25 years
25 stories
A journey of changes and innovation.
In the world and within us.
A journey of changes and innovation.
In the world and within us.
25 years,The revolutionary 3D Systems' SLA250: discover the first and crucial step to make the dreams of those who trust in us shine.
The cinema in the comfort of your home.
From promise to reality: the story has just begun.
Creating value in manufacturing technologies.
Relocation of Idelt's headquarters to Elgoibar.
A journey among parties, weddings, Moors and Christians festivities, and a bit of work ;)
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The day the world changed forever.
Idelt joins Walter Pack Group and moves to Igorre.
A social revolution to connect the world.
Tesla presents the Roadster.
Listen to the collaborative playlist of songs that shape our daily life.
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Lehman Brothers collapse. The fall of a Wall Street icon.
Michael Jackson dies
We believe in teamwork, self-management, and the development of personal potential to achieve a goal: operating under parameters of fair and sustainable human development.
Austrian Felix Baumgartner is the first man to jump from space and break the sound barrier.
The Black Lives Matter movement was born in the US
Discover how we were able to produce over 500 parts of 40 different references, meeting international medical safety requirements, without our own infrastructure, and in record time.
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IRRLOP, a company with the experience of three generations, joins IDelt to integrate the manufacture of molds and tools and to offer the necessary guarantees for the success of the project.
The endorsement of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. The first step towards Brexit.
Our first international client (Bio-Rad) marks the beginning of a new journey for Idelt, where functionality and design captivate the world.
Rosalía releases "El mal querer"
Overcoming challenges, facing difficulties and looking for solutions in time assumed that Bio-Rad will award us with "Best Supplier 2018" award. A milestone that would mark a collaboration full of successes.
Our colleague Jaime Lafita is diagnosed with ELA in 2016. The principle of a tireless fight to make visible the disease, raise funds for research and support those who suffer from it: Dalecandela is born.
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The COVID-19 pandemic forces lockdown and halts the country.
The Guggenheim Bilbao Museum challenged us to create a 1:16 scale replica of one of its most iconic works: "Tulips" by New York artist Jeff Koons. Spoiler: We succeeded.
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While the number of infections and deaths was growing exponentially worldwide, IDELT started altruistically manufacturing high-quality protective shields to distribute among healthcare personnel and the most vulnerable population sector.
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Russia invades Ukraine
Queen Elizabeth II of England dies.
Towards the mobility of the future and advanced energy management systems.
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Open and collaborative AI emerges, changing the way of creation across all fields.
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both professional and personal. Without them Idelt would not have come here
The biennium of 2015-2016 represented a profound shift in IDELT's business activity. It transitioned from a small workshop focused on rapid prototyping to a company with comprehensive capabilities. This turning point was marked by the French subsidiary of Bio-Rad, a powerful North American medtech company, when they entrusted IDELT with the production of nearly fifty references of their automatic diagnostic machine, IH-500. The development and subsequent success of this project triggered a strategic reflection within IDELT, leading them to position themselves as the specialized 360-degree company in high-value-added plastic components that they are today.
Since its inception, IDELT has focused its activity on prototyping, which was its core business for several years. However, the gradual incorporation of state-of-the-art prototyping machinery by technological centers, supported by public institutions, caused IDELT to lose competitiveness. The company began to progressively incorporate subsequent developments of its components, such as silicone molds and plastic injection molds, among others. Until 2013, IDELT autonomously performed only 10% of its activity, while the remaining 90% had to be subcontracted to other partners. The beginning of its relationship with the medtech company Bio-Rad marked a qualitative leap in its industrial activity, even despite the ups and downs inherent in the initial projects they collaborated on. IDELT's demonstrated resilience during those moments strengthened the confidence of the biomed company, to the extent that Bio-Rad decided to involve them in the IH-500 project – a powerful automated diagnostic machine designed for medium and large-sized laboratories.
The scope of the project, which encompassed everything from aesthetic parts to coating components, coupled with IDELT's continuous acquisition of knowledge, led the Igorre-based company to establish its injection plant in Alicante. This move was accompanied by developing the necessary capabilities to evolve into a comprehensive provider.
Facing the serial production of approximately 500 parts across more than 40 different references for a clinical analysis machine, all without having its own industrial infrastructure, was a significant challenge. Given the techmed sector's demands, the components needed to be manufactured from a specific material that met the stringent safety requirements imposed by international bodies, including the U.S. FDA.
To tackle this challenge, IDELT initially had to outsource production, coordinate various suppliers located in different places, and thus lose control over timing and processes. Additionally, they faced an additional issue related to managing the material used in the project: white UL94 V0-grade ABS, a plastic capable of self-extinguishing a fire within seconds but difficult to manipulate. This complicated production and resulted in significant waste generation.
To address both issues, IDELT made the decision to establish a plant in Alicante. They acquired two injection molding machines, relocated their mold workshop there, and enlisted specialized technicians for managing all types of plastic materials. The location of this plant in Alicante allowed the company to tap into the plastic industry ecosystem inherited from the region's toy-making history. This provided them with access to raw materials, complementary services, and facilities for developing their own products.
