FAGOR Automation was one of the attendees at the 20th edition of the Machine Tool Conference this summer at the Miramon Technological Park, San Sebastian, Spain.

The conference in the Baque region offered technical lectures on current subjects in the field of advanced manufacturing, making it possible for business men, technicians, students and teachers share their experiences and to make connections and set cooperation.

The theme of this 20th edition featured the latest topics in manufacturing, including Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, zero defects manufacturing, automation and robotics, innovation in machines and processes, and new components and tools. There were round tables for discussions and an exhibition area where Fagor Automation had a booth.

The conference, presided by the president of the Basque community, Íñigo Urkullu, opened with a keynote by Terry Wohlers, an expert and world reference on additive manufacturing.

The concept of Industry 4.0 was introduced along with technologies that enable it, such as robotics, Big Data and data processing, and embedded systems or visual computing.

FAGOR Automation had a strong presence and participated with several lectures contributing know-how and research on advanced manufacturing and machining. Ane Lazcano lectured on kinematics calibration methods for 5-axis CNC machines and Julio Zurbitu participated in a round table on Tuning 4.0 and Services 4.0 for machine tools.

Also, AFM presented its new association, Addimat (Spanish Association for Additive and 3D Manufacturing Technology). Addimat’s goals are to defend the interests of the sector, support its growth and the competitiveness of the sector, and contribute to the cooperation between its members and the large family of advanced manufacturing.