We are the technological accelerator for the Basque automotive sector ·
We innovate to accelerate the sector and develop the vehicle of the future
Mission
Research and knowledge generation to advance towards the vehicle of the future, contributing to the competitiveness and sustainability of the automotive sector's value chain.
Vision
- To be a European automotive reference center, driving innovation and leading initiatives to solve future challenges.
- Creating a collaborative ecosystem that transforms knowledge into results.
- Integrating companies, training centers, and institutions into a public-private innovation network.
Values
Collaboration
Innovation
Commitment
Impact
We are committed to collaborative research
We develop and strengthen strategic areas to accelerate R&D+i for the industrial scaling of manufacturing technologies and the transformation of the value chain.
Electrification
The challenge of electric mobility requires new development models and advanced manufacturing for the value chain, focusing on vehicle components and processes.
Sustainability
Reduction of environmental impact in both product and production process development through plant decarbonization.
Digitalization
Inclusion of digital manufacturing technologies throughout the entire automobile development process.
To this end, BAM will serve as a platform for implementing a series of collaborative strategies across various fields of research, training, and the attraction and retention of talent, as well as offering specialized services to companies in the sector. All of this will enable the automotive value chain in the Basque Country and Álava to overcome existing technological challenges, enhancing the territory's competitive advantage.
BaM Ecosystem
The Building
BaM is not just another center: it is the hub where OEMs, TIER1s, tech companies, and universities meet to transform Basque automotive.
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Team
The BaM Center team is made up of vital, proactive, and multidisciplinary people, with high involvement, creativity, and passion for the project.
Mari Luz Villamor
CEO
Ana Serrano Galicia
Services Coordinator
Alvaro Moya
Innovation Coordinator
Jorge Aranzábal
Academy Coordinator
Mikel Laño
Financial Analyst
Roberto Pacios
Senior Project Manager
Pablo Villariño
Robotics & PLCs
Estíbaliz Garrido
Talent Management
Aritz Sáez
Virtual Twins
Mariya Pankiv
Mechanical Facilities
Yeray Ibarra
Machine Learning
Julen Koroso
Computer Vision
Imanol Stammer
Logistics
Arkaitz Garlito
Ergonomics
Sergio Acha
Ergonomics
Óscar Palacios
Ergonomics Expert
Judith Caballero
Marketing Assistant
Carlos Botana
PhD Student
Unai Aguinaco
PhD Student
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Founding partners
The network of collaborators that make up BaM are the most powerful brands in the automotive industry of the Basque Country.
They help to guide cutting-edge research in automotive manufacturing, foster cooperation, and support both the dissemination and the transfer of results to the market.
Leading manufacturer in the automotive industry
The main founding partner of BaM, Mercedes-Benz, guarantees and provides the most cutting-edge technology in the automotive sector. Our proximity to the German multinational allows us to ensure a connection linked to manufacturing, logistics rhythms, and their continuous improvement needs.
Global supplier of automotive components
Gestamp is an international group dedicated to the design, development, and manufacture of high-engineering metal components for the automotive industry. With a presence in more than 20 countries and a broad portfolio of structural and body products, it contributes to safer and lighter vehicles, adapting to the needs of the world's leading manufacturers.
Specialist in industrial automation
MB SISTEMAS develops and integrates advanced automation solutions for assembly, joining, and industrial manufacturing processes. Its engineering expertise, along with custom system design and turnkey projects, allows for optimized productivity, guaranteed high-quality standards, and adaptation to the specific needs of each industrial environment.