The IH-500 project transformed IDELT into a key partner for Bio-Rad and provided the company with the knowledge, know-how, and expertise required to establish itself as a comprehensive supplier for other medical devices companies. This initiative has enabled IDELT to offer a 360-degree service that spans from conception to injection, including prototype development. This latter activity has become a complementary aspect of their business, focused on customer acquisition.
In early 2020, IDELT received a commission that was quite distinct from its industrial activity but held significant symbolic value in its trajectory. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao proposed that IDELT create a 1:16 scale replica of one of its most iconic pieces: "Tulips" by New York artist Jeff Koons. The original work is a large sculptural piece made of chromed stainless steel, measuring 5.2 meters in length, 2 meters in height, and 4.6 meters in width. Currently, the sculpture is exhibited in Gallery 303 of the Museum.
Access to art is one of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 27). However, it remains a challenge for those with disabilities. To facilitate art perception for visually impaired individuals, the Guggenheim Museum commissioned IDELT to create a scaled replica of one of its most iconic works, Jeff Koons' "Tulips," which had been displayed outside the museum for over 15 years. The aim of this commission, which joined four other iconic museum models, was to provide an alternative experience for individuals lacking sight by offering a sensory experience based on the sense of touch.
The Guggenheim Museum chose to leverage IDELT's industrial know-how and experience in executing high-value-added 3D projects to entrust the replication task to the Basque company, even though such commissions might not have been part of their core business. The project's development was both ambitious and demanding: it was a turnkey project where IDELT had to replicate this large sculpture at a 1:16 scale with utmost fidelity. They had to achieve this with only an external analysis and basic information about the material and exact petal colors. The project, which spanned several months, allowed IDELT to showcase the quality of the finishes they bring to their solutions and demonstrate their strengths in delivering projects with a high degree of demand and undeniable added value.
Replicating an iconic sculptural piece like Jeff Koons' "Tulips" at a scaled version was aimed at providing visually impaired individuals the opportunity to appreciate its artistic value and nuances through the sense of touch.
IDELT used laser technology and various types of software to conduct an independent scanning of each stem and petal comprising the sculpture. They created a three-dimensional point cloud from this scan for scaling purposes. Subsequently, they employed a 3D printer to replicate the 14 scaled pieces using compacted metallic powder. Hand polishing followed to achieve a smooth surface identical to the original work. The process culminated in the painting and chroming of the pieces and their assembly onto the supporting pedestal.
The scaled reproduction of "Tulips" is one of the five replicas commissioned by the Guggenheim Museum to enhance art perception for individuals with visual disabilities. This sculpture joins the models of "Puppy," also by Jeff Koons, the museum itself, as well as the replicas of "Maman," Louise Bourgeois' spider, and "The Great Tree and the Eye," Anish Kapoor's sphere composition. IDELT's involvement in this project has enabled them to contribute to reinforcing and expanding the universal nature of art among all individuals.
In 2016 our partner Jaime Lafita was diagnosed with ELA. Naturally, he hit us, worried us and made realize how little known this disease and the long road that still remains to go to overcome it.
Since then, the initiatives created by Dalecandela have not ceased and have become a benchmark of Joy, values, motivation, and fraternity. The association is constituted, today, by a group of friends, family and affected by the ELA.
If the last thing we are going to see is the movie of our lives, better be an oustanding movie
In March 2020, IDELT decided to leverage its production capabilities to help alleviate the consequences of one of the worst pandemics Humanity has faced. As the number of infections and deaths grew exponentially worldwide, IDELT altruistically began manufacturing high-quality protective shields to distribute among healthcare personnel and the most vulnerable population sector. The success of that initiative encouraged them to produce and sell technologically advanced masks. They also extended this experience into a new industrial mentoring activity: Weetbe, a business spin-off that currently supports new entrepreneurs in executing their projects.
The COVID-19 crisis marked a radical turning point that completely disrupted our way of life, our interactions, our work... In the first six critical months, between March 15 and September 15, 2020, infections escalated from 7,700 to 603,000, and the death toll surged from 288 to 30,004 people.
While authorities grappled with how to curb these massive infections and manufacturers struggled to meet the demand for protective equipment, IDELT decided to leverage its comprehensive production capacity to create transparent protective shields "from scratch." They altruistically distributed these shields to those who needed them the most: healthcare personnel, residents of care homes, and individuals with hearing disabilities who relied on lip reading for communication. The high quality of these shields, crafted with top-tier materials used in the automotive sector, boosted sales in the private sector and gave rise to two more ambitious innovative initiatives.
Hand in hand with the startup Weetbe, IDELT first produced a transparent mask through a crowdfunding campaign. Subsequently, they utilized this experience to transform that spin-off into a catalyst for the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem of the Basque Country. The execution of these projects has allowed IDELT to showcase its industrial strength and demonstrate its capabilities in producing comprehensive, technology-based solutions.
Leveraging IDELT's industrial capabilities to altruistically and comprehensively manufacture protective screens against COVID-19 during the most critical phase of the health crisis, all while adhering to quality and immediacy standards.
