Success stories

Mechatronics Sonceboz
Comprehensive support for validation plans
Sonceboz, a leading designer and manufacturer of mechatronic solutions, asked Cetim to carry out validation tests on an electrohydraulic pump designed to b...
Materials Purple Alternative Surface
Support at every stage of development
Purple Alternative Surface, a start-up, has devised a solution for reusing non-recyclable plastic waste. Cetim was asked to provide its expertise in the te...
Agricultural Equipment Pellenc
Optimised, high-performance and silent gears
The manufacturer of equipment and tools for winegrowing, fruit growing and garden maintenance asked Cetim to optimise the high-speed gear train of its C35/...
Aerospace Laroche Industries
A breakthrough innovation in fuselage inspections
The manufacturer has developed a new device for the contactless inspection of aircraft “skins” thus freeing operators from a repetitive task. This innovati...
Urban Transportation Poma
In situ measurements for product validation
The world leader in ropeway transport regularly calls on Cetim to perform on-site measurement campaigns on its systems. Example in Toulouse, on one of its...More stories 
- Leak tightness EDF : Replacing steel with graphite
- 3P - Produits Plastiques Performants : Plastic materials with enhanced abrasion resistance
- A barrier system to fight obesity : Horuscare
- Académie de Nice : Standing the test of Techniquote
- AEML : Repatriating the manufacturing of clamps from China
- Aerospace Aeroconseil : 3D scanning for aircraft transformation
- Aeroform : Industrial autoclaves: Testing without dismantling
- Agri-food : Packaged Perfect Testing Approach
- AIA : BImprovement through risk analysis
- AIMS : Optimising piping without any additional costs
- Air Liquide : A ceramic-metal sealed connection
- Air Liquide : Risk simulation: a profitable calculation
- Medical devices Air Liquide Healthcare : Quieter ventilation
- Aerospace Airbus Defence & Space : A "turnkey" workshop in Kazakhstan
- Aerospace Airbus Helicopters : Cleaner gearbox casings
- Airbus Industrie : Fully leak tight complex moulds
- Steels AK Steel International : Properties validated by standardised tests
- AKER Solutions : Accelerated ageing of elastomeric parts
- Product Development AL'S Bio Organic Maintenance : Applying innovation to pipeline renovation
- Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks : Eco-design: a growing number of followers
- Railway Alstom : Monitoring the clamp load of connections
- Alstom : Cetim Cobra on track
- Alstom Hydro France : Learning more about composites
- Alstom Océan : Stream turbine seals undergoing bench testing
- Alstom Power : Recommendations for painting cabinets
- Alstom Transport : The characterization of dust during braking
- Ambatovy : Getting trained on vibration analysis in Madagascar
- AMGC : Checking the tightness of doors
- AMPO : From design to EC marking
- Ampère Industrie : Controlled performance of alloys
- Machining Anthoine Bernard et Fils : A "smarter" workshop
- ArcelorMittal R&D : Ensuring the efficiency of its watch approach
- Nuclear industry Areva NP : Forging under scrutiny
- Aerospace ArianeGroup : Acceptance of a key Vulcain 2.1 engine component
- Aerospace ArianeGroup : Support in selecting machining equipment
- Armen Instrument : Tribology supporting quality
- Atlas Copco : Overhauling its boosters
- Axon' Cable : Maintaining technological advance with training
- Baudin Chateauneuf : Well-adjusted hangers
- BE & Conseil technique GK : Optimizing the hull structure of sailing ships
- Electrical equipment Bernard Controls : Actuators: monitored vibratory tests
- Biotech Dental : Check of original new dental implants
- Heating Boostheat : Clean parts for more reliable compressors
- Bourgeois : Ecodesign as a performance mechanisms
- Multimaterial Assemblies Böllhoff Otalu : New assemblies for thermoplastic composites
- Caillau : Test Integration, Product Optimization
- Cameron France : Using ultrasound to check welding
- CCTA : Modelling the cathodic protection of facilities
