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17/12/2024

AFM CLUSTER´s prominent group participation at Advanced Manufacturing Madrid 2024 with 34 associated companies

On November 20 and 21, IFEMA MADRID hosted the 16th edition of Advanced Manufacturing Madrid, an event that brings together the MetalMadrid, Composites Madrid, and Robomática Madrid fairs under one roof.

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16/12/2024

ZERBIMEK recognized as the best dual training company in Gipuzkoa

Zerbimek has been honored by Confebask as the best dual training company in Gipuzkoa during the 31st edition of the Empresa y FP event. The ceremony took place at the Euskalduna Palace...

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16/12/2024

MECOXI unveils its new catalogs featuring innovative solutions in Advanced Manufacturing

Mecoxi, a company renowned for its expertise in advanced manufacturing solutions, has announced the release of its new catalogs. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the services...

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13/12/2024

Grupo FAED earns Cyber Essentials certification to strengthen cybersecurity

Grupo FAED has reached a new milestone in its digital transformation strategy by achieving the Cyber Essentials certification, a recognition that validates compliance with rigorous cybersecurity standards.

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13/12/2024

MECANICA BRAÑOSERA strengthens its capabilities with the arrival of a New ZAYER THERA 18000 5-Axis CNC moving bridge milling machine

The company, with production facilities in Requejo and Reinosa, has recently acquired a new ZAYER 5-axis continuous bridge milling machine, aimed at increasing its production capacity for...

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12/12/2024

FACTOR boosts client competitiveness with the Nakamura JX-250

One of Factor's primary objectives is to enhance its clients' competitiveness while solidifying its position in manufacturing high-value-added products characterized by operational complexity,...

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12/12/2024

AMETS enhances its production capacity with a new milling-boring machine

As part of its continuous improvement policy, AMETS has added the Soraluce FA-40 model to its machinery lineup. This equipment, featuring an automatic orthogonal head, boasts a longitudinal...

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12/12/2024

ACEBRON GROUP receives Iberdrola Supplier of the Year Award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion

Acebron Group has been honored with the Iberdrola Supplier of the Year 2024 Award in the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion category. This prestigious recognition highlights the company's...

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04/10/2024

RUYMOR acquires a new robotic cell for grinding and polishing of stainless steel and aluminium

Ruymor, a leading company in the metal forming sector and specialising in the manufacture and assembly of electromechanical solutions, has incorporated a state-of-the-art robotic cell for sanding...

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03/10/2024

GOMUR MECANIZADOS expands its capacity with the acquisition of a large parallel lathe

The Cantabrian company Gomur Mecanizados has recently acquired a Geminis GHT11 G4 – 3500x8000 parallel lathe, with the aim of strengthening its horizontal turning capacity and expanding its machining services.

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03/10/2024

Azkoitia-based firm EKINTZA has embraced digital transformation as a management tool and for the development of its daily operations

Ekintza is a family-run business based in Azkoitia, which began its journey in 1973, over 50 years ago. Today, the team led by siblings Aner, Ainhoa, and Amaia Larrañaga is responsible...

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02/10/2024

MEKALERUN acquires StatusPro ProLine 200 laser equipment

MEKALERUN continues to prioritise innovation and continuous improvement in its manufacturing processes. To ensure maximum precision in its measurements, the company has recently incorporated...

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02/10/2024

FACTOR enhances the competitiveness of its clients with Nakamura JX-250

One of Factor's main objectives is to enhance the competitiveness of its clients, while also consolidating its position in the production of high added-value products, with complex operations,...

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02/07/2024

UMEC: from automotive industry to space

In the Malpica industrial park in Zaragoza, Umec, a small family business, is leading a technological revolution that exemplifies the principles of Industry 4.0. Founded 33 years ago around the...

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02/07/2024

MARINA takes a leap forward with its industrial engraving rollers

Metalúrgica Marina has made an important leap in its business of manufacturing industrial engraving rollers with the recent award of a contract to manufacture thirty of these equipments...

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01/07/2024

GRUPO IAM covers stages in its plan to 2025

The IAM Group's offer in the supply of complex geometry components will add a new technology to its workshop: fiber laser cutting, which will be operational by the end of July. As its manager,...

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01/07/2024

FERROLOIU calibrates its compass to new sectors and markets

Ferroloiu, a specialist in oxy-fuel and plasma sheet metal cutting, has launched a three-year investment plan to diversify its business into new markets and sectors, which will be growth levers in the coming years.

