BACK TO EVENTS: A3TS Conference and Exhibition, July 5-7, 2023, Mulhouse, France
We're delighted to be able to share with you the exceptional moments of the Heat and Surface Treatments Congress and Exhibition, which brought together almost 800 delegates, exhibitors and visitors, making this year's event a real success.
280 congress participants
The Congress was marked by 60 scientific and technological conferences of a remarkable standard. The experts present shared their knowledge and the latest advances in the field, offering delegates enriching perspectives.
The plenary conferences
Opening of the Congress
Olivia Grégoire, Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Trade, Craft Trades and Tourism
Opening of the Congress
Véronique Vitry, President of A3TS
Presentation of the Pôle Véhicule du Futur
Philippe Grasser, Program Director, Pôle Véhicule du Futur
Sustainability challenges: Focus on mechanical and surface treatments
Véronique Andries, Ecodesign, Fire Safety, CCNs Director - ALSTOM
Transforming companies towards Industry 4.0 and the Energy/Ecology Transition
François Creusot, Architect of Transformation 4.0/TEE des Entreprises (CETIM)
Transversal Digitalization: Multiphysics Simulation, Data Science and AI to Transform the Surface Treatment Industry
BaptisteFedi, Founder & CEO HIVELIX
Find all the video recordings of the Congress conferences in the member's area.
Thematic sessions
Ecological alternatives to products harmful to health and the environment
with presentations by : UITS, RÜBIG, IRT M2P, LaSie, THALES, INEOSURF, UTINAM, AMPHENOL, AUBERT & DUVAL, NAVAL GROUP, HEF
Thermal and thermochemical treatments
with presentations by : STELLANTIS, IRT M2P, CETIM, ECM TECHNOLOGIES, NITREX, THYSSEN KRUPP ELECTRICAL STEEL, ARTS ET METIERS
Tribology
with presentations by : TRIBOLOGY AND MATERIALS FOR INDUSTRY, AMPHENOL, DOERKEN COATINGS
Surface functionalization
with presentations by : IRCER, UTBM, GIT, LABORATOIRE DE GENIE DE PROCEDES TARBES, ATOTECH MKS, PD2I, FORVIA, UTINAM
Surface protection
with presentations by : CETIM, INS, SCHLOETTER FRANCE, MAC DERMID ENTHONE
Processing of additive manufacturing parts
with presentations by : SAFRANTECH, IRT M2P, CETIM, UTINAM, INEOSURF
Digital simulation
with presentations by : ARTS ET METIERS AIX, IRT M2P, SAFRANTECH, SAFRAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, FORVIA, TRANVALOR, SCIENCES COMPUTERS CONSULTANTS
Hydrogen
with presentations by : METALLO CORNER, ABS ACCIAIERIE BERTOLI SAFAU, BODYCOTE, LaSie, LASALYS, INEOSURF, IRT M2P, CETIM, IONBOND IHI, SAFRANTECH, AIR LIQUIDE
Surface preparation
with presentations by : LYNXTER, LISI AUTOMOTIVE, WINOA, DOERKEN COATINGS
Non-destructive testing and Industry 4.0
with conferences by: CETIM, QUALISCO, RESCOLL, AIRBUS ATLANTIC, ARNOLD HORSCH
Meet the 70 exhibitors
The presence of 70 exhibitors created numerous opportunities for business meetings. Exchanges between exhibitors and participants encouraged networking, the discovery of new technologies and the establishment of future collaborations.
The exhibitors present :
AALBERTS ST
AICHELIN HOLDING
AIR LIQUIDE
ALD France
AML Innovation
ANDERMAN CERAMIQUES
BMI FOURS INDUSTRIELS
BODYCOTE
BOWMAN France
BUEHLER
CMI SLETI
CODERE
COLLINS AEROSPACE
CONDAT
CHROME DUR INDUSTRIEL
CRONITE MANCELLE
ECM TECHNOLOGIES
EDWARDS
FCLAB
FISCHER
FIVES CELES
FRANCE SCIENTIFIQUE
FUCHS LUBRIFIANT France
G.N.R. SRL
HEF GROUPE
HIVELIX
HMRexpert
HTS VACUUM FURNACES
INNOVATEST
IRT M2P
KEYENCE
LAM PLAN
LEYBOLD
LORDIL DATAMET
MEAPFORNI SRL
MECANOLAV
MICRONICS
NGL GROUP
NITREX METAL INC
OERLIKON BALZERS
PHOENIXTM GmbH
POLE VEHICULE DU FUTUR
PRESI
PRO-K PRÜFTECHNIK GMBH
QUALISCO
RD TECHNOLOGIES
ROHMANN
RÜBIG
SAFIR
SARPI THINKTECH VEOLIA
SCHLÖTTER
SCR CREVOISERAT
SECOWARWICK
SOLO SWISS
TAV VACUUM FURNACES
THERMILYON DEVELOPPEMENT
TRIBOLOGY & MATERIALS FOR INDUSTRY
TORBEL INDUSTRIE
TRAITEMENTS & MATERIAUX
UITS
UTINAM
VERDER
WCF
The round tables
Wednesday July 5 at 4:30 pm, Hydrogen for land-based mobility: materials and processing issues, led by Pierre Bruchet (A3TS), with Jorge Arturo Soto Puente (CETIM), Gildas Bureau (STELLANTIS), François Dufour (BORGWARNER) and Damien Poincelet (FORVIA FAURECIA).
