Projects

Predicción vibratoria de componentes de automoción. PREVICOMAT
Study of the dynamic behavior of complex materials in order to predict the vibratory response of multi-material component.
2022-2023
ELKARTEK Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Vibration modeling
Leader: Fundación CIE I+D+i

Funded by Basque Government.

3D4INJEC
Additive manufacturing for the development and manufacture of injection moulds. Research into new materials for extrusion printing technology.
2022-2023
ELKARTEK Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: FDM printing injection moulds
Leader: IKOR

Funded by Basque Government.

New generation of sustainable composites for the wind energy and transport industry. BIOKONP
Its objective is the development of lightweight, high-performance structural composites from recyclable and/or natural based resins, fibres and fillers. New developments of sustainable composite materials are looked for. The project proposes the analysis of functional elements and their combination with the associated integration processes to find the challenge of emission reduction (CO2).
2021-2023
Technology Transfer Programme Project
Funded by Bizkaia Provincial Council
Subjet: composite, sustainability
Leader: GAIKER
This project has been funded by Bizkaia Provincial Council in Technology Transfer Programme Project 2021 within the Technology Transfer Programme 2021 and is co-financed by FEDER

New bio-polyesters and bio-polyurethanes from renewable chemical compounds. RENOPOL
Research into the synthesis and development of new plastic materials derived from monomers and chemical compounds of renewable origin to replace conventional plastic from materials fossil fuel-based
2021-2023
Technology Transfer Programme Project
Funded by Bizkaia Provincial Council
Subject: Polymers, sustainability
Leader: GAIKER
This project has been funded by Bizkaia Provincial Council in Technology Transfer Programme Project 2021 within the Technology Transfer Programme 2021 and is co-financed by FEDER

New sustainable bioeconomy processes to obtain cellulose-lignin bioplastics, biodegradable, moldable and with improved performance. LIGNOPLAST
The goal of this project is the valorization of softwood by-products through the use of fractionation technologies based on deep eutectic solvents (DES) to obtain a new lignocellulosic material with bioplastic characteristics in a one-step process. The objective is to develop innovative solutions to deploy the Bioeconomy strategy in the Basque Country through the recovery of local biomasses.
2021-2022
Innovation Projects in Bioeconomy 2021
Funded by The Basque Government
Subject: Bioeconomy, bio-processes, sustainability
Leader: ORLOGA, S. A.

Subvencionado por el Gobierno Vasco

Research into bio-based materials and processes for the Basque bioeconomy strategy. BIOBASED
CIRCULAR BIOBASED is created with the aim of spread out the Basque Bioeconomy strategy through the development of innovative bioprocesses and physico-chemical processes. This strategy will enable the development of biorefineries focused on the valorisation of critical biomasses for the development of intermediate materials and chemicals for use in the packaging industry.
2021-2022
ELKARTEK project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Bioeconomy, bio-processes, biorefineries
Leader: GAIKER

Funded by Basque Government

Generating knowledge and capabilities for new space technologies and future planetary missions. HIPERION
This project aims to research and develop high-level science/technology, to enhance the capacity of the consortium members in the space sector, to help companies in the Basque sector to develop new technology that will improve their positioning and economic returns in the coming years, to create new workers and students who can work in the space sector, to strengthen the image of the Basque Country in the space sector at a global level.
2021-2022
ELKARTEK project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Material, space industry
Leader: TEKNIKER

Funded by Basque Government

Multifunctional materials for sustainable transport. MATFUN
The project aims to research and develop advanced technologies for lightweight, multifunctional and sustainable materials for air and road transport, dealing with as specific cases the development of battery boxes and hydrogen tanks.
2021-2022
ELKARTEK project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Composite
Leader: TECNALIA