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28/06/2024

FAYMASA celebrates 35 years of innovation and quality in engineering

Since its founding in 1989, Faymasa has constantly evolved, adapting to market changes and embracing new technologies to offer high-quality engineering and industrialisation solutions. Over...

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04/04/2024

FAYMASA moves into the future with the incorporation of the Hermle C650 machining center.

Faymasa, recognized for its ongoing commitment to innovation and superior quality, has taken a significant step into the future with the acquisition of the advanced Hermle C650 machining center.

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04/04/2024

FERROLOIU expands production capacity with the extension of its work table on plasma machines

Ferroloiu, a renowned company in the metal cutting and processing sector, has recently announced the significant expansion of the work table of one of its advanced plasma cutting machines, a...

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21/03/2024

METAL MECHANICAL TRANSFORMATION SECTOR GREW 7.4% IN 2023

The machining and metal mechanical transformation industry has seen a 7.4% rise in turnover in 2023. Analysed by sub-sectors, machining increased by 7.1%, while boilermaking and deformation were up by 10.

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22/12/2023

AFMEC holds board meeting in Madrid and approves intensive management plan for 2024

AFMEC held a new board meeting in November, this time in Madrid, taking advantage of the fact that many members of the association participated in or visited the ADVANCED MANUFACTURING MADRID trade fair.

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21/12/2023

SUGUZ has a metrology and measurement laboratory to guarantee the reliability of its products.

In 2018, and after more than 60 years in its Martutene workshop, Suguz moved to a new 1,300-square-meter pavilion located in Andoain from where it continues to offer comprehensive machining and carving services.

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18/12/2023

INMAPA participates in the Navy·s largest submarine project

El submarino Isaac Peral (S-81), que ha contado con una destacada participación del Grupo Industria Matricera Palentina (Inmapa) en su construcción, fue oficialmente entregado el...

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11/12/2023

Innovation at INITUBE: New laser machine for large parts

With more than 40 years of experience in the metallurgical sector, Initube has marked its path as a leading company in the cutting and machining of tubes and profiles of all types of ferrous material.

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07/12/2023

Mecanizados Baikor, more than 30 years in the precision machining sector

Mecanizados Baikor, a company with more than 30 years of experience, has carved a niche for itself among the leaders in the precision machining industry by offering comprehensive solutions in...

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29/06/2023

The 6 projects promoted by AFM in the 2022 Call for the Innovative Business Groups program have come to an end

On April 30, the 6 projects that AFM has coordinated in the 2022 call for the AEIs program ended. The projects have had the participation of 16 companies and research centers, mobilizing a budget of more than 3.

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28/06/2023

GOIALDE boosts industrial projection with Talleres Ermua

The GOIALDE group, which specialises in co-engineering, manufacturing and turnkey machining solutions, has reinforced the pillars of its business with a view to reaching the targets...

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27/06/2023

Alberdi up 42% since acquiring Mecanizados Gurrutxaga in 2020

It’s almost three years now since Alberdi Mekanizatuak acquired the Mecanizados Gurrutxaga business unit and we can safely say that this decision taken by the family business founded by...

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27/06/2023

New investments in MECÁNICA BRAÑOSERA to comply with UNE EN 9100 in 2030

Mecánica Brañosera took advantage of the summer to undertake some new investments, completing its modern and powerful CNC machinery with up to 5 and 6 controlled axes, while also...

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27/06/2023

New CMM added to FACTOR machinery pool

Global Lite will allow them to perform accurate and reliable measurements, thereby ensuring product quality. The combination of the Global Lite CMM and the PC-DMIS-CAD software will provide a...

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27/06/2023

ZERBIMEK success story in collaboration with Inser Robotica

Zerbimek has collaborated closely with Inser Robótica, leader in the design and manufacture of automation solutions for the end phase of the production line, performing the machining of...

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27/06/2023

FAYMASA to launch basic 180hr swarf removal machining course on 3 October

The distinguishing factor of the centre lies in its proximity to the business world since the centre itself is built into a company, Faymasa, which has become an industry benchmark in Palencia...

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26/06/2023

PERIHORTZ and AMETS take on new R&D project to tackle environmental transmission

Project BERMEK aims to develop a sustainable machining system by applying GREEN MANUFACTURING processes in order to machine value-added components in better-than-current market conditions...