IDELT capitalized on its experience in manufacturing high-value-added plastic components to design molds for the protective screens. These screens were then industrially produced using transparent polycarbonate, which offers a Class 1 visual quality required in the automotive sector, surpassing PVC significantly. IDELT's industrial production system boosted both production speed, surpassing manual 3D printing processes, and the final product's quality. Production began just two weeks after the approval of the health alert decree and culminated with the donation of 20,000 units to those in need, out of a total production of 500,000 units. This project presented an opportunity to produce a technologically advanced mask in collaboration with Weetbe, which was realized just six months later, resulting in the sale of over a thousand units.
The production of protective screens played a crucial role in alleviating the urgent need for personal protective equipment during the most challenging phase of the pandemic. This experience, combined with the knowledge gained from manufacturing Weetbe masks, has resulted in a business spin-off focused on entrepreneurship. This spin-off now supports startups in realizing their industrial projects in the Basque Country.
Idelt for me is everything. I have had all the opportunities I have wanted. They never have Restricted my abilities
The knowledge of each team member is brutal. Everyone is impeccable in their job
All people who work and have worked in IDelt have demonstrated great involvement and enthusiasm. This is something that makes the difference
Idelt for me is like a family. People are close and the good atmosphere reigns
Our collaboration with Wallbox in 2022 was a game-changer for Walter Pack and its subsidiary, Idelt, in the world of mobility. This partnership was an opportunity for us to showcase our ability to provide rapid and effective support to a client that, given its nature and position in the industry, required quick responses and comprehensive assistance.
Wallbox, a dynamic Catalan company, had made a name for itself on Wall Street in just six years and is now a global leader in electric vehicle charger manufacturing. Its influence is so significant that it became the first Spanish company to advertise during the Super Bowl, the world's biggest sporting event, last year. Although our collaboration is relatively new, it has already become strategic, resulting in three projects that not only reflect Wallbox's trust in Walter Pack and Idelt but also contribute to diversifying and reinforcing our presence in the ever-evolving mobility landscape. In a world where sustainable mobility and electric vehicles are taking center stage, our partnership with Wallbox has allowed us to dive deeper into this exciting sector. These projects have not only bolstered our standing in the industry but have also showcased our ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the field, leveraging our expertise, competitiveness, and production agility.
Being part of a group closely linked to the automotive industry, like Walter Pack, our experience in producing high-value plastic components, our proximity, competitiveness, and, most importantly, our agility, paved the way for our collaboration with Wallbox. We had already dipped our toes in the electric vehicle market through a joint project with NUUK. While this collaboration initially centered on the production of the Quasar 2 bidirectional charger, the mutual trust developed between our companies allowed us to formalize two additional agreements in other areas of Wallbox's business: super-fast chargers and home charging solutions. The Quasar 2, our first project, is a bidirectional charger that enables cars to contribute power to homes when needed. Since it's closely tied to vehicle technology, it will be the first charger sold alongside the vehicle.
Walter Pack and Idelt had to bring in significant agility to meet the demands of the Catalan startup. We combined this agility with stringent quality standards to provide the support required for a project of this magnitude. Precise planning was crucial to execute these projects within a record timeframe of six months.
Walter Pack and Idelt leveraged their extensive knowledge and expertise in the automotive sector to provide comprehensive support to Wallbox. This collaboration extended beyond mere product manufacturing; it evolved into a strategic partnership based on a profound understanding of the electric mobility market and a shared vision of a more sustainable future.
Our comprehensive support approach involved continuous commitment at every stage of the process. From innovative project inception to full-scale production, we worked closely with Wallbox to ensure efficient and effective fulfillment of their needs and objectives.
We didn't just provide high-quality solutions; we also became a trusted partner who understood the ever-changing dynamics of the mobility industry. Through our experience and proactive approach, we contributed to Wallbox's growth strategy and the development of cutting-edge solutions in the electric vehicle sector.
Our joint project with Wallbox allowed Idelt, as a subsidiary of Walter Pack, to demonstrate exceptional agility and adaptability, crucial traits for supporting a client like Wallbox in their line of business. Our agility, combined with a commitment to reliability, provided a holistic service.
This project with Wallbox serves as evidence of Walter Pack and Idelt's flexibility and skill in adapting to the evolving needs of clients and delivering top-notch support in a highly dynamic market.
The Quasar 2 project is closely tied to OEMs, specifically electric vehicle manufacturers, making it a large-scale automotive initiative.
We have faced challenging projects that have left a brand in our history. From Wallbox to Nuuk, through the Guggenheim tulips. We have leveraged in the medical sector by developing leading and avant -garde devices. And, in addition, we have diversified towards sectors such as Access control or consumer electronics, collaborating with innovative and disruptive clients.
Our goal is to continue growing, overcoming challenges and learning from our clients, both current and future. In order to do so we have drawn a strategic plan that will allow us to double our net benefit. All this is possible thanks to our magnificent team. Extraordinary people both professional and personal. Without them Idelt would not have come here.