Innovative solutions have always been part of Villares Metals' history. A proof of that is the Research & Development Center (R&D), which has specialized professionals ready to meet the diverse demands of today's market. As a result, customers benefit from improved materials that often exceed expectations. Studies are carried out internally in an environment that includes a full structure of testing laboratories.

The R&D Center is able to work with state-of-the-art (highest level of development) high-alloy steels and specialty alloys. Its activities are focused on products, processes and also on technical support to companies and customers. It also produces technical articles with the latest information on steel and its applications, presenting them in events and workshops so as to contribute to customers and the market in general.