CT is proud to announce its Emerald sponsorship for the INCOSE International Workshop 2025, a premier event in systems engineering, taking place in Seville, Spain, from February 1-4, 2025. This key event will explore cutting-edge topics in systems engineering, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with a focus on the SysML v2 transition, digital twins, and the role of systems engineering in energy transition.

As a leading engineering company providing end-to-end support, CT brings a wealth of experience to the table across a wide range of sectors. The company has been at the forefront of projects in digital twins, systems engineering, and energy transition, and has deep expertise in these areas. In particular, CT has implemented digital twin solutions in industries such as energy, manufacturing, defense, naval, and aerospace. Their successful projects, including optimizing the performance of hydroelectric plants, enhancing production processes through virtual simulations, and participating in numerous European R&D initiatives (such as Digital HBE Twin, EcoMobility, and Welder), showcase their leadership and innovative approach.

One of the highlights of CT’s involvement at the INCOSE International Workshop will be its strong emphasis on Model-Based Engineering (MBE). As part of its commitment with INCOSE, CT will present its demonstrated capabilities in MBSE, illustrating its extensive experience and the advantages it brings to systems engineering processes. The company has established a Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Center of Excellence, in order to consolidate its leadership in critical sectors like aerospace, naval, and defense, while also developing its own methodology to support the supply chain. Additionally, the company has been participating for several years in R&D projects under European calls that develop and use MBE methodologies.

“Our MBE methodology is designed to manage complex systems with both functional and non-functional constraints,” explains Fernando Mas, PhD and CTO – VP of Technology. “It promotes a collaborative process from concept to deployment, ensuring that all stakeholders share a unified language and model. This approach facilitates the formalization, simulation, and validation of behaviors and constraints, optimizing decisions from early stages and exploring solutions to identify the best alternatives.”

Thanks to the collaboration between CT Engineering and CT Solutions, two entities of the CT Group, the company delivers specialized expertise in the development and implementation of MBE methodologies, processes, and tools. This partnership supports Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), defense projects, and supply chains in managing complex systems of systems, ensuring robust solutions for a range of critical industries.

CT’s participation as an Emerald Sponsor of the INCOSE International Workshop 2025 highlights the company’s commitment to advancing the field of systems engineering, especially through its leadership in Model-Based Engineering. With a proven track record in digital twins, energy transition, and MBE, CT is set to play a key role in shaping the future of these transformative technologies.

The CT Group, comprised of CT Ingenieros and CT Solutions, announces the appointment of Jaime Pita Ortega as Chief Financial Officer and Ignacio Abbad Slocker as Marketing and Communications Director, bolstering its executive team at a pivotal moment for the company’s growth and expansion.

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.

CT, a leading engineering company in technological innovation throughout the product life cycle, has received the prestigious Excellence Award from the German Chamber of Commerce, in the category of the “most comprehensive project”, in recognition of its initiative “Forging the future: Engineering with soul”. The award was presented this afternoon at the emblematic Llotja de Mar convention center in Barcelona, in a ceremony presided over by representatives of the German Chamber of Commerce and the Consul General of the German Embassy. Fernando Corominas, Head of People & Culture of CT, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

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.

These prestigious awards highlight the projects of companies that drive digital transformation and sustainability, promoting technological solutions to global challenges. The ABB AbilityTM awards recognize organizations that, through technology, achieve a positive impact in areas such as energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction and environmental sustainability. The awards ceremony took place on November 12 at Espacio Ventas in Madrid, where the winners in each category have been announced. Laura Alonso García, R&D Project Manager and leader of CT’s green technologies group, accepted this recognition on behalf of the entire team.

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 AbilityTM 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.

CT, a leading engineering company in technological innovation throughout the product life cycle, has received the prestigious Excellence Award from the German Chamber of Commerce, in the category of the “most comprehensive project”, in recognition of its initiative “Forging the future: Engineering with soul”. The award was presented this afternoon at the emblematic Llotja de Mar convention center in Barcelona, in a ceremony presided over by representatives of the German Chamber of Commerce and the Consul General of the German Embassy. Fernando Corominas, Head of People & Culture of CT, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

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.

The automotive industry is in a state of constant evolution, driven by the adoption of advanced technologies that enhance quality, efficiency, and safety in production lines. One of the most impactful innovations is machine vision, a technology that uses cameras to extract valuable information from digital images, optimising decision-making and automating complex tasks.

