El ROBOOST Transformative Project It has been officially presented at Danobat's headquarters in Elgoibar as one of the Basque industry's most ambitious projects in advanced robotics. This initiative, framed within the Euskadi Industry Plan 2030, seeks to take a leap forward in the high-precision manufacturing based on industrial robotscombining investment, talent and public-private collaboration.
With a planned investment of approximately 50 million euros over the next three years With a clear focus on driving the industrial value chain, ROBOOST is positioned as a strategic project for both the Basque Country and European industry as a whole. In addition to promoting a new generation of industrial robots, the initiative aims to consolidate the Basque Country's role as a international leader in precision robotics and advanced manufacturing.
A new paradigm: robust and high-precision robotics
ROBOOST aims to develop a new family of high-performance industrial robotscapable of going beyond the limitations of conventional machine tools. The key lies in integrating the precision, stability and rigidity typical of the machine tool with the flexibility and reach of industrial robots.
This combination allows us to address critical operations that require very high levels of reliabilitywhere until now more rigid and less adaptable solutions have predominated. The precision robotics proposed by ROBOOST opens the door to new advanced manufacturing processesespecially in sectors where tolerance for error is minimal.
The project is not limited to the design of the robot as a product, but aims to articulate a complete local value chain around this technologyThis includes components, control systems, software, engineering and maintenance services, as well as associated digitization and monitoring solutions.
Basque institutions emphasize that this commitment to robust and precision robotics This comes at a delicate time for European industry, marked by economic uncertainty and global competition. The answer, they say, lies in raising the bar in technology, productivity, and specialization.
Investment, employment and the driving effect on Basque industry
One of the central axes of the ROBOOST Transformative Project is its economic and labor impactThe initiative will mobilize around 50 millones de euros in the three-year implementation period, with a very clear commitment to innovation: More than 35 million will be specifically allocated to R&D and technological development activities related to advanced industrial robotics.
In terms of employment, the plan anticipates the Creation of 500 new jobs, of which 200 will be direct jobs immediately linked to the project and 300 will have an indirect character, linked to suppliers, auxiliary services, and related activities. Furthermore, the program is expected to boost the transformation of existing positions towards more technological profiles and of higher added value.
This retraining of professional profiles aims to meet the growing demand for Specialists in robotics, automation, data, and advanced engineeringThe idea is that the deployment of ROBOOST will not only create new jobs, but also contribute to to guarantee the long-term sustainability of the current through skills development.
The impact will not be limited to the companies directly involved. As it is a transformative project with a national visionA ripple effect is expected on a large part of the Basque industrial fabric, strengthening its international competitiveness and its ability to access demanding markets.
Danobat at the forefront: industrial leadership with public support
The project leadership rests with Danobat S. Coop, an industrial cooperative integrated into the Mondragón Corporation and a global benchmark in advanced high-precision manufacturing solutionsBased in Elgoibar and with more than seven decades of experience in machine tools, the company assumes the role of driving force behind ROBOOST.
Under his coordination, the project It will directly involve 18 SMEs that are part of the Basque industrial value chain. These companies will contribute capabilities in areas such as mechanical components, automation, software, systems integration, and advanced services, shaping a collaborative business ecosystem about the new precision robotics.
Danobat faces this challenge in line with its strategy of decisively commit to R&D&IROBOOST allocates a significant portion of its revenue to the development of new technologies, process digitization, and smart manufacturing. Its expertise in grinding, turning, and high-precision CNC systems aligns perfectly with ROBOOST's technical objectives.
In addition to its technological weight, the cooperative contributes its model of organization and international presencewith production centers, sales subsidiaries, and technical service networks in multiple countries. This experience will be key when it comes to transferring robotic solutions to the market that are developed within the framework of the project.
Technology centers and clusters: an unprecedented collaboration network
ROBOOST relies on a high-level public-private and technological collaborationwhich integrates companies, clusters, and scientific and technological agents. In the area of ​​applied research, the project will involve 10 technology centers and agents of the Basque Network of Science, Technology and Innovation (RVCTI), with IDEKO as a leading entity in technical leadership.
