argolabe ingenieria sl

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Argolabe Ingenieria SL is a privately-held Spanish engineering services firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in the Azucarera Building in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The company specializes in mechanical design, structural calculation via finite element methods (FEM), product development, tooling design, and industrial automation, delivered as turnkey projects from conceptual design through manufacturing management and commissioning. Core tools are CATIA V5, NX, and ANSYS, and the firm targets the automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors through a sales-led B2B motion. The team is small — only 8 members are visible on the company website — with 90% of staff having more than 10 years of tenure, and the leadership claims more than 20 years of automotive-sector experience.

Beyond services, Argolabe has developed proprietary products including the T100 100 kW wind turbine for distributed generation (with first series unit installed at a Rioja Alavesa winery in 2012), the Ikusmen-A autonomous mobile robot with integrated computer vision, and the VIA autonomous intelligent vehicle for industrial logistics. The firm is deeply embedded in Basque and Spanish R&D consortia, leading or participating in projects such as EcoH2Mov, HIMUGI, H2TALLIII (hydrogen storage), HAIZEEKO (offshore wind), ICP-3D (BMW additive-manufacturing sand cores via Loramendi), and ITER nuclear-fusion tooling with Ellyt Energy. Public funding flows primarily through the Basque Government's Hazitek program, Spain's CDTI, and EU FEDER/NextGenerationEU grants; no external private equity or venture capital is disclosed.

The company's business model is project-based professional services revenue plus proprietary low-volume product sales, supplemented by non-dilutive R&D grants. End-customer visibility is limited — BMW and Bodegas Fernández de Piérola are the named logos — with most revenue routed through consortium partners such as Loramendi, PROTEC Arisawa, Ellyt Energy, and NAVACEL.

Name

argolabe ingenieria sl

Legal name

ARGOLABE INGENIERIA, SL

Website

https://argolabe.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Argolabe Ingenieria SL is a Spanish engineering services firm in Vitoria-Gasteiz providing mechanical design, FEM-based structural calculation, tooling, and industrial automation to automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy clients, with proprietary products including the T100 wind turbine and Ikusmen-A autonomous robot.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical Engineering Services

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Turbine OEM Manufacturing (Nacelles, Drivetrains, Generators) (EUAMAHAD), Wind Farm EPC & Balance of Plant Construction (Civil, Electrical, Substations) (EUAMACAF), Balance-of-Plant (BOP) EPC (Turbine Island, Conventional Systems, Buildings) (EUAKAAAF), UAS Power Systems & Propulsion (Motors, ESCs, Batteries, Fuel Cells) (IMABAIAK)

Keywords

• Mechanical design services
• Engineering calculation services
• Product development engineering
• Tooling design services
• Industrial automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitoria-gasteiz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Professional engineering services including mechanical design, structural calculation, product development, tooling development, and automation systems. Services are delivered as project-based work or turnkey (integral development) engagements from conceptual design through manufacturing management and commissioning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Argolabe provides specialized mechanical design and engineering calculation services, including product development, tooling design, structural calculations via FEM/ANSYS, and industrial automation/control systems, primarily for the automotive, aeronautics/aerospace, and renewable energy sectors. The company also develops proprietary products such as the T100 100 kW wind turbine, the Ikusmen-A autonomous mobile robot, and the VIA autonomous intelligent vehicle, delivered through a turnkey project model from concept to commissioning.

Product overview

Argolabe Ingeniería SL is a Spanish engineering services company specializing in mechanical design and calculation for the aeronautics, automotive, and renewable energy sectors. The company operates as both a service provider and product developer. Their core product portfolio includes the T100 Wind Turbine (a 100 kW wind turbine for distributed generation), Ikusmen-A (autonomous mobile robots with artificial vision), and VIA (autonomous intelligent vehicles for industrial logistics). They offer engineering services including Integral Development, Calculations, Product Development, Tooling Development, and Automation and Control Systems. The company also conducts extensive R&D through projects such as EcoH2Mov, HIMUGI, H2TALLIII, and HAIZEEKO (hydrogen storage and offshore wind technologies), AGDA (wind turbine development), and ITER (nuclear fusion tooling). They use CATIA V5, NX, and ANSYS as primary design and calculation tools. Services follow a turnkey project approach from conceptual design through manufacturing management and commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integral Development (Desarrollo Integral) Turnkey engineering projects delivered from concept to commissioning, including virtual modeling, load specification development, structural validation, manufacturing management, quality assurance, and startup support, using CATIA V5, NX, and ANSYS. Targeted at industrial clients needing end-to-end project responsibility.
• Calculations (Cálculos) Finite element and analytical calculation services including static, buckling, transportation, lifting, and fatigue analysis (linear and non-linear) for metal and composite parts and structures. Validation and optimization using ANSYS.
• Product Development (Desarrollo de Producto) Design and industrialization of parts in metallic, plastic, and composite materials, including 3D/2D parametric design, virtual modeling, and redesign for different manufacturing processes using CATIA V5 and NX.
• Tooling Development (Desarrollo de Utillaje) Design of tools, accessories, and devices for manufacturing processes including cutting, forming, and assembly, using 3D/2D design, parametric design, finite element validation, and specification documentation.
• Automation and Control Systems Industrial automation solutions and control systems including automated system design, control logic programming, sensor/controller/actuator integration, and industrial communication network implementation for process optimization and aeroelastic simulations.
• T100 Wind Turbine Proprietary 100 kW nominal power wind turbine for distributed electricity generation and self-consumption, featuring innovative self-supporting chassis, aeroelastic simulations, and capability to connect to low voltage without intermediate transformer. Designed according to IEC 61400-1 and G.L. Guideline for certification.
• Ikusmen-A Autonomous Mobile Robot Autonomous mobile robot with integrated artificial vision (convolutional neural networks) and manipulation capacity, designed for precision assembly tasks on final assembly lines in automotive and manufacturing industries.
• VIA (Vehículo Inteligente Autónomo) Autonomous intelligent vehicle technology for internal logistics in industrial environments, using SLAM-based simultaneous localization and mapping, intelligent navigation control, and trajectory planning to safely bypass fixed or mobile obstacles.

