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Worldskills “Communication & digital” competition Hauts-de-France

Mar. 16, 2023

Worldskills “Communication & digital” competition Hauts-de-France

Pierre Méchain high school in Laon hosted the WORLDSKILLS Communication and Digital competitions on Friday March 10, 2023.

This event organized by the Hauts-de-France region makes it possible to support and reward the competitors, to meet the members of the jury as well as professionals.

Various events and workshops were offered to visitors, in particular schoolchildren from the Laon sector, to raise their awareness and inform them about digital technology.

PFT INNOVALTECH animated a stand by presenting a robotic activity integrating:
- The discovery of blocks programming
- The apprehension of digital information via the remote control and the robot
- The participation of visitors by controlling Maqueen robots in the form of a challenge.

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Meeting with Euratechnologies

Mar. 09, 2023

Meeting with Euratechnologies

Following exchanges by email, Euratechnologies came to meet us with project leaders who have needs regarding prototyping.

Two meetings have been set up with Euratechnologies, on Thursday March 2 and Friday April 7 in order to welcome and present the activities of the PFT Innovaltech to a new international group of project leaders.

These start-ups, which will soon be incubated in Saint-Quentin, are already interested in the services offered by PFT Innovaltech to meet their future prototyping needs.

Next meeting in April! 

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UniLaSalle ESIEE and Isoelectra meeting

Feb. 06, 2023

UniLaSalle ESIEE and Isoelectra meeting

A visit took place at the PFT Innovaltech on February 2, associating UniLaSalle Amiens and a local industrial partner, with the aim of preparing the APPTIM project which will take place over a period of 3 years. 

Unilassalle Amiens is a private research laboratory with a focus on electrical engineering materials and their forming, various treatments, modeling and characterization.

PFT Innovaltech, which is a platform specialized in mechanical engineering, will mobilize its skills in the field of magnetic pulse technologies and business services through multi-physics simulations, feasibility studies and the implementation of this collaborative project, and intended for the industrial partner, end-user of the technology.

191

Best wishes for 2023

Jan. 05, 2023

Best wishes for 2023

The INNOVALTECH team wishes you all the best for 2023, a year full of projects!

190

Renewal of CIR & CICo agreements

Nov. 18, 2022

Renewal of CIR & CICo agreements

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI) has renewed PFT INNOVALTECH with the CIR (Research Tax Credit) for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and CICo (Research Collaboration Tax Credit) agreement, granted for the years 2022, 2023, 2024.

  • The CIR agreement is a document that certifies the ability of a service provider to carry out R&D (research and development) work  for others. The CIR agreement offers the possibility to a company to retain the R&D expenses, which it has incurred with an approved company, in the base of its  research tax credit . In concrete terms, a company that subcontracts its research and development work to a CIR-approved service provider will be able to recover 30% of invoices in CIR.
  • The research collaboration tax credit (CICo) created by the 2022 Finance Act, aims to encourage companies to undertake R&D work within  research collaborations with research and knowledge dissemination organizations. Its primary objective is to create an incentive for companies (particularly SMEs and start-ups) to engage in R&D activities as part of partnership research.

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Innovalo: PFTs annual seminar

Oct. 03, 2022

Innovalo: PFTs annual seminar

The seminar for PFT managers, organized by President of the INNOVALO association and his office and the PFTs (Technological Platforms) of the Brittany Region will take place on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 October 2022 in RENNES.

During this seminar will be held the Ordinary General Assembly of PFT INNOVALO and the presentation of the PFT Innovation Trophies.

Various interventions will take place in particular with the DGRI (General Office for Research and Innovation) of the Ministry for Higher Education and Research and Innovation, the DEGESCO (Directorate of School Education), the bank of the territories, France Industrie and Visiativ (Dassault System).

Two visits to Breton PFTs are also planned:

  • PFT GCM INSA RENNES Civil and mechanical engineering platform of INSA Rennes
  • PFT SUNI advice and expertise in high performance machining, additive manufacturing, robotics and FSW.

188

Discovery of LILLE TECHSHOP

Sep. 28, 2022

Discovery of LILLE TECHSHOP

Tuesday, September 27 we visited the Lille TechShop and its 11 technical workshops divided into different areas: Design & Software, Textile, Plastics and 3D printing, Wood, Laser cutting, Ceramics, Metal milling and welding, Electronics, Epoxy painting and Printing (sublimation,UV, cutting plotter...).

The purpose of this structure is to support and provide enthusiasts, students, startupers and entrepreneurs with all the technical means available on the site. Welcoming students from the Catho (Catholic University of Lille) and monitoring their project development is a major part of their activity.

We could consider a collaboration within the framework of our developments, as real complementarities came up, particularly regarding the Textile pole and its sewing machines, CNC quilting and embroidery machines as well as the Printing/Cutting pole (sublimation, UV, plotter, cutting, …) in large dimensions.

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MAIF Digital Tour: Understanding digital technology and using it better!

Jul. 05, 2022

MAIF Digital Tour: Understanding digital technology and using it better!

Saint-Quentin is once again becoming a stage city of the Digital Tour federated by MAIF, this event will take place from June 22 to 24, 2022 in the Hall of the Palais des Sports.

With local and national actors, the MAIF offers events and memorable experiences to discover what digital brings to our daily lives, while raising awareness of the risks and challenges of the Internet.

Many stands will be hosted by the MAIF, which joins forces with partners and players in the local digital robon ecosystem to present specific workshops and activities.

On this occasion PFT Innovaltech will host during these 3 days a robot racing stand. The + of the workshop:

  • Discovery of programming through a fun activity
  • Apprehension of signals (digital signal via the press of a button, radio signal between the remote control and the robot)
  • Overview of high-level programming with the referee Bilbot

 

More info: https://entreprise.maif.fr/engagements/solidarites/reduire-fracture-numerique/numerique-tour.

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Territorialized thematic aggregates

Jun. 20, 2022

Territorialized thematic aggregates

Driven by UTC, particularly by the will of teachers-researchers from the COSTECH laboratory (Knowledge, Organisation and Technical Systems) and UTEAM, AGREGATS is a dynamic of global and transversal innovation, involving actors from the territory of the metropolitan pole of the Oise department.

Global and transversal means that members practice decompartmentalization and consider that innovations above all are about concerns that can be shared, pooled and criticized by all of our organizations : companies, local authorities, research and expertise institutions. This dynamic is intended to be complementary to the dynamics of territorial specializations.

INNOVALTECH, as a technology transfer platform and member of the AGREGATS dynamic, presented its expertise in the field of mechanical engineering. As a partner of many companies and research centers, PFT INNOVALTECH has put forward the concept of a chain of design and production of functional prototypes integrating different technologies including IoT and image processing for some applications.

Three examples of this transversal and integrating skill were presented on this occasion, supplemented by testimonials from our partners.

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FRANCE INDUSTRIE visit

May 06, 2022

FRANCE INDUSTRIE visit

PFT INNOVALTECH received the visit of J.Philippe THIERRY, director of innovation and industry of the Future at FRANCE INDUSTRIE and Jacqueline MÉNAGER, vice president of PFT INNOVALO in order to present the concept of technological innovation platforms through its activities.

France INDUSTRIE’s priorities are raising awareness, training VSEs – SMEs in industry 4.0 and the ability to offer industrial startups opportunities to carry out their projects and be able to develop their prototypes.

Through this visit, INNOVALTECH was able to demonstrate the contribution and role of PFT in local economic development, particularly in the service of SMIs – SMEs and startups.

The commitments made by FRANCE INDUSTRIE to accompany the INNOVALO association and support the second edition of the PFT Innovation Trophies made this meeting a clear success.

Delighted with this visite J.Philippe THIERRY concluded in this way :
"I see two major opportunities in the PFT activity; to allow industrial startups to produce prototypes and preseries at a reduced cost and to introduce the technologies of the industry of the future and their use to surrounding entrepreneurs."

181

INRAP archaeological material

Apr. 27, 2022

INRAP archaeological material

With the aim of preparing the European Archeology Days, Loïc STELITANO, in charge of major heritage projects at the heritage department of the city of Saint-Quentin, in agreement with Mrs. GARDAIS, curator of the INRAP (National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research) archaeological deposit in Villeneuve d'Asq, asked PFT Innovaltech to scan archaeological finds discovered during excavations carried out around the basilica of Saint-Quentin.

The project is to scan this relic (a sculpted head representing a bearded man) on the INRAP conservation site and then model it, print it in 3D and duplicate it in resin or plaster.

The interest of this partnership and to make this type of archaeological material accessible to the general public during Heritage Days.

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MPS Presentation (Magnetic Pulse System)

Mar. 09, 2022

 MPS Presentation (Magnetic Pulse System)

Denis, an engineer from PFT Innovaltech, presented the magnetic pulse system (MPS) to a class of BTS CPRP (HND design of product manufacturing processes).

MPS is a way of allowing metal parts to move at high speed in order to be able to form, cut and assemble them (crimping or welding). This technology is a breakthrough that allows assemblies or shapes that used to be impossible to achieve, in a clean way using other technologies.

This technology is based on the use of electromagnetic forces which can be used with a wide range of metals, even non-magnetic metal (aluminum, copper, etc.)  thanks to the Eddy currents induced in the parts during the pulses.

With this type of presentation, PFT Innovaltech contributes to the dissemination of innovative technologies to young people in training and future professionals.

180

Biodiversity: The connected hive

Feb. 22, 2022

Biodiversity: The connected hive

Since 2019, Espace Scolaire Condorcet (high scool) has been committed to a dynamic of sustainable development and safeguarding biodiversity, by hosting two hives housing black bees (read the article  Bees at Condorcet ). Within this framework, seven members of the school's educational community have undergone beekeeping training.

In 2021, the Connected Hive project was born. This is part of the Generation + Biodiv regional program, co-financed by the Hauts-de-France region, marking its commitment to supporting and accompanying the education of young people in the field of Biodiversity.

The aim of this project is mainly to equip the hive with sensors in order to monitor the state and evolution of the hive for the well-being of the bee colony.

The BTS SN (HND in Digital Sciences) work on 2 approaches, in the 1st year in Applied Physics classes and in practical work by 2 teams of 2nd year students:

  • Team A: acquisition and transmission of measurements
  • Team B: web application for apiary management and data analysis

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Best whishes for 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

Best whishes for 2022

We wish you a very happy new year 2022!

