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Inpaktuday 2024: connecting young talent with MONDRAGON cooperatives

November 15, 2024 by

In its third edition, the 2024 MONDRAGON TFG-TFM Sariak Awards have reached a record participation of 305 individuals from 57 national and international universities. Among them, 52 finalists from 17 universities will compete for 12 awards at Inpaktuday, an event scheduled for November 28 in Soraluce (Bergara).

This year’s edition of the 2024 MONDRAGON TFG-TFM Sariak Awards has brought together 57 universities, including international institutions from Brazil, the United States, Norway, and Sweden, alongside a notable representation from the Basque Country. This balance between local and external proposals establishes the awards as a national benchmark in innovation and transformation, fostering the exchange of ideas with global impact.

A diverse and expert jury

A jury made up of 57 professionals from cooperatives, technology centers, companies, regional agencies, and universities will evaluate the finalists’ projects, focusing on their ability to address challenges from an innovative, sustainable, and people-oriented perspective.

More than just an awards ceremony

The MONDRAGON TFG-TFM Awards 2024 will not be a conventional awards ceremony but rather a unique opportunity for networking and learning. This year introduces InpaktuDay, a transformative experience designed to connect young talent with the cooperatives within the MONDRAGON ecosystem.

What’s on the agenda of Inpaktuday? 👇

Inpaktuday 2024

November 28, 2024

10:00

Visits to cooperative facilities.

12:00

Coffee Break.

12:30

Dynamic session where professionals will share ongoing transformation projects aimed at co-creating the future.

14:30

Lunch + DJ session.

15:30

Awards Ceremony.

Who will be in Inpaktuday?

From the Danobatgroup prize for digital change: Iker Usabiaga, Director of Human Resources at DanobatGroup, and Elena Urkia, Researcher in the ICT and Automation Department at IK4-IDEKO.

From the MONDRAGON prize for Transformation based on people: Iñigo Larrea, Head of Talent Management at MONDRAGON Corporation and Marta Carazo, Director of Social Management at Eroski S.

From the Fagor Taldea prize for energy-climate change: Aritz Otxandio, Head of Sustainability and Communication at FAGOR, Iker Akizu, Director of Engineering LPD at FAGOR EDERLAN S. Coop. and Alaitz González, Functional Analyst at FAGOR.

From the Orbea prize for healthy, sustainable mobility: Olaia Otero, People Area Technician at ORBEA and Kepa Otxoa, Innovation Engineer at ORBEA.

From the Laboral Kutxa prize for changing finance to change society: Endika Palacio, Director of Talent Management with LABORAL Kutxa, Oscar Serradilla, Technician of quantitative models in treasury and financial markets at LABORAL Kutxa, Edurne Uribe, Control Technician Market Risk at LABORAL Kutxa and Ane Bellota, Analytics Technician at LABORAL Kutxa.

From the IKERLAN prize for the most innovative work : Unai Viscarret, People Director at Ikerlan, Mikel Fernández, Talent Attraction and Selection Technician at Ikerlan, and Ane Blázquez, Researcher in the area of Artificial Intelligence.

From the EIKA prize for the best work in Basque: Iñigo Arrieta, Purchasing Manager and President of the Governing Council of Eika, and Egoitz Arteaga, Electronics Business Director and Basque Coordinator at Eika.

We are looking forward to seeing you on November 28 to celebrate young talent and transformation together! 🥳

FATECO Project: Improvement of the fatigue performance of automotive components through innovative ecofriendly finishing operations

October 21, 2024 by

FATECO project is led by Mondragon Goi Eskola Politeknikoa (MGEP) and its main objective is to improve the fatigue and tribology performance of key automotive components.

The importance of this project lies in improving the surface integrity (SI) of these components, which will contribute to reducing the probability of failures and, consequently, fatal accidents related to the failure of parts in vehicles.

In addition, the project uses innovative approaches, such as the development of a machine learning system based on neural networks that will predict the behavior of components, eliminating the need for costly and lengthy tests.

One of FATECO‘s most notable achievements is the complete elimination of lubricants in some of the new finishing operations, making the process 100% ecological and minimizing the environmental impact.

ExtremeXP Project: Experimentation-driven, user experience-driven analytics for extremely accurate results and sound decisions

September 13, 2024 by

In a world where data-driven decisions have a huge impact on the environment, society and business, it is essential to have effective tools to leverage this information. Critical areas such as crisis management, public safety or cybersecurity increasingly depend on big data for decision making.

ExtremeXP, led by IDEKO, responds to this need with a new analysis approach: experimentation-based analytics. This project puts the end user at the center, facilitating decision-making based on varied and complex data through a participatory approach.

ExtremeXP integrates interactive visualization and explainability techniques to validate results and ensure transparency in processes. Its modular framework includes an experimentation engine that models, plans and manages complex analytical workflows, enabling more reliable decision making.