Thursday July 6 at 10am, Véhicule du futur : enjeux métiers, compétences, formation, recrutements, ... led by Pierre Bruchet (A3TS), it brought together David Mercs (LISI AUTOMOTIVE), Didier Neu (PVF-PerfoEST) and Abdesslem Djerdir (FCLAB).
Air liquide wins Innovation Award for ECO-CHILLER
A highlight of the event was the award of the Innovation Trophy to Air Liquide for their In-Plant Thermal Energy Recovery system.
The award-winning invention is a standardized system consisting of an exchanger for cooling an industrial fluid (usually water used to cool a plant such as a furnace), which can then be reintroduced into the cooling circuit once cooled.
The original feature of the ECO CHILLER system is that it uses an industrial gas supplied in liquid phase as a cooling agent (most often nitrogen, temperature - 196°C in storage), which is vaporized and then reheated to ambient temperature before being injected into furnaces and industrial plants. The general rule is that this nitrogen is vaporized and reheated using ambient air, which is cooled in the vicinity of the storage facility, but this cooling is not exploited. On the contrary, the frequent formation of ice on the exchanger can disrupt operation by slowing down exchange.
The ECO CHILLER makes it possible to use this cold source (cryogenic liquid nitrogen) and saves the electrical energy of a chiller unit generally used to cool hot water in cooling circuits.
This system is particularly well suited to metal heat treatment plants operating high-temperature industrial furnaces (800°C and over).
The other nominees for the Innovation Award were :
KEYENCE for laser elemental analysis EA-300. This brand-new analysis module completes the VHX series of digital microscopes. Based on the principle of laser-induced plasma spectroscopy (LIBS technology), the EA-300 identifies the chemical composition of a target in just a few seconds. Unlike conventional techniques, no preparation, destruction, metallization or even high vacuum is required. An AI-assisted database can also be used to suggest the name of the most likely substance or alloy, making the analysis accessible to all.
NGL Group for AQUA4D® technology: curative and preventive action for hydraulic systems and equipment. AQUA4D® technology solves the most recurrent problems in water pipes, washing lines and other hydraulic systems: limescale, corrosion and biofilm - all without chemicals or costly maintenance, thanks to a patented process.
Thank you to all candidates for their participation!
The "quick skull", 1st prize in the A3TS Photo Competition
The photo competition organized as part of the Congress was also a success, with 19 entries received. The 1st Jury Prize was awarded to Matis Boissier from the Lycée Gaspard Monge in Chambéry for his photo "Tête de mort rapide", highlighting his artistic talent and unique vision.
The other prizes awarded are :
Aesthetic award for "Ville futuriste vue du ciel", Imene BECHTOULA, Lycée Jean Mermoz de Saint-Louis
Technical award for "Le trou noir", Erwann LENOIR , Lycée Gaspard Monge de Chambéry
Originality and innovation award for "Croissance des bulles d'hydrogène dans le dépôt de nickel", Lycée Théophile Roussel, Saint Chely d'Apcher
Communication prize for "La cosmopolite Rock n'Roll", awarded to second-year Heat Treatment students at Lycée Franklin Roosevelt, Reims.
Gala evening at the Cité du Train
The event concluded in style with a gala evening in the enchanting setting of the Cité du Train - Patrimoine SNCF. This emblematic venue offered an exceptional setting for participants to enjoy a moment of conviviality and informal exchanges. Guests enjoyed a private tour of the Museum, followed by an outdoor cocktail reception and dinner served amidst exceptional locomotives and carriages.
On this occasion, Marie Claude Milon was awarded the title of Honorary Member of the A3TS in recognition of her almost 40 years of dedication to the association and her exceptional contribution to its development.
Throughout her career, Marie Claude Milon has been a key figure at A3TS, contributing her expertise and unwavering commitment to the association, leaving an indelible mark at every step along the way.
On the same evening, Alain Viola was also awarded the title of Honorary President of A3TS. This distinction testifies to his remarkable involvement in the association's development, in particular for his preponderant role in the integration of surface treatment within the association.
As A3TS President in 2007 and 2008, Alain Viola's innovative ideas helped transform the A3TS into a dynamic and inclusive organization, capable of meeting the evolving needs of the heat and surface treatment industry. His unwavering commitment to technical excellence and innovation has been a source of inspiration to many in the industry.
Site visits
On the morning of Friday July 7, four groups of delegates had the chance to visit major sites in the local industrial ecosystem:
QUATRIUM GRAND EST - MULHOUSE
TIMKEN - COLMAR
METALIS - PONT de ROIDE
UTBM (University of Technologies of Belfort Montbéliard): Combined visit of the ICB-PMDM Laboratory - SEVENANS and the HYDROGENE FC LAB - BELFORT
Our sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors!
We would like to express our sincere thanks to Parc Expo Mulhouse, Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération and Cité du Train - Patrimoine SNCF for their perfect welcome. Their top-quality facilities and logistical support greatly contributed to the success of this event.
