Key appointments for strategic growth

Jaime Pita Ortega, with a solid background in financial management, takes on the leadership of CT’s
financial area. Jaime brings extensive experience in financial management and previously held the
same role at Aranzadi LA LEY (Karnov Group), where he led the integration of the companies following
their acquisition in 2022. He has also been responsible for optimizing financial processes, as well as
managing personnel and systems. Jaime began his career as an auditor at KPMG and holds a degree
in Business Administration and Management from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
Ignacio Abbad Slocker, with more than 17 years of international experience leading marketing and
communication strategies in both B2B and B2C sectors, will oversee brand positioning, expansion, and
the group’s communication efforts. Ignacio is an expert in corporate communication, digital marketing,
and strategic positioning. He holds degrees in Journalism, Advertising, and Public Relations, as well as
a Master’s in International Business Management and Marketing from IPAG Business School in Paris.

Commitment to continuous improvement

David Prieto, CEO of CT, stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Ignacio and Jaime to our executive team.
Their addition strengthens the Finance and Marketing & Communications areas as strategic partners
at a crucial moment for CT. Their experience and leadership mark another step in our commitment to
continuous improvement, ensuring that CT continues to fulfill its mission: providing technological
solutions that help our clients become more efficient and competitive.”
These appointments are part of CT’s strategy to further solidify its leadership position in sectors such
as aerospace, space, naval, automotive, rail, energy, and industrial.

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David Prieto, CEO of CT, and Gema Martín del Burgo, president of EVA, have signed the collaboration agreement in a ceremony held at CT’s headquarters in Getafe, Madrid, together with other representatives of the company, including Delia Rodríguez de Llera, director of Innovation and José Evelio González, director of CT Spain.

With this incorporation, CT reaffirms its commitment to the creation of support networks between organizations in the aerospace sector, promoting the visibility and development of female talent, as well as equal opportunities. It also seeks to foster STEM careers among the new generations, especially among young women.

During the signing ceremony, Gema Martín del Burgo, president of EVA, said: “It is a pleasure for EVA to welcome CT as a new partner. This incorporation demonstrates the company’s commitment to the values promoted by our association and we look forward to a fruitful relationship. From now on, we see CT as a strategic partner and we will help the organization achieve its goals in diversity and talent.”

For her part, Delia Rodriguez de Llera expressed, “We are very proud to join our efforts with the more than 50 companies that EVA brings together under its mission. At CT, we strongly believe in the importance of promoting female talent in the aerospace sector, a field that needs diversity to continue innovating and growing. By joining EVA, we reaffirm our commitment to create opportunities for more women to develop and lead in this industry. We want to be an active part of building a future where equality and talent are the drivers of change for the next generation“.

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The REPERA project (Retrieving Plastic Ebb from Rivers Autonomously), developed by CT, addresses the urgent problem of plastic pollution in rivers and oceans. With eight million tons of plastic entering the oceans each year, REPERA proposes a solution that intercepts the waste before it reaches the sea, taking advantage of river currents and significantly reducing offshore collection efforts. REPERA’s technology combines physical barriers with innovative bubble curtains, forming a self-contained system that integrates into the natural flow of water without interfering with river traffic.

REPERA is a unique and sustainable solution, based on the principles of energy efficiency and digital autonomy. Powered by sustainable energy and controlled by artificial intelligence, this system uses machine learning and advanced sensing technologies to optimize its waste detection and collection operations. Its multifunctional nature allows it to act as a physical barrier or as a bubble curtain, adapting to different locations, from inland rivers to estuaries and coastal areas.

Among the technical aspects of REPERA is the integration of advanced numerical models based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), developed through the OpenFOAM platform. This tool allows CT engineers to analyze and simulate waste flows in the water, optimizing capture efficiency and system performance. In addition, artificial intelligence and data collected from real-time sensors provide the system with predictive capabilities, enabling more agile and data-driven decision making.

REPERA’s potential lies not only in its capacity to collect plastic waste, but also in its scalability and adaptability to various applications. Its conceptual design allows for future expansion, facilitating the creation of additional versions of the system to respond to the changing needs of each environment.

This recognition at the ABB Ability^TM Awards underscores CT’s commitment to sustainability and technological innovation, demonstrating how digitization and advanced engineering can offer tangible solutions for the protection of marine ecosystems.

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The award-winning project has been recognized as an example of CT’s good practice in Human Resources, “for its great work in finding, motivating, training and retaining talent in the company”, in the words of the jury. Through this project, CT reinforces its strategy focused on attracting and developing young engineering talent, promoting collaboration between universities and companies, and betting on innovation and sustainability in technological projects. It also promotes the welfare and professional development of its employees.