 

**  AGILITY IS TOMORROW'S SKILL  **

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P’tit Déj CREATIS

Nov. 30, 2021

P’tit Déj CREATIS

Organized by the Economic Development Department of the urban community of Saint-Quentin , the P'tit Déj Créatis (Créatis Breakfast) on nov. 26 2021 took place at PFT Innovaltech.

The objective of this event is to introduce our structure through various presentations, visits to technical platforms, discovery of projects under development but also to network and stimulate business opportunities.

17 participants attended this meeting which brought together companies from different fields: Training, consulting, digital company, mechanical industry, alarm / surveillance, accountant, startup in bioecology (embedded system), paramedical, ...

The feedback from the satisfaction questionnaires is unanimous on the success of this meeting and its organization.

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INNOVATION TROPHIES FOR TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORMS

Oct. 26, 2021

INNOVATION TROPHIES FOR TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORMS

PFT Innovaltech won the 1st prize of the Innovation Awards , organized by the association Innovalo for the project VIRTYSENS multi-sensory capsule.

This national award was presented to us by Nicolas Daubresse, Head of the Department of Partnership Research and Open Innovation, General Directorate for Research and Innovation of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation during a ceremony held on October 13, 2021 in Paris.

Well done to all the teams and to the partner companies!

Follow this link to watch the video presentation of this innovation.

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SCANNING & 3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOPS

Sep. 22, 2021

SCANNING & 3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOPS

PFT INNOVALTECH offered a presentation of the various digitization and 3D printing technologies applied to safeguarding heritage. Various examples of reproductions of the museum's collections as well as introductory workshops on the use of 3D printers and scanners were proposed to the visitors.

These workshops took place at the Antoine Lecuyer Fine Arts Museum in Saint-Quentin, on Saturday September 18 and Sunday September 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Visit from the LAMIH

Aug. 26, 2021

Visit from the LAMIH

The PFT Innovaltech welcomed on Monday, July 12 two researchers from LAMIH (Laboratoire d’Automatique, de Mécanique et d’Informatique Industrielles et Humaines) from Valenciennes, a mixed research unit between the Université Polytechnique Hauts de France (UPHF) and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS).
For their PhD thesis, these researchers analyse the interface of magnetic pulse weldings achieved at the PFT Innovaltech.
Their first visit at the PFT Innovaltech was the opportunity to size up the situation about the progress of the tests and analyses, and about the perspectives to come.

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VISIT OF THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

Jul. 12, 2021

VISIT OF THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

PFT Innovaltech and the Lycée Condorcet hosted the Employment Service on Thursday, July 8.

14 teenagers visited the workshops with a presentation by the DDFPT (deputy director for vocational and technologiacal training) of the different vocational training courses of the high school and discover the different areas of activity of the PFT Innovaltech (HSM, MPS, CAD, CAM and reverse engineering). The various speakers were able to present their jobs and detail their own professional career.

The visit is part of the system of the Employment Service called "Youth Guarantee" which aims to social and professional integration of young people from 16 to 25, and to make them discover new professions as well as promising sectors.

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VISIT OF THE AERONAUTICAL CLUSTER ALTYTUD

Jun. 18, 2021

VISIT OF THE AERONAUTICAL CLUSTER ALTYTUD

On June 07, 2021, PFT Innovaltech hosted the Altytud aeronautical cluster, made up of industrialists from the Hauts-de-France region, experts in the aeronautical field.

The purpose of this visit was to present Innovaltech's various areas of expertise and to consider future collaborations.

This presentation was followed by the discovery of several prototypes produced, and the highlighting of magnetic pulse welding technology with a demonstration of a hybrid assembly by flat welding.

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DIGITAL AWARENESS WORKSHOPS FOR SEC. SCHOOL STUDENTS

May 31, 2021

DIGITAL AWARENESS WORKSHOPS FOR SEC. SCHOOL STUDENTS

In partnership with Condorcet High School, the PFT Innovaltech has organized and implemented various digital awareness workshops for secondary school students.
This operation aims to promote the technological and professional path, to buid the scondary school - high school link and to discover different 3D digital technologies.

48 Year 9 pupils from Marcel Pagnol secondary school in VERMAND, were welcomed over 2 days, and participated by creating and learning about the various digital activities offered, in the form of digital workshops, animated thanks to the collaboration of "Planète Sciences”, Condorcet High School and the PFT Innovaltech.

The first workshop consisted of an introduction to robotics, by making a toothbrush robot with Planète Sciences.

For the second workshop, the emphasis was on the discovery of Virtual Reality, block programming and the use of a mobile scanner and 3D printing. This workshop was led by PFT Innovaltech.

Finally, in the Shared Innovation Space of Condorcet High School, students were offered the opportunity to make a flocked T-shirt, to use a stationary scanner and a printer, to make a keychain by laser cutting and to be initiated to 3D modeling.

The students then left with a bust with their own effigy, a flocked t-shirt, a keychain and a robot as a souvenir of this special day.

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THE INNOVATION TROPHY

Apr. 30, 2021

THE INNOVATION TROPHY

The national Innovation Trophy competition, organized by the Innovalo association in June 2021, aims to present a technological cooperation relating to an innovation or a transfer of technology, by promoting the work carried out by the Technological Platforms labeled by the MESRI (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation).

The PFT Innovaltech takes part in this competition by presenting the study and the realization of the prototype of the multisensory capsule for the Virtysens startup.

This technological cooperation highlights the pooling of the skills and human resources of the various partners involved in this project, the training courses, the students, the teachers, the staff of the PFT Innovaltech and the partner companies Quentinplast and Virtysens.

This capsule is an object of sensory immersion, intended for the escape and the physiotherapy of patients in hospitals, Medical ans Educational Institute and elderly residents of nursing homes.

It consists of a structure with a large ring on which are fixed the various devices of perceptual stimulation (fans and water sparklers). This large ring is placed around the patient thanks to an adjustable mobile stand. The structure is paired with a virtual reality headset in which a video plays. The different devices react according to the content of the video.

PFT Innovaltech called on VIAMATELE, the local tv network, to shoot the creation and production process of the multy-sensory capsule.

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DIGITAL AWARENESS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Mar. 30, 2021

DIGITAL AWARENESS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

We welcome Johann BERTRAND, Master 1 Industrial Engineering trainee from INSSET, who will stay with us for a 12-weeks period.

Johann will take part in the implementation of the “Digital awareness of secondary school students” project with the help of the training courses assistant director (DDFPT) of Condorcet High School, with the mission to develop learning digital activities based on Bilbot and Yes We Code robotics kits.

These developments are about programming, virtual reality, 3D printing and connected objects.

As a reminder, the objectives of the project are:

  • To reinforce educational leaning activities and awareness for secondary school students and young public
  • To support deployment of digital uses in order to limit the digital divide and illectronism
  • To promote new technologies and enhance technological teaching

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INNOVALTECH : CIR & CII APPROVED CENTER

Feb. 25, 2021

INNOVALTECH : CIR & CII APPROVED CENTER

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation has renewed the PFT INNOVALTECH with the CIR (Research Tax Credit) & CII (Innovation Tax Credit) agreement, granted for the years 2020, 2021, 2022.

The CIR agreement recognize the ability of PFT Innovaltech to lead works of R&D on behalf of ordering customer and the CII accreditation recognize the ability of our structure to work on prototype design or pilot plants of new products on behalf of companies.

Therefore our customers will be able to recover, in the form of tax credits (CIR) and innovation tax credits (CII), a part of the services invoiced to them.

Our organization will be referenced on the Ministry of Research and Ministry of Economy and Finance websites as a qualified research organization in accordance with CIR & CII.

http://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/cid23182/cir-liste-des-organismes-experts-bureaux-de-style-et-stylistes-agrees.html

http://www.entreprises.gouv.fr/politique-et-enjeux/credit-impot-innovation

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YES WE CODE! kit

Jan. 25, 2021

YES WE CODE! kit

In January, on a proposal from CGENIAL foundation, a YES WE CODE! kit was made available for Lycée Condorcet and PFT INNOVALTECH.

Its objective is to support teachers and students in middle and upper secondary schools in the development of digital projects from a kit of connected objects.

The briefcase contains programmable cards and a set of compatible sensors and accessories that allow the different educational kits to be personalized and connected.

This kit will allow young people to discover digital sciences, such as algorithms and programming, and to foster the spirit of initiative, creativity and innovation.

By obtaining this kit, students and teachers will gain access to face-to-face training with the possible intervention of professionals, and participate in webinars.

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Best whishes for 2021

Dec. 18, 2020

Best whishes for 2021

We wish you a very happy new year 2021!

 

"I NEVER LOSE. I EITHER WIN OR LEARN"

164

# Smart Industry Robomeetings

Nov. 26, 2020

# Smart Industry Robomeetings

On the occasion of the 100% digital 2020 edition of the Smart Industry professional business convention, PFT Innovaltech hosted a virtual stand during the two days of the event.

This Robomeeting event allows economic players to meet, but also individuals to discover areas and specialties of regional companies.

We were among the 51 exhibitors and the convention welcomed 591 visitors in all.

Our stand presented our four poles (MPS, CMM, CAD, HSM) through various media such as slide shows and demonstrative videos.

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Digital awareness of secondary school students

Oct. 18, 2020

Digital awareness of secondary school students

The Haut de France Region gave a favorable opinion on October 10, 2020 for the implementation of the operation "Digital awareness of secondary school students" which is part of the FEDER / FSE Picardie 2014-2020 Operational Program.

On February 20, 2020, with the support of the CASQ, the local engagement partnership committee examined and validated the advisability of this project under integrated territorial investment (ITI).

The main objective of this project is to fight to support the improvement of digital educational and cultural uses and services by strengthening the digital skills of secondary scools students and to get rid of the digital divide by strengthening support for public policies already present on our territory by setting up digital workshops through the use of Bilbot humanoid robotic kits.
The second underlying objective is to use digital techniques as a powerful lever for transforming teaching methods and promoting student success.

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Génération + Biodiv project

Sep. 28, 2020

Génération + Biodiv project

The Génération + biodiv scheme is part of the Générations Hauts-de-France regional project for high schools, which marks the region's commitment to support the education of young people in the field of Biodiversity.