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23/06/2023

MEKALERUN showcases its potential

Taking its latest qualitative leap to advance in the modernisation of its manufacturing processes, Mekalerun is materialising its transformation towards Industry 4.0 by incorporating...

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22/06/2023

MECAPAL obtains IATF 16949 certification

MECAPAL S.L. is a company located in Oñati (Gipuzkoa) which, has been offering the highest standard of quality and service since 1988 based on its 35 years of experience working...

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21/06/2023

Amets opts once again for Ibarmia mobile column machining centre

Amets, a company specialising in general machining of all types of parts, has acquired a ZVH 58/L4000 Multi-process mobile machining centre Ibarmia to cater to growing demands in terms...

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18 companies to exhibit their new items at the +INDUSTRY 2023 trade fair thanks to the group participation of AFM Cluster

The industry will be out in full force from 6 to 8 June 2023 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre to celebrate the +INDUSTRY event. For three jam-packed days, BEC will transform into a major meeting...

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24/05/2023

MECANIZADOS Y TRANSFORMADOS LÓPEZ keeps its sights on Innovation

Located in Alcalá de Guadaira, Seville, and founded in the mid-80s, Mecanizados y Transformaciones López has not stopped evolving and striving to improve every...

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29/03/2023

A GOOD YEAR FOR THE MACHINING SECTOR, WHICH INCREASED ITS TURNOVER BY 18% IN 2022

The machining and metal mechanical transformation industry has seen an 18,6% rise in turnover in 2022. By subsectors, this rise is practically the same: machining increased by 18,1%, while metal...

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16/03/2023

TALLERES ALTUBE S.L. boosts automation at its Bergara plant with purchase of first robot

As part of its process of evolution and growth, TALLERES ALTUBE has invested in a DOOSAN A0912S Collaborative Robot.This investment is in line with the strategy to expand manufacturing...

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13/03/2023

FACTOR enhances its lathing capacity

On 8 February last, the company Factor Ingeniería y Decoletaje, a family business founded in 1982 that offers industrialisation, integration and smart manufacturing services to advanced...

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10/03/2023

Committed to the quality of its work, OMICRON renews ISO 9001 certificate

OMICRON strives to offer its customers the highest quality parts machining service, which means it is firmly committed to guaranteeing its production facilities and securing the certifications to prove this.

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10/03/2023

MEKALERUN modernizes itself to enter Industry 4.0

The Gipuzkoan company MEKALERUN, belonging to the Maher Holding group, is immersed in a project aimed at optimizing production capacity and the efficiency of manufacturing procedures to produce...

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TRANSFORMADOS RUIZ obtains “Planificación InnovaRSE 2022” stamp

Having successfully completed the reporting obligations and met the Government of Navarre’s requirements for grant funding in aid of Social Responsibility and the InnovaRSE Methodology,...

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RNSINOX secures environmental management and social responsibility certification under standards ISO 14001 and ISO 26000

In late December, RNSinox secured certification under two standards, ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 26000 (social responsibility). These are in addition to the standard 9001 certification...

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23/12/2022

WISCO obtains the ISO 14001 Environmental Certification in its commitment to the circular economy

The WISCO Group, as part of its commitment to the circular economy and the minimization of its environmental impact, has obtained the ISO 14001 Environmental Certification.It should...

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22/12/2022

LRQA certification: a new achievement for FAVRAM

At Favram S.L they have managed to climb one more step in their mission to guarantee the highest quality standards. They have been awarded the EN 15085-2 certification with LRQA, an...

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21/12/2022

AMETS receives the diploma for the commitment to equality in industrial companies in Llodio

AMETS, a company located in Llodio and founded in 1979, receives the diploma for its commitment to equality in the company. The management team is eminently female, and for this reason, its CEO...

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24/11/2022

TALLERES MENDIZABAL looks ahead on its 60th anniversary

Talleres Mendizabal is celebrating 60 years in the business of turning and manufacturing self-locking nuts for the railway, energy and automotive sectors. It intends to expand further...

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21/11/2022

ZERBIMEK celebrates 3 years at its new facilities

The ZERBIMEK team is celebrating the three year anniversary of the huge step it took to pursue optimising each phase of its machining service. The new facilities of the machining company,...

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16/11/2022

FACTOR, 40 years of machining and two Digital Transformation awards

This year two different organisations have bestowed awards for Digital Transformation upon Factor Ingeniería y Decoletaje. Firstly, the Valencia...

