 60 seconds. Thermal analysis system
ALU-V® – Vacuum generation system for HPDC manufacturing
Intelligent manufacturing Alu-V® System to extract gases from injected aluminum molds Reduce porosity and defects in parts manufactured by HPDC.
Artificial Intelligence Based Foundry Process Optimization Technology
The arrival of Industry 4.0 has stimulated a significant increase in the digitalization of foundry plants, driven by the improved
SPT Study of Spheroidal Graphite Degeneration in Cast Iron Components
En la fundición nodular el contenido de Mg es uno de los principales parámetros a tener en cuenta. Gracias a
Prediction of the internal soundness of the castings directly on the production line. Importance of quality variations
The use of powerful computers has led to develop complex solidification simulation software that go beyond the use of Chorinov
SMART YIELD – Solutions for a high yield foundry process
Iron Foundry SMART YIELD Produce more parts with the same amount of metal. Improve your performance, save costs. + 60%
HE:PROTECT – Advanced development of steel materials and components for application in underwater environments
service life improvement HE:PROTECT Advanced development of steel materials and components for aquatic environments. Reduce premature failures caused by Hydrogen
Characterization of the Ratcheting Effect on the Filler Material of a Steel Slag-Based Thermal Energy Storage
Thermocline thermal energy storage systems play a crucial role in enhancing energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries. Among available technologies, air-based
Study of the degeneration of spheroidal graphite in cast iron components by means of Small Punch Test (SPT)
In the present study, an investigation is carried out in which the morphological changes of graphite particles due to the
Magnetic Materials
ADVANCED MATERIALS MAGNETIC MATERIALS Optimization of the magnetic properties of metallic materials for new technological challenges. More information Characterization and
Report: “High quality recycled metals”
Metals are 100% recyclable and their reuse is a standard practice in the metal industry. Rejections, chips, scrap… from products
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Specialization field Detection, characterization and evolution of fatigue cracks Fatigue and fracture mechanics testing Certification of materials Dynamic testing /
Corrosion and Protection of Metallic Materials
Field of specialization Corrosion and protection of metallic materials Creating components that are more resistant and durable in hostile environments
METALLURGICAL COMPENSATOR – Promoting graphitization in the last stages of solidification
New manufacturing technologies METALLURGICAL COMPESATIVE PRODUCT Promotes late graphitization to ensure the quality of ductile cast iron components >80% reduction
RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION
FEATURED TEST RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION High-precision 2D images to ensure the soundness of metallic components. More information The AZTERLAN radiographic inspection