The NS3 project aims to revolutionize the observation of interactions between humans, the biosphere, and the climate. It focuses on the mechanisms of the carbon and water cycles, which are influenced by human activity, in order to better understand their mutual impacts. Thanks to high-resolution, compact imaging technology, NS3 enhances observational precision by shifting from[…]
For several years, IRT Saint Exupéry has been developing multidisciplinary optimization capabilities through the open-source software GEMSEO. These developments promote the use of models in more integrated design cycles, bringing together various engineering domains and physical phenomena involved in complex systems. Beyond performance improvements, the goal is also to reduce development times and enhance the[…]
Launched in 2021 for a 48-month duration, the HIGHTVOLT2 project builds on the momentum of the original HIGHVOLT initiative. With the goal of supporting industry players in the transition to higher voltage levels in embedded systems, the project brings together more than fifteen major stakeholders in the energy transition, spanning the aerospace, rail, automotive, and[…]
In the context of energy transition and CO₂ emissions reduction, the electrification of transport is a major challenge. Launched in May 2024 for a four-year duration, the RepowerDrive project aims to enhance power efficiency and density while ensuring robust electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). It brings together several major industrial players (Airbus, Safran, TE Connectivity, Valeo) as[…]
The GLAD project (Functionally Graded materials with LAser Metal Deposition) concluded in 2024, with the main objective of developing materials with a chemical composition gradient (FGM – Functionally Graded Materials) in order to improve the high-temperature mechanical properties of an aircraft engine casing, while keeping production costs down. The LMD-p process for additive manufacturing of[…]
For more than ten years, the IRT Saint Exupéry has been supporting research projects related to ‘Critical Embedded Systems‘ through a dedicated competence center. In previous articles, we discussed recent developments in processors used in embedded systems.« Systèmes Embarqués Critiques » via un centre de compétence dédié. Challenge #1: Optimally programming digital platforms We specifically demonstrated how[…]
On February 25, the Board of Directors of IRT Saint Exupéry unanimously elected Jean-Christian Beucher as Chief Executive Officer. With extensive experience in the aerospace industry, he officially assumed his duties on March 3, 2025, with the ambition of further accelerating the institute’s innovation and technological development momentum. Jean-Christian Beucher, the new Chief Executive Officer[…]
The IRT Saint Exupéry has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to deploy the innovative technologies of the IRMA project aboard the Φsat-2 satellite. This major milestone highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance environmental monitoring from space. The IRMA project (AI for Mission Reactivity based on Image Analysis) aims to[…]
Join us at JEC World 2025, March 4-6, to discover our innovation at the Innovation Planets Space . Developed for an innovative structural application in micro-tunnel linings, our patented sandwich structure consists of a hollow cylindrical alumina core wrapped in CMC skins. As every year, we will be present at JEC World 2025 alongside IRT[…]
The IRT Saint Exupéry has made critical embedded systems one of its areas of expertise. In a previous article, we explained why research activities in the field of software are essential, particularly in the aerospace and space sectors. We continue our series of content dedicated to this research theme by highlighting the importance of system[…]