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03/10/2022

AFMEC organises joint participation and B2B encounters at MetalMadrid

The Advanced Manufacturing Madrid 2022 trade fair is to be held on 19 and 20 October at the IFEMA convention centre in Madrid and will host over 600 exhibiting companies. AFM...

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28/09/2022

IZADI boosts its commitment to innovation with IZDIT

2022 is launch year for IZDIT, however, Izadi has in fact been operating for over 30 years in machining and manufacturing power transmission parts, as well as case boring and assembling industrial complexes.

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27/09/2022

GOIALDE GROUP finalises its 2025 Strategic Plan to incorporate new technologies and digitalise processes

The Goialde Group has over 55 years of know-how in the high-precision machining field and boasts three independent divisions: Goialde Precision, Goialde Components and Goialde High Speed.

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26/09/2022

ACINESGON invests 11 million in Burgos

Executing an 11 million euro investment is a major challenge for most companies. Doing it in the middle of an economic storm, with inflation rising by the month, is a real feat. Despite...

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26/09/2022

FAED Group renews collaboration with Women and Talent Association

Once again this year FAED has signed a collaboration agreement with the Women and Talent Association in the Talent Girl STEM project. The FAED Group is committed...

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23/09/2022

New responsible electricity consumption monitor installed at FACTOR

Since 2017 FACTOR has been introducing measures to help monitor responsible electricity consumption through actions such as designing spaces that make the most of natural light, changing...

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23/09/2022

BRONYMEC, the plastics and composites machining SME goes into additive manufacturing

Bronymec is an SME located in Elgoibar that performs machining of plastic parts for sectors as diverse as energy, railway, pharmaceuticals, food and machine tools. The company, which...

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20/07/2022

First Factory Tour organised by AFMEC

AFMEC, Spanish Association of Machining and Metal-Mechanical Transformation, launches its new FACTORY TOURS service, which arranges site visits to companies that have something of note to...

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01/07/2022

MECANUS acquires a new 12 kW ENSIS machine from the AMADA brand

With the acquisition of this new machine, MECANUS achieves versatility for national and international markets with its laser cutting services that are complemented by machining and a specialized bar turning section.

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03/06/2022

GRUPO IAM introduces machining centre to support electroerosion and waterjet cutting

The IAM Group currently offers a high-precision cutting service with over 40 years of experience in the sector and has expanded its facilities and activity to adapt to the market and add new functions.

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31/05/2022

GOIMEK acquires a new Hermle C42U for the machining of aeroespace parts

With the acquisition of this new machine, Goimek strengthens its capabilities in 5-axis machining, as well as in total machining hours for parts in this sector, thus consolidating its position.

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19/05/2022

Grupo NBI acquires a new 400-ton press at its stamping plant

Egikor, a company dedicated to stamping parts and assembling sets that has been part of the NBI Group since May 2016 and has been continuously developing and investing, has just extended...

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10/03/2022

AFMEC launches second edition of IMH VIRTUAL CLASSROOM ON MACHINING

In order to address the needs of companies in the metal-mechanical transformation sector in terms of training in technical areas, AFMEC is launching the second edition of the IMH Virtual Classroom on machining.

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03/03/2022

EDERKALDE advances digitalisation by investing in new state-of-the-art laser cutting line

2021 has been the year in which EDERKALDE has reinforced its positioning on the market by expanding its facilities with an additional 1,500m2 and investing in a new laser cutting line.

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28/02/2022

MARINA GROUP updates equipment to internalise machining processes

Marina Group continues to modernise its equipment fleet with new machinery that will enable it bring certain machining processes in-house. This family business, the control of which...

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21/02/2022

Ineos commissions the ORAN GROUP to manufacture Grenadier parts

Ineos has already begun adapting its production lines (the mechanics, painting and general workshops) to start manufacturing the Grenadier parts in early July 2022, according to plans.

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04/02/2022

FACTOR takes part in “Boosting Collaboration for Digital Transformation” Workshop organised by Valencia Polytechnic University

On 14 December 2021, the “Boosting Collaboration for Digital Transformation” Workshop was held in Valencia by the UPV (Polytechnic University of Valencia), with the goal...

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26/01/2022

GOIALDE successfully completes its Plan 18-21

The Goialde group, specialised in co-engineering, manufacturing and supplying turnkey machining solutions, has completed its 2018-2021 strategic plan with significant progress in the...