It is in this context that PFT Innovaltech, associated with biotechnology, health, environment and IT teachers  from the Lycée Condorcet, will make the educational community aware of eco-responsibility around the Connected Beehive project.

To do so, two connected hives of European black bees were installed within the premices. Seven people within the school staff were initiated into the profession of beekeeping to become “bee shepherds”.

This project includes several challenges, as much for the educational team as for the pupils and will allow to monitor the state of health of the bees, to propose to the high school pupils and students a case study and to associate with several beekeepers in order to allow the various stakeholders to take advantage of the data collected and offer a new monitoring and diagnosis tool.

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CIR (Research Tax Credit) approval renewal

Jun. 30, 2020

CIR (Research Tax Credit) approval renewal

CIR approved since 2014, The PFT Innovaltech applied at the end of June to the the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation for the renewal of its Research Tax Credit approval.

This approval would be granted for 3 years. Being listed on the Ministry website as a CIR approved private body is also an argument of credibility and professionalism with customers and prospects, who will be able to deduct 30% on their invoice in the form of a tax credit on research and feasibility studies carried out by the PFT Innovaltech.

162

Renewal of the PFT label

May 25, 2020

Renewal of the PFT label

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, after opinion of the national commission for the labeling of PFT structures, based on the conclusions of the AFNOR evaluation report, the opinion of the DRRT and that of two rapporteurs, granted the renewal of the PFT (Technological Platform) label for a period of 3 years from January 1, 2020.

The abolition of the National Commission for CRT / CDT / PFT labeling in April 2020 involves a profound modernization of these labels.

The Ministry in charge of this labeling and the AFCRT are currently studying a new labeling procedure with online data entry.

This labeling will now be granted for 5 years with annual monitoring.

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Solidarity face shields - CORONAVIRUS

Apr. 07, 2020

Solidarity face shields - CORONAVIRUS

In order to overcome the mask shortage, PFT Innovaltech has adapted a model of face shield and ensures its manufacture with its partners by 3D printing and laser cutting.

This non-approved protective screen is worn in addition to a mask for healthcare personnel in direct contact with patients. For other users, it remains a good way to increase mechanical protection against the virus but in no way replaces official Covid-19 recommendation.

As a first step, around 100 face shields will be offered to healthcare personnel. Any other user will also be able to benefit from it, subject to supplying the raw material or by purchasing it from our usual supplier "Point d’encre Saint-Quentin", who will deliver the filament spools directly to us.

We are committed to offering a face shield to healthcare personnel for every face shield we provide.

Thirty face shields have already been delivered to Saint-Quentin City Hall yesterday, which collects all of the production from local makers and then dispatches them to priority people.

Do not hesitate to contact us:

https://www.pft-innovaltech.fr/en/formulaire.php

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Innovaltech hosted the Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants (CJD)

Feb. 06, 2020

Innovaltech hosted the Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants (CJD)

The "Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants (CJD)" is an association of young business leaders.

Its objective is to allow its members to have access to tools and training and to be able to build a network.

The visit to PFT Innovaltech last night allowed these young entrepreneurs to discover our missions, our different technical platforms and various innovation projects we carried out.
They also appreciated the expertise of design engineers through several technical demonstrations and the presentation of industrial projects.

This visit ended with a friendly moment, during which everyone had the opportunity to exchange views by presenting their company and their possible needs.

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Best whishes for 2020

Dec. 18, 2019

Best whishes for 2020

"There is less to discover... than to invent"

We wish you a very happy new year!

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3D Printing Training

Dec. 10, 2019

3D Printing Training

In partnership with the GRETA de l'Aisne, PFT Innovaltech has provided, at two of its sites, Scanning and 3D Printing training dedicated to job seekers.
This training allowed the 12 trainees to understand the 3D printing ecosystem, the different technical processes of 3D printers (FDM, SLS, DMLS, stereolithography...), the implementation of the entire digital chain from scanning to 3D printing, including surface reconstruction.

The final goal is to combine this training with a professional project, by responding to a real industrial problem thanks to the new knowledge acquired.

157

ERDF and CPER project development

Nov. 19, 2019

ERDF and CPER project development

The ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) is part of the economic, social and territorial cohesion policy.
It aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union by correcting the imbalances between its regions.

In France, the ERDF is composed of the following themes:

  • Invest in research, technological development and innovation
  • Improve the competitiveness of SMEs
  • Promote the development of information and communication technologies
  • Support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

 In this context, the PFT Innovaltech participates in the development of the Hauts de France FEDER-FSE Operational Program to support the concept of a Third Industrial Revolution.

The CPER, or Contrat de Plan État-Région (State-Region Plan Contract), is part of this same logic. It is a development tool between the State and the regions, through the implementation of structuring projects. The CPERs reinforce the planning policy dedicated to territorial equality. It consists of 6 parts:

  • Multimodal mobility
  • Higher education, research and innovation
  • Ecological and energetic transition
  • Digital technology
  • Innovation, promising sectors and factory of the future
  • Territories

 PFT Innovaltech also participates in the development of the project for the CPER, by becoming part of the territorial Digital Robotics theme with its partners.

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Digital Robotics Club

Oct. 17, 2019

Digital Robotics Club

Digital robotics (Robonumérique in French) is a set of innovative robotic and digital breakthroughs, including connected objects.

The Urban district of Saint-Quentin set up a Digital Robotics Club to bring together all the companies related to this domain. Its goal is to become a reference laboratory and to integrate the digital robotics in various economic sectors such as agriculture, industry, cosmetics and luxury, sports and trade.

This new domain, in full expansion, becomes an important economic sector and brings together students, startuppers, industrial and research players.

PFT Innovaltech is officially a member of the Digital Robotics Club since September 2019.

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MPS awareness-raising for CNES & ARIANE GROUP

Sep. 11, 2019

MPS awareness-raising for CNES & ARIANE GROUP

On Tuesday September 10, PFT Innovaltech received two companies as part of an awareness-raising operation on magnetic pulse welding.

Magnetic Pulse System (MPS) is an innovative process for moving metal parts at high-speed to assemble, weld, shape and cut them.

During this day, highly appreciated by the participants, the principles of MPS were explained: its fields of application, the tools needed to implement it, as well as the safety rules that apply when using it.

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Partnership with SATT Nord

Aug. 31, 2019

Partnership with SATT Nord

PFT Innovaltech and SATT Nord (a technology transfer acceleration company) have signed a partnership in support of collaborative projects.

SATT is a subsidiary created by one or more academic and research institutions to facilitate the detection of inventions and their maturation. It operates in 5 areas: Health Biology, Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies (ICST), physical chemistry of materials, human and social sciences and agro-ecological science.

The perimeter of the SATT Nord extends over the Hauts-de-France and the Champagne-Ardenne regions.

The major tasks planned under the agreement between PFT Innovaltech and SATT are:

  • Training proposal for the whole PFT staff.
  • Setting up a monitoring to inform the PFT of the mapping of business needs.
  • Administrative and legal support for areas such as patents, investment applications and projects validated by the investment committee.
  • Assistance in maturing projects approved by the investment committee.
  • PFT support during commercial negotiations and drafting of contracts.
  • Advice for the financial management of portfolios.

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FSW TECHDAY

Jul. 04, 2019

FSW TECHDAY

PFT Innovaltech was present for the FSW TECHDAY day of June 27, 2019 in Rennes.
The main subject of this day was FSW technology, a manufacturing process that can weld many different materials.
The companies presented the application of the FSW in their field.
Thus, the Eiffage Group focused its presentation on an application in metal construction. Ariane Group, Stelia Aerospace and Constellium focused on aerospace applications.
The process was discussed in the field of aeronautics by Dassault Aviation.
Finally, Hydro was able to present the process in the automotive sector.

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COMFORMAG Project

Jun. 24, 2019

COMFORMAG Project

PFT Innovaltech organized two days of technical meetings on June 19th and 20th, as part of the COMFORMAG project, which aims to study the feasibility of the magnetic pulse forming project.
Participants, both industrial and academic, aspire to acquire new knowledge and put it into practice to improve their production processes.
The training day on June 19th was devoted to the presentation of the technology, its fields of application and demonstrations.

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Participation to Skillbot Day at ESIEE in Amiens

May 27, 2019

Participation to Skillbot Day at ESIEE in Amiens

PFT Innovaltech organized robotics workshops during the Skillbot Challenge Day.
The purpose of this day is to educate students on the career opportunities that exist in the industry and robotics sector. It also allows students to meet specialists who are passionate about their field.
Thus, the students were able to work on different workshops and design a robot.

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6th edition of the Robotics Trophies in Saint-Quentin

Apr. 10, 2019

6th edition of the Robotics Trophies in Saint-Quentin

This year, the national final of the trophies of the robotics took place in Saint-Quentin on April 6th and 7th. There were 500 participants who fought on the theme "Atom Factory": the robots had to have the ability to classify and weigh atoms. The participants also had the task of creating a new element, proposing a new experience and predicting unknown elements, such as their score...
PFT Innovaltech took part in its implementation by offering three workshops to students upstream of the contest: 3D Printing, Bilbot Discovery and Bilbot Advanced. Thus they were able to gain insight into the robotics world and the possibilities it can offer.

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Presentation of the Bilbot kit at the Fresnoy-Le-Grand secondary school

Mar. 29, 2019

Presentation of the Bilbot kit at the Fresnoy-Le-Grand secondary school

During a tech day of the "Campus des Métiers", PFT Innovaltech was invited to the secondary school of Fresnoy-le-Grand to present the Bilbot Teaching Kit to 9th and 10th year students.
Its objective was to introduce students to the possibilities of course choice in the digital and robotics sector and to teach them the plurality of technical and scientific disciplines to combine in order to carry out projects.
This action links secondary schools in the area, high schools and higher education because it allows teachers and students to be aware of the needs of the economic sector.

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INOVIA DAYS V3.0

Feb. 07, 2019

INOVIA DAYS V3.0

The PFT INNOVALTECH was present during the INOVIA DAYS 3.0 organized on January 29 and 30, 2019 and presented to the public its educational innovation BilBot kits (Building Innovation and Learning with roBot).

