Our Approach
Expert support from concept to qualification
CERN’s research pushes materials and components to their limits. Our section provides a multidisciplinary team which brings together science and engineering, making sure every solution is tested, trusted, and ready to perform.
Cutting edge technology at your service
Combined with decades of knowledge and the proven expertise of our team, we deliver the results that keep accelerators and detectors working flawlessly—at every step. See the flowchart below to understand our workflow better:

Strength Through Collaboration
A comprehensive, efficient approach supported by the right techniques for every case of study and strong links to the scientific community and partner laboratories.
We work with leading institutions and industries on some of the world’s most demanding challenges — from long-term partnerships with ITER and next-generation fusion projects, and through KT collaborations, to advancing materials for the hydrogen economy, or supporting high-precision sectors like watchmaking and food processing.
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