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20/01/2022

Olga Dasgoas, from the FAED Group, has obtained the 2021 Entrepreneur Award for her career in the metal sector

The executive director of Human Resources (HR) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the FAED Group (Special Steel Foundry), Olga Dasgoas, has received the 2021 Entrepreneur Award from...

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21/12/2021

AFMEC consolidates its growth and reaches 174 members in 2021

AFMEC, the association that brings together companies from the machining, cutting, metalworking, distortion and metal-mechanical transformation sectors in Spain, has incorporated fifteen new...

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20/12/2021

M&M JOMAR expands its production capacity

M&M JOMAR adds the Trevisan DS600/200C turning centre to its machine stock, with features that will help optimise the company's work processes. The DS600/200C turning centre is equipped...

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02/12/2021

ACEBRÓN GROUP, 2021 Innovative Business

2021 has been a year of changes for Acebron Group, seeing the company reinvent itself to join universe 4.0. The world is moving steadily towards a more sustainable, renewable and digitalized...

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24/11/2021

GOIMEK invests 2.2 million euros in equipment to enhance competitiveness in precision milling

Goimek, Danobatgroup´s high precision machining and large machining company, recently invested 2.2 million euros in the acquisition of a state-of-the-art gantry milling machine...

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23/11/2021

MEGACAL acquires a new Mazak VCN 530 C SmoothG machining center

MEGACAL has just acquired a new Mazak VCN 530 C machining center. It is a high-performance vertical center, equipped with a fourth axis. The table surface is 1,300 x 550 mm. and has...

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29/10/2021

RECENSE wins the National Connected Industry 4.0 Award in the SME category for its digital transformation

Industrial Recense, of A Pontenova, was among the winners of the third edition of the National Connected Industry 4.0 Awards held by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism through...

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29/10/2021

TALLERES BIDEGAIN: success story of Hazinnova innovation project

The Hazinnova scheme has provided an opportunity to implement a 5S methodology in the manufacturing plants of businesses, based on ordering, cleaning and controlling all workshop elements.

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01/10/2021

AFMEC launches the IMH Virtual Classroom on machining

One of the strategic goals of AFM Cluster is to train the persons who form part of the advanced and digital manufacturing sector. With this purpose in mind, AFMEC has launched the IMH...

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14/09/2021

IZADI implementing additive manufacturing to double its business by 2025

Izadi Mecanizados, a business that focuses on high specialisation machining in power transmission solutions and gearboxes, has commenced a 2021-2025 strategic plan, planning to double...

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01/09/2021

EGILE MEKANIZATUAK acquires a new lathe 4th axis DMG MORI model NLX-2500/1250Y

As part of its continuous improvement process and aligned with the needs of its customers, Egile Mekanizatuak has made a new investment by acquiring a DMG MORI Lathe model NLX-2500/1250Y equipped...

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23/07/2021

FACTOR increases its machining and turning capacities

FACTOR increases its machining and turning capacities through its two strategic lines of technology and productivity. FACTOR’s investments are always made...

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22/07/2021

METALÚRGICA MARINA repairs two high-pressure turbo pumps for the Alicante II desalination plant

During 2020, Metalúrgica Marina has undertaken significant work to repair two high-pressure turbo pumps at the Alicante II desalination plant. These desalination plants are industrial...

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19/07/2021

CEVISA commits to innovation and acquires two new machines to increase production capacity

CEVISA has put into action an ambitious innovation plan and has recently acquired two new machines for its plant located in the capital of Alava, which already has a broad machinery...

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16/06/2021

EGILE MEKANIZATUAK obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification

EGILE MEKANIZATUAK has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system subsequent to assessment and audit by Lloyd’s Register on 13 May 2021. The scope...

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15/06/2021

FACTOR and Industry 4.0: aligned innovation and machining

Throughout the machining process, there are several variables during production that can affect the OEE result (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Thus, it is fundamental to monitor the...

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25/05/2021

ALBERDI qualifies its welding procedures under the European standard

With the aim of continuing to offer the best service, Alberdi has qualified its welding procedures in accordance with the UNE EN ISO15614-1 standard. In addition, the welding team has...

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24/05/2021

ALSIMET moves forwards in the digitalization of its business management

Alsimet has deployed a system for data acquisition and management in order to achieve complete control over its supply, production and distribution operations. Alsimet,...