Funded by Basque Government

Cooperación estratégica en tecnologías para la economía circular de composites y de materiales plásticos complejos de alto valor añadido. OSIRIS
The main objective of the Cervera Network of Excellence is to be a national and international benchmark in the development of recycling technologies for composite materials and complex plastic mixtures, and in the reformulation of high added value products from recycled materials from composites, acting as a driving force in the Spanish Science, Technology and Innovation System as a whole.
2021-2023
CERVERA Project
Funded by CDTI. Ministry of Science and Innovation
Subject: recycling, circular economy, materials
Leader: GAIKER

Funded by CDTI. Ministry of Science and Innovation

Nueva generación de composites sostenibles para fabricación avanzada. AVANSITE
The objectives of this project are, on the one hand, to produce scientific-technological knowledge in the field of polymeric materials and composites to progress towards the circular economy, addressing the development of new sustainable and recyclable materials, designed to optimise the curing/heating or joining stages in their processing. And, on the other hand, solving some of the challenges faced by polymer composites by providing them with additional functionalities such as recyclability, good fire performance, bactericide or thermal energy storage.
2020-2021
ELKARTEK Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Polymeric composites
Leader: GAIKER

Funded by Basque Government

Thermoplastic matrix piezoresistive materials for greater sensor integration in injection and additive manufacturing products. POLYSENSOR 4.0
To develop a new piezoresistive material that can act as a deformation sensor and that can be combined in parts with other thermoplastic materials through the injection process or 3D filament fusion printing (FDM), in such a way that allows maximum integration and functionality in an industrial process that facilitates the access of the plastics industry to new 4.0 functional products.
2020-2021
Support Project for Innovative Business Groups (AEI)
Funded by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism
Subject: Plastronics
Leader: Centro español de Plásticos

Investigación y Desarrollo en Electrónica Aditiva 3D. IDEA
The main objective of the IDEA project is to develop new materials for additive electronics by 3D printing. To develop additive 3D electronics through the development of new materials with electronic and magnetic properties that allow a new 3D electronics developed through Additive Manufacturing processes.
2019-2020
ELKARTEK Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Materials
Leader: GAIKER

Funded by Basque Government

FUN3D
Development and validation of 3D printing materials to obtain high performance and competitive cost polymeric tools and molds, and research in 3D printing strategies and post-treatment processes to increase durability and Surface performance of final parts.
2018-2022
Retos colaboración 2017 Programme
Funded by FEDER/Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades – Agencia Estatal de Investigación/ _Proyecto (RTC-2017-6056-5)
Subject: 3D printing
Leader: Elix Polymers,SL

FUN3D
Development and validation of 3D printing materials to obtain high performance and competitive cost polymeric tools and molds, and research in 3D printing strategies and post-treatment processes to increase durability and Surface performance of final parts.
2018-2022
Retos colaboración 2017 Programme
Funded by FEDER/Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades – Agencia Estatal de Investigación/ _Proyecto (RTC-2017-6056-5)
Subject: 3D printing
Leader: Elix Polymers,SL

New efficient, healthy and sustainable polyurethane adhesives and coatings. ARPES
To develops a new series of polyurethane dispersions (PUD), and the corresponding adhesives and coatings, from new biobased sustainable components.
2018-2021
Retos colaboración 2017 Programme
Funded by FEDER/Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades – Agencia Estatal de Investigación/ _Proyecto (RTC-2017-6386-5)
Subject: Adhesives and coatings
Leader: Cromogenia Units, S.A.

Smart materials for products and processes of Advanced Manufacturing. ACTIMAT 2018
ACTIMAT aims to join the physical and the digital through the Smart Materials. ACTIMAT advances in the development of disruptive knowledge in lightweight structures smart and eco-sustainable, intelligent materials (metals and polymers) for the development of sensors and actuators, modelling of materials and bonding systems, new materials (metals and polymers), with new functionalities processable by means of the new technologies of 3D printing and electrospinning, and functionalized nanoporous materials for security and maintenance.
2018-2019
ELKARTEK Programme
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Smart Materials
Leader: GAIKER

