8 specialist CRITT's to fit your needs.

  • food processing industry

    food processing industry

    Located at the interface of research and food companies of all sizes, it develops the technical skills involving processes, products and packaging including through environmental and health aspects inherent to the sector. This takes the form of in-plant advice, testing and pre-series in its pilot plants, microbiology laboratory expertise, packaging and nutritional quality as well as professional training. It assists in:

    The development of new products and processes, for profitable and fast innovation with guarantees,

    The improvement of workshop performance to optimise production in economic, qualitative and environmental plans,

    Food safety, for controlled, practical and responsible management.

    CRITT Agroalimentaire
    11 rue Marcel Luquet
    32 000 Auch

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 62 60 63 63
    Fax : +33 (0)5 62 60 63 64

    Directeur : Grégoire Cordier
    e-mail : gcordier(at)ctcpa(point)org

  • Agricultural ressources

    Agricultural ressources

    Supported by a laboratory of more than 60 researchers and engaged in the valorization of products and co-products from agriculture and forestry by the chemical route, it has technological facilities to conduct trials ranging from pilot scale to the industrial scale. This broad area of expertise predisposes it to support the food processing, chemistry, chemicals, perfume-fragrances, wine, pharmacy-health industry sectors … to carry out:

    The extraction and fractionating of plant matter,

    The total or partial synthesis of plant molecules,

    The description of fine fractions and plant poIymers,

    Sample production on an industrial scale.

    CRITT Agro Ressources
    ENSIACET – 4, Allée Emile Monso
    BP 44362 31 030 Toulouse Cedex 4
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 34 32 35 49

    Directeur : Christine Raynaud
    Tél. : 33 (0)5 34 32 35 49
    e-mail : critt-agroressources(at)critt(point)net

  • Automation

    Automation

    It examines the feasibility, creates prototypes and produces innovative industrial processes in automation and robotics. Whether it is to create a new production line or improve an existing one, here you will find all the necessary resources, in particular:

    A team of 10 engineers and senior technicians,

    A 6-axis industrial robot, pre-equipped with multiple functions (gripping systems, compliances, vision…) ready to carry out Research and feasibility tests,

    CAD and CAM means,

    Rapid prototyping and machining resources,

    A 500 m² assembly and testing hall.

    CRITT Automatisation
    MDI – ZA Albitech – 54, rue Gustave Eiffel
    81 012 Albi Cedex 9
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 63 48 14 48
    Fax : 33 (0)5 63 48 14 48

    Directeur : Benoît Galinier
    Tél : 05 61 55 94 27
    e-mail : critt(at)critt-autom(point)com

  • Wood

    Wood

    It supports innovation in all aspects of the timber industry. Thanks to its own technical means, but likewise through partner laboratories, it offers a wide range of skills such as:

    The development of new products, new manufacturing processes or treatments to conserve and sustainably improve the quality of wood (thermal treatment, plasma deposit),

    Wood construction and thermal,

    Productivity improvement,

    The development of wood energy (fuel description…),

    Research to reduce the impact of wood dust on occupational health,

    A technical platform using material and educational resources in order to develop full-scale prototypes and specific trials (PFT Bois Midi-Pyrénées),

    Scientific resourcing at the Ecole des Mines laboratories in Albi Carmaux and the Clément Ader Institute in Tarbes.

    CRITT Bois
    Parc d’activité d’Arsac – 250 Allée Henri Julia
    12 850 Sainte Radegonde
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 65 77 17 30
    Fax : 33 (0)5 65 77 17 39

    Directeur : Philippe Gallien
    Tél. : 33 (0)5 65 77 17 30
    e-mail : contact(at)critt-bois(point)com

  • Biotechnology Industries

    Biotechnology Industries

    From concept to implementation on an industrial scale, its activity covers all R&D fields aimed at developing new processes or products in the wide field of industrial biotechnology. Based within the INSA, it supports numerous partners ranging from start-ups to large groups. Its skills include:

    Development and optimisation of culture conditions for bacteria, yeasts, fungi, microalgae … and their application in batch or continuous reactors,

    Production and implementation of enzymes in batch or continuous reactors,

    Production and purification of active ingredients by grinding, centrifugation, filtration, concentration…

    Implementation of pilots: discolouration, deodorisation, demineralisation, chromatography and membrane technology, centrifugation, spray drying, freeze-drying.