- CEA : Vibratory expertise turns multiphysical
- Aerospace CEA CESTA : Characterisation of critical threaded connections
- Nuclear Cegelec CEM : Optimised cooling systems with AFT/Fathom
- CEP Industrie : How to simulate welding inspections and guarantee their quality
- Certigaz : Well qualified crimp fittings
- CFT Industrie : Better welds with robots
- CGG : Adapting teeth to strain
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique : Supervising transmission systems
- Firearms Chapuis Armes : Assistance in automated polishing
- Additive Manufacturing Chpolansky : Better characterize the powders to better use them
- Cita Production : “Recycling” the wind made by passing trucks
- Farming Machines Claas : Noise analysis in view of eliminating cab noise
- Clapot : Reorganise to increase productivity
- Aerospace CleanSky Palace : Towards new Pumps for the aerospace sector
- CMI Services : Leak-tightness of the vessel heads
- Cnes : Cobra extents its scope of application
- Energy CNIM : Acoustic emissions: monitoring of composite rings
- Comap : Simple and highperformance watch
- Comtoise de traitements de surfaces (CTS) : Being attentive to the customer's needs
- Continental Automotive France : Combining expertise and reactivity
- Converteam : Tightness test for long-term immersion
- Medical devices Corin Group : Validating new products using numerical testing
- Corvaisier : Changing methods to foster growth
- Medical Cousin Biotech : A new textile implant validated through “in vitro” testing
- Cristalleries de Saint-Louis : Impeccable adhesive bonding of crystal
- Cryostar : Training for non-destructive testing
- Danfoss Commercial Compressors : Improve cleanliness measurement of parts
- DAV Equipements : A sparkling concept
- Desoutter Industrial Tools : Wire crimping under close inspection
- Industrial cleaning DFD-Dense Fluid Degreasing : A new eco-innovative technology
- Direccte Île-de-France : A closer relationship with the Sees and Sims
- Rail transport DPIA Colaert : Analysis to guarantee train safety
- Duqueine group : Defects identified using flash lamps
- Aviation Eaton S.A.S : Eaton reorganizes to control the cleanliness of its parts
- Echelles Riffaud : Composite aerial ladder
- Ecovrac : Simulating pressure tanks with Castor
- ECT : A corrosion expert with Procor software
- Energy EDF : Sealing braids undergoing unprecedented tests
- EDF : The salesmen get trained to energy savings
- EDF : Cracking kinetics under complex loadings
- EDF Bouchain : Reducing the vibrations of a coal breaker
- EDF Ceidre : Enhanced response capability
- EDF Gaz de France Distribution : The importance of a correct soil diagnosis
- EDF Septen : Components surface quality and fatigue
- EDF Tignes Malgovert : Two penstocks get wiretapped
- Energy Entrepose Contracting : Checking leak tightness by acoustic emission
- Erimeca : Preparing estimates on the network
- Oil & Gaz Eureka Pumps : Giant pumps tested in real conditions
- Euromag : Tailored inspection for high-quality magnets
- Eurostar Engineering Plastics : Self-lubricating thermoplastics
- Eurovoirie : Guaranteeing noise and vibration levels
- Automotive Faurecia : Bonding processes for cockpit-integrated displays
- Automotive industry Faurecia : Composite structures for the seats of the future
- Robotics Fermob : Choose the right robot with Arthur
- Fermob : Modelled on beauty
- Ferotec : Optimising for better production performance
- Mining equipment Ferry-Capitain : Dynamic sealing capacity of the seal of a mining mill
- Ferry-Capitain : Phased array for testing ring gears
- Sport Finest Composite : 3D digitalization of high-performance paddles
- Flexitech Europe : Assessing particle contamination
- Energy Flowserve : Validating the performance of a turbine pump
- Flowserve : Even safer pumps
- Fugitives emissions : Industrial valves control of fugitive emissions
- Aerospace Gauthier Connectique : Surface treatment under scrutiny
- Gaz Liquéfié Industrie : A LPG tank under pressure
- Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) : The stamping choice
- GE Healthcare : Numerical simulation to improve mammography