This robot created from scratch is a kit offered to secondary and high schools to demonstrate the importance of new technologies in the industry: 3D design and printing, embedded electronics and network, cabling, programming and cloud computing.

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Best whishes for 2019

Dec. 18, 2018

Best whishes for 2019

"Nothing is permanent except change"

We wish you a very happy new year!

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ROBOMEETINGS - SMART INDUSTRY

Nov. 15, 2018

ROBOMEETINGS - SMART INDUSTRY

The Agglomeration of Saint-Quentin organized a professional business convention on digital robotics at the Palais des Sports Pierre Ratte in Saint-Quentin on sept. 13 & 14, 2018.

This event was the link between the various professional players in the digital  robotics sector: industrials, startups, training centers and research laboratories.

Today booming, it is inviting in every economic sector and disrupts our lifestyles and production because it is a revolution in the industry, a great opportunity for growth, jobs and perspective for young people.

The RoboNumérique (digital robotics) label, thematic of the future, brings together industrial robotics and services integrating the discoveries of the digital domain.

More than 30 professionals exhibited their innovations and know-how including the PFT INNOVALTECH with Thomas MONIAK, computer engineer, to demonstrate the humanoid educational kit "BILBOT" on the booth of FRENCH TECH.

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INNOSPRINT September 28 & 29, 2018 - CCI of Aisne - Saint-Quentin

Sep. 30, 2018

INNOSPRINT September 28 & 29, 2018 - CCI of Aisne - Saint-Quentin

As part of the Sprint of Innovations, Faubourg Numérique and its partners organized in the premicies of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Aisne, an event dedicated to students, startups, industrialists and project leaders, to emerge future projects related to digital and to encourage entrepreneurial vocations. They also provided animation to support innovation and digital transition of companies.

During this event, you had the opportunity to discover, assemble, disassemble and program a "BILBOT" kit designed by PFT INNOVALTECH in partnership with the Faubourg Numérique association. It is particularly used in R&D to experiment with digital technologies.

This kit is also a pedagogical tool for education and professional training which enables secondary school students to acquire new technological skills, and to develop a positive culture of the technical professions of tomorrow.

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Visit of the Minister of Education

Jun. 18, 2018

Visit of the Minister of Education

During his visit in Picardy on June 15, 2018, the Minister of Education Jean-Michel Blanquer, accompanied by Xavier Bertrand President of the Hauts-de-France region and Frédérique Macarez Mayor of Saint-Quentin, had the opportunity to discover the PFT Innovaltech.

This visit was part of the process of the reform of the professional path  announced on May 28 by the Minister.

The different poles of PFT Innovaltech were presented to him with demonstrations: Rapid Prototyping, High Speed ​​Machining, Magnetic Pulse System...

He also listen to testimonies from Picardy industrialists about their collaboration with PFT Innovaltech. Mr. Boucher from Quentin Plast company and Mr. Mularz founder of the Hostabee start-up.

At the end of his visit the Minister tweeted:

"State- of-the-art professional campuses that open up a future for our young people to in-demand trades. This is what Condorcet high school of St-Quentin illustrates and that we will develop with the regions; Here with the president of Hauts-de-France @xavierbertrand " - 18:58 - June 15, 2018

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The Robotics Trophies

Apr. 20, 2018

The Robotics Trophies

The Robotics Trophies competition was launched in France in 1994. For the 5th year in a row, the final was held at the Palais des Sports in Saint-Quentin on April 7 and 8. This year's theme: " The city of tomorrow" . This contest, organized by Planète Sciences and in partnership with the Saint-Quentin urban community, is open to young people from 7 to 18 years old.

This year an additional day was devoted to schools (primary school / Year 5 and 6) on Friday, April 6. On this occasion, the PFT INNOVALTECH hosted 4 educational workshops, relying on its BILBOT Kits (Building Innovation & Learning with robots) that it designed and developed.

  • Scratch programming workshop
  • 3D Printer Workshop
  • CAD SOLIDWORKS Workshop
  • Arduino Algorithm Workshop

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JOIN'EM project meeting

Feb. 26, 2018

JOIN'EM project meeting

The 30-month meeting of the European H2020 project Join'EM gathered the 14 European partners at Innovaltech on February 20 and 21, 2018, in the presence of the European research program officer following this project. This meeting was the opportunity to take stock of the progress of the project and to prepare the remaining actions to be done during the last 6 months.

The European Research Program Officer welcomed the good advancement of this project and the very good cooperation between the partners.

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Economic Development Mission of the Hauts de France region

Feb. 12, 2018

Economic Development Mission of the Hauts de France region

A visit of the PFT INNOVALTECH has been scheduled during a meeting held on January 30, 2018 by the Hauts-de-France region, and supervised by the CASQ (Saint-Quentin Agglomeration Community), bringing together the various officials of Beauvais, Henin-Carvin, Lens-Liévin, Soissons  and Saint-Quentin agglomeration communities, the urban communities of Arras, Dunkirk, the commune communities of the Pays du Coquelicot, the Pays de Valois, the Baie de Somme 3 Vallées, the Metropolitan Pole Artois, Valenciennes Métropole, SAZIAF and SOFIE.

There, visitors were able to discover the various centers dedicated to technological services and training, as well as some ongoing industrial projects, in particular in MPS (Magnetic Pulse System), in 3D prototyping and in Study and Design.

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Best whishes for 2018

Jan. 08, 2018

Best whishes for 2018

None of us knows what we know all together ...

The whole team wishes you an excellent year!

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I²FG meeting

Nov. 30, 2017

I²FG meeting

Innovaltech actively participated in the 8th plenary meeting of the I²FG (International Impulse Forming Group) held on November 28 and 29, 2017 at the IWF (Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Fabrikbetrieb) at the Technical University of Berlin.

Innovaltech was one of the 4 I²FG members (with Faunhofer IWU Chemnitz, Transvalor and LSTC) to present results of the simulation benchmark proposed by the University of Dortmund, and results of tests carried out for the European project H2020 Join'EM.

Innovaltech has contributed (together with 8 other institutes) to the collection of material weldability by Magnetic Pulse System.

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RoboNumérique Days

Nov. 28, 2017

RoboNumérique Days

On Wednesday, November 22, 2017, the Palais des Sports of Saint-Quentin hosted the Smart Industry fair, dedicated to players in the world of robotics. Organized by the agglomeration community, this show has once again shown the willingness of Saint-Quentin to get involved in the development of new technologies, in particular robotics, by highlighting the modernization of the industry through digital robotics.

Several companies were present (manufacturers and users), the opportunity for them to meet, and to present the technologies that are today used in the industry, especially for the automation of production lines, through the integration of industrial robots. Schools were also present, in order to highlight their robotics-related courses (HND and Bachelor Degree).

During the show, PFT Innovaltech was able to present the different business areas offered within the platform, including rapid prototyping and Magnetic Pulse System. This show also was an opportunity to present the educational kits for secondary school students, whose main theme is robotics and to introduce the youngest to new technologies such as additive manufacturing or programming.

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Science Festival

Oct. 16, 2017

Science Festival

On the occasion of the Science Festival organized by the UPJV from October 12 to 14, 2017 at the Saint-Quentin technological campus, initiation workshops on new technologies were offered to an audience mainly composed of pupils from primary schools.

During these workshops, pupils were able to discover in a fun way the activities related to technology and innovation (from the design to the realization of 3D printed prototypes ), thus giving them an overview of the world of science.

Among these workshops, students were able to experiment 3D digitization, including the use of a 3D scanner to digitize their classmates.

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EREM, an SME of Wavignies at the foreront

Jun. 26, 2017

EREM, an SME of Wavignies at the foreront

Specialized in electric servo motors, and the exclusive repairer of Siemens engines in France, the SME EREM organized open days from June 6 to 9, 2017. On this occasion, for its 25th anniversary, it highlighted the current E-ROLLING research and development project focused on the electrical monitoring of bearings, and the project to extend its premises.

Today, EREM is developing a new innovation component in collaboration with the University of Picardie Jules Verne, the ESIEE engineering school in Amiens, and Innovaltech, which presented on its stand the Magnetic Pulse System, as well as other achievements.

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Innorobo Robotics Exhibition May 16-18, 2017

May 23, 2017

Innorobo Robotics Exhibition May 16-18, 2017

Innorobo is the only European summit entirely devoted to robotic technologies and breakthrough innovations that meet our major societal challenges. It brings together a vast business ecosystem, made up of leaders and decision-makers from major groups and start-ups, of research and training centers, of public institutions and technology or service providers, investors and the media.

Invited by the CASQ (Urban Community of Saint-Quentin) on the Hauts-de-France booth, the PFT Innovaltech presented the InMoov Teaching Kits designed for middle school students.

Related topic...

Innorobo 2017

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CIR approval

Apr. 03, 2017

CIR approval

The Ministry of National Education and Research has renewed the PFT INNOVALTECH with the Research Tax Credit (CIR) approval

This CIR approval is granted for the years 2014, 2015, 2016.

The company that benefits from the CIR tax credit license agreement, therefore offers a significant advantage to its customers by enabling them to recover, in the form of tax credits (CIR), a part of the services invoiced to them.

Its referencing on the Ministry of Research website as a private organization CIR approved is also a credibility argument towards customers and prospects.

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PFT label

Apr. 03, 2017

PFT label

The Ministry of National Education and Research has just renewed the PFT label of PFT Innovaltech.

This label is granted for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019.

The PFT label is related to technological platforms (PFT), located in vocational or technical training institutions, which put their equipment and skills at the service of SMEs within the framework of their pedagogical mission.

This label is issued on the advice of the national commission for the labeling of structures for the transfer and diffusion of technologies . It determines the possibilities for funding by regional delegates for research and technology. It is based on a set of specifications established with AFNOR.

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Visit to the PFT INNOVALTECH

Mar. 14, 2017

Visit to the PFT INNOVALTECH

On Friday March 03, 2017, PFT Innovaltech was visited by Nicolas BASSELIER, Prefect of Aisne, Magali DAVERTON, deputy-Prefect and Valérie CABUIL, Chief Education Officer of the Academy of Amiens.

