A European initiative driving a new industrial manufacturing model based on AI, IoT and collaborative networks in the cloud.

At FACTOR we lead the transformation of the manufacturing industry through participation in the MaaSAI project, driving a new Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) ecosystem. This model integrates autonomous agents powered by Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0 technologies and a MaaS Cloud Marketplace (CMM), with the aim of increasing flexibility, optimizing production and reducing costs in the metal parts machining sector.

As leaders of Pilot 1, at FACTOR we are developing a pioneering methodology to offer Metal Parts Manufacturing as a Service, applying intelligent and connected tools that optimize processes, improve decision making and significantly reduce operating costs.

Smart solutions for real challenges

The metal machining industry faces significant challenges: high maintenance and machine optimization costs; difficulties in scaling up production; limited access to predictive maintenance and process control technologies; and the need to adapt quickly to changing demands, without compromising required quality standards.

MaaSAI responds to these challenges through a series of innovative solutions:

• Autonomous monitoring cells with IoT sensors for real-time tracking of machine performance, availability and quality.
• Advanced AI-based analytics that assess Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and propose automatic improvements.
• Secure, data-driven MaaS network, which facilitates efficient collaboration between Mother Factories and Daughter Factories (factories and suppliers).
• Intelligent Consumption and Provisioning Agents, which optimize real-time resource planning and scheduling.

Towards a more agile, connected and sustainable industry

The expected results of the FACTOR-led pilot include a significant reduction in operating costs, greater production scalability, real-time performance monitoring, intelligent decision making and more efficient industry-wide integration.

With MaaSAI, we take a major step towards a manufacturing industry of the future: smarter, more resilient and aligned with the principles of sustainability, connectivity and agility demanded by the new digital era.

A continuous commitment to development, quality and the future of the sector

The Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has awarded us the Innovative SME seal, valid until April 30, 2028.

This distinction accredits us as a company committed to innovation and technological development, and incorporates us into the official register of innovative SMEs, which recognizes those organizations that are committed to integrating R&D&I into their daily activities.

Since our beginnings, we have understood innovation as a natural part of our way of working. This recognition reinforces our commitment to engineering that evolves, improves processes and provides effective and sustainable solutions to the challenges of industry.

We continue to work with our sights set on technological evolution and the development of projects that integrate knowledge, experience and a vision of the future, to build a more solid, agile and people-oriented industry.

Thanks to all the team that makes this possible, and also to those who trust us every day.

Three days of connections and a shared commitment to the future of industry

Factor Ingeniería has participated, from 3 to 5 June, in the International Fair of Industrial Processes and Supplies, Subcontracting, held at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), as part of the great cross-cutting meeting +INDUSTRY 2025.

Invited by FEMEVAL (Valencian Metallurgical Business Federation), we have been part of the outstanding representation of the metal industry of the Valencian Community, led by VALMETAL. It has been three intense days to share space, vision and technology with a great team of companies committed to industrial transformation.

From stand B27, we presented our value proposition as a specialized partner in Smart Manufacturing, with a comprehensive offer covering research, development and innovation (R&D&I); design and manufacture of components; high precision machining and bar turning, as well as metrology and specialized technical support.

During the event, we had the opportunity to showcase our capabilities focused on key sectors such as aeronautics and defense, electronics, hydraulics, automotive and medicine. An occasion to generate new connections and reinforce our commitment to a more innovative, connected and collaborative industry.

Fernando Gastaldo, general manager of Factor Ingeniería, highlighted that “it has been a very enriching fair, both for the networking opportunities and for the space shared with companies that share our vision of the future. We come back with ideas, contacts and a great desire to continue working for a more competitive, sustainable and innovative industry”.

From Factor we would like to thank FEMEVAL for their invitation to be part of this collective space, as well as VALMETAL for leading the representation of the Valencian metal industry. Also to the organization of the fair for the excellent development of the event. And, of course, to all the people who came to the stand to learn about our solutions and share conversation, concerns and possible lines of collaboration.

We close our participation in +INDUSTRY 2025 with a very positive balance: an enriching participation, with new contacts, open opportunities and a renewed commitment to continue contributing, from the Valencian Community, to the development of a more competitive, innovative and collaborative industry.

Connecting with young talent to drive the industry of the future

Factor Ingeniería has participated in the Employment Forum of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), organized by the Integrated Employment Service (SIE). The 2025 edition brought together more than 215 companies in an environment designed to connect young talent with real opportunities for employment and professional development.

During the two days, Ana Mª Sánchez Escribano, our People Director, attended to dozens of students interested in learning how we work, what profiles we are looking for and what opportunities we offer in an increasingly sustainable and people-oriented technology industry. It has been a very positive experience, marked by interest, closeness and the desire to add young talent to our project.

One of the highlights of the forum was the institutional visit to the exhibition space of FEMEVAL, with the participation of José E. Capilla Romá, rector of the UPV; Elena de la Poza Plaza, vice-rector of Employment, Lifelong Learning and Languages; Antonio Galvañ Díez, regional secretary of Employment; Raquel Carracedo Olivares, Training coordinator of FEMEVAL; Sara Roiz, Human Resources technician at KAMAX, and Ana Mª Sánchez Escribano, director of People at Factor Ingeniería.

This meeting visualizes the joint commitment between administrations, universities and companies to promote employability in the industrial sector and facilitate the incorporation of new talent into the labor market.

In addition, our participation began days before, with the involvement in the activities prior to the forum, such as the CV review session. In it, Ana Mª Sánchez was able to provide personalized guidance to students, share her experience and reinforce the value of proximity in the selection process.

From Factor Ingeniería, we would like to thank the Integrated Employment Service (SIE) and FEMEVAL for their excellent organization and for counting on us. This kind of initiatives are essential to build a stronger industry, connected with the educational reality and prepared for the challenges of the future.