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03/05/2021

TALLERES ARATZ signs hydroelectric plans in China, Austria, Italy, France, Norway and Spain

TALLERES ARATZ, one of Europe’s benchmark businesses in the manufacture of large high-tech industrial equipment, participates in various hydroelectricity generation projects in...

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23/04/2021

COMECARAN renews its equipment to diversify production

Construcciones Mecanicas Aranzazu (COMECARAN), a company in Biscay dedicated to the manufacture of industrial equipment and steel transformation, will reinforce its means of production...

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13/04/2021

New LaserTube LT laser cutting equipment from MET TECNO 2000

Met Tecno 2000 already has the new LaserTube LT5 laser cutting equipment. This machine is equipped with a fiber laser source that allows a wide variety of materials to be used. It also...

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22/03/2021

MECANUS consolidates it presence in the aerospace and defence sector

Machining companies currently offer services such as sheet processing, parts machining and turning, offering manufacturing services for both large series and geometrically complex one-offs,...

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15/03/2021

GOIMEK participates in the conquest of Mars

On 18th February, a very important milestone in human technological progress and knowledge was reached: the Perseverance robot landed on Mars to start NASA´s Mars 2020 mission. Danobatgroup has...

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10/03/2021

Machining industry turnover dropped by 17.24% in 2020

The contract manufacturing and mechanical engineering industry has seen a drop in turnover in 2020 by 17.24%. Analysed by sub-sectors, machining fell by 18.53%, while boilermaking and...

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01/03/2021

IZADI saves parts manufacturer Denatek, in liquidation

This “unique” bankruptcy operation is the first of its kind in Gipuzkoa. That is how it has been defined by BSK Legal & Fiscal, the San Sebastian-based firm that led the process...

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01/03/2021

AFMEC to continue its project to promote collaboration between businesses, thanks to the backing of the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council

This project, which commenced in 2018, aims to promote the implementation of collaborative initiatives and educate and bring awareness to businesses on the need for, and advantages of,...

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18/02/2021

MIPESA, TCI Cutting and Versa Design collaborate in the success of the Zycle Smart Zbike intelligent indoor training bicycle

The Valencian companies MIPESA, TCI Cutting and Versa Design collaborate in the success of the Smart Zbike intelligent indoor exercise bicycle, a revolutionary technological product in the indoor training market.

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16/02/2021

Intermaher delivers two Mazak machining centres to NORCLAMP

Intermaher has delivered two Mazak machining centres to their customer Norclamp, in Irun, in the Basque Country. The company defines itself as an “integral supplier of all types...

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08/02/2021

ORAN increases its measurement capacity adding a Hexagon Mercury HA-C1 to its metrology hall

ORAN is a manufacturer with over 70 years’ experience in the development and production of automobile body parts, such as wings, hoods, internal facings and struts, as standard...

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16/12/2020

NBI has successfully completed the upgrade of its Oquendo plant with the manufacture of revolving parts by precision grinding

NBI has completed its European manufacturing plant in Oquendo (Álava). It has gone from bearing design, marketing, storage and quality control to serial manufacture...

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03/12/2020

The IAM GROUP increases its offer by successfully completing its precision microjet cutting process

The IAM Group is advancing along several of the courses established in its plan for industrial expansion, sector diversification and bolstering of innovation. These three areas have...

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26/11/2020

IZADI MECANIZADOS moves to a new plant

This November, IZADI MECANIZADOS moved to new facilities spanning 6,000 m² in the Egiburuberri Industrial Park at Rentería, to which an additional 3,800 m² are being...

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25/11/2020

Aitor Alkorta, new president of AFMEC

The General Assembly of AFMEC, Spanish Association of Contract Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, was held this morning by video conference. Elections were held among the more...

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06/10/2020

RUYMOR presents its new line of contactless gel dispenser stands and pedal bins

Ruymor offers an alternative solution to companies using contact gel dispensers and common waste bins to throw away masks or gloves: a stand with automatic refillable gel dispenser,...

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02/10/2020

HERMANOS ALFARO’s 40 years of activity

HERMANOS ALFARO have been a benchmark in on-site machining since 1980, when they started their activity in Vigo, moving their team with their own machinery to any place in the world.

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01/10/2020

MET TECNO 2000 acquires the new LaserTube LT5 laser cutting equipment

Met Tecno 2000 already has the new LaserTube LT5 laser cutting equipment. This machine is equipped with a fiber laser source that allows a wide variety of materials to be used. It also...