Laminate development for industrial packaging based on recycled plastic. RECLAM
The aim is to make a thermoformable laminate based on post-consumer recycled material by means of additivation and compatibilization. The laminate will be used for the thermoconforming of industrial positioners and trays.
2018-2019
Eco-innovation Programme
Funded by IHOBE
Subject: Plastic recycling
Leader: GAIKER

Development of components based on recycled PP, reinforced with continuous fibers for road transport vehicles. ECOTAPE
The ECOTAPE project is based on the development of industrial research activities aimed at designing a new manufacturing process for rigid structures based on recycled PP composites with continuous fibers and attacking a booming material format in the field of reinforced composites. The complete cycle of production of the structural pieces will be addressed within a circular economic strategy, from the conception and creation of the ad hoc composite sheet to its transformation process.
2018-2019
Eco-innovation Programme
Funded by IHOBE
Subject: Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites
Leader: Fundación CIE I+D+i

Industrial valorisation of carbon prepreg from the aeronautical sector to obtain intermediate products with high added value. RCARB
The integral reuse of carbon fiber prepreg scraps has been studied. This work has been oriented to manufacturing new intermediate prepreg and final parts for automotive and transport sectors. It has started from waste formed by scraps of bidirectional carbon fabric preimpregnated with epoxy resin. The prepreg scraps has an approximate surface density of 300 g / m² and it has been supplied with protective plastic films. To carry out the marked objective, different recycling alternatives have been explored in order to provide value to the waste and avoid the final dumping of this kind of wastes.
2018
HAZITEK - NETS Programme
Funded by the Department of Economic Development and Competitiveness, Basque Government
Subject: Plastics and composites
Leader: GAIKER

New interrogation, analysis and monitoring systems for the construction industry 4.0. SIAMCON
New active materials with sensory capacity integrated into construction materials such as concrete and reinforced composites that allow greater safety in structures and infrastructure in the construction and building sector.
2017-2019
ERAIKAL Project
Funded by Basque Government
Subject: Smart Materials
Leader: GAIKER

Aprovechamiento de residuos de fibras de carbono en forma de polvo para la elaboración de monofilamento conductor para aplicaciones de impresión 3D. RCARBEFILL
The project proposes the utilization of powder residues obtained in the transformation of CFRC. Thermoplastic matrices will be modifyed in order to provide electrical conductivity and to improve mechanical performance, obtaining new functional monofilaments for FDM.
2017-2018
Economía Circular Programme
Funded by IHOBE
Subject: Materials
Leader: AERNNOVA

New bioplastics. NUBIOMAT
NUBIOMAT deals with new biopolymers based on molecules from renewable resources for construction, automotive, energy and medical industry.
2017
ELKARTEK Programme
Funded by the Department of Economic Development and Competitiveness, Basque Government
Subject: Biomaterials and Coatings
Leader: TECNALIA

New self-healing coatings for plastic automotive components based on conventional and green polyurethanes. REACTIVE
To develop a new series of PU self-healing coatings for automotive industry by incorporating photo-reactive molecules.
2016-2019
Retos Colaboración Programme
Funded by Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
Subject: Self-repairing paints and coatings
Leader: AERNNOVA AEROSPACE

Development of new generation fabrics and garments to improve the confort by new concepts in waterproof-breathable membranes. TIBET
To develop a new generation of more confortable and protective waterproof and breathable textiles from new concepts in nanofibre mebranes and active materials.
2016-2019
Retos Colaboración Programme
Funded by Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
Subject: Smart Materials
Leader: Fábrica Española de Confecciones, S.A. (FECSA)

Lightweight composites with new functionalities (remote monitoring, electrical conductivity and shielding, ..) for Advanced Manufacturing, based on the integration of new sensor materials. SENSITES
The SENSITES project is focused on the development of high performance lightweight composites incorporating new functionalities. The new functionalities are the remote control of temperature and strain-deformation, both in products and in process, together with electromagnetic shielding properties.
2016-2017
Strategic Innovation
Funded by Provincial Council of Bizkaia
Subject: Composites 4.0
Leader: GAIKER-IK4

