Lortek
Private cooperative technology center in Spain's Basque Country specializing in metal additive manufacturing (DED, WAAM, LMD, PBF), laser-based joining technologies, and manufacturing digitalization R&D for aerospace, energy, automotive, and shipbuilding industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Pedro Álvarez Moro
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal AM R&D services: DED (laser, arc, friction stir), WAAM, LMD, SLM/PBF; large-format CIRCLE multi-robot cell for component repair (up to 3m length, 2.5m² surface area); Joining Technologies (FSW, arc welding, laser welding); Digitalization Technologies (AI, robotics, computer vision, data analytics, cyber-physical systems); NDT and quality assurance services. Key projects: FUTURAMA, ECOTECH/Clean Sky 2, INDatIA, COROB.
Technological Advantage
Closed-loop quality monitoring and predictive systems with multi-modal signal processing; digital twins for real-time process simulation and control; multi-material and functionally graded material (FGM) manufacturing; process parameter libraries for aerospace alloys (titanium, nickel-based superalloys); hybrid manufacturing integration combining AM with machining; temperature control and protective atmosphere solutions for reactive materials.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Develops and optimizes additive manufacturing processes and intelligent manufacturing solutions to improve industrial competitiveness and sustainability through advanced process control, real-time quality monitoring, digital twin simulation, and closed-loop process management for high-value industrial components.
How They Differentiate
Only technology center in Spain with integrated multi-DED (laser, arc, friction stir welding) plus PBF capabilities under one roof; CIRCLE large-format repair robot is unique in Iberian Peninsula; MONDRAGON cooperative structure enables fast technology transfer to industry; national designation as Cervera Excellence Center in Metal AM validates leadership position.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, defense, energy, automotive, railway, shipbuilding, machine tools, boilermaking, and iron & steel sectors requiring advanced AM R&D and process development.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Energy; Automotive; Railway & Transport; Shipbuilding; Machine Tools; Boilermaking; Iron & Steel
Competitors
TECNALIA (Basque technology center); IKERLAN (Basque cooperative research center); Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT (Germany)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
~100-102 employees (2025); 5,659 LinkedIn followers; member of BRTA; operates three research groups; Formnext 2025 participant.
Major Milestones
Founded 2002 in Ordizia, Basque Country; Designated Centro de Excelencia Cervera in Metal AM by CDTI; Opened Bilbao office in Auzo Factory (January 2026); Inaugurated CIRCLE multi-robot large-format cell; Formnext 2024 participant; Pedro Álvarez Moro appointed Director General (October 2024) following Jaione Ganzarain's appointment as Basque Government Vice-Counselor.