    CRITT Bio-Industries
    INSA – 135, Avenue de Rangueil
    31 077 Toulouse Cedex 4
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 61 55 95 35
    Fax : 33 (0)5 61 55 94 34

    Directeur : Alain Guibert
    Tél : 33 (0)5 61 55 95 35
    e-mail : critt-bioindustries(at)critt(point)net

  • Assembly by Bonding

    Assembly by Bonding

    Specialising in the technology of bonding, it designs bonded assemblies and multi-material for industrial applications for all sectors of activities. Backed by the ÉcoIe Nationale d’ingénieurs in Tarbes, it enjoys suitable technical support.

    Skills

    Calculation and dimensioning of bonded joints,

    Surface treatment research,

    Selection of adhesives and their implementation,

    Mechanical description of (before and after accelerated and natural aging) prototype assemblies,

    Drafting manufacturing instructions and control procedures,

    Development of pilot series or production means,

    Staff training and production audits.

    CRITT Technacol
    TECHNACOL – 47 avenue d’Azereix
    65 000 Tarbes
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 62 34 76 60

    Directeur : Jérôme Colombani
    Tél. : 33 (0)5 62 34 76 60
    e-mail : technacol(at)enit(point)fr

  • Process engineering

    Process engineering

    Its field of competence covers the science of transformation of matter and energy and the transition to industrial action. Building on analytical means, CRITT is also a technology transfer vector in innovative fields: supercritical fluids, process intensification & anaerobic digestion. Supported by two research laboratories, it assists companies in:

    Analysis, advice and bibliographical studies,

    Industrial pilot trials and industrial extraction processes, separation or treatment of effluent & definition of process diagrams and optimal layout,

    Simulation of material processing operations (physical, chemical, biochemical),
    Dimensioning of equipment and extrapolations from a bench-scale to an industrial scale,

    Development of material with specific properties,

    Treatment of environmental problems (water, various effluent, waste, renewable energy…).

    CRITT Génie des procédés
    INPT / SAIC – 4, Allée Emile Monso – BP 84234
    31 432 Toulouse Cedex 4
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 34 32 36 31

    Directeur : Philippe Destrac
    Tél : 05 61 55 94 27
    e-mail : critt(at)ensiacet(point)fr

  • Mechanics & composites

    Mechanics & composites

    Covering the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Structural Composite Materials, its activity extends from concept to prototype and testing. Certified ISO 9001, composed of renowned professionals, it benefits from the expertise of researchers from partner structures.

    Skills:

    Structural design and calculation: prototype design, numerical calculation of homogeneous and composite material structures,

    Composite materials: definition and manufacture of composite parts, from the choice of materials and processes to the production of prototypes,

    Varied mechanical testings, aging, physicochemical analysis of composite and polymer materials,

    Non-destructive testings and geometric controls.

    CRITT Mécanique & Composites
    Espace Clément Ader – 3, Rue Caroline Aigle
    31 400 Toulouse
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 61 17 10 00
    Fax : 33 (0)5 61 17 10 02

    Directeur : Guillaume Cohen
    Tél : 33 (0)5 61 17 10 00
    e-mail : critt-meca(at)critt(point)net

  • food processing industry

    Located at the interface of research and food companies of all sizes, it develops the technical skills involving processes, products and packaging including through environmental and health aspects inherent to the sector. This takes the form of in-plant advice, testing and pre-series in its pilot plants, microbiology laboratory expertise, packaging and nutritional quality as well as professional training. It assists in:

    The development of new products and processes, for profitable and fast innovation with guarantees,

    The improvement of workshop performance to optimise production in economic, qualitative and environmental plans,

    Food safety, for controlled, practical and responsible management.