On the programme of this event:

  • Welcome and presentation of the Lycée Condorcet by Giovanni SORANO, Headmaster
  • Presentation of the PFT Innovaltech, by Dominique HAYE, Operational Director
  • Demonstration of equipments and activities
  • Presentation of collaborative projects developed with industrialists and academics
  • Presence of the local press
  • Visit of the different poles: Rapid Prototyping, High Speed Machining and Magnetic Pulse System

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Pedagogical kits

Feb. 10, 2017

Pedagogical kits

In collaboration with the Rectorat of Amiens, the French Tech network, Faubourg Numérique and UIMM, PFT Innovaltech has set up an experimental phase in two pilot schools in Aisne for the use of pedagogical kits internally designed and manufactured.

These pedagogical Kits allow secondary school students to cover a large part of the new knowledge (CAD, CAD / CAM, programming ...) and the skills to be acquired in technology in Cycle 4, while helping to develop the technological path and ease the career guidance by proposing new methods and tools.

Related Topic...

Le Projet Kits pédagogiques de la Plateforme Innovaltech Matélé - Apr. 14, 2017

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Best whishes for 2017

Jan. 04, 2017

Best whishes for 2017

"Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits"

PFT Innovaltech whishes you an awsome year 2017.

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Robonumérique exhibition fair

Nov. 29, 2016

Robonumérique exhibition fair

The 3rd edition of Robonumérique (Cloud Robotics) exhibition fair took place on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th of November in Saint-Quentin, a smart city confirming its determination to develop activities in connection with new technologies.

During two days, the robots traveled across the Pierre-Ratte sports hall, meeting the 3,500 visitors who attended this show. On this occasion, visitors were able to discover the technologies that will mostly be used in the professions of tomorrow, thereby making the youngest aware of the so-called jobs of the future.

The PFT Innovaltech was able to present its innovative Magnetic Pulse System technology, by exposing some innovating assemblies to the manufacturers who were attending the show. During these two days, the PFT and the Faubourg Numérique (both members of Saint-Quentin's FrenchTech) were also able to introduce the youngest visitors to the technologies of tomorrow through a model combining additive manufacturing, electronics and programming around a circumstance theme: robotics.

Related Topic...

Robonumérique 2016: Présentation d'INNOVALTECH Matélé - Nov. 25, 2016

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Research and Innovation Week

Nov. 09, 2016

Research and Innovation Week

As part of the Semaine de la Recherche et de l'Innovation (Research and Innovation Week), PFT Innovaltech will take part to the Science Days on November 22 and 23 2016 in Amiens Mégacité.

Register now to attend
"Les Journées Scientifiques"
organised by the Regional Counsil of Hauts-de-France.

REGISTER

Programme

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New team member

Sep. 16, 2016

Thomas MONIAK
Thomas MONIAK

We are pleased to welcome our newest Research Engineer THOMAS MONIAK. Trainee then apprentice in 2015-2016, he has been a full member of our team since September 1st 2016.

After gratuating from INSSET Saint-Quentin with an Industrial System Engineering Master's degree (Products Design and Simulation), he has joined our team to bring his expertise in design, prototyping, scanning, taking part to feasability studies, industrial services and research and development projects.

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Saint-Quentin French Tech

Aug. 10, 2016

Saint-Quentin French Tech

French Tech stands for the French startups ecosystem, whose growth is supported by the government in order to gain an international dimension.

In concrete terms, through the French Tech initiative, the government identifies and federates various investors, local authorities or large companies around start-ups, in order to boost their development.

This is the challenge of French Tech ecosystems, whether they be regional (French Tech metropolis) or national and articulated around unique themes (French Tech thematic networks).

Saint-Quentin French Tech federates the energies, networks, skills and resources of three territorial entities, strongly committed to pooling their efforts on IoT (Internet of objects):

  • Faubourg Numérique (member of European Network of Living Labs)
  • The University Group, with the UPJV-INSSET and PFT Innovaltech
  • Saint-Quentin Conurbation Commitee

 

The Butterfly was chosen as a symbol of Saint-Quentin French Tech as it symbolizes transformation, metamorphosis, renewal, rebirth and the ability to step back and find another way of looking at things.
The metamorphosis of Saint-Quentin is underway: its digital ecosystem is changing.

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UTC's Pop’Café

May 17, 2016

UTC's Pop’Café

The UTC Innovation Center team invited you to the Pop'Café on May 13, 2016 in their showroom to present the Magnetic Pulse System (MPS) to actors of innovation, business leaders, managers, teacher and researchers, students.

Because it is always more enriching to exchange ideas to go forward, to create, to innovate, this innovation center wants to be "the place to be" for all new ideas. At each stage of your innovative project, they will do their best to answer your questions on conceptualizing your idea, protecting your invention, financing your project, prototyping, unlocking a technological limit, designing your product, testing your process, training your employees, seeking new markets opportunities, checking the prior rights & availability of the concept... tailor-made job for each project.

We thank them very much for this invitation.

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Hauts-de-France Region

Apr. 04, 2016

Hauts-de-France Region

Mrs Karine Charbonnier, Vice-President of the Hauts-de-France Region in charge of training and business relations and Mr Nicolas Legas Vice-President for Higher Education, Research and Universities honored us Of their visit during a meeting, on the theme "Industry of the Future".

Three sites were visited in Picardy's three departments, IndustriLAB in Somme, the UTC Innovation Center in Oise and PFT Innovaltech Aisne.

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JEC 2016 show

Mar. 14, 2016

JEC 2016 show

"The JEC show is the largest worldwide event in the composite industry, bringing together all players in the composite value chain, from raw materials to research, production and, of course, end-users. In addition, it is a multi-industry (aeronautics, automotive, wind, construction, ...) and international event, with 1,200 exhibitors and 36,222 visitors from 100 countries in 2015"

The JEC Europe Composites 2016 show took place from March 8 to March 10, 2016 in Paris Nord Villepinte.

We thank the UPJV North SATT, hosted on the Picardy - Nord Pas de Calais stand, for allowing us to exhibit various multimaterial samples and to have been able to present the MPS (Magnetic Pulse System) technology to professionals during these 3 days.

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Best whishes for 2016

Jan. 04, 2016

Best whishes for 2016

PFT Innovaltech and its team whishes you the very best for this year.

May the Force be with you in 2016.

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Additive and subtractive manufacturing machine

Nov. 25, 2015

Additive and subtractive manufacturing machine

A versatile additive and subtractive manufacturing machine was entirely designed and built by the PFT Innovaltech.

This project lasted 9 months: study, CAD, drawing, purchase of supplies, assembly, mechanical tuning, parameter settings and tests were carried out by Innovaltech's team. All the machining and material supplies were made by the client general mechanical company, SARL Levebvre in Saint-Quentin (02100).

We were given the opportunity to present it and to make demonstrations in front of more than 70 participants during the "Rendez-vous de la Mecanique" meeting. This event, organized by Mécaméta of the IUMM at PINET Industry in Chaulnes on the theme of additive manufacturing, met with great success.

See the data sheet

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Robonumérique exhibition fair

Oct. 21, 2015

Robonumérique exhibition fair

Cloud Robotics is a set of robotic technological breakthroughs, from digital to connected objects. Today it is booming, inviting itself in every economic sector and upsets our way of life and production because it is a real industrial revolution, a tremendous opportunity for growth, jobs and prospects for youth.

For two days, on October 15 and 16 , Saint-Quentin was the heart of the Cloud Robotics planet.

On this occasion PFT INNOVALTECH was able to present its MPS process, Magnetic Pulse System, and the its range of innovative demonstrator prototypes.

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Welcome

Sep. 04, 2015

Thomas MONIAK
Thomas MONIAK

We are pleased to welcome Thomas MONIAK, an Industrial System Engineering Master's degree student at INSSET in Saint-Quentin, who has just joined the PFT INNOVALTECH's team for 2015/2016 school year as an apprentice.

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Great Region

May 20, 2015

Great Region

On May 19 2015, Mrs Anne FERREIRA, Vice-President of the Regional Council of Picardy, and Mr Pierre DE SAINTIGNON, Vice-President of the Nord Pas-de-Calais region, came to visit the INNOVALTECH.

From the perspective of the Great Region, the Regional Council of Picardy wished to highlight regional structures working in collaboration with industrialists and academic partners for the purposes of economic development.

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JOIN'EM european project

Apr. 09, 2015

As part of the Horizon 2020 - Framework Program for Research and Innovation (2014-2020), the committee appoved the JOIN'EM project, which brings together 14 European partners, including PFT INNOVALTECH.

This project aims to study for 3 years the assembly of aluminum and copper by electromagnetic pulse to improve the performance and reduce the costs of these assemblies. The applications developed will cover different industrial sectors (transport, energy, etc.). Transferability to other material combinations will be considered so that all industrial sectors using multi-material assemblies can benefit from these results.

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INTERREG 2014-2020 France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen

Mar. 31, 2015

INTERREG 2014-2020 France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen

Good news ! The three partners (French, Walloon and Flemish) of the INTERREG France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen program responded to all the comments made by the European Commission at the beginning of 2015 and were able to table the cooperation program 2014-2020 on February 25.

On March 31, 2015, PFT Innovaltech attended the Interreg V France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen launch in Mons, Belgium.

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CIR Approval

Jan. 12, 2015

CIR Approval

PFT INNOVALTECH is approved CIR (Research Tax Credit) by the Ministry of Education and Research.

This CIR approval is granted for the years 2014, 2015, 2016.

The company that benefits from the CIR tax credit license agreement, therefore offers a significant advantage to its customers by enabling them to recover, in the form of tax credits (CIR), a part of the services invoiced to them.

Its referencing on the Ministry of Research website as a private organization CIR approved is also a credibility argument towards customers and prospects.

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Best whishes for 2015

Jan. 05, 2015

Best whishes for 2015

Believing in a project is, first of all believing in its initiator.

the whole team whishes you a very good new year.

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Factory of the Future

Nov. 26, 2014

Factory of the Future

On November 14, the Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital, Mr. Emmanuel MACRON came to Picardy on the theme of the Factory of the FUTURE.

The visit took place on the site of IndustriLab and Aérolia in Méaulte. During this visit, Dominique HAYE was able to present the objectives of the collaborative project COILTIM, highlighting the partnership synergy and the regional dynamics of the Magnetic Pulse System - MPS (TIM) while presenting PFT INNOVALTECH to the Ministery.