During his acceptance speech, Fernando Corominas said that “since our beginnings, we have strived to create a culture in which each person not only contributes the best of themselves, but also finds an environment in which to grow and develop their full potential”.

To this he added: “We are more than an engineering company: we are a team committed to technical excellence, constant innovation and, above all, to people”. We have the firm conviction that, with a clear vision and a committed team, we can continue to forge the future, and we will do so with the same enthusiasm with which we began.”

In this 13th edition of the Excellence Award, the theme of which was “Talent. Training. Employment”, the German Chamber of Commerce has evaluated criteria such as the impact on the employee in Spain, the impact on job qualification and possible repercussion on product quality or customer satisfaction, collaboration with vocational training centers and universities, and the degree of innovation and success in the implementation of the projects presented.

Commitment to talent and society

The prize received by the winners, which includes an economic endowment of €5,000, has been donated in its entirety to Pinardi, a Federation of Salesian Social Platforms. This entity develops social projects aimed at vulnerable groups, with the aim of promoting equal opportunities through comprehensive education, training and socio-occupational integration, and awareness of new situations of social exclusion.

CT has shared the podium of this edition together with other outstanding companies who won in their respective categories, among them, HARIBO, BENTELER and Makro.

This award reinforces CT’s commitment to excellence in talent management and social responsibility, reaffirming its role as one of the leading companies in the engineering sector in Spain.

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During the inauguration, José Evelio Jiménez, CT’s Country Manager for Spain, described the company’s expansion plan in Cadiz as, “a firm commitment to the development of the industrial fabric in Andalusia, especially in Cadiz. The opening of these new offices reflects our commitment to create quality employment, retain local talent and collaborate with institutions such as the University of Cadiz. We want to consolidate our presence in the region, promoting high-impact projects that strengthen both our competitiveness and the sustainable growth of the industrial sector in Andalusia”.

CT’s new offices will house more than 100 engineers specialized in strategic sectors such as aeronautics, naval and industrial plants, with expectations of doubling the staff in the next two years. These facilities, strategically located in the TecnoBahía Technology Park, the Zona Franca and the Las Marismas de Palmones Business Park, allow the company to offer highly responsive and close service to its clients, adapting efficiently to the needs of the market.

With the opening of three new offices, CT expands and strengthens its presence in Cadiz, focused on innovation in the naval, offshore, aeronautical and industrial sectors, also addressing emerging markets such as renewable H2 and offshore wind energy.

New capabilities to address the transformation of the industrial sector in emerging markets

This expansion reaffirms the company’s commitment to innovation in the industrial sector in a region in full development. In this new location, they will have teams specialized in a full range of services including Feasibility Analysis, Basic Engineering, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Detail Engineering, Work Supervision and Project Management, as well as advice on Digitization of existing plants. These competences are essential to address the demands of emerging markets such as renewable H2, biogas and pyrolysis processes, where CT already offers sustainable and efficient solutions.

Extensive experience in naval and offshore engineering to boost innovation and sustainability in Cadiz

CT has been consolidating its presence in the naval sector for several years through its strategic collaboration with Navantia, participating in key design and modernization projects for both military and civilian vessels. In addition, the company implements innovative technological solutions that improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, while providing technical assistance to optimize production processes in local shipyards.

In the offshore field, CT works together with Dragados Offshore on detailed engineering projects for platforms and structures, guaranteeing the highest standards of efficiency and safety. It also collaborates in the design and construction of platforms for the generation of renewable energies, such as offshore wind power, actively contributing to the energy transition.

Expansion of activities in aeronautics and advanced engineering

In the aeronautical sector, CT counts on its solid track record in the area’s industry, through its continuous collaboration with Airbus, offering support to different engineering departments, such as NCP, J&T, EE, WP, IS, PCP and Logistics. In addition, CT provides tooling design services to local companies such as Mecaprec and Surcontrol, supporting the industrial development of the region. In addition, it collaborates with Dragados Offshore in the creation of detailed drawings for the fabrication of platforms, thus strengthening its position in the field of advanced engineering.

CT is positioned as a key ally in the industrial development of Cadiz, combining a global vision with a local commitment. “Our presence in the region, together with our strategic partnerships and our commitment to local talent, will allow us to continue contributing to innovation and economic growth in Andalusia,” concludes its Country Manager for Spain, José Evelio Jiménez.

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The EcoVadis evaluation covers four key areas: environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The rigorous assessment process reflects CT’s commitment to establishing and maintaining strong management practices in these crucial areas.

In addition, EcoVadis has recognized CT as a Leader in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management, acknowledging the company’s proactive efforts to reduce emissions and positively impact the environment.

