Launch of Normandie Accélérateurs: the Normandy-based technological platform for irradiation testing

At the Paris Air Show (Salon du Bourget), ATRON Metrology was delighted to take part in the official launch of the Normandie Accélérateurs platform — a landmark initiative led by NAE – Normandie AeroEspace, with the support of GANIL, the Normandy Region, and the European Union.

This ambitious project aims to pool together Normandy’s particle accelerators to offer an extended range of radiation testing capabilities for the space, defence, and nuclear sectors. Its goal: to create a unique technological platform in France, equipped with a wide range of ion, neutron, electron, and X-ray beams, to test electronic components and systems under extreme conditions. The platform will also increase beam time availability for complete system testing.

A collaborative dynamic rooted in the region

As part of this extensive network of scientific and industrial partners, ATRON Metrology is proud to contribute its expertise in electron and X-ray beams. Promising collaborative projects lie ahead with local laboratories such as LPC Caen, CIMAP and Corrodys, as well as industrial partners SCIENTEAMA, NUCLETUDES, TRAD, Tests & Radiations, and national institutions like the CEA, CNRS, and CNES.

This synergy between public research, regional associations, and industry will strengthen technological innovation and provide the scientific and industrial communities with time and cost savings as well as improved access to a variety of particle beams.

A catalyst for innovation with national and European impact

With €4.2 million in funding from the Normandy Region and European funds, Normandie Accélérateurs represents a major milestone in the regional strategy for scientific and industrial advancement. It paves the way for significant progress in technological innovation, industrial competitiveness, and the development of sovereign sectors in areas essential to our society.

ATRON Metrology is proud to be part of this initiative and to play an active role in establishing Normandy as a European leader in radiation testing.