14<< RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Figure 2. Biomachining applied to copper pieces The outlook for biomachining Research is nanced by society, but valuable results that would gua- rantee its pro tability are often ignored. Research into biomachining is currently in its infancy regarding its real-scale application. Society demands sustainability and care for the environment, but working with microorganisms causes concern among public opinion. Biomachining is safe, cost-effective and ef cient, although longer production times are required. Our offer is to make your process green Our team adapts our systems to the market/customer needs, advising on their implementation and managing the request for co-funding. We can also collaborate in nding solutions, expanding and innovating to achieve the sustainable development of the micro-machining industry. • References Díaz-Tena, E., Barona, A., Rodríguez, A., López de Lacalle, N., A. Elías. Biomachining: metal etching via microorganism. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 37(3), 323-332 (2017). Díaz-Tena, E., Gallastegui, G., Hipperdinger, M., Donati, E.R., Ramírez, M., Rodriguez, A., López de Lacalle, N., Elías A. New advances in copper biomachining by iron-oxidizing bacteria. Corrosion Science, 112, 385-392 (2016). Díaz-Tena, E., Rodriguez-Ezquerro, A., López de Lacalle Marcaide, N., Gurtubay Bustinduy, L., Elías Sáenz, A. A sustainable process for material removal on pure copper by use of extremophile bacte- ria. Journal of Cleaner Production, 84, 752-760 (2014). Patent P201530814 (2015). Biomachining is safe, cost-effective and ef cient