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Innovative substitutions of substances-processes-materials
Area of expertise
Quality - safety - environment
Substitution, a driver of innovation
YOUR EXPECTATIONS
You would like to:
- Take into consideration the risk of obsolescence of regulated and hazardous substances (CMR, endocrine disruptors, etc.) found in materials (metallic and polymer), processes and articles
- Adopt optimum substitution solutions
- Secure your supplies and your production
OUR SOLUTIONS
Cetim offers you a comprehensive risk management plan:
- Establishment of a comprehensive Substitution Plan (materials, processes):
- Assessment of the vulnerability and obsolescence related with REACH, RoHS, CMR: materials, products, processes. E.g.: Chromium VI, Nickel, Cobalt, Phthalates
- Study of substitutions and recommendations for innovative substitutions (substances, processes and/or metallic and polymer materials)
- Feasibility and durability of the recommended substitution solutions
- Assistance in selecting the optimum substitution solution: based on ROI (Return On Investment)
- Support in operational implementation (materials, processes, product):
- Tests and validation of compliance with Customer Specifications (corrosion, mechanical strength, functional tests, etc.
- Reorganisation of the workshop and integration of the substitution solutions in the production system (performance, safety, ergonomics, environment)
- Follow-up of implementation of the substitution solution(s)
- Training, awareness raising
YOUR BENEFITS
Why should you choose Cetim?
- Support in obtaining funding for your projects
- Neutrality
- Our mechanical engineering expertise: surface treatment, metallic and polymer materials, associated with our thorough knowledge of the regulation
- Our laboratories and R&D platforms (tests, characterisation and qualification)
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Our references
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( Parker Hannifin)Risk management and regulatory conformity
Master and foresee risks means avoiding accidents, production stops and losses, which could put your company's existence in danger.
Cetim has developed a long experience and comprehensive knowledge in risk prevention and statutory compliance, and will efficiently contribute to help you control most industrial hazards, for the sake of your staff and organization.