This network of centers will be responsible for addressing the scientific and technological challenges associated with the new generation of industrial robots: high-rigidity mechanical designs, advanced control systems, error compensation algorithms, sensor integration, as well as artificial intelligence solutions applied to manufacturing.
At the sectoral level, the coordinator will be the cluster of Advanced Manufacturing, AFMwho will lead the project's development from the perspective of machine tools and production processes. Alongside him, the cluster of Aeronautics and Space, HEGANIt will provide insights and requirements from sectors where accuracy and reliability are critical.
This configuration makes ROBOOST an example of integration of capabilities between industry, technology centers and clusters, with the aim of generating differentiated technologies and positioning Euskadi in high value-added market segments.
A key project within the Euskadi Industry Plan 2030
ROBOOST is the Second Transformative Project which is launched within the framework of Euskadi Industry Plan 2030, promoted by the Basque Government to strengthen competitiveness, innovation and collaboration throughout the industrial value chain. The first, led by ITP Aero, is focused on the development of a new generation of aircraft engines.
Transformative Projects are considered the core of the Industry Plan and are structured around three main axes: More industry, better industry, and fewer emissionsIn this context, ROBOOST fits particularly well into improving industrial quality and technological differentiation, with impacts also on efficiency and sustainability.
Within the sectoral map of the Plan, the initiative is situated in the area of Advanced Manufacturing and Machine Tools, identified as strategic areas within the IRABAZI group, which includes sectors such as automotive components, energy, metallurgy and sustainable mobility.
The Basque Government plans to accompany these projects with a range of support measuresCombining existing programs with new tools to facilitate investment, innovation, and business collaboration, ROBOOST will benefit from this framework to more quickly scale its developments to real-world plant applications.
The Basque Country facing the challenges of European industry
The launch of ROBOOST comes in a context where European industry faces significant challengesFrom international competitive pressure to accelerated technological change, the Basque Government argues that... The industry cannot wait aroundbut rather it must anticipate and invest in projects that change the rules of the game.
The vision presented is that Euskadi He must run faster than his competitors. to maintain its leading position in sectors such as machine tools. To achieve this, the focus is on combine ambition, innovation and teamwork, three ingredients that are considered essential in the evolution towards a higher value-added industry.
ROBOOST embodies this strategy by proposing a structural response based on technology and collaborationinstead of purely short-term measures. The intention is that the project will not only generate short-term results, but will lay the foundations for a a new industrial model that is more digital, automated and resilient.
Precision robotics, in this sense, is seen as one of the key levers for to compete in markets where cost is not the only determining factorbut also product quality, production flexibility, and customization capabilities.
Impact on advanced manufacturing and strategic sectors
La advanced manufacturing This is one of the areas where the impact of ROBOOST is expected to be most noticeable. This sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the mass adoption of artificial intelligence, robotics and new materials, with rates of change higher than those of other industrial sectors.
The new generation of high-performance robots will allow automate complex processes with very high levels of accuracyreducing cycle times, minimizing errors, and facilitating real-time monitoring. This can be especially relevant in industries such as aeronautics, automotive, energy or capital goods, where the technical requirements are at their highest.
By having a local value chain specializing in advanced industrial roboticsThe Basque Country could strengthen its role as a provider of high-level solutions for international clients, not only in Europe but also in other markets. This positioning would be supported by its prior experience in machine tools and the capabilities of the region's technology centers.
The expectation is that ROBOOST will act as catalyst for new lines of business for the companies involved, favoring diversification and entry into market segments where competition is based more on knowledge and technology than on pure cost.
All of this is framed within a vision where the advanced industry, digitalization and sustainability They go hand in hand, seeking more efficient processes, less resource-intensive and with a greater capacity to adapt to future demands.
With a significant investment, a broad consortium of companies and technology centers, and clear institutional support, the ROBOOST Transformative Project It is emerging as a key element in the evolution of Basque industry towards a more innovative and competitive model. The combination of precision robotics, advanced manufacturing, and public-private collaboration places the Basque Country in an advantageous position to face the challenges of the next decade and take advantage of the opportunities opening up in the field of high-performance industrial robotics.
