Surface treatment & functionalisation
Aerodynamics, superhydrophobicity, anti-icing, self-healing, optical effects, textures, anti-stain, adhesion, antimicrobial, metallisation
Additive manufacturing
DED-CLAD process, parts reparation, refilling, added functions, 3D property-gradient materials, PIM process, 4D printing, photopolymerisation, 3D composites
Lightened & reinforced structures
Thermoplastic composites, C/C composite brakes, foams, textile reinforcements, performance testing, photopolymerisable composites
Multi-material assembly
Laser welding (polymer/metal, etc.), reversible adhesion, chemical grafting, thin layering, chemical compatibilisation, stitching
Performance and durability testing
Climatic testing, performance testing, static and dynamic mechanical testing, tribology, wear and tear, ageing, biodegradability
Metrology and non-destructive inspection
Chemical composition, VOC measurements, sensory metrology, online optical quality control processes, 3D digitisation, tomography
Smart materials
Stimulable coatings, controlled salting-out, phase-change materials, multi-layering, electroluminescent, heating and insulating materials, sensor integration
Shielding systems and protection
Material lightening, reinforcement, blast effects, active protection, metallic textile structures, hybrid yarns, conductive thermoplastics
31%
of MICA turnover
8,4M€
in turnover per year
350
contracts per year