    CRITT Agroalimentaire
    11 rue Marcel Luquet
    32 000 Auch

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 62 60 63 63
    Fax : +33 (0)5 62 60 63 64

    Directeur : Grégoire Cordier
    e-mail : gcordier(at)ctcpa(point)org

  • Agricultural ressources

    Supported by a laboratory of more than 60 researchers and engaged in the valorization of products and co-products from agriculture and forestry by the chemical route, it has technological facilities to conduct trials ranging from pilot scale to the industrial scale. This broad area of expertise predisposes it to support the food processing, chemistry, chemicals, perfume-fragrances, wine, pharmacy-health industry sectors … to carry out:

    The extraction and fractionating of plant matter,

    The total or partial synthesis of plant molecules,

    The description of fine fractions and plant poIymers,

    Sample production on an industrial scale.

    CRITT Agro Ressources
    ENSIACET – 4, Allée Emile Monso
    BP 44362 31 030 Toulouse Cedex 4
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 34 32 35 49

    Directeur : Christine Raynaud
    Tél. : 33 (0)5 34 32 35 49
    e-mail : critt-agroressources(at)critt(point)net

  • Automation

    It examines the feasibility, creates prototypes and produces innovative industrial processes in automation and robotics. Whether it is to create a new production line or improve an existing one, here you will find all the necessary resources, in particular:

    A team of 10 engineers and senior technicians,

    A 6-axis industrial robot, pre-equipped with multiple functions (gripping systems, compliances, vision…) ready to carry out Research and feasibility tests,

    CAD and CAM means,

    Rapid prototyping and machining resources,

    A 500 m² assembly and testing hall.

    CRITT Automatisation
    MDI – ZA Albitech – 54, rue Gustave Eiffel
    81 012 Albi Cedex 9
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 63 48 14 48
    Fax : 33 (0)5 63 48 14 48

    Directeur : Benoît Galinier
    Tél : 05 61 55 94 27
    e-mail : critt(at)critt-autom(point)com

  • Wood

    It supports innovation in all aspects of the timber industry. Thanks to its own technical means, but likewise through partner laboratories, it offers a wide range of skills such as:

    The development of new products, new manufacturing processes or treatments to conserve and sustainably improve the quality of wood (thermal treatment, plasma deposit),

    Wood construction and thermal,

    Productivity improvement,

    The development of wood energy (fuel description…),

    Research to reduce the impact of wood dust on occupational health,

    A technical platform using material and educational resources in order to develop full-scale prototypes and specific trials (PFT Bois Midi-Pyrénées),

    Scientific resourcing at the Ecole des Mines laboratories in Albi Carmaux and the Clément Ader Institute in Tarbes.

    CRITT Bois
    Parc d’activité d’Arsac – 250 Allée Henri Julia
    12 850 Sainte Radegonde
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 65 77 17 30
    Fax : 33 (0)5 65 77 17 39

    Directeur : Philippe Gallien
    Tél. : 33 (0)5 65 77 17 30
    e-mail : contact(at)critt-bois(point)com

  • Biotechnology Industries

    From concept to implementation on an industrial scale, its activity covers all R&D fields aimed at developing new processes or products in the wide field of industrial biotechnology. Based within the INSA, it supports numerous partners ranging from start-ups to large groups. Its skills include:

    Development and optimisation of culture conditions for bacteria, yeasts, fungi, microalgae … and their application in batch or continuous reactors,

    Production and implementation of enzymes in batch or continuous reactors,

    Production and purification of active ingredients by grinding, centrifugation, filtration, concentration…

    Implementation of pilots: discolouration, deodorisation, demineralisation, chromatography and membrane technology, centrifugation, spray drying, freeze-drying.

