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AERNNOVA and IK4-TEKNIKER are collaborating in projects such as the development of an innovative micro-drilling process for large titanium sheets as well as, among other projects, additive manufacturing applications using a wire deposition technique.
The multinational corporation AERNNOVA AEROSPACE and the IK4-TEKNIKER technology centre presented their joint approach with regard to developing new laser technology solutions used to significantly enhance competitiveness in the aeronautical sector. This plan materialised after setting up an advanced laser technology laboratory (Laser Manufacturing Lab) at the technology centre's facilities in the Gipuzkoa Technology Park, Eibar.
The laboratory has strengthened this strategic collaboration that began several years ago between the company and the technology centre in the aeronautical sector, a key business for the industrial fabric of the Basque Country that has become increasingly valuable thanks to the application of new laser methods developed to date within the scope of this collaboration.
It has been estimated that this particular technology is one of the most outstanding and promising tools as regards heading towards new manufacturing scenarios that are more productive, efficient and flexible. It has, in fact, become an essential asset nowadays for many processes associated with manufacturing.
Joint projects
The facilities, already in operation, hold the results of a collaborative solution developed by both organisations. Specifically, it is connected to a micro-drilling prototype that uses laser technology to drill large titanium sheets for the aeronautical sector.
The technology centre has been responsible for areas related to design, development, production, assemblage, quality control and process monitoring.
Specialised in Additive Manufacturing
This collaboration with AERNNOVA AEROSPACE has been made possible by IK4-TEKNIKER's high degree of specialisation in some of the most innovative laser technologies such as fibre laser bombing, laser beam characterisation, optics, design and development of scanners, or Additive Manufacturing. It is an advanced manufacturing technique used to make structures and parts by successively depositing several layers of material.
