Competitiveness clusters
New
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The New Manufacturing sector benefits from a structured ecosystem capable of meeting the challenges of competitiveness, innovation and industrial transition.
Technical Centre for Mechanical Engineering (CETIM)
As a regional, national and international player, CETIM offers companies expertise and tools to boost their competitiveness, facilitate standardisation, ensure technology transfer and improve industrial performance.
3 strategic centers in France :
- Senlis
- Nantes
- Saint-Étienne
3 key missions :
- Developing the technical competitiveness of the mechanical engineering industry/R&D activity
- Engineering and deployment of programmes with co-funding and multi-partnerships
- Contribution to regional policies in support of industry
CIMES
Competitiveness cluster dedicated to mechanical engineering, manufacturing and production system performance.
3 scientific priorities :
- Process, materials and surface engineering
- Integrated Robotics and Production Performance
- Optimised design and reasoned systems
Target markets :
Automotive, aerospace, rail, energy, industrial equipment, consumer goods and diversification markets: Construction, medical, agriculture, robotics, agri-food and electronics.
mECALOIRE
Industrial cluster for the mechanical engineering, robotics and metallurgy industries in the Loire and Haute Loire regions. Its mission is to promote cooperation, economic development and innovation among small and medium-sized mechanical engineering businesses.
4 major themes :
- Technological innovation
- Internal performance
- Business development
- Federation of local industrial companies
Minalogic
Created in 2005, the competitiveness cluster brings together players who develop and use the same technology: digital technology.
4 strategic business areas :
- Micro/nano/electronics
- Software
- Photonics
- Content and uses
Target markets :
Health, the factory of the future, aerospace/defence, mobility/transport, commerce/distribution, agriculture/food, energy/environment, digital…
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