Materials for Transport
Innovating for sustainable, high-performance mobility
Mobility is undergoing profound transformations: electrification, lightweighting, material durability and enhanced safety. R&D challenges span land vehicles, aeronautics and maritime sectors, where innovation in materials and processes is essential to remain competitive.
Carnot MICA, partner for the mobility of tomorrow
Carnot MICA supports mobility industry players by developing lightweight, smart and sustainable transport materials while optimizing manufacturing processes. Through our expertise, we help accelerate the transition toward low-carbon, high-performance and reliable mobility.
Tailor-made materials
Development of materials for energy storage in batteries; lightweight, high-strength composites for automotive subassemblies; high-strength alloys shaped by additive manufacturing for aeronautics and aerospace; technical textiles for seating; porous materials for indoor air purification; textured surfaces for aerodynamics or anti-icing; selective metallization to increase reflectivity; functional anti-corrosion materials; multi-material structures…
Smart materials
Embedded sensors for predictive maintenance; wear-resistant surfaces for engines; self-healing polymer coatings; antimicrobial materials for easier cleaning; functional porous materials for decontamination or pollutant capture; stimulus-responsive color-changing materials; connected textiles for ultra-personalization; sensors for trace molecule detection; development of biodegradable technical biopolymers for marine applications…
Decarbonization
Lightweight structures using thermoplastic composites shaped by additive manufacturing; use of natural fibers to reinforce composites; development of bio-based resins; eco-design tools for decision support; multi-material assembly for structural lightweighting; development of recycling processes to promote circularity…
Additive manufacturing
Metal additive manufacturing for XXL aeronautics and aerospace parts; composite additive manufacturing for XXL marine components; modeling for aerodynamic optimization; microfabrication for embedded sensors; plasma functionalization for reversible adhesion or superhydrophobic treatments…
Emerging technologies
Laser welding of metal parts; development of advanced 3D parts with property gradients; photopolymerizable resins; forming of 3D composite structures by filament winding; production of unique ceramic parts using PIM / MIM / CIM technologies…
Surface functionalization
Laser surface texturing for optical effects; photopolymerization for rapid prototyping; plasma functionalization for properties such as reversible adhesion or superhydrophobicity; ionizing radiation for polymer surface modification; development of photosensitive polymers…
Testing, durability and performance
Failure analysis; vibration and fatigue testing of transport materials, subassemblies or full components; combined testing under extreme conditions; custom-designed testing; in-line and non-contact metrology and dimensional inspection; chemical composition analysis; VOC measurements; sensory metrology; 3D scanning; reverse engineering; vibration analysis; multi-scale, multi-physics testing…
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Proofs of concept: when research becomes innovation
Discover our success stories, outstanding collaborations between Carnot MICA and industrial partners. These tangible achievements showcase the strength of our expertise, the impact of our innovations, and the value created for mobility companies as well as researchers. An inspiring showcase of projects transformed into industrial success.
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Supporting businesses
The Carnot MICA supports companies by providing scientific expertise and state-of-the-art facilities. From idea to implementation, we co-develop innovative materials solutions for transport to accelerate our industrial partners’ development and strengthen their competitiveness.
Innovate with Carnot MICA
The mission of Carnot MICA is to support companies throughout their innovation projects and the development of materials for transport by offering tailored solutions across the entire value chain, from fundamental research to industrial application, with a single dedicated point of contact. This support is provided free of charge.