Intelligent, Design – Fabrication

The ID-Fab technology platform, located on Mines Saint-Étienne’s Aix-Marseille-Provence campus, is a space dedicated to innovation in connected objects and sensitive interfaces. It brings together state-of-the-art equipment for design, prototyping and manufacturing, providing a collaborative environment for researchers, companies and students to develop high value-added products.

Objectives

Promote innovation in microelectronics and computer science in the Sud Region.
Provide a collaborative space where training, research and company projects come together.
Enable proof-of-concept development and rapid prototyping for industrial applications.

Infrastructure

Open to socio-economic stakeholders, ID-Fab offers a wide range of equipment dedicated to proof-of-concept development. This equipment is distributed across specialised areas—prototyping, processes, mechanics, research and equipped boxes—providing users with all the resources they need to design, manufacture and characterise their prototypes under optimal conditions.

Supported by the industrial ecosystem and the scientific and technological capital of Mines Saint-Étienne, located on the Aix-Marseille-Provence Campus, ID-Fab provides an ideal setting for turning innovative projects into reality. By fostering collaboration between researchers, industry and entrepreneurs, the platform aims to stimulate economic development and innovation in microelectronics and computer science in the Sud Region.

Teaching and research activities

ID-Fab offers several activities that support teaching and research, thereby fostering skills development and innovation.

Technical management and workshop development
ID-Fab ensures the maintenance and continuous improvement of its workshop to guarantee its efficiency and accessibility for users.
Monitoring and optimisation of research test benches
Research test benches are regularly monitored and improved to meet the technical requirements of cutting-edge projects.
Internal research projects
ID-Fab supports research projects carried out internally, contributing to technological innovation and the creation of new knowledge.

Research in collaboration with partners
The platform promotes collaborative research projects, bringing together diverse expertise for enhanced outcomes.
Internal training programmes
Training is provided internally to ensure that users master the platform’s tools and technologies.
Management of internal projects
ID-Fab carries out and manages research and development projects within its own structure.

Service offering

ID-Fab offers a wide range of services tailored to the varied needs of its users.

Engineering and prototyping
Teams provide their expertise to design and produce prototypes that meet the technical requirements of each project.
Workshop access
ID-Fab enables users to access its workshop directly to develop their projects in a fully equipped environment.
Rental of equipment and research test benches
State-of-the-art equipment is available for hire, giving users access to high-performance tools without major investment.
Training workshops for external partners
ID-Fab offers hands-on training for partners and external clients to introduce them to the available technologies.

Hands-on training on equipment
Users can train directly on the equipment and research test benches, ensuring effective onboarding.
Collaborative prototyping projects
ID-Fab facilitates prototype development in collaboration with other institutions or companies, thereby accelerating innovation.
Rental of equipped technical boxes
For intensive development needs, ID-Fab offers pre-equipped technical boxes for hire.

Service delivery formats

ID-Fab offers a range of service delivery formats to meet the requirements of each project.

Personalised technology support
ID-Fab teams advise and support users in developing and implementing technological solutions.
Training on equipment and technologies
ID-Fab offers specific training on the use of its equipment, ensuring full mastery of the technologies.
Innovation seminars
Seminars are organised to promote innovation and share the latest technological advances.
Rental of technical equipment
Users can hire high-technology equipment for occasional or ongoing use.
Hosting staff for short or long periods
ID-Fab hosts external staff for short- or long-term projects, facilitating immersion in the ID-Fab ecosystem.

Collaborative formats

As part of a shared innovation approach, ID-Fab also promotes collaborative projects:

Support for internships and shared projects
ID-Fab supports interns and collaborators in their projects, providing them with a working environment rich in resources.
Supervision and monitoring of PhD theses
ID-Fab supports doctoral candidates in their research, providing privileged access to state-of-the-art tools and a stimulating environment.
Participation in collaborative projects
ID-Fab partners with various collaborative projects, pooling skills and developing innovative solutions as a team.

Partners and support

The European Union, the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research, the Sud Region, the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis and the Departmental Council of Bouches-du-Rhône provided support for the establishment of ID-Fab.

The ID-Fab project is linked to the Campus des métiers et des qualifications “industrie du futur Sud”, labelled a Campus of Excellence, which brings together stakeholders in the microelectronics and computer science sectors.

ID-Fab platform contacts

Our team of contacts is available to support you with your projects and answer any questions you may have:

Sylvain Blayac
Project Manager
Email: blayac@mines-stetienne.fr
François Bernier
R&D / Prototyping / Teaching Platform Manager
Email: francois.bernier@mines-stetienne.fr