Stirling Center Evolves into Mondragon Components Competence Center (MC3)

Since its inception in 2008, the Stirling Center has been a cornerstone of knowledge generation and specialization in Stirling technology, driven by an industrial project led by MONDRAGON´s Components Division.
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Jan 03, 2025

After 15 years of continuous evolution, the center is taking a significant strategic step, redefining its identity and expanding its scope under a new name: Mondragon Components Competence Center (MC3).

A Journey of Innovation and Growth

What began as a small technical team addressing the initial needs of the division has grown into a leading R&D organization. Over the years, the center has expanded its workforce and acquired expertise in various fields, successfully tackling the technological challenges faced by the cooperatives within the Components Division.

Currently, the center is undergoing a strategic transformation to adapt to the demands of an ever-changing industrial, technological, and educational environment. This evolution not only addresses today’s challenges but also anticipates the sector’s future needs.

New Competencies for an Innovative Future

MC3 is incorporating key areas that will be essential for developing new business initiatives, creating innovative products, and modernizing manufacturing processes. These capabilities include:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Advanced Digitalization
  • Sustainability
  • Functional Printing

These disciplines complement and enhance the ongoing technological efforts of the division’s cooperatives, solidifying MC3 as a strategic partner in boosting their competitiveness.

A Change with Impact

The name change is more than a symbolic renewal; it reflects the technological and organizational impact the center has achieved. The Mondragon Components Competence Center (MC3) reinforces its commitment to delivering value and supporting the development of the division’s cooperatives, projecting an image aligned with its strategic role in MONDRAGON's industrial ecosystem.

About Mondragon Components Competence Center (MC3):
MC3 is the divisional R&D center of Mondragon’s Components Division, dedicated to technological and organizational innovation to enhance the competitiveness of its cooperatives and lead the development of cutting-edge solutions in the industrial sector.

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