IK4-Ideko
We are a technology centre
that specialises in manufacturing
and industrial production technology
that specialises in manufacturing
and industrial production technology
IK4-IDEKO
About us
We are a technology centre that specialises in industrial production and manufacturing technologies, and we are integrated into the IK4 Technology Alliance.
Our activity covers the identification and analysis of opportunities, the design and development of products, business lines and production processes and the resolution of problems through the provision of technological services such as technical consultancy and equipment based services.
We are known for the scientific excellence developed in our lines of research which are aimed at advancing our specialisation. Our own organisational model encourages interdisciplinary work and we take special care in the qualification and professional development of our staff. We have the most up to date facilities and equipment and we are committed to collaborative work through the establishment of a wide range of contacts with leading centres at an international level.
IK4-Ideko, 25 years of history
2011
- IK4-Ideko celebrates its 25th anniversary.
- Investments in process and ultraprecision metrology laboratories.
- Implementation of measurement systems laboratory.
- Implementation of the laboratory test bench components.
2010
- Development of prototypes: ultra-precision micromachining machines
- 1.2 MEUR investment in advanced equipment.
- Stand in BIEMH 2010.
2009
- Launching the new organizational model the lone state representative in the CIRP.
2008
- Ideko opens a laser laboratory and a laboratory for processing composites
- "Green Manufacturing" and "Manufacturer of the year 2008" award
- Strategic plan 2008-2012
2007
- Inauguration of the new building, Ideko 2
- Carl Zeiss incorporated as new collaborating partner
- Ideko joins IK4 Research alliance
- Environmental Management Standard ISO 14.001
2006
- The Basque Government officially acknowledges Ideko as a Technological Centre for its research in the field of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technology.
- Kondia, company dedicated to the production of precision machining centres, joins Ideko as a user member.
2005
- HIMACH Project. Start of construction of new building for High Performance Machining and ultra-precision technology.
- Nineteen professionals of the Centre, amongst which are directives and researchers, draw up and initiate the Strategic Plan 2005/2008 including attractive and ambitious challenges and future projects.
- Three new members affiliate to Ideko: Doiki and Latz as user members, and MPEG (Mondragón Goi Eskola Politeknikoa) as a collaborating member.
2004
- Ideko is transformed into a second degree Co-Operative Society and integrates into one single project the user/company members, collaborating/entity members and work members (employees).
- Participation as founding members in the CIC marGUNE Co-operative Research Centre.
- Ranked as first in papers at the Machine Tool and Manufacturing Technology Congress, in which our ideas are disseminated.
2003
- Complete revision of management processes of Ideko
- Achieved over 500 points in the EFQM Self-Assessment
2001
- Score of over 400 points in the external EFQM evaluation and EFQM consolidation certificate.
- Ideko heads the first Strategic Action for High-Performance Machining
- Directing 2 lines of the Science and Technology Plan of the MCC
- First Spanish commercial machine with linear motors
- Ideko takes on the first project in which the activities of all technology bidders of the sector in the Basque Country are coordinated.
2000
- Revision and drawing up of documents of our management processes supported by a PDCA cycle.
- Drawing up of Strategic Plan 2001 - 2004, setting objectives and plan of action for all Processes
- Drawing up of EFQM Report and carrying out of self-assessment scoring over 400 points
1999
- Start of Integral Cooperation Agenda - with its Spanish initials PIC - with relevant companies of the machine tool sector
- Signing of collaboration agreements with users of industrial manufacturers: MAIER, GOIZPER, GEAR-BOX,...
- Cooperation projects with several European Technological Centres (AMTRI, IFW and IPK)
- Ideko heads PRIMA, AMADEUS and SEPMAC projects within the 5th Framework Programme of the EC
- Development and implementation of Idekonet, Ideko's intranet
- Approval of process-based management model
1998
- Start up of first ecological machining experiences
- Affiliation as members of FEDIT, and as Collaborating Member of the University of Mondragón, and in our function as member of the Board of Management of that University we designed and drew up the processes for strategic management, customer interaction, people management and technological development
1997
- Affiliation to the Basque network of Science and Technology
- The Interministerial Commission for Science and Technology classifies us as Technological Innovation Centre
- Ideko participates in 10 European projects
- First customer and Ideko staff satisfaction survey
1996
- ISO 9001 award for all R&D activities of the company, and start of process-based management and identification of core processes
- Drawing up of Strategic Plan 1997 - 2000, emphasising strong commitment to Total Quality as a strategic vehicle
- First operative prototype with linear motors manufactured in Spain, presented in Hannover
1992
- Organisational restructuring and Strategic Plan 1993 - 1996; decision to implement Quality System (ISO 9001).
- Heading of European project SINTOMA
1990
- Construction of building exclusively for use of Ideko and setting up of prototype workshop
1986
- Setting up of IDEKO Technological Centre.
- Ideko takes on the coordination and planning of the technological policy of the leading machine tool manufacturers.