This accolade reinforces CT’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, which is central to the company’s business strategy. Looking ahead, CT will continue to invest in sustainable technologies and practices, with a focus on further reducing its carbon footprint, enhancing supply chain transparency, and integrating eco-friendly solutions across its operations. These initiatives align with CT’s strategic vision of becoming a leader in environmental stewardship and responsible business growth.

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The objective of this meeting is to highlight the development opportunities in La Gomera through R&D+i within the framework of the Canary Islands Smart Specialisation Strategy (extended RIS3). This event showcased ongoing projects in this field and underscored their significant socio-economic potential for the island.

The development of AWES technologies, as part of EOLICA 2.0, requires a range of infrastructure to support continued advancements over the coming decades. Comprising an AWES-LAB and an AWES-Flight Test Centre, the Centre of Excellence addresses these needs.

The proposal for the European AWES Industry Centre of Excellence in La Gomera represents an opportunity for both the AWES sector and society in La Gomera. This Centre of Excellence is crucial infrastructure for the evolution of the AWES sector, ensuring that the resulting renewable energy products contribute to environmental sustainability with new, greener, and more recyclable products.

Furthermore, the AWES Centre of Excellence will facilitate the expected and significant increase in R&D+i funding for AWES from the European Commission locally by involving the Centre in the development and validation of nearly all funded AWES projects, thereby guaranteeing its medium and long-term sustainability.

Establishing this AWES Centre of Excellence in La Gomera also brings several benefits to society in La Gomera that few new aerospace technology initiatives can offer:

• La Gomera will be recognised as a unique piece of global infrastructure in the AWES aeronautical design and renewable energy generation sector.
• Employment:
  • The AWES Centre of Excellence is a unique piece of research and development infrastructure that will contribute to the creation of high-quality research jobs on the island.
  • Job creation in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Centre with local companies and personnel from the island.
  • Indirect job creation in the hotel, catering, and tourism sectors.
• The Centre will be used for extended periods (months, even years of flight testing by companies using the FTC) by teams from around the world. This multicultural environment will bring not only economic benefits (sustainable long-term tourism accommodation, local catering) but also a new multicultural social life.
• The energy generated by the Centre’s flight tests will be used for the island’s self-consumption and could contribute to other energy storage and desalination projects that may be undertaken. Even with the initially planned 1.2 MW installations, 10% of La Gomera’s current energy needs (12 MW) could be covered.

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The consortium developing this project consists of 47 partners in 9 countries, covering a wide range of disciplines from hardware and electronics design to battery management systems for electric vehicles, including software applications for autonomous driving and the development of smart cities, where CT and the Spanish part of the consortium are located.

The Spanish partners include IDNEO, in charge of infrastructure and hardware (5G-based IoT devices), SIGMA Cognition, which provides environmental perception software using computer vision technology, UC3M, which generates the digital map metadata, and CT, responsible for the development of the predictive digital traffic twin.

Key technologies in EcoMobility

A key technology is V2V and V2X communication, which is established between vehicles with other vehicles (V2V) or with infrastructures (V2X). The data obtained from this communication includes information on congestion, accidents, emergencies, road conditions and signaling, providing a complete view of the urban environment and current traffic. Even the avenue of communicating ground platforms with aerial platforms is being explored.

These communications seek to use vehicles more efficiently, optimizing routes and ensuring that all journeys are useful, especially in freight transport. Of course, these communications are protected by encryption and cybersecurity, especially when they involve emergency service vehicles (such as ambulance and firefighters, for example) and strategic vehicles, such as police and military vehicles.

Predictive digital twins

CT is leading the creation of the smart city’s digital twin and traffic prediction capabilities. Specifically, it is responsible for developing a traffic management system for smart cities, based on information provided by its project partners, such as sensor information and digital maps. Using graphic tools such as Unity and Unreal, the CT team is creating a virtual environment in which traffic can be simulated and predicted, adjusting variables at will and providing the virtual elements, whether cars, motorcyclists or pedestrians, with artificial intelligence and decision-making capabilities.

Using machine learning technology, the CT team trains decision-making models for vehicles and people, allowing the digital twin to autonomously make decisions in real time, as if it were a human mind. With continuous improvement of the algorithms, the results will become increasingly reliable, leading to a virtual city capable of predicting its own evolution and growing in a sustainable manner.

Benefits of predictive management

The creation of digital twins of roads and cities is crucial to anticipate future events and enable key actors, such as the Directorate-General for Traffic, municipalities and emergency managers to respond appropriately.

V2X communication is also vital for urban planning. It makes it possible to prioritize traffic according to circumstances, synchronize traffic lights, promote carpooling and optimize routes, among other things. These benefits also extend to the digitization of services such as parking search and, finally, to the interaction of V2X capability with physical vehicle systems such as braking assistants.