Quantifiable outcome

• First series unit of T100 supplies 100% of electrical consumption of a winery in Rioja Alavesa
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Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UPV/EHU (Universidad del País Vasco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with University for the VIA project (March 2019 – December 2020) developing autonomous intelligent vehicle technology for internal logistics operations. UPV/EHU's School of Engineering in Vitoria-Gasteiz served as partner for developing SLAM algorithms, navigation control, and positioning systems.
• Ellyt EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ITER project for developing modular, multilayer tooling for manufacturing poloidal coils of the TOKAMAK nuclear fusion reactor. Argolabe and Ellyt Energy jointly developed precise tools for resin infusion manufacturing.
• PROTEC ArisawacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject leader for EcoH2Mov hydrogen storage tank project (2022-2024). PROTEC Arisawa leads development of innovative light, sustainable hydrogen storage tanks, with Argolabe designing and performing structural analysis based on manufacturing capabilities and consortium specifications.
• LoramendicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject leader for ICP-3D (Industrial Core Printing) project targeting BMW. Loramendi led development of innovative machines for automatic large-scale additive manufacturing of sand cores for engine casting, with Argolabe performing mechanical design under strict automotive requirements.
• CIDETECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology center supporting EcoH2Mov and H2TALLIII projects with research capabilities for hydrogen storage technology development.
• CEITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology center supporting EcoH2Mov project for hydrogen storage tank development.
• MARISKONEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in EcoH2Mov consortium for hydrogen storage tank development, contributing manufacturing capabilities.
• Gobierno Vasco / FEDERcoreOthersPrimary public funding source through Hazitek programs (2019-2027), providing grants from the Basque Government's Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment, co-funded by European Regional Development Fund (FEDER). Multiple projects supported including VIA, EcoH2Mov, H2TALLIII, HIMUGI, HAIZEEKO.
• CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial)minorOthersPublic business entity under Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities supporting EcoH2Mov as Research and Development Project in Cooperation (2022-2024).
• HIMUGI Consortium (CASTRO, FIDEGAS, IK Ingeniería, Mariskone, Optimus 3D, TAMOIN, TEAM Group, Trafag, ULMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArgolabe leads and coordinates the HIMUGI project for safe and sustainable hydrogen systems for mobility/transport. Consortium includes 9 companies plus CIDETEC, CEIT, and Tecnalia research centers. Project addresses Type IV hydrogen tanks with biobased polymeric liners, metallic components, and system safety.
• HAIZEEKO Consortium (NAVACEL, ERAMAN, KERACOAT, MANDIOLA COMPOSITES, MECANIZADOS EKIMEN, INNOMAT COATINGS, INNOVATION TREE, GLOBAL FACTOR INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArgolabe participates in HAIZEEKO project led by NAVACEL for sustainable materials, protection technologies, and monitoring for offshore wind. Funded by Hazitek 2025-2027, targeting 40-year service life for offshore wind turbines.
• H2TALLIII Consortium (Calderería Iturralde, Beugin Garay)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArgolabe participates in H2TALLIII project led by Calderería Iturralde for advanced Type III hydrogen storage tanks with metallic liner. Project develops recyclable, lightweight tanks for transport vehicles, with CIDETEC support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sener: Spanish engineering and technology group providing mechanical design, simulation, and turnkey project delivery across renewable energy, aerospace, and infrastructure. Highly comparable to Argolabe's services portfolio and vertical mix, with greater scale.
• Idom: Spanish engineering services firm offering design, calculation, and project management across energy, transportation, and industrial sectors. Comparable in scope of multidisciplinary engineering services and European footprint.
• TYPSA: Spanish engineering consultancy with extensive work in renewable energy, water, transportation, and industrial design. Comparable to Argolabe's turnkey engineering services model and vertical breadth.
• Norvento Enerxía: Spanish manufacturer of small and medium-power wind turbines for distributed generation and self-consumption, with full in-house development. Directly comparable to Argolabe's T100 turbine product proposition.
• Ingeteam: Spanish electrical equipment and engineering company providing generators, converters, and control systems for wind energy and other renewables. Comparable to Argolabe's automation and control systems offering and wind sector focus.
• Idener: Spanish R&D engineering services company working on hydrogen, renewable energy, and industrial automation projects with EU funding. Closely comparable to Argolabe's project-based R&D model and consortium leadership.
• Carbures: Spanish engineering services firm specializing in composites, tooling, and industrial automation across aerospace, automotive, and energy. Comparable to Argolabe's composite tooling and aerospace capabilities.

Emerging players

• TPI Composites: US-based wind blade design and manufacturing services provider. Comparable to Argolabe's tooling design work for composite wind components and aeroelastic engineering.

Broad incumbents

• Enercon: Major German wind turbine OEM with a strong distributed and onshore wind portfolio. Comparable to Argolabe's T100 product category, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Ansys: Provider of FEA and simulation software (ANSYS) that Argolabe uses as a core calculation tool. Comparable ecosystemically as the underlying technology platform for Argolabe's structural calculation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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