A panel discussion was then organized on the theme of the Factory of the FUTURE.

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Focus on MPS Dec. 18, ARI Picardie

Nov. 09, 2014

Focus on MPS Dec. 18, ARI Picardie

PFT INNOVALTECH in collaboration with ARI Picardie, Regional Agency of Innovation in Picardy, proposes a morning centered on the Magnetic Pulse System on December, Thursday 18, 2014 from 9:30 am to 12 pm at ARI Picardie 41 avenue Paul Claudel, in DURY (southern suburbs of Amiens).

This event is aimed at industrialists, business leaders, design offices, methods, R&D...

As part of the "TIM Industrialization initiative" Phase 2 co-financed by the FEDER, you will be able to benefit from a feasibility study to integrate this precursor technology into your company.

During this event, we will keep you informed on this new technology and its various applications.

Alma Consulting Group will present the different support mechanisms for innovation.

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IndustriLAB COST

Oct. 09, 2014

IndustriLAB COST

The seminar of the COST - Scientific and Technological Orientation Committee - of IndustriLAB will be held on Tuesday October 14 at the Château de Bécourt, 1 rue du Château 80300 Bécordel-Bécourt.

A brain storming between the different members of the committee will be carried out on the subjects to be developed in a short and medium term:

  • Summary of AAP projects
  • Factory of the Future
  • Presentation of the Virtual Reality project
  • Agr composites - replenished
  • Calculation and remote visualization
  • Robotic Group IndustriLAB

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MPS meeting Sept.30 UTC Innovation Center

Sep. 06, 2014

MPS meeting Sept.30 UTC Innovation Center

On September 30, 2014, from 5 pm to 8 pm a Tech Day based on Magnetic Pulse System will be held in UTC's Innovation Center in Compiègne.

This event is aimed at industrialists, business leaders, design offices, methods, R&D...

As part of the "MPS collective action" phase 2 co-financed by the FEDER, you will be able to benefit from a feasibility study to integrate this precursor technology into your company.

During this event, we will keep you informed on this new technology and its various applications.

Alma Consulting Group will present the different support mechanisms for innovation.

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CSTI congress

Jun. 19, 2014

CSTI congress

The National Congress of the CSTI (Science, Technology and Innovation Council) is organized by the AMCSTI in collaboration with Ombelliscience Picardie (the Center for Scientific and Technological Culture in the Picardy region), the UPJV (Department of Research, Department of Cultural Affairs, Coordination of the Cathedral Pole) And supported by the Regional Council of Picardy, the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and the Ministry of Culture and Communication.

The national congress proposes to explore the links between the structures of CSTI and the industry through the existing actions and their perspectives of evolution. Plenary sessions, workshops and visits, particularly of the PFT INNOVALTECH premices on June 06, 2014.

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PFT label renewal

May 15, 2014

PFT label renewal

Innovaltech's team is pleased to announce the renewal, for a period of 3 years, of our PFT label awarded by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

The opinion issued by the National Committee for the Labeling of Technology Transfer and Dissemination Structures, based on the conclusions of the AFNOR evaluation report, is very positive and confirms the whole team in its approach to professionalization and improvement of the quality of our activities.

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Printemps de l'Industrie

Apr. 25, 2014

Printemps de l'Industrie

Le Printemps de l'Industrie (Spring of Industry) has been organized for nine years by the Regional Council of Picardy. Many visits and conferences have been set for students to discover the richness of the industry and the jobs it has to offer.

On this occasion, Claude GEWERC, President of the Regional Council, accompanied by several foreign delegations (United Kingdom, Germany, Slovakia, Brazil, etc ...), visited INNOVALTECH's  premices on April 8, 2014.

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Innovation Workshops

Mar. 10, 2014

Innovation Workshops

Magnetic Impulse System - MPS
How can you make the most of it in your business?

To find out, participate in the Ateliers de l'Innovation (innovation workshops), organized by the CCI of Aisne on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 8:45 am to 12:30 am, at the PFT INNOVALTECH of Saint-Quentin.

After this morning session, which includes a presentation phase and a demonstration phase, you will be able to benefit from a feasibility study as part of a collective action to integrate this precursor technology into your company.

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MPS Overview

Feb. 28, 2014

MPS Overview

At the last MécaMéta Picardie meeting, held in Friville-Escarbotin (80) on February 26, PFT Innovaltech presented the Magnetic Pulse System (MPS) and the new Collective Action.

MPS is an innovative high-speed deformation process based on the use of electromagnetic forces to assemble, weld, form and cut metal parts.

The Collective Action is a project that gives companies from Picardy the opportunity to discover the MPS and to apreciate the value of its integration in the manufacturing process. Its main goal is to strengthen the competitiveness of companies and will last 18 months from January 2014 to June 2015.

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Best whishes for 2014

Jan. 01, 2014

Best whishes for 2014

You must go forward... so as not to lose your balance.

Innovatech's team whishes you all the best for 2014.

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PFT Innovaltech participates in I2FG

Dec. 12, 2013

PFT Innovaltech participates in I2FG

Members of the Advisory Board of the I²FG - International Impulse Forming Group - have just agreed to validate the membership application of INNOVALTECH to join this international community as an active member.

I²FG brings together scientists, manufacturers, users, test and technological platforms interested in exchanging experiences and gathering knowledge.

The aim of the group is to promote science and research in the field of high-speed pulse deformation processes by contributing to its promotion, disseminating knowledge and raising the level of awareness of multi-physical phenomenons.

We are very proud to be able to join this community as a new member. Our membership will be active as of January 1, 2014.

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MIDEST 2013

Nov. 14, 2013

MIDEST 2013

The Picardie Region will hold a pavilion at the MIDEST (Industrial Subcontracting Exhibition) to be held in Paris-Nord Villepinte from November 19 to 22, 2013.

On this occasion, a presentation of the PFT Innovaltech will be made to the attendants and exhibitors of Picardy stand on November 21 in the early afternoon:

  • Presentation of the 4 fields of expertise of the technology platform
  • Presentation of ongoing research projects
  • Focus on:
    . Rapid prototyping
    . Magnetic Pulse System

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Picardy towards Europe 2020

Oct. 29, 2013

Picardy towards Europe 2020

For its 7th edition, the Research and Innovation Week takes place in La Faïencerie, in Creil, from November 26 to 29. Organized by the Regional Council of Picardy, this essential event will bring together researchers, decision-makers, institutions, journalists and students from all walks of life.

Through its projects and new state-of-the-art structures, Picardy is today a real player in the field of technological innovations that will shape the world of tomorrow.

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Innovaltech's new technologies

Sep. 23, 2013

Innovaltech's new technologies

On his visit to PFT Innovaltech on September 23 2013, Claude Gewerc, President of the Regional Council of Picardy, and Bernard Beignier, Rector of the Academy, Chancellor of Universities, announced the creation of a new Building to reinforce the process of professionalization and innovation of the PFT Innovaltech and reinforce the attractiveness of the territory.

On the programme of this meeting: demonstrations of teaching activities and new equipment of the technological pole, presentation of collaborative projects developed with industrialists, participation of partner companies and students, interviews with journalists.

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Innovative Production Technologies

Sep. 10, 2013

Innovative Production Technologies

Rapid Prototyping, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printer, FabLab, Powder injection molding, Design ... these are the themes discussed during the Rencontres de l’Innovation (Innovation Meeting) organized by the CCI of Aisne and the PFT Innovaltech at the IUT of Aisne on Sept. 9, 2013, within the framework of the +Composites project.

3D printing is an additive manufacturing technique developed for rapid prototyping.

Three main technologies co-exist: FDM, stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering. According to the method, a variety of materials can be used: plastic, wax, metal, ceramics...

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« Campus des Métiers et des qualifications »

Jun. 14, 2013

The call for projects relating to the labeling of a "Campus of Trades and Qualifications" is part of the valorisation of the professional path in order to meet the challenges of productive recovery.

The vocational campus, a competitiveness cluster jointly run by the State and the Region, will bring together diverse actors in a strengthened partnership: vocational and multi-purpose high schools, apprenticeship training centers, training institutions, Higher education, businesses and research laboratories.

Espace Scolaire Condorcet has been designated as a support institution for the project and will be based on the PFT Innovaltech for the school/company partnership. In this project, Innovaltech is considered as a technological support structure for university partners (Lab/Company & Lab/School partnership) and becomes a privileged actor in applied research.

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School/companies technology cooperation

May 30, 2013

School/companies technology cooperation

On the occasion of the launch of www.agefa-cooptechno.org , the first inter-regional meeting on the theme of technological cooperation was held on May, 30 2013 at the ESAM in Lille.

Within the framework of the co-operation agreement with the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the aim is to  foster a new dynamic of this school-company relationship by enhancing and developing technology cooperation in training institutions, specifically in Technological Platforms (PFT).

PFT Innovaltech presented its activities by highlighting its collaborative project.

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The PFT Engineering Team welcomes Rija Raoelison

Apr. 10, 2013

The PFT Engineering Team welcomes Rija Raoelison

Rija RAOELISON, UTC post graduate in mechanics / materials, has just joined the PFT Innovaltech's engineering team.

He will be in charge of the development of the activities related to the Magnetic Pulse System, the deployment of its applications and the implementation of numerical simulation models. His scientific contribution, his mastery of the metallurgical field, his theoretical skills and knowledge combined with his human qualities are real assets for our future developments.

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Composites, a career for the future

Feb. 12, 2013

Composites, a career for the future

The European Forum of trades and training in the field of composite materials was held on February 7, 2013 at the CCI of Aisne in SAINT-QUENTIN.

Composite materials that allow the lightening of structures are increasingly used in transport - automobile, aeronautics and rail - but also in many sectors of activities such as sports and leisure, building, health ...

On this occasion, PFT Innovaltech presented its lifelong learning offer available in this field.

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Best whishes for 2013

Jan. 01, 2013

Best whishes for 2013

The whole team whishes you to bring your projects to life in 2013... either personal or professional.

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Composite Machining Tech day

Sep. 26, 2012

Composite Machining Tech day

On Tuesday, October 23 2012, at the Lycée Lamarck in Albert, a Tech Day on "Composite Machining" will take place.

PFT INNOVALTECH will present the "Composite machining" expertises.

