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The European bearing manufacturer Fersa and the research center specialized in manufacturing technologies IDEKO, have signed a collaboration agreement to develop innovative digitalization solutions.
By integrating advanced devices, critical data from machines, processes, and products will be extracted and, through technologies such as AI, pave the way toward the factory of the future.
Fersa, a European leader in the manufacturing of bearings for high-demand sectors such as automotive and wind energy, and the technology center IDEKO will work hand in hand to promote zero-defect manufacturing through the development and implementation of new digitalization technologies.
The alliance between both entities will focus on digitalizing Fersa’s processes and production lines by integrating advanced Edge computing devices, measurement sensors, non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, innovative data analysis solutions, and predictive models for product quality and machine performance.
"Our goal is to extract relevant information from Fersa’s manufacturing processes, particularly from grinding operations, to move toward optimal production in terms of quality and productivity," explained Harkaitz Urreta, Market Director at IDEKO.
Thanks to IDEKO’s deep expertise in advanced manufacturing and, more
specifically, in grinding processes, the collaboration will also aim to enhance
process knowledge. Research will be conducted on new materials, tools, cutting
fluids, and machine elements best suited to Fersa’s specific needs. All this
with a shared objective: to improve manufacturing processes through control and
automation.
The data obtained from machines, processes, and products on the selected manufacturing lines will enable the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics to enhance production process control. The developed monitoring system will include technologies capable of identifying the process fingerprint and generating predictive algorithms.
The agreement, formalized on March 25, 2025, at IDEKO’s facilities, strengthens the collaboration between both organizations and deepens their joint commitment to technology transfer to the industrial sector. As part of the agreement, IDEKO will provide Fersa with ongoing technical support through a specialized and highly qualified team. The signing event was attended by Fernando Cebrián, Global Operations Director at Fersa, and Harkaitz Urreta, Market Director at IDEKO.
"This partnership with IDEKO is a decisive step for Fersa in our
commitment to smart, sustainable, and zero-defect manufacturing. The
combination of their technological expertise with our industrial know-how will
allow us to optimize the quality, efficiency, and traceability of our
production, preparing us for the challenges of the industry of the future," stated Fernando Cebrián.
R&D Projects
With this agreement, Fersa and IDEKO strengthen a partnership that spans over five years, during which they have collaborated on various national and European R&D projects. One of the most notable is DAT4.ZERO, an initiative funded by the H2020 program, which from 2020 to 2023 developed new digitalization technologies for zero-defect manufacturing.
They are also working together on FAUSTO, a project funded by the CDTI Transmisiones program, launched this year, aiming to develop autonomous, safe, and sustainable factories through cutting-edge AI technologies such as deep learning and Edge computing.
Both entities are additionally collaborating on the FERSA SPACE project, funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU, through the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service, as part of the “Sectoral Data Spaces Program.” This initiative explores data space exploitation in industry through a use case that enables the exchange of valuable data to generate new solutions, services, and business models based on shared data usage.
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