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“AWES represents an innovative approach to harnessing wind at high atmospheric layers, but they face significant challenges, particularly in operational autonomy. Currently, achieving robust autonomous control is one of the main hurdles; the systems must operate completely autonomously and withstand variable weather conditions over long periods. To enhance the adaptability of traditional control systems, we studied the use of machine learning and reinforcement learning,” explains Pablo Egea Hervás, project manager at CT.

The primary objective of the IADGENOL initiative was the creation of a Deep Learning-based control model for the automatic trajectory control of AWE systems, as well as employing these models to understand and characterize the dynamic challenges faced by such systems. This project has been entirely carried out by CT using its own resources and the shared AWES test machine available through a collaborative agreement with Carlos III University of Madrid for the development of AWES technologies. The tasks performed range from preliminary research on the state of the art, data mining and its processing for later use in the development of models, and the development itself of data-based models and the controller, split into four phases.

During last month, the AWES control system developed by CT and Carlos III University of Madrid underwent real-operation validation testing after being successfully trained in a simulation environment using reinforcement learning algorithms and an incremental learning methodology. This system, which teaches the aircraft to maintain its position in the air under various conditions and to maximize the tension of the cables, demonstrated its ability to align the kite with the wind and perform figure-eight trajectories, thus optimizing energy generation.

The preliminary results have been presented at the European AWES congress, AWEC2024, in Madrid, highlighting the potential of these technologies to develop robust and adaptive controllers, although further research in this field is acknowledged as necessary.

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“Navalia is a key fair for us, not just for its significance in the sector but also as it offers a unique chance to engage with partners, customers, and suppliers. It also allows us to showcase our capabilities and expand our insights into the latest business trends and strategies”, states Jose Evelio Jiménez, country manager for Spain.

Interoperability, crucial for collaborative mission training

This year, CT is highlighting its capability to interoperate several simulators in real-time, facilitating interaction within the same virtual environment using diverse 5.0 technologies.

At stand H130, visitors will experience a use case for a collaborative mission, featuring two interconnected simulators—an attack jet and a Mistral system—carrying out a combined exercise in a single simulation scenario. The simulation experience is developed within a mixed reality environment, where interacting with physical controls impacts the virtual surroundings, visible through Virtual Reality goggles by Varjo, a brand distributed by CT.

With this demonstration, CT aims to underscore the value of integrating and communicating between different platforms, providing clients with a comprehensive service by selecting top technology providers based on each project’s needs.

Applied engineering solutions based on Industry 5.0 for the naval sector.

At stand F12, CT’s international team will present their cutting-edge engineering and digital transformation solutions, covering the entire lifecycle of a ship from initial design to operational deployment and subsequent predictive maintenance, employing artificial intelligence tools.  With a special focus on applied engineering, particularly integrated logistic support, the company boasts over 500,000 hours of experience.

Visitors can learn first-hand about CT’s customised ILS services, tailored to the needs of each client, from naval forces and major shipbuilding companies to small manufacturers involved in the supply chain.

Furthermore, CT sees this international event as an opportunity to promote the model change brought about application of the S-Series and the enabling technologies of Industry 5.0, as well as the paradigm shift from ILS (Integrated Logistic Support) to IPS (Integrated Product Support).

Stand F12 will also act as a showcase for Axter CT, a group company specialising in the development of power electronics and battery storage systems for electric generation and distribution systems, and hybrid and/or electric propulsion systems.

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As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we conduct a Customer Satisfaction survey at the conclusion of each project. We also inform our customers that for every survey returned, we donate 10 euros to Coeur de Forêt. Essentially, our customers’ feedback helps to plant trees. In 2023, we contributed to the planting of 390 trees in Masoala, Madagascar. For the fifth consecutive year, our contribution has grown, fueled by an increase in customer feedback.

Thanks to our efforts and the support of a community of 170 patrons, Coeur de Forêt planted a record-breaking 239,968 trees in 2023, which represents a significant milestone in our joint mission to conserve forests. These saplings will soon grow into thriving forests, creating habitats for diverse species.

Coeur de Forêt’s initiative focuses on combatting the severe deforestation of Madagascar’s eastern coast by restoring a 1,000-hectare forest ecosystem with 2 million trees of endemic species. Moreover, Coeur de Forêt aids local communities, fostering a positive impact on their lives.

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In Guillermo’s words, “I am thrilled to join CT, a company that has experienced sustained growth over 35 years thanks to the commitment and excellence of its employees, its long-term relationships with clients and suppliers, and its ethos of ‘leading by example’. I am also excited to bring my experience in consulting, services, and strategy, supported by the backing and legacy of Joan Font.”

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