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30/09/2020

MEGACAL acquires a new CNC CMZ TD-30-Y-1350 lathe

Megacal has acquired a new numerical control lathe model TD-30-Y-1350 from the manufacturer CMZ. The new lathe has a turning capacity much higher than they had until now, with a maximum...

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21/09/2020

FAYMASA develops Faymask, a machine for mask production

Faymasa launches a new line of business, the Faymask mask production machines. With facilities and equipment that are characterized by their high productivity and reliability, the machines...

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18/09/2020

MATRICES ALCÁNTARA develops a hydroalcoholic gel dispenser that avoids hand contact

Matrices Alcántara has developed a universal hydroalcoholic gel dispenser made of stainless steel and painted carbon steel. The dispenser works with a mechanical pedal, which avoids any hand contact.

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17/09/2020

The machining industry faces 2020 in more difficult circumstances than expected

The revenue of the machining and metal-mechanical transformation industry fell slightly by 1.2% in 2019, to a total of 643 million euros of overall revenue for the companies associated with AFMEC.

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06/02/2020

BIDEGAIN obtains one of the “best Basque company” awards

Talleres Bidegain was awarded the best Empresa&FP 2019 (Company and Vocational Training) prize in the 26th annual gala organised by Confebask. The prize was accepted...

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30/01/2020

ALOT METAL celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020

The Aragonese company Alot Metal celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020 in the metal sector, as a heavy boilermaking, sheet metal cutting and processing specialist. Alot...

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06/11/2019

RNSINOX will attend the upcoming edition of the MetalMadrid trade show

RNSINOX will exhibit its latest technological products for the first time at the MetalMadrid trade show to be held in Madrid on 27 and 28 November. Established in 1965, RNSINOX is a metalworking...

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06/11/2019

SAFEMIR SYSTEMS presents a new circular saw guard

SAFEMIR SYSTEMS has presented a new unique project called "sliding protection for a circular saw". This new safety guard has been designed in response to the request by the Non-Metallic...

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05/11/2019

MECANIZADOS IGAL y COMHER install the first Neway gantry machining center in Spain

MECANIZADOS IGAL has been working with COMHER since 2006. They have acquired 8 different machines during these years, such as several CNC machining centers, CNC lathes, wire EDM machines...

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05/11/2019

ALOT, a small family workshop that became an exporting company

Established in 1970, Alot is a family-owned company in Aragon that specialises in manufacturing unique heavy boilermaking parts of large dimensions. Alot helps...

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04/11/2019

Participation of AFMEC companies in the FMB fair in Germany

From November 6 to 8, the FMB fair will be held in the German town of Bad Salzuflen. The fair is centered on outsourcing and machining, and AFMEC will participate in it with a participation...

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04/11/2019

AFM Cluster organizes B2B meetings at the Metalmadrid fair

Coinciding with the METALMADRID 2019 fair, AFM Cluster will organize B2B meetings on November 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The goal is to allow the participants,...

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08/10/2019

ZUE Committed People and Competitive Companies

ZUE has participated in the Bateratzen initiative promoted and financed by the Department of Economic Promotion, Rural Environment and Territorial Equilibrium of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa.

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UPTEK, new association of advanced and digital manufacturing start-ups

UPTEK, the Spanish association of technology-based businesses and start-ups for advanced and digital manufacturing, was created on...

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05/08/2019

FAYMASA starts up a training center and prepares its landing in the aeronautical and aerospace sectors

Faymasa celebrated on June 28, 30 years since the brothers Marcelino and Juan José Rafael González created the Rectificados Tamarraf Company, origin of this family business in...

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31/05/2019

COMECARAN advances in its international expansion

Construcciones Mecánicas Aranzazu is advancing in the development of its internationalization plan, which has its focus on Germany and France. Precisely, it is building two filtering...

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23/05/2019

EREKALDEA obtains the EN-1090 certificate

Erekaldea has obtained the Certificate of Conformity of Factory Production Control on the basis of the results of the audit, and as a result of exceeding the established requirements. The...

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11/04/2019

Production in the contract manufacturing sector grew by 6.3% in 2018

The Contract Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering sector grew by 6.3% in 2018, with the companies in AFMEC achieving total sales of over 651 million Euros, compared to 612.42 millions in 2017.

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