The environment where R&D is converted into business reality. Each line of work has its own multidisciplinary team, where business vision and the market occupy an equal position to science-technology.

Areas of work:

• THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES

More efficient, safer, quicker and the latest technology which improves the elaboration and production process. Striving for the transformation of the sector with thanks to the implementation of advanced tools, based on automation and digital processing techniques.

• THE GENERATION OF NEW EFFICIENCY SYSTEMS AND INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION

Systems that provide useful and up to date information for the organisation and facilitate effective decision making. These tools promote a change in the productive model, with thanks to the implementation of efficient organisation systems and production management.

• THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MATERIALS

New material derived from the detailed study of natural stone characteristics and their combination with other products like polymers and resins. The resins are analysed and characterised by Ctap’s laboratory in collaboration with the University of Almeria. The central objective is to generate more exclusive and sustainable materials with a higher value in the market.

• NEW PRODUCT DESIGN WHICH COMBINES TECHNOLOGY AND CRAFTS

We support the design of new stone structures adapted for contemporary living. The objective of this line of work is to create advanced, attractive and useful stone products.

• THE FORMULATION AND GENERATION OF NEW PRODUCTS DIRECTED TOWARDS THE AUXILIARY STONE SECTOR