Mines Saint-Étienne offers a comprehensive range of technical services to meet business needs in testing, diagnostics, prototyping, and technical analysis.
With state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure and multidisciplinary experts, the school supports companies in their innovation projects, process optimization, and compliance. Whether you want to conduct technical tests, access high-tech equipment, or benefit from expert advice, Mines Saint-Étienne puts its expertise at the service of your success.
Our Services for Businesses
Technical Expertise and Consulting
Mines Saint-Étienne offers technical consulting and expertise services to help companies overcome technical challenges and optimize their projects. Our expert teams specialize in various fields and support you at every stage of your development.
Technical diagnosis
Analysis of specific issues and identification of suitable solutions.
Advice
Recommendations for selecting the most efficient materials and technologies.
Feasibility study
Assessment of the technical and economic viability of new solutions.
Example: An automotive company sought Mines Saint-Étienne’s expertise to evaluate the durability of an innovative lightweight material for car bodies, benefiting from precise recommendations for its manufacturing process.
Tests and Diagnostics
Our technological, instrumental, and digital platforms allow for advanced testing and diagnostics on materials, devices, and systems to ensure their compliance, reliability, and safety, such as:
Materials testing
Mechanical strength, durability, and environmental compatibility to ensure the quality of materials used in your products.
Additive manufacturing trials
Performance evaluation of prototypes made with 3D printing, using technologies like WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing).
Safety tests for connected objects
Hardware security analysis for embedded systems and connected objects, particularly in industrial environments.
Access to Technological Platforms
Mines Saint-Étienne provides businesses with a unique network of cutting-edge technological platforms designed to address industrial innovation challenges. Whether you are an SME, a start-up, or a large corporation, you can access advanced equipment, the expertise of our teams, and an environment conducive to prototyping, testing, technological validation, or co-development. These infrastructures cover strategic fields such as the industry of the future, additive manufacturing, IoT, bioelectronics, and microelectronics. Through tailored services, our platforms enable you to transform your ideas into concrete solutions, accelerate your R&D projects, and strengthen your technological competitiveness.
Example
A biotechnology company utilized our bioelectronics platform to test and develop an in vivo monitoring device, thereby benefiting from direct access to the equipment and expertise required to validate its prototype.
Why Choose Mines Saint-Étienne for Your Service Needs?
By collaborating with Mines Saint-Étienne for your technical needs, you benefit from several advantages:
- Access to cutting-edge infrastructure
Our equipment and platforms are available to your teams, with quick and flexible access. - Multidisciplinary expertise
Mines Saint-Étienne brings together specialists in various fields to provide you with tailored solutions and precise advice. - Adaptability and responsiveness
Our services adjust to your specific needs, with options for one-time service or subscription for regular access to equipment. - Quality and reliability
Our laboratories and platforms meet the most demanding standards, ensuring the quality of services for your company. - Eligibility for Research Tax Credit (CIR) and Innovation Tax Credit (CII)
As an accredited public higher education and research institution, testing, expertise, prototyping, and R&D services performed by Mines Saint-Étienne are eligible for CIR and, depending on the nature of the work, for CII.- Tax deductibility
Expenditures entrusted to Mines Saint-Étienne for your collaborative research and development work may be claimed at double their amount in your CIR base (subject to applicable legal caps). - Administrative support
Our teams provide you with the accreditation certificates and supporting documents required to facilitate the processing of your tax filings.
- Tax deductibility
Intellectual property (IP) and confidentiality
To protect your innovations and industrial assets, Mines Saint-Étienne frames each engagement with clear rules:
- Strict confidentiality
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is established from the needs-qualification phase to protect all your data, processes, and specifications. - Custom service contracts & testing
All results, test reports, prototypes, and data generated under a paid service contract remain the exclusive property of your company. - R&D studies and co-development
If the service involves shared inventive activity with our researchers, ownership terms and exploitation rights for results (foreground) are governed by a contract tailored to your market (license grant, exclusive usage rights, or co-ownership).
Steps to Access Our Services
- Initial Contact and Needs Assessment
Contact our team to discuss your specific technical needs and define the appropriate services. - Customized Proposal
Based on your requirements, we provide you with a personalized proposal including cost and time estimates. - Service Delivery
Our technical teams handle the execution of services in compliance with the standards and specific requirements of your sector. - Follow-up and Reporting
Upon completion of the service, a detailed report is provided to you, including results, analyses, and potential recommendations.
Contact Us for Your Service Needs
For more information on our services and to discuss your specific needs, please contact:
- Éric Duflot
Director of Performance and Valorization
Email: accelerer@mines-stetienne.fr
Explore our services and benefit from concrete solutions to transform your projects into industrial successes with Mines Saint-Étienne.