The global leading metrology company, Renishaw, and the research centre IDEKO, have inaugurated a new
Renishaw Solutions Centre in Elgoibar (Gipuzkoa), Spain. The new Research & Development (R&D) facility
aims to develop innovative solutions in advanced manufacturing.

This laboratory, located on the premises of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) member
centre, forms part of the collaboration agreement signed between the two organisations at the 2024
International Machine Tool Exhibition in Bilbao, Spain.

The inauguration was attended by Jaione Ganzarain, Deputy Minister for Technology, Innovation and Digital
Transformation of the Basque Government; Pedro Durán, Managing Director of Renishaw Ibérica; and
Rafael Lizarralde, Managing Director of IDEKO. During the event, a multitude of innovative technologies for
three-dimensional measurement, production process control, metal additive manufacturing, machine tools
and the calibration of machines and industrial robots, were presented.

“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 Lizarralde.

Durán, 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.”

A long-term partnership agreement between the two organisations marks the beginning of a partnership that
also involves Danobatgroup, a leading industrial group in the field of machine tools. The Solutions Centre
drives innovation for this group, while Renishaw has been a long-term technology supplier across several of
its product lines.

“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.
For further information, visit www.renishaw.com

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