Renishaw, a globally active company in the field of metrology, and the research center IDEKO have opened a new Renishaw Solutions Centre in Elgoibar (Gipuzkoa), Spain. The facility is part of a research and development program aimed at advancing manufacturing technologies and has been established on the premises of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) member center. The collaboration was formalized during the 2024 International Machine Tool Exhibition in Bilbao.
“We have enjoyed a close relationship with Renishaw for many years, both as users of their autonomous equipment and as suppliers of components. This agreement strengthens our relationship by offering Renishaw the chance to use this new facility, where they can not only promote their technologies, but also support our R&D activities,” explained Rafael Lizarralde, Managing Director of IDEKO.
The inauguration was attended by representatives of the Spanish government as well as senior executives from Renishaw and IDEKO. During the event, various technologies were showcased, including three-dimensional metrology, process monitoring, additive metal manufacturing, and the calibration of machines and industrial robots.
Pedro Durán, Managing Director of Renishaw Ibérica, meanwhile, said that Renishaw Ibérica shares “the same innovative DNA as IDEKO,” adding that the company “will demonstrate this by sharing technologies, equipment and, most importantly, experiences with them over the coming years. The Solutions Centre showcases some of our most advanced innovations, which are already being used in the industry and play a crucial role in improving manufacturing processes.”
“Despite signing a three-year agreement, we are seeking a broader collaboration that will involve both Danobatgroup and Renishaw UK. We feel that this would help to ensure that our technological solutions are implemented in the industry and applied in machines and production lines,” added Lizarralde.
Although the initial cooperation agreement is set for three years, both partners are seeking a long-term collaboration. The goal is to transfer technological developments directly into industrial applications and integrate them into existing production lines. This approach is expected to facilitate knowledge transfer between research and industry while enhancing the competitiveness of manufacturing technology in the long run.
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