On September 22 at 11:00 a.m., the Advanced Manufacturing Center (CFA) in Cádiz will be officially inaugurated. This strategic project of the Regional Government of Andalusia represents an investment of more than 18 million euros, co-financed with ERDF funds. The event will be attended by prominent political and business figures from the region and will be presided over by the President of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Mr. Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla.
Located in Puerto Real (Cádiz), the CFA will open its doors with 1,700 m² of facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, designed to serve as a hub for universities, technology centers, and companies. Its goal is clear: to address the technological challenges of the future and help improve the competitiveness of companies through innovation and technology transfer.
Four Strategic Areas
The center is organized into four strategic areas: additive manufacturing, metrology and digitization, robotics, and drones. These technologies will find applications in sectors as diverse as shipbuilding, aerospace, biomedicine, automotive, construction and infrastructure, and renewable energy, driving more sustainable, efficient, and competitive solutions.
The technical management of the CFA has been entrusted to Fidamc, a center of excellence in R&D&I for composite materials with more than 20 years of experience. Its experience working with major companies such as Airbus, Navantia, Talgo, and Acciona ensures that the CFA will be launched with a multisectoral approach, focused on the practical transfer of knowledge and the promotion of talent.
The launch of the CFA comes at a time when Andalusian industry is gaining ground year after year. Although the service sector continues to account for the largest share of GDP, the latest data are revealing: in 2024, industrial sector revenue grew by 6.9%, exports exceeded 40,000 million euros, and the manufacturing industry grew by 2.7%.
With its imminent opening, the CFA in Cádiz is poised to become a leader in innovation and collaboration—a driving force for talent and economic development that will enable Andalusia to make a qualitative leap forward in its industrial and technological standing.
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