- Agri-food industry GEA France : Improved regulatory compliance training
- Geomatech : Automating the study of soils
- MEDICAL Getinge Lancer : Washer flow rates calculated in just a few clicks
- Gewiss France : Cable routes: the winning
- Gima : Improving its Supply Chain with assistance from suppliers
- Gimar Montaz Mautino : Anticipating the risks of rollers blocking
- Goodrich : Airbus A380 Program: high level test benches
- Grand Perret : A dual-shaded defect
- Grolleau : Successful diversification in total serenity
- Automotive Groupe PSA : On the way to a noise-free car interior
- Groupe PSA : Enhancing the tribological performance of vehicles
- Oil & Gas Guichon Valves : Close monitoring of fugitive emissions
- Guichon Valves : A rewarding environmental strategy
- H+ Valves : Zero-defect valves with Cetim-Trius
- Hannecard France : The benefits of reorganisation
- Harmand & Fils : A Butting resistant plastic structure
- Heritage Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca : Cost effective corrosion control
- Haulotte Group : Paint is everybody’s business
- HDM : Growth emerges from skills grids
- Hydrostadium : NDT expertise in hydropower
- Simulation Hynovium : Multiphysics simulation brought within reach of SMEs
- IMS Group : Materials tested and immediately certified
- IN-LHC : Optimised quotes generated more quickly
- Ineo : Composites are the door to the future
- Inoforges : Combining efficiency and methodology
- Inoforges : Simulation to win markets
- Interforge : Accumulators are worthwhile for service
- Nuclear IRSN : Tests and simulation on an XXL gasket
- Nuclear ITER : "One shot" welding: pushing back the limits
- Jean Garnero, Court-ordered appraisal : Tracking down failures
- John Crane : Seals submitted to EPR requirements
- Jousseau : Risk management as an improvement strategy
- Aviation JPB Système : Introducing IoT in tightening solutions
- JSPM - Areva group : A strong commitment in metrology
- Oil & Gas Kelvion Thermal Solutions : Experts helping to optimise welding
- Keraglass : Noise abatement at source
- Komori-Chambon : 100% inspection of spindle fitting
- KSB : Elaborating a “Job-specific” reference frame and a training
- KSB : Sustainable purchasing implemented with Veolia Eau
- KSB SAS : More stringent endurance tests
- Laboratoires Narval : Betting on innovation
- Lafarge Plâtres : Noise-free machining of profiles
- Aerospace Laroche Industries : A breakthrough innovation in fuselage inspections
- Latty : Methane-tested valve packings
- Lescaut SAS : Validating tappings outside the scope of Codap®
- Mining equipment Liebherr -Mining Equipment : Controlling production costs thanks to Cetim TechniQuote
- Liebherr Machines Bulle SA : Understanding international standards
- Lloyd’s Register : Complementarity between testing and certification
- Civil Engineering Locapal : Fault analyses completed in double quick time
- Lufkin France : Detecting burns by noise
- MacLean Power France : A successful resettlement
- Markem-Imaje : A better understanding of surface quality thanks to 3D
- Marnier Lapostolle : Well-controlled vibrations
- Sustainable development Matel Couleurs Textiles : Optimised investment for improved effluent treatment
- Meca-Hydro : Well prepared estimates to gain markets
- Mecadrum : Improved drum designthrough simulation
- Medicine - Medical equipment : Secure packaging for unaltered products
- Messier Dowty : Outstanding load tests
- Micronique : Post-merger restructuring
- Eco-design Mil's : A win-win scenario with Ecodesign Studio
- Metering pumps Milton Roy Europe : Comprehensive training in materials
- Robotics MIP Robotics : A safe and compliant collaborative robot
- Molydal : Manufacturer of bio-based lubricants
- Montupet : Telemetry on wheel rims
- Montupet : Reducing noise pollution
- Morisse-Nayrat : The 5 axes machine gets to HSM
- Moules et outillages de Bourgogne : A robot to sustain growth
- Myral : A well-calibrated production line
- N. Schlumberger : Modelling energy efficiency
- Machine tool N2C : IoT for a change of Business Model
