Traffic management, controlled by technology The use of smart technologies is often cited as one of the key aspect in resolving traffic management problems in cities, roads and highways. Various Spanish companies are behind some of the leading solutions used in this sector.

Global Management of Human Capital The development of software solutions for managing human capital has become a strategic tool for any company. For the last two decades, Meta4 has supplied proprietary technology in this field to companies around the world.

The road to a sustainable future The Spanish group Abengoa is a leader in sectors that contribute to a greener future, including renewable energy, environmentally-friendly transportation fuels, and waste management.

The electronic identity card – a milestone for the e-Administration As the paper era comes to an end, the Spanish identity card (DNI) is being replaced by a card more appropriate for the technology age: the electronic DNI.

Leaders in automotive safety testing For the last quarter century, Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas has been at the forefront in developing high-tech solutions in Spain and around the world.

Investing in Smarter Research: the future of food Enabling small and medium-sized businesses to invest in research and innovation, a network of Spanish research centers provides support and infrastructure to help these institutions develop new technologies.

The unseen heart of machine tools Many elements are vital for the creation of machine tools used in mechanical processes. These provide the unseen support for a variety of industries.

When Innovation runs smoothly The economic crisis and manufacturers’ increased awareness about sustainability is driving innovation in electric cars. The Spanish groups Ficosa and Grupo Antolin have both played a significant role in automotive developments.

Oesía, emotional technology In just over a decade, this company has become one of the most celebrated Spanish multinationals in technology consulting, specializing in information technology, business process outsourcing, and advanced engineering and services.

Linden Comansa: cutting-edge construction cranes Innovation is a key pillar of economic growth, and the Spanish crane manufacturer Linden Comansa has focused on innovation to become a leading supplier of cranes for high-profile construction projects around the world.

A marine laboratory fights cancer According to researchers at PharmaMar, a subsidiary of the Zeltia group, the sea is a treasure chest filled with millions of chemical entities that hold the potential to cure diseases. And company scientists are pursuing the goal of discovering these cure

Urban transportation: technology matters In recent decades, urban transportation has made great advances through the use of technology. These advances have been possible in part due to the advances of Spanish companies that are international leaders in this sector.

Spanish solutions for digital healthcare Spanish companies have applied their information technology expertise to the global healthcare market, through projects including digitizing medical records, developing digital imaging systems, and implementing electronic prescriptions.

Focus on Nano With its focus on next generation nanotechnology applications, the research center ASCAMM is helping propel the automotive and health sectors into the future.

Carbon nanotubes: advancing the next generation Tekniker-IK4, the Spanish technology center responsible for the world’s most precise barometer, is leading a European project to advance the field of nanocomposites.

Digital frontiers in Spain The internet has changed the rules in information technology, and the most important aspect of a company is not its size. Instead, it’s the ability to innovate and find solutions

Pioneer designing chips for Power Line Communications A spanish company is at the cutting edge in this sector thanks to the development of semiconductors for communications over electrical wire

Wind Power: technological centers in Spain Spain’s wind-power sector has continued its dramatic growth. Installed capacity in the country doubled in only three years, and is expected to double again by 2010.

Tolls: spanish technology faces the future Cintra, SICE, Indra, Telvent and Tecsidel are aplying some of the most advanced form of tolling in the world. That allows Spanish technology to compete in a large number of countries, on five continents.

Desalination: the Canarian example Spain, the largest user of desalination technology in the Western world, built the first plant in Europe, in Lanzarote, in 1964.