Maider Usabiaga

IKERLAN is a non-profit Technological Research Centre located in Arrasate-Mondragon (Basque Country, Spain). It has a staff of more than 250 qualified researchers and engineers, with specific strengths in micro-systems, electronics, mechanical engineering, power electronics and energy technology. Its research areas are divided in three areas of expertise: (i) Electronics, information, and communication technologies; (ii) Energy and Power electronics; and (iii) Advanced manufacturing. From its creation in 1974, IKERLAN has maintained close relations with the industry from the machinery and capital goods, domestic appliance, electronics and computing, automotive and energy sectors. It works closely with companies to develop innovative products and new tools and methodologies for implementation in design and production processes.