- Energy Nam Theun 2 Power Company : Rapid analyses on a hydroelectric power plant
- Railway sector Neu Railways : Acoustic modelling for optimised vacuum trains
- Medical Devices Newclip Technics : Test protocols tailored to each implant
- NLMK Clabecq : “Weldable” certified steel
- Medical devices Novastep : Implants that comply with US standards
- Automotive NTN Transmissions Europe : Tailored failure analysis training
- Forging NTN Transmissions Europe : NDT is automated on forging lines
- Forging NTN-SNR : Bearing test bench: the railway sector stands the test of time
- O5 Marine : Optimising vessel preservation
- Biomedical Oneortho Medical : Well-qualified medical prostheses
- Nuclear Power Orano Projets : Combining tests and simulations
- Otecmi : Active infrared thermography is an obvious solution
- Oxymetal : Well measured investment projects
- Mechanical components Parker Hannifin : Designing quieter heat exchangers
- Hydropneumatic Accumulators Parker Hannifin : Getting ahead of REACH
- Parker Hannifin : Following the evolution of environmental standards
- Parker-Hannifin Manufacturing-division FSCE : Enhanced eco-designed couplings
- Agricultural Equipment Pellenc : Optimised, high-performance and silent gears
- Pellenc- Green & City Technology Division : Training for better use of composites
- Oil & Gas Perenco : Comprehensive investigation on refinery equipment
- Welding Pinet Industrie : Robotisation supported from start to finish
- Polysius SAS : Predicting and avoiding Water hammers
- Urban Transportation Poma : In situ measurements for product validation
- Pompes Japy : Finding the right partner
- Port Autonome de Nantes Saint-Nazaire : A fault in Nantes dredger
- Professor Alain Carpentier : Artificial heart: early stages performed at Cetim
- PSA Peugeot Citroën : Skills training in screwed joints
- PSA Peugeot Citroën : Close examination of a test bench
- PSA Peugeot-Citroën : Cobra: tailored to specific requirements
- PSA Peugeot-Citroën : The common language of functional dimensioning and tolerancing
- Pumpart System : Co-development transformed at Iris
- Materials Purple Alternative Surface : Support at every stage of development
- RATP : From steel to titanium in full safety
- Regional council of Nord-Pas-de-Calais : Ecodesign and life cycle analysis: a great combination!
- Automotive Renault : Duplication of a wear test bench
- Renault - Fatigue : Expertises that complement each other
- Renault - Training : Transmitting the knowledge of specialists
- Resa : Efficiently integrating a CAPM
- Machinery RH Raccords Hydrauliques : More effective brazing processes
- Rivard : Reducing VOCs and increasing competitiveness
- Rodet : Using Kanban to manage work overloads and deadlines
- Ronis : The Eco-Design Revolution
- Roquette : A cooperation model for compliant products
- Ruget : Using organisation to remain competitive
- Ryssen Alcools : Validating the frangibility of stainless steel tanks
- S.T.Dupont : Lighters and Pens: degreasing according to the rules
- Sacherie Capron : Optimising raw material storage
- Aerospace Safran Landing Systems : Assessment and validation of tightening procedures
- Aviation Safran Seats : Qualifying the resistance of seat coatings
- Oil & Gas Saipem : Giant test bench for an innovative technology
- Automotive sector Sanden Manufacturing Europe : Reducing noise in car air conditioners
- Save Industrie : Using Rohr2 to obtain contracts
- Savoye : "Plug & play" electrical roller conveyors
- Schaeffler France : Decision making assistance for industrial waste
- Scherdel Rhône Ressorts : Assessing the consequences of relocation
- Water sports Sealver : Virtual reality a key feature in the manufacturing processes
- Secomoc : Partnership in frangibility expertise
- Self Climat Morvan : Applying method to ensure innovation
- Serac : Really long-lasting seals
- Oil & Gas Sercel : Optimisation by multiphysics simulation
- Serta France : Precise costing with just a few clicks
- Sete : The Eiffel tower modelled
- SFH : Compacting and recycling machining sludge
- Aeronautics Sherloc project : QSP® is put to test in the aeronautics sector