Machine vision cameras play a key role in this transformation. They provide real-time data essential for the automated systems in the automotive industry. This article focuses on evaluating and comparing different camera technologies, with a particular focus on hyperspectral cameras, which are revolutionising inspection and supervision applications thanks to their ability to reveal details not visible with conventional technologies.

Technological diversity in machine vision cameras

RGB cameras: These cameras, which capture images in red, green, and blue, are fundamental in applications where colour perception is critical. They are ideal for inspecting painted surfaces and monitoring the quality of manufacturing processes, although their performance can decrease in low light conditions and they are not the best for measuring distances.

Monochrome cameras: Operating in grayscale, these cameras eliminate the need for colour processing, allowing them to offer higher contrast and sensitivity in dark environments. They are effective for verifying the presence and alignment of components and detecting surface defects.

Infrared or thermal cameras: Used to detect thermal radiation, these cameras are crucial for identifying issues such as overheating or material defects through thermal analysis, though their image resolution is generally lower than other machine vision cameras.

3D vision cameras: Using techniques such as stereoscopy or time of flight, these cameras provide a three-dimensional image of the inspected object, facilitating complex tasks such as dimensional inspection and robotic manipulation of components.

The transformative role of hyperspectral cameras

Hyperspectral cameras represent a qualitative leap in machine vision technology. These devices not only identify surface defects as conventional cameras do, but they are also particularly useful for inspecting coatings and paints, detecting contaminants and unwanted particles in components, and analysing the composition of materials.

This is crucial to ensure the durability and quality of products, making them invaluable in the automotive industry, all with high precision.

With the implementation of advanced machine learning technologies and continuous improvements in data processing, hyperspectral cameras have the potential to radically transform manufacturing processes in the automotive industry. They elevate quality and efficiency standards to unprecedented levels, solidifying the automotive industry at the forefront of technological innovation.

However, several challenges are faced in the implementation of hyperspectral technology. The capture speed of these cameras is relatively low compared to conventional cameras, which can compromise the efficiency of production processes that require rapid inspections. Additionally, processing hyperspectral data requires advanced programming and entails a high computational load. These challenges could be mitigated with the development of more efficient algorithms and the application of emerging technologies such as machine learning and cloud computing.

Another significant obstacle is the complexity of integrating these cameras into industrial environments, which demands specific hardware and precise calibrations. Adaptability and automation in calibration systems are essential to simplify the implementation of hyperspectral cameras in production lines, improving efficiency and fully leveraging the capabilities of this technology in the automotive industry.

Success story: A 300% improvement in computation time

Innovative projects such as those led by CT are advancing the use of hyperspectral vision. These initiatives aim not only to increase data capture speed but also to improve the precision and quality of analysis, ensuring that vehicles meet the highest quality standards.

The project focused on optimizing hyperspectral camera data processing to enhance image capture with potential applications in the automotive industry. The main objective was to optimise hyperspectral image capture, generate spectral data for decision models, and validate data and machine learning algorithms in a laboratory prototype.

For ease of access to test products, it was decided to train advanced hyperspectral vision tools by evaluating the quality of fruits and vegetables. The work included identifying aspects such as sugar content and detecting bruises by creating specific hyperspectral libraries.

The results have been significant: capacities for defining chemometric bases of test elements and their subsequent analysis have been generated, machine learning algorithms for detecting bruises and surface defects have been developed, and a graphical interface for visualizing and interacting with the results

has been constructed. Additionally, a 300% improvement in computation time was achieved using a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) model that reduced the information from images of 224 spectral bands to a three-dimensional vector without losing precision.

Future prospects

As previously mentioned, machine vision cameras are setting a new standard in vehicle manufacturing. Hyperspectral cameras, in particular, offer a detailed and in-depth view of materials and processes, going beyond the limitations of conventional technologies. The successful integration of these cameras into production lines not only improves quality and safety standards but also promotes operational efficiency.

Therefore, true to CT’s mission of applying the latest digital tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our clients, the next objective in this research area will be the application of the results obtained in a mass production industrial environment, specifically focusing on detecting surface defects in the automotive sector.

Classification model for hyperspectral images of bruised apples On the left side of the screen are the training images, and on the right, the images to be analysed.

The event “La Gomera, an Island with extended RIS3 R&D+i potential” took place at the La Gomera Council (San Sebastián de la Gomera) yesterday. During the event, CT’s AWE Systems manager, Agustín Arjonilla, presented the “European AWES Industry Centre of Excellence in Gomera” project on behalf of the European Airborne Wind Europe (AWE) Association.

