![Surface treatment & functionalisation](https://www.carnot-mica.fr/wp-content/uploads/fotolia-53347676-m-250x210.jpg)
Surface treatment & functionalisation
Aerodynamics, superhydrophobicity, anti-icing, self-healing, optical effects, textures, anti-stain, adhesion, antimicrobial, metallisation
![Additive manufacturing](https://www.carnot-mica.fr/wp-content/uploads/fabrication-additive-250x210.jpg)
Additive manufacturing
DED-CLAD process, parts reparation, refilling, added functions, 3D property-gradient materials, PIM process, 4D printing, photopolymerisation, 3D composites
![Lightened & reinforced structures](https://www.carnot-mica.fr/wp-content/uploads/dsc02131-250x210.jpg)
Lightened & reinforced structures
Thermoplastic composites, C/C composite brakes, foams, textile reinforcements, performance testing, photopolymerisable composites
![Multi-material assembly](https://www.carnot-mica.fr/wp-content/uploads/irepa-soudage-profile-metallique-250x210.jpg)
Multi-material assembly
Laser welding (polymer/metal, etc.), reversible adhesion, chemical grafting, thin layering, chemical compatibilisation, stitching
![Performance and durability testing](https://www.carnot-mica.fr/wp-content/uploads/virgin-2721333-1280-250x210.jpg)
Performance and durability testing
Climatic testing, performance testing, static and dynamic mechanical testing, tribology, wear and tear, ageing, biodegradability
![Metrology and non-destructive inspection](https://www.carnot-mica.fr/wp-content/uploads/mica-automobile-metrologie-250x210.jpg)
Metrology and non-destructive inspection
Chemical composition, VOC measurements, sensory metrology, online optical quality control processes, 3D digitisation, tomography
![Smart materials](https://www.carnot-mica.fr/wp-content/uploads/mica-automobile-materiaux-actifs-250x210.jpg)
Smart materials
Stimulable coatings, controlled salting-out, phase-change materials, multi-layering, electroluminescent, heating and insulating materials, sensor integration
![Shielding systems and protection](https://www.carnot-mica.fr/wp-content/uploads/mica-automobile-balistique-250x210.jpg)
Shielding systems and protection
Material lightening, reinforcement, blast effects, active protection, metallic textile structures, hybrid yarns, conductive thermoplastics
31%
of MICA turnover
8,4M€
in turnover per year
350
contracts per year