    CRITT Bio-Industries
    INSA – 135, Avenue de Rangueil
    31 077 Toulouse Cedex 4
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 61 55 95 35
    Fax : 33 (0)5 61 55 94 34

    Directeur : Alain Guibert
    Tél : 33 (0)5 61 55 95 35
    e-mail : critt-bioindustries(at)critt(point)net

  • Assembly by Bonding

    Specialising in the technology of bonding, it designs bonded assemblies and multi-material for industrial applications for all sectors of activities. Backed by the ÉcoIe Nationale d’ingénieurs in Tarbes, it enjoys suitable technical support.

    Skills

    Calculation and dimensioning of bonded joints,

    Surface treatment research,

    Selection of adhesives and their implementation,

    Mechanical description of (before and after accelerated and natural aging) prototype assemblies,

    Drafting manufacturing instructions and control procedures,

    Development of pilot series or production means,

    Staff training and production audits.

    CRITT Technacol
    TECHNACOL – 47 avenue d’Azereix
    65 000 Tarbes
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 62 34 76 60

    Directeur : Jérôme Colombani
    Tél. : 33 (0)5 62 34 76 60
    e-mail : technacol(at)enit(point)fr

  • Process engineering

    Its field of competence covers the science of transformation of matter and energy and the transition to industrial action. Building on analytical means, CRITT is also a technology transfer vector in innovative fields: supercritical fluids, process intensification & anaerobic digestion. Supported by two research laboratories, it assists companies in:

    Analysis, advice and bibliographical studies,

    Industrial pilot trials and industrial extraction processes, separation or treatment of effluent & definition of process diagrams and optimal layout,

    Simulation of material processing operations (physical, chemical, biochemical),
    Dimensioning of equipment and extrapolations from a bench-scale to an industrial scale,

    Development of material with specific properties,

    Treatment of environmental problems (water, various effluent, waste, renewable energy…).

    CRITT Génie des procédés
    INPT / SAIC – 4, Allée Emile Monso – BP 84234
    31 432 Toulouse Cedex 4
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 34 32 36 31

    Directeur : Philippe Destrac
    Tél : 05 61 55 94 27
    e-mail : critt(at)ensiacet(point)fr

  • Mechanics & composites

    Covering the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Structural Composite Materials, its activity extends from concept to prototype and testing. Certified ISO 9001, composed of renowned professionals, it benefits from the expertise of researchers from partner structures.

    Skills:

    Structural design and calculation: prototype design, numerical calculation of homogeneous and composite material structures,

    Composite materials: definition and manufacture of composite parts, from the choice of materials and processes to the production of prototypes,

    Varied mechanical testings, aging, physicochemical analysis of composite and polymer materials,

    Non-destructive testings and geometric controls.

    CRITT Mécanique & Composites
    Espace Clément Ader – 3, Rue Caroline Aigle
    31 400 Toulouse
    France

    Tél. : 33 (0)5 61 17 10 00
    Fax : 33 (0)5 61 17 10 02

    Directeur : Guillaume Cohen
    Tél : 33 (0)5 61 17 10 00
    e-mail : critt-meca(at)critt(point)net

We assist companies of all sizes
in their technical and industrial development.

CRITT are Regional Centres for Innovation and Technology Transfer.

Key players in the field, backed by research laboratories and benefitting from over 30 years of experience, they combine material as well as human resources. These various assets are all promises of quality to pursue a strategy of innovation benefiting from adequate guarantees.

The Inter-CRITT unites 8 CRITTs in the Midi-Pyrénées Region in order to strengthen the consistency of their actions, develop synergies and foster complementarity between its members so as to better satisfy the industrial and traditional demand.

In addition, the Technological Resource Centre (CRT) and Centre for Dissemination of Technology (CDT) labels awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research are proof of their capacity to address the issues of SME/SMI’s and provide them with quality solutions in terms of tailored technological performance.

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