ANMOPYC and ITA Sign a Collaboration Agreement

• ANMOPYC and ITA have signed an agreement to promote technological innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in the construction sector.

• The collaboration focuses on joint R&D&I projects aligned with national and European funding programs, emphasizing digitalization and sustainability.

• The agreement includes activities such as specialized training, technological awareness, and competitive intelligence to enhance innovation and internationalization.

• Both entities will work on applied research projects under programs like Horizon Europe, targeting digitalization, decarbonization, and the circular economy.

• Advanced technologies like digital twins, simulation, and predictive maintenance systems will be integrated into ANMOPYC members’ machinery.

• Efforts will be made to design machinery with recycled or bio-based materials, improve energy efficiency, and adopt alternative fuels.

The aim is to drive technological innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness within the industry.

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The Spanish Association of Exporting Manufacturers of Construction, Public Works, and Mining Equipment (ANMOPYC) and the Aragón Technological Institute (ITA) have signed an agreement to promote technological innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in the industrial and sustainable construction sector.

The President of ITA´s Governing Council, Mar Vaquero, represented by ITA Director Esther Borao, along with ANMOPYC President Rafael Simón Faus, formalized the agreement on December 17, 2024.

This strategic collaboration commits both entities to fostering joint R&D&I projects aligned with national and European funding programs. The focus is on developing and adopting advanced technologies that propel digitalization and sustainability within the sector. Additionally, they aim to promote technological transfer and implement solutions centered on digitalization, sustainability, and Industry 4.0 for ANMOPYC member companies. The agreement also includes activities like specialized training, technological awareness, and competitive intelligence to strengthen innovation and internationalization capabilities.

Key Objectives:

Technical Support, Talent Retention and Attraction, Joint Resource Utilization, Collaboration Initiatives, Participation in Governance, Technological Platform Creation, European and National Project Collaboration, Technology Integration, Environmental Sustainability, Strengthening Global Presence, International Engagement, Market Insights, Professional Development and Training.

Both entities will collaborate on applied research projects under programs like Horizon Europe, focusing on digitalization, decarbonization, and circular economy. They will also pursue funding opportunities for R&D&I projects from national and regional programs.

Technology Integration: Advanced technologies such as digital twins, simulation, and predictive maintenance systems will be integrated into ANMOPYC members’ machinery.

Environmental Sustainability:

Efforts will be made to design machinery incorporating recycled or bio-based materials, improve energy efficiency, and adopt alternative fuels. They will create testing and demonstration spaces for innovative technologies and establish a shared technology monitoring system to stay updated on emerging standards and technologies.

Strengthening Global Presence:

International Engagement: Participation in events like BAUMA and SMOPYC and in technical and scientific forums will help promote the sector's innovations and expand its international visibility.

Market Insights: Sector reports, technology radars, and market studies will identify technological trends and opportunities for advanced machinery commercialization.

Professional Development and Training:

Programs will include mentoring, capacity building, and partnerships with universities and training centers focusing on digitalization, sustainability, and innovation. ANMOPYC and ITA aim to position the sector as an attractive field for qualified professionals and future generations.