- Shiseido International France : Towards total quality in cosmetology
- SKF : Optimised life of cutting fluids
- SKF Aeroengine France : More wear-resistant bearings
- SMTC : A new certified bonding process
- SNCB : Elimination of uncomfortable vibrations
- SNCF : Catenary Systems: Inspections on the line
- Automotive industry Snop : An industrial project to develop a composite beam
- Energy Société des Forces Motrices de Chancy-Pougny : Expert investigation of a century-old waterwheel
- Mechatronics Sonceboz : Comprehensive support for validation plans
- Spirec : Custom-made heat exchangers made by the unit
- Steriflow : How to correctly dimension one’s equipment
- Stir : Assessing integrity and repairability
- Subsea 7 : Training in composite materials
- Subsea 7 : They inspect absorbent materials
- Superba : Designing safe machines
- Suprameca : Innovate and sell more quickly
- Electric cables Sycabel : Controlling the service life of electric cables
- Syndicat des Eaux de la Semène : Technical expertise for better negotiating with suppliers
- Aeronautics TACT Projet : Automated non-destructive testing of composite parts
- Team Banque populaire : Winning expertise
- TEC Inox : Custom-built solutions become more effective with Castor Concept FEM
- Techmaflex : Modelling sealing to improve dynamic seals
- Leak tightness Technetics Group France : Partnership for flexibility and swiftness
- Technidrill : Targeting optimum quality for equipment
- Technip : Special flexible pipes for submarine ore extraction
- Energy TechnipFMC - Flexi France : Controlled inspection of phosphorus depositions
- Tefal : A path to improving performance
- Tekka : Implants put to severe testing
- Terex Cranes France : Risk management at the heart of performance
- Thales Avionics SAS : Emergency measure of plating thickness
- Aerospace Thales Las France : Copper plating expertise: a ready-to-use procedure!
- Energy The Carbon Trust : Extensive fatigue testing for the wind energy sector
- Thyssenkrupp Sofedit : Optimising calibration and validating design
- Thyssenkrupp Sofedit : Meeting standard and cost requirements
- Tisseo : Hoses approved Cetim and LRCCP
- Packaging Tisza Textil Packaging : From zero automation to production 4.0
- TN International : Qualification and modelling of packaging seals
- Total : Lubricants qualified for stamping
- Total : Quick quality control of moulded valves
- Total E&P Congo : Offshore: Total hunts down micro-leaks
- Energy TotalEnergies : A custom-made test bench for a new type of turbine
- Tournaire : Adapting management to varied activities
- Tractebel : Expert investigation of gates for a dam in Morocco
- Energy Tractebel Engineering : Diagnosis of a giant drain valve
- Tractel : More cooperation for better efficiency
- Training for controlled leak tightness : Cummins Filtration
- Transpole : Natural gas vehicles: CID® secures
- Trochet : Hunting down rejects more efficiently
- Oil & Gas Vallourec : Testing proves hydrogen leak-tightness
- Vallourec : High-performance sealing in extreme conditions
- Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes : Retained austenite quantification in production
- Oil & Gas Varel Europe : Product optimisation with 3D digitisation
- Velan France : Dynamic tests under high pressure
- Veolia : Well-controlled leak tightness
- Verchéenne : Welding old steels
- Volvo Bus France : CID shows itself as of the homologation
- VSL France : Frictional damping for cable-stayed bridges
- Waterman : A very valuable software
- Engines Wärtsilä : International training in tribology
- Yto : Preparing a technological breakthrough
- ZF PWK Mécacentre : Validating outsourced parts
Our success stories
Our competences materialise through our capability to control all the mechanical technologies.The sheets which are presented here expose examples of achievements carried out for our customers either collectively or individually. They demonstrate Cetim's capability to propose a comprehensive and customised service offer to major main contractors as well as small companies.