The purpose of this tech day is to provide concrete solutions for the managers on the use of composites in their production system and how to machine them.

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MecaMéta meeting at MBK

Sep. 11, 2012

MecaMéta meeting at MBK

The "Lundis de la Mécanique" (Mondays of Mechanics)  will be held at MBK in Saint Quentin, on September 24, 2012.

Organized by CETIM as part of the MécaMéta meeting, PFT Innovaltech is invited to present its activities and particularly the Magnetic Pulse System.

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Remachining cutterpaths Tech Day 2012

Jun. 07, 2012

Remachining cutterpaths Tech Day 2012

Remachining cutterpaths Tech Day took place on Tuesday, June 5th at the PFT INNOVALTECH.

  • In the morning, the private part, devoted to the steering committees of the projects ACCOST_UGV (regional project structuring research) and TOUCH and WORK (IndustriLAB, innovation project), with specific demonstration on remachining cutterpaths.
  • In the afternoon, the public part, during which all the partners joined the communities, industrial, institutional and academic world.

INNOVALTECH and INSSET teams warmly and sincerely thank all the participants who contributed by their presence to the realization and the success of this day.

Many thanks to the speakers and demonstrators for their availability and professionalism.

More info on this event in the "News & Events" tab.

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COS IndustriLAB meeting

Apr. 05, 2012

COS IndustriLAB meeting

IndustriLAB is a project initiated by the Regional Council of Picardy and its action is supported by the FEDER.

IndustriLAB is the gateway to a network of partners who are committed to mobilizing their skills and means to advance your projects. Their contribution can range from mere delivery to a partnership agreement as part of a collaborative project. PFT Innovaltech is one of IndustriLAB partner organizations of and also sits on the COS for a period of 3 years in the technology transfer college.

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PFT Steering Committee

Feb. 23, 2012

PFT Steering Committee

The PFT INNOVALTECH Steering Committee was held at the Espace Scolaire Condorcet on Feb 23, 2012.

The results of the year 2011 were presented to the partners and institutional representatives of the PFT. This year has been marked by the affirmation of the role it intends to play for the years to come, through its project to create a consortium.

TIM -Technologie par Impulsion Magnétique (MPS - Magnetic Pulse System) in Picardy.

 

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Best whishes for 2012

Jan. 29, 2012

Best whishes for 2012

The PFT Innovaltech's team wishes you all the best and thanks you for trusting us.

May 2012 bring you happiness and success, both in your professional and personal projects.

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FIIER-T european project - Company visit

Jan. 12, 2012

FIIER-T european project  - Company visit

All the partners of the FIIER-T european project  meet several times a year for coordination meetings and company visits.

On January 12th, PFT Innovaltech received its partners and organized the visit of ENSIVAL MORET SAINT-QUENTIN, a company specialized in the manufacture and maintenance of industrial pumps.

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Inauguration of a new instrumentation laboratory

Dec. 14, 2011

Inauguration of a new instrumentation laboratory

FIIER-T is a training tool that is part of the Interreg IV program and aims to strengthen economic and social exchanges between the Nord-Pas de Calais, Picardy Wallony and Flanders regions.

The inauguration of the new instrumentation and industrial regulation laboratory set up at TECHNOFUTUR INDUSTRIE (Mons) enables the training to be completed and prepares future technicians for the requirements of industry.

PFT Innovaltech was present at this inauguration as a partner of the INTERREG IV France - Wallonia-Vlaanderen program, through the FIIER-T (Industrial Intelligence in Transborder Networks) project.

Participants in the inaugural speeches, on the Belgian side, were Ministers of Education and Social Promotion, Employment and Training and the Minister President of the Walloon Region.

On the French side: Agnès DELAHAYE, representing the President of the Regional Council of Picardy and Mr KOSZYK, Condorcet high school's headmaster.

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Denis JOUAFFRE joins the PFT INNOVALTECH team

Nov. 22, 2011

Denis JOUAFFRE
Denis JOUAFFRE

Denis JOUAFFRE reinforces the PFT INNOVALTECH team.

He is a mechanical engineer and will be involved in the monitoring and development of PFT's projects and activities, particularly on magnetic pulse technology.

We welcome him and whish him professionnal fulfillment in his new position.

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Visit of Laurent WAUQUIEZ

Oct. 07, 2011

Visit of Laurent WAUQUIEZ

Jean-Louis Mucchielli, Rector of the Academy of Amiens, Laurent Wauquiez, Minister of Higher Education and Research, and Xavier Bertrand, Mayor of Saint Quentin, visited the Henri-Martin High School in Saint-Quentin (02) and met with the teaching teams of the Center of Excellence for Professional Training in Saint-Quentin set up this year by three high schools in the city.

The BTS courses of the Henri Martin, Condorcet and La Ramée high schools have managed to overcome compartments by networking, by developping links between BTS, Bachelor's degree, University and IUT, and working in close collaboration with the companies in the employment area of Saint-Quentin. The creation of the Professional Training Center of Excellence represents major changes for students, teachers and institutional partners in high schools.
Laurent Wauquiez paid tribute to the pedagogical teams involved in this project, which is a real springboard for youth employment.

The INTERTACT project of the UTC, realized in partnership with the PFT INNOVALTECH was presented by Charles LENAY.

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The President, the Prefect and the Chief Education Officer visit the PFT

Sep. 17, 2011

The President, the Prefect and the Chief Education Officer visit the PFT

The PFT INNOVALTECH was visited by a committee chaired by the President of the Regional Council of Picardy, Mr GEWERC, the Prefect of the M region DELPUECH accompanied by M. MUCCHIELLI, Chief Education Officer of the Academy of Amiens. This visit enabled the use of European funds in the regions to be illustrated through research and training activities and to highlight the synergy of innovation and the links between schools / universities and industry.

The committee was able to discover several projects such as ACCOST_UGV, UMC, MSIM, developments for EVRA PRODUCTION and and the Magnetic Pulse System (MPS) technology.

This visit was an opportunity to highlight several projects benefiting from European funds, as well as university and industrial laboratories, project actors and the works and innovations carried out within the framework of our academic partnerships.

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M. Xavier BERTRAND at the PFT

Jun. 25, 2011

M. Xavier BERTRAND at the PFT

On Friday, June 24, 2011, Xavier Bertrand, Mayor of Saint Quentin signed an agreement that binds the Town Hall to the Espace Scolaire Condorcet around the creation of an experimental Sport training and Studies Center and accommodation for sportsmen on weekends.

A presentation of the PFT INNOVALTECH as well as a visit of the MPS pole was made to the Mayor, also Minister of Labor. It was completed with a demonstration of this new Magnetic Pulse technology.

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Innovact 2011 Reims

Mar. 26, 2011

Innovact 2011 Reims

The innovative entrepreneur at the heart of Innovact and European networks

  • Young entrepreneurs and promoters of innovative projects present your project and come to find advice, funding, partners ...
  • Experts, incubators, funders ... who accompany these entrepreneurs, come to valorize your nicest nuggets , help them advance and recruit new projects to follow.

Innovact , at the congress center in Reims, is a unique forum in Europe that puts the innovative entrepreneur at the heart of its event and the European networks that act for the young innovative company, its creation and development.

For two days, the PFT INNOVALTECH will be present at this show, invited by the CCIA of Aisne to promote the maximum of fruitful exchanges, long-term collaborations, meetings sometimes as new as unexpected.

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INNOVALTECH's Tech Day

Feb. 20, 2011

INNOVALTECH's Tech Day

I am pleased to send you the program of the Innovaltech's Tech Day which will take place at the Lycée Condorcet in Saint Quentin, on March 23rd, 2011 from 8:45 am. GPS coordinates: N 49 ° 51.629 '- E 3 ° 17.647' or consultation of the access map.

To confirm your participation, we kindly thank you to return this email duly completed before March 18th.

We remind you that the reservation for the buffet is compulsory.

Do not hesitate to spread this invitation.

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All the best for 2011

Jan. 01, 2011

All the best for 2011

The whole team of the PFT INNOVALTECH wishes you an excellent year 2011.

May our collaboration continue in this new year.

Tomorrow will not be like yesterday...

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C2TR Project Committee

Oct. 09, 2010

C2TR Project Committee

On the proposal of François COISEUR, the PFT INNOVALTECH invited the members of the C2TR steering committee to visit its facilities on October 7, 2010.

Prototyping site visits at the IUT Saint Quentin and the HSM and MPS sites at the Lycée Condorcet highlighted PFT INNOVALTECH's expertise, partnerships and research work.

The agenda and proceeding were as follows:

  • 10.45: meeting at the IUT St Quentin, 48 rue d'Ostende
  • 11h00 - 11h30: visit of the prototyping hall
  • 11h45: transfer to the Lycée Condorcet, rond-point Joliot Curie
  • 12h00 - 12h45: visit of the UGV and MPS halls
  • 12.45 - 14.15: Meals on site
  • 14h30 - 18h00: C2TR project committe

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2010 PFT labelling

Sep. 03, 2010

2010 PFT labelling

For this fall, we are pleased to inform you, in view of the documentary evaluation report sent by our structure, that the PFT labeling committee has given a favorable and very positive response to our request for renewal of the PFT label for a period of 3 years.

This report does not contain any discrepancies and even provides answers as to the areas for improvement included in the document issued by the Ministery of Education and Research.

It reinforces the whole team in its process of professionalisation and improvement of the quality of all our activities.

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Partnership for Innovation of an SME

Jun. 26, 2010

Partnership for Innovation of an SME

In a highly competitive market, the search for performance through innovation is vital for small businesses like PRODUCTION EVRA.

Funded by a PTR, the networking and skills of the technological platform INNOVALTECH have allowed this SME of 4 people to upgrade its traditional range of propellers.

The process has been improved to optimize the quality and the manufacturing time to adapt to the new economic requirements of the market. The new composite propeller has been implemented as well as the new range of hubs - all over a period of 7 months.

PFT INNOVALTECH, with by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Production of the IUT Amiens and the HND "Industrialization of mechanical production" of Condorcet high school, have thus contributed to the success of this innovation project.