With ExtremeXP, IDEKO leads the way towards a future where advanced analytics is more accessible, transparent and reliable in critical contexts. has context menu

Meet the jury for the Premios TFG-TFM MONDRAGON Sariak 2024 awards

July 22, 2024 by

The jury for the Premios TFG-TFM MONDRAGON Sariak 2024 awards has already been assigned! 🎉

These awards seek to recognize the most innovative and brilliant projects that address the challenges of the 21st century. This year, we have a luxury jury, made up of experts who will evaluate each of the categories:

DANOBATGROUP prize for digital change: artificial intelligence, automation and robotics.
MONDRAGON prize for Transformation based on people: talent, diversity and inclusion.
FAGOR Taldea prize for energy-climate change: decarbonisation, the circular economy and climate neutrality.
ORBEA prize for healthy, sustainable mobility: ecodesign, digitalisation and well-being.
LABORAL Kutxa prize for changing finance to change society.

And don’t forget that we have two extra super special awards: Ikerlan Award for the most innovative project and Eika Award for the best project in Basque. To see who is part of the jury for these awards, click here.

We would also like to remind you that registration is open until September 30th. So don’t miss the opportunity to participate and show your talent!

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Wavetailor Project: Modular laser sources for sustainable production of short personalized production series

July 16, 2024 by

The WAVETAILOR Project has been launched with the aim of revolutionizing the manufacturing and assembly of complex multi-material components. Focused on two industrial scenarios, the project addresses directed energy deposition for a hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft and powder bed fusion for an urban delivery drone. WAVETAILOR seeks to overcome challenges related to defect-free manufacturing, sustainability and first-time manufacturing precision.

This ambitious project has the collaboration of 11 entities: Lortek S.Coop., Joanneum Research, Coventry University, Europa no Luz, Aditivo Prima, Z Prime GmbH, Destinus España SL, Aerotecnic Metallic SL, Morfica SRL, the Austrian Agency . of Energy and Tematys. Each of these partners brings their experience and knowledge to drive WAVETAILOR‘s success.

WAVETAILOR‘s objectives are clear and ambitious. First, a flexible and energy-efficient photonic setup will be developed based on a modular diode laser source and multi-wavelength optics. This configuration will allow full reconfigurability, optimizing the use of energy and materials in the manufacturing of specific use cases.

Additionally, zero defect manufacturing (ZDM) and zero waste (ZDW) manufacturing strategies will be implemented at the assembly level, controlling the compatibility of complex multi-material products at various manufacturing levels. To do this, a digital twin at the plant level and a digital twin at the cloud level will be used, facilitating the automatic evaluation of the design of components and assemblies.

The expected impact of WAVETAILOR is significant. It is estimated that, by achieving its objectives, the project will reduce energy consumption by 200 MWh and reduce waste by 923 kg, while production costs will be reduced by between 50% and 65%. A specific sustainability study throughout the project will be responsible for demonstrating these advances.

Teaming.ai Project: Human-AI collaboration for manufacturing of the future

June 20, 2024 by

The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, has brought about an unprecedented transformation in the way we manufacture products and services. However, lack of flexibility remains a significant obstacle. The TEAMING.AI project, led by IDEKO, seeks to overcome this challenge by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) systems that work closely with humans.

TEAMING.AIis presented as a revolutionary platform that promotes cooperation between humans and AI, with the aim of maintaining and evolving intelligent manufacturing systems. This project aims to achieve a significant milestone in the personalization of products and services, adapting AI technologies to meet the individual needs of each manufacturing process.

The essence of TEAMING.AI lies in its human-centric approach. Instead of relegating the worker to the background, this platform ensures that humans maintain a crucial role in the industrial landscape of the future. Through a new teamwork framework, the strengths of both humans and AI will be maximized, optimizing manufacturing processes.

One of the fundamental pillars of this project is the optimization of manufacturing processes. By enabling close collaboration between humans and AI, more flexible and adaptable solutions can be implemented to the changing needs of the industry. Additionally, the project emphasizes compliance with ethical and safety guidelines, ensuring that AI adoption is carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Implementing TEAMING.AI promises a number of significant benefits.

Certifiable AI for human autonomy: the project seeks to develop AI systems that can be certified, guaranteeing their safety and effectiveness in a collaborative work environment with humans.
Better adoption and acceptance of AI: by effectively integrating humans into AI-driven processes, greater acceptance and adoption of these technologies in the industry is expected.
Reduction in installation time and maintenance cost: efficient collaboration between humans and AI will optimize installation times and reduce costs associated with the maintenance of manufacturing systems.
More flexible production processes: Flexibility in production processes is key to adapting to changing market demands. This project will facilitate this adaptability, allowing companies to respond quickly to new opportunities and challenges.

TEAMING.AI is not only marking a milestone in the evolution of Industry 4.0, but is also redefining the role of humans in the modern industrial environment. With a focus on ethical and safe collaboration between humans and AI, this project promises to transform smart manufacturing, making it more flexible, efficient and personalized.