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.

The age of Industry 4.0 has fastened the pace of technological modernisation in factories, leading to rapid obsolescence of machinery and technologies. This shift poses a significant challenge for all industrial sectors. Against this backdrop, industrial revamping emerges as a key strategy to optimise investment and extend the lifespan of existing facilities, presenting a cost-effective alternative to complete equipment renewal.

In the Process Division of the Industrial Plants Area at CT, we specialise in the basic and essential design for the renovation and enhancement of pre-existing industrial facilities, known as revamping, and in assessing the feasibility of new units or process plants aligned with sustainability and energy efficiency principles.

At CT, we turn our clients’ ideas into viable projects. Based on specific needs, we conduct feasibility studies for new process units or the upgrade of existing ones, ensuring their adaptability to new products or raw materials. Through conceptual engineering activities, basic designs, and simulations using advanced tools like ASPENONE and HAZOP analysis, our team is dedicated to adapting production processes to the latest technologies in energy efficiency.

Our track record is defined by multiple success stories. Since 2012, CT has been recognised as a benchmark of quality in the Oil & Gas sector, where we have adjusted and expanded our capabilities to meet our customers’ most complex challenges.

However, our experience is not confined to the oil and gas sector. The energy revolution has led us to be leaders in feasibility analysis for emerging technologies such as green hydrogen and biofuels, positioning us as experts in the field and aiding our customers’ transition to these new energies.

At CT, we respond to our customers’ challenges with real solutions that improve their processes from a production, energy, and environmental standpoint. Our team possesses a wide range of skills, including:

• process calculations of various kinds
• development of comprehensive basic engineering documentation
• use of advanced software such as Aspen Hysys for dynamic simulations to allow an accurate assessment of the proposed modifications.

Furthermore, we complement these services with HAZOP analysis and the generation of CAPEX and OPEX budgets, providing our customers with a complete technical and economic overview of their future investments.

At CT, we are fully committed to innovation and the development of technologies that transform urban and highway mobility. V2X technology, in particular, is a key part of our vision of safer, more efficient and connected transportation. This technology facilitates communication between vehicles, road users and infrastructure, enabling real-time data exchange and communications that are essential to improving road safety and traffic efficiency.

We use two main approaches in our V2X applications: WLAN-based communication (IEEE 802.11p) and cellular-based V2X communication (C-V2X). Each has its strengths, with WLAN enabling direct communications without the need for cellular networks and C-V2X leveraging existing cellular infrastructure for wider coverage.

At CT, we believe in the power of accurate and timely information to enhance the driving experience. Through our V2X technology, we provide assistance in various scenarios, both on highways and in the complicated city environment. Specific use cases we implement include:

• Intersection Movement Assist: Avoids unexpected collisions by facilitating communication between vehicles at critical points.
• Overtaking Assistance: Allows vehicles to overtake safely based on information from the surrounding traffic.
• Sudden Brake Assist Warning: Informs drivers of the need to brake abruptly due to unforeseen road conditions.
• Emergency Vehicle Warning for V2V: Identifies and communicates the presence of emergency vehicles, allowing other drivers to react appropriately.
• ADAS sensors connected to virtual SIMULATORS: Cost-effective fine-tuning of ADAS systems through advanced simulation.
• Traffic Light Timing Assistant: Optimizes traffic flow by adjusting traffic signals in real time.
• Ideal Driving Speed Reporting: Guides drivers to maintain the ideal speed, facilitating continuous green light traffic.
• Proprietary Sensor-based Roadway Inspection and Improvement: Uses collected data to predict and rectify pavement defects.
• Smart City Traffic Manager through Integral Sensors: Explores how vehicles can contribute to efficient urban traffic management.
• Self-Calibration of Our Own Sensors: Improves the accuracy and efficiency of our devices by collaborating with infrastructure and other road users.
• Remote Driving: Increases the operational efficiency of vehicle fleets.

We are also exploring the integration of V2X communications with aerial platforms such as UAVs or drones, which opens up new possibilities for surveillance and aerial data collection. Our approach not only seeks to improve the safety and efficiency of individual vehicles, but also to contribute to the development of smart and sustainable cities.

The EcoMobility project aims at developing new ways to address challenges related to digital mobility, as well as validating the technologies developed through real-world use cases. In short, it aims to develop intelligent connectivity mechanisms and architectures for safer, greener, and more efficient road mobility.

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.