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Saint-Étienne Métropole benefits from a rich and diverse industrial base. It brings together leaders in surface engineering, intelligent robotics, automation, control software, etc. These companies embody the Industry of the Future and make the city a key hub for industrial innovation.
HEF Groupe
- World leader in surface engineering.
- 3 000 employees worldwide
Areas of activity :
- Médical
- Defence
- Mobility
- Construction
- Decarbonised energy
Surface treatment
Laser


Mecaconcept
Industrial engineering in various specialities :
- Design engineering and project management: technical assistance, creation of general installation work platforms.
- Mechanical or automation studies.
- Construction of special machines, tooling, workstations, automated lines, robotic cells, lifting and handling equipment.
- Development of innovative products.
Machining processes
Siléane
At the crossroads of digital technology, optics and automation, Siléane innovates in a wide range of disciplines :
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- Cobotics
- Vision
- Artificial intelligence
- Etc.
Machining processes
Smart robotics


SETFORGE
- Specialist in the forging of components by electro-refractory moulding and machining.
- Vitrine Industrie du Futur (Industry of the Future Showcase) label.
Target markets :
Public works, truck, agriculture and aeronautics sectors.
Machining processes
Smart robotics
Manufacturing Exécution System
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