Mecasol Project. The project is a technical feasibility study on the improvement of quality and productivity in boilermaking through the processing of data on welding parameters for manufacturers of pressure vessels and wind towers. The project counted with the participation of Asturfeito, Windar Renovables (a company belonging to the Daniel Alonso Group), Tuinsa, Fundación Itma (now Fundación Idonial) and AEI Polo del Acero.

The project developed a case study for each of the 3 participating companies, analyzing the manufacturing parameters and evaluating the feasibility of acquiring and processing the data generated during the welding process.

The overall objective is to improve the competitiveness of the companies in line with the RIS3 smart specialization policies for Asturias. This objective will be carried out through control tests on various types of joints and will facilitate decision making on the most productive processes, determine the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats, as well as the resources needed to carry out its implementation, and ultimately its prospects for success and application to the entire metal-mechanical sector. This project will facilitate the preparation of R&D&I projects within the scope of the productive needs of the partners belonging to the AEI Polo del Acero. Funded by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism within the Support Program for AEIs to contribute to the improvement of the competitiveness of the Spanish industry. REF: AEI-010600-2018-110. Execution date October 2018 to March 2019.

Press review of the MECASOL project (El Comercio)