Smart personal CO2 free transport in the city. SPECTRA
The objective of the project is to investigate to obtain a novel model for the improvement of urban mobility and reduction of congestion and impact on the environment. The model incorporates a wide spectrum of technologies (ICT, nanotechnology - graphene, batteries, sensor networks ...) that influence the use of personal and individual transport, in connection with the infrastructures of the city, and represents a substantial advance. The activity of GAIKER-IK4 focuses on the development of Composites materials for electric vehicles, in the use of graphene in the batteries, and in the development of light heating materials.
2015-2018
CIEN Programme
Funded by CDTI
Subject: Nanocomposites, Functional Materials
Leader: AYESA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, S.A.

Low-Impact surface protection of devices and structures in the marine environment. OCEANIC
The OCEANIC project will fuse together this new antifouling technology with the established thermal spray aluminum coating to give in a one fit all protection system for long-lasting corrosion and biofouling resistance in the marine environment. This will be called TSA-TSP or just OCEANIC coatings.
2015-2018
OCEANERA-NET Project
Funded by CDTI & SPRI (EVE)
Subject: Materials - Coatings
Leader: SP – Technical Research Institute of Sweden(SE)

Production of bioproducts from agrofood wastes
The objective of this project is to design and scale up at the industrial level a process to transform by-products of the agro-food industry sector into biodegradable plastics via biotechnological methods The main raw materials of the process will be high starch content flours, which are generated as a by-product of maize production industry, and which currently finds limited utility in animal feed. In the project, these substrates will be conditioned to be used as base for the culture of microorganisms able to produce, Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), polyester thermoplastics of bacterial origin. The PHA, produced inside microorganisms cells , are then subjected to processes of extraction and compounding to obtain degrees of biodegradable thermoplastics which can be processed by injection and extrusion for obtaining final applications in packaging and agriculture sectors.
2015-2017
Retos Colaboración Programme
Funded by Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
Subject: Compounding for development of final applications
Leader: DACSA, S.A.

Development of hybrid materials by intramolecular bonds without external adhesives. INTRAUNION
The INTRAUNION project will develop hybrid antivibration parts by intramolecular bonds without the use of adhesives, with the purpose of achieving the required specifications in the automotive industry. As a result, the adhesive deposition stage and the consequent emission of volatile organic compounds will be avoided so that business competitiveness will increase due to the removal of one step in the manufacturing process.
2015-2017
Programa Retos Colaboración (RTC-2015-4160-5)
Funded by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
Cofunded by the European Regional Development Fund, goal: to promote the technological development, the innovation and a quality research
Subject: Joining between dissimilar materials
Leader: CIKAUTXO, S.COOP.

Production of bioproducts from food wastes.
Design and industrial scaling up of a process for converting agrofood by-products into biodegradable plastics. The main biomass used as raw material will be flours wit high starch contented, which will be conditioned to be used as basis of the microorganism culture for the production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates. The obtained PHAs will be analyzed, and formulated to develop compounds and prototypes.
2015-2016
Programa Retos Colaboración (RTC-2015-3825-5)
Funded by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
Cofunded by the European Regional Development Fund, goal: to promote the technological development, the innovation and a quality research
Subject: Biomaterials
Leader: BIOPOLIS, S.L.

Development of IML labels (In-Mould labelling) for cosmetic products sensitive to oxidation. IMLOX
Development of a resistant and fast curing IML label (In – Mould Labelling) that will be integrated easily into the tube injection line. Label will have improved barrier properties to use in cosmetic products that are sensitive to oxidation.
2015-2016
GAITEK Programme
Co-financed by the Basque Government and the European Regional Development Fund ERDF
Subject: Materials
Leader: TUBOPLAST-HISPANIA