Aeronautic
The aeronautical sector demands technological solutions that combine structural lightness, resistance to extreme conditions and maximum operative reliability. We are working on the development of advanced materials - such as nickel-based and non-ferrous alloys, special steels and materials for high temperatures – and on manufacturing processes such as HIP, L-DED, PBF, BJ and atomisation for critical components. We integrate simulation, topological optimisation and functional texturing with monitoring technologies, collaborative robotics and artificial intelligence to ensure quality, with a view to reducing faults and making advances towards digitalised, secure manufacturing environments that are in line with aeronautical sector standards.
Capacities
Electrification of transport
We are working on the design and testing of electric high torque density motors and compact converters with broadband semi-conductors (SiC, GaN). These solutions enable weight and energy consumption to be reduced.
Further informationAdvanced materials
We research into metal and ceramic materials such as special steels, magnetic materials, light alloys and nickel-based and HEA superalloys designed to withstand extreme temperatures and aggressive environments. We also develop components using techniques such as HIP - key to the manufacture of critical parts for motors and structures.
Further informationSteel forming
We develop new ranges of sustainable steels with high added value and simulate specific forming processes for the aerospace industry. Our tools enable the material’s behaviour to be predicted and optimised, thus minimising any faults and improving the end quality of the structural components.
Further informationDesign and mechanical behaviour
We provide capacities in terms of the advanced design of mechanical systems, reliability analysis and the study of behaviour under extreme conditions. This experience is applied to both structural elements and functional components, thus ensuring regulatory compliance and durability in terms of service.
Further informationAdditive manufacturing and powder metallurgy
We develop powder materials using atomisation and apply additive technologies such as binder jetting, L-DED and PBF in order to manufacture light, complex components with high functional demands. We combine these processes with treatments such as HIP to ensure the structural and mechanical quality of parts.
Further informationPrecision laser manufacturing
We apply ultrashort pulse laser technologies in order to generate functional textures on critical surfaces, thus improving properties such as friction (aerodynamics), adherence and thermal behaviour (anti-reflective surfaces), which are important in highly demanding environments such as aeronautics.
Further informationSmart factory
We integrate collaborative robotics, advanced sensors, localisation systems and tools for assisting in the optimisation of aeronautical manufacturing. We develop digital twins and implement artificial intelligence with a view to improving decision-making, so as to ensure traceability and fine quality.
Further informationCircular economy
We contribute to sustainability in the sector via valuation solutions for inorganic waste generated during machining, forming and thermal treatment processes (hard metal, shavings and magnetic materials). We apply separation and recovery techniques using a circular approach.
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