The technological center will present fourteen prototypes designed to respond to the challenges of efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability and to boost business competitiveness
Leitat, which will remain a Global Partner of the event, will give its name to the main stage, consolidating its role as a technological ally on its 120th anniversary
Advanced Factories, which will take place from May 5 to 7 at Fira de Barcelona, is the most relevant industrial innovation fair in the sector
Terrassa, April 29, 2026.– Leitat will once again be one of the main protagonists at Advanced Factories, the annual benchmark fair in innovation for professionals in the industrial sector, which will be held from May 5 to 7 at Fira de Barcelona. As a Global Partner of the event, the technological center reaffirms its leadership in Industry 4.0 as a technological ally by presenting 14 next-generation prototypes, designed to respond to the challenges of efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability faced by the current industrial fabric. The center’s strategy for this edition focuses on the convergence of three fundamental pillars: robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing.
The center, which celebrates its 120th anniversary this year, will have an 80 m² stand that will act as a meeting point for companies and professionals interested in the latest Industry 4.0 solutions who want to experience the practical application of disruptive technologies firsthand.
In the words of Jordi Cabrafiga, General Manager of Leitat, the presence at Advanced Factories is a key opportunity to demonstrate that technological innovation must have a direct impact on business competitiveness. “The industry needs technological solutions that are applicable, scalable, and impact-oriented. At Advanced Factories we show exactly that: technology ready to respond to the real challenges of companies, from automation to sustainability. Our goal is to facilitate the adoption of these disruptive technologies, turning them into accessible and essential tools to achieve real operational efficiency,” he assures.
Collaborative robotics and automation for complex industrial environments
Among the main developments is a humanoid robot with teleoperation capabilities, which integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and immersive technologies to facilitate human-machine interaction in industrial environments. The system is able not only to execute tasks but also to interpret and communicate them in real time to the operator, reducing technical complexity and improving process supervision. The prototype is developed through an open innovation collaboration with Invelon Technologies.
In the field of intralogistics, Leitat will present MIXPAL, a collaborative mixed palletizing solution that uses computer vision and optimization algorithms to handle heterogeneous products. This system, developed by a joint consortium with BitMetrics, allows the automation of traditionally manual processes, increasing productivity and reducing errors in highly variable environments.
Artificial intelligence and photonics for a more efficient and sustainable industry
The integration of artificial intelligence into industrial processes will be another of the main axes. In this regard, the LEISORT demonstrator will show how the combination of advanced sensors and AI allows for the automated classification of materials, with applications in recycling and the circular economy.
Furthermore, solutions like WIBAND demonstrate the potential of digitalization to improve occupational safety by combining real-time localization and automatic recognition of protective equipment.
In parallel, Leitat will present the RECOSEC system, developed by a joint consortium with Bon Àrea, based on hyperspectral technology and capable of analyzing the composition and quality of products in real time without contact or destruction. This solution makes it possible to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency, especially in the agri-food sector.
Advanced manufacturing and new industrial models based on digitalization
Leitat’s participation will also include demonstrations in additive manufacturing and advanced engineering, such as the flexible grippers developed with soft robotics, which allow handling delicate products with greater precision and safety, or projects like RODETES, which explore digital repositories of parts and on-demand manufacturing to optimize industrial maintenance. These solutions exemplify the transition towards more flexible, resilient, and sustainable production models based on digitalization and the integration of advanced technologies.
Participation in the program
Leitat will strengthen its visibility within the industrial ecosystem by giving its name to the main stage, Main Auditorium Leitat, and with a prominent presence in the official program:
May 5, at 4:00 p.m. – Leading Deeptech Ecosystems: Technology Centres Driving Industrial Impact. Round table on the role of technological centers moderated by Evelyn Moreno, Deputy Director of the International Projects Department.
May 7, at 3:30 p.m. – Additive manufacturing for improving industrial operations and spare parts. Xavier Tutó, Principal Investigator of the Additive Manufacturing Area, will present the adoption case of Aigües de Barcelona (prototype RODETES).