Read more

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MSIM Structuring Research Project

Mar. 21, 2010

MSIM Structuring Research Project

MSIM (Maîtrise du Système par Impulsion - System Control by Impulse) is a regional research project, piloted by UTC Laboratoire Roberval UMR 6253 CNRS, in partnership with UPJV LTI, EA 3899 and the technological platform INNOVALTECH.

The goal is to acquire the control of a new innovative multi-material assembly process that can advantageously replace conventional welding processes such as brazing.

The principle is to create a strong magnetic pulse (a few seconds) that induces an impact between the parts to be assembled and thus produces a weld in the solid state and cold. This makes it possible to avoid several disadvantages of conventional welding such as cracking, heat-affected zones, modifications of properties, etc.

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INNOVACT European Forum - March 2-3, 2010

Jan. 18, 2010

INNOVACT European Forum - March 2-3, 2010

PFT Innovaltech will participate in the next Innovact European Forum of the young innovative company, on March 2-3, 2010.

This show brings together the European innovation community to support the young innovative company in its development at the Centre des Congrès in Reims.

Innovact is a forum centered around the Young Innovative Company to find development solutions: training, partnerships, financing, technology transfer...

All links in the "chain" that support the creation and development of young innovative companies at the regional, French and European levels, are present on Innovact:

  • young companies and innovative project promoters,
  • large accounts,
  • support networks,
  • investors from all over the chain,
  • expertise and consulting companies,
  • public bodies,
  • European research organizations,
  • the principals,
  • innovation experts

More info: www.innovact.com

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INNOVALTECH dynamics

Jan. 08, 2010

INNOVALTECH dynamics

This document summarizing the activities of the PFT INNOVALTECH provides a general assessment of the Platform, based on 10 representative indicators, comparing 2008/2009.

This dynamic generated by the PFT is the result of the investment of the entire team, the inventive and committed spirit of all its employees, thus enabling the development of technology and innovation.

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Greetings 2010

Jan. 04, 2010

Greetings 2010

PFT INNOVALTECH wishes you all the best for 2010.

DARE, CREATE, INNOVATE ...

"Let yourself be carried by the breeze of new ideas"

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Activity report 2009

Dec. 17, 2009

Activity report 2009

The 2009 PFT INNOVALTECH Steering Committee was held at the Condorcet High School on December 15th.

This meeting was an opportunity to draw up an exhaustive assessment of the activities, perspectives and orientations of the PFT before the partners and institutional representatives.

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PFT Mécatronique becomes PFT INNOVALTECH

Nov. 18, 2009

PFT Mécatronique becomes PFT INNOVALTECH

the PFT Mechatronique was newly named PFT INNOVALTECH, INNOVALTECH standing for Innovation and Technology Valuation.

This new name will allow a better visibility of the activities of the PFT, to correct an inappropriate name "mechatronics" and to avoid any confusion with the different partners.

As part of the missions entrusted to it, the PFT INNOVALTECH will strive to create value through innovation, by providing the most efficient support to companies, by developing the training offer and the technology transfer action.

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Training of Belgian Partners - European Project FIIER-T

Sep. 28, 2009

Training of Belgian Partners - European Project FIIER-T

It is within the framework of the European INTERREG IV program, through our FIIER-T project, that the PFT welcomed our Belgian partners from Technofutur industrie of Gosselies Charleroi.

This week of training allowed to learn about the environment of the HSM, to visit the Massey Ferguson company in Beauvais and to discover during a cultural afternoon, the city of Saint Quentin.

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Collective action "Multi-material assembly by magnetic pulse"

Sep. 24, 2009

Collective action "Multi-material assembly by magnetic pulse"

A Collective Action MPS will help inform Picardy companies about the availability of a new Magnetic Pulse System and support them in the emergence of a project and the feasibility of a demo prototype, in the mono or bi-material assembly.

This Collective Action planned for 20 companies, will take place until December 2010 and will support individually a selected project among the identified projects.

More info

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Séverine LEGENVRE, our new financial manager

Sep. 01, 2009

Séverine LEGENVRE, our new financial manager

A new attaché position has been opened by the Education Board of Amiens for this new 2009-2010 academic year.

Previously employed at the Léonard de Vinci College in Sainte Geneviève, Miss Séverine LEGENVRE, Administrative Attaché of National Education and Higher Education, applied to assume the responsibilities of PFT Financial manager.

Since her appointment on September 1, 2009, her skills and know-how in the performance of her duties as an attaché, have boosted and perpetuated the functioning of the PFT.

The entire PFT team welcomes this new member.

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Innovative MPS process

Jun. 28, 2009

Innovative MPS process

The Technology Platform of Saint Quentin has just acquired a new innovative MPS process "Magnetic Pulse System".

It is by a magnetic pulse that the process performs crimping, forming, cutting and multi-material welding.

There many advantages: no filler metal, no preparatory work, little waste, high productivity...

A COLLECTIVE ACTION will help inform and support 20 Picardy companies in the emergence and feasibility of innovative projects.

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Training of the AFPI 8002 students

Apr. 16, 2009

Training of the AFPI 8002 students

The students of Industrial Product Design HND as well as the students of Machining Technician Vocational Baccalauréat came to discover High Speed Machining during a training day at the HSM hall.

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Arts and Sciences Day

Apr. 16, 2009

Arts and Sciences Day

The Condorcet High School is organizing the fourth edition of the Arts and Sciences Day on April 17, 2009.

During this day, the Technology Platform will open the gates of its TECHNOLOGICAL AREA

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INNOVACT European Forum

Mar. 14, 2009

INNOVACT European Forum

Invited by the CCI of Aisne, PFT Mecatronique participated in the 13th edition of INNOVACT, the European Forum for young innovative companies, at the REIMS congress center.

Presented as a technological support structure for companies, the PFT exhibited among the 272 retailers and 200 young innovative companies.

This event attracted around 2,300 visitors in 2 days.

Some photos

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Open Day Saturday February 7, 2009

Jan. 23, 2009

Open Day Saturday February 7, 2009

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2009 from 9:00 to 14:00 the PFT Mecatronique will welcome you on the occasion of the open day of the of HND sections at the Lycée Condorcet of Saint Quentin.

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The IMP HND students of Condorcet in Belgium

Jan. 23, 2009

The IMP HND students of Condorcet in Belgium

The second year students of IMP (industrialization of machanical products) HND of Condorcet High School, went from December 15 to 19 in Charleroy (Belgium), accompanied by their teachers. They immortalized their educational and cultural stay at the Technofutur skills center in Gosselie.

This cross-border training, as part of the European FIIER-T project, is a real opportunity for all academic institutions. These exchanges allow them to complete their training and learn new areas using innovative learning tools and concepts.

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Steering Committee 2008

Jan. 02, 2009

Steering Committee 2008

The steering committee of the PFT took place on dec. 15, 2008 in the presence of the various partners of the Platform.

During this meeting, the 2008 report and the 2009 outlook were presented and commented by the participants.

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2009 Greetings

Jan. 02, 2009

2009 Greetings

The whole team of the PFT is pleased to whish you all the best for this new year 2009.

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Educational trip for IMP HND in Belgium

Dec. 06, 2008

Educational trip for IMP HND in Belgium

It is within the framework of the European project FIIER-T that the second year students of IMP (industrialization of machanical products) HND of Condorcet High School will leave from December 15 to 19 in Charleroy (Belgium) for an educational and cultural stay at the Technofutur skills center in Gosselie.

This cross-border scheme will complete their training and represents a real opportunity for exchange and development based on new tools and learning concepts. 

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New PFT Mécatronique website

Oct. 08, 2008

New PFT Mécatronique website

The entire Saint Quentin PFT team mobilized around our webmaster Eric Grenot to create and put on line our new website.

This creation was the fruit of a collegial work and collaboration between the various partners of the PFT.

This site will optimize the communication and visibility of the Technological Platform activities and will allow you to discover the partners, the skills and the various events organized within the PFT Mécatronique.

The interactivity of the site will make it possible to increase the responsiveness of the dissemination of information, in particular as regards the news and the services realized materialized by the project files.

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Study visit "entrepreneurship in youth training"

Sep. 26, 2008

P. KOSZYK et Irène ILEF lors de la conférence
P. KOSZYK et Irène ILEF lors de la conférence

It was in the framework of a European seminar led by ILEF Irene - DAET - Rectorate of Amiens, with the theme " entrepreneurship in the training of young people " that the new headmaster of Condorcet high school, Mr. P. KOSZYK, welcomed this delegation on the PFT.

This was the opportunity to present the role of the Platform by detailing the impact of innovation in the training of young students as well as the link between the secondary and superior education.

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Labeling of the PFT Méchatronique

Sep. 25, 2008

Labeling of the PFT Méchatronique

The Plateforme Mécatronique of Saint Quentin brilliantly obtained the PFT label.

Only 8 PFTs, throughout the national territory are entitled to use the label.

The Ministry of Research has set up a new labeling scheme for technology transfer and diffusion structures which provides three labels, corresponding to the three types of structures existing in this area:

  • the " CRT " (technology resource center) 
  • the " CDT " (technology diffusion cell)
  • the " PFT " label is created for technological platforms installed in schools or higher education, which were previously approved at the time of their creation.

These three labels are granted for a maximum duration of three years.

From now on, only structures that have obtained one of these three labels will be able to receive funding from the deconcentrated services of the Ministry in charge of research, regional research delegations. and technology (DRRT), under State-region project contracts (CPER).

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The European project INTERREG IV has just been definitively submited

Jul. 09, 2008

The European project INTERREG IV has just been definitively submited

The Plateforme Mécatronique is part of the European INTERREG IV project .

This project called FIIER-T (Industrial Intelligence Training in Transfrontier Network) aims to work on the technological innovations implemented in cross-border companies, and so to adapt the training offer of all the partners to the new needs generated by the technological evolution.

More info

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Matthieu MOREL, new team member

Jul. 09, 2008

Matthieu MOREL
Matthieu MOREL

Matthieu MOREL has just joined the Plateforme Mécatronique team bringing his skills in CAD and Prototyping. He will take part in the development of the Magnetic Pulse System.

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Creation of the PFT Mécatronique website

Jul. 09, 2008

The whole team mobilized around Mr. Eric Grenot, our Webmaster, to create and put on line our website.

This creation is in progress and is not fixed, each visitor having the opportunity to bring us any remarks to make it more efficient.