Since 2013, the M2P (Materials, Metallurgy, and Processes) Institute of Technological Research has been dedicated to the entire production chain for materials, primarily metals. Located on theArts et Métiers campus in Metz, it conducts its work in several different areas.
The first concerns improving the mechanical properties of products through the design and control of microstructures. Researchers are working on a variety of topics, from the development of metals and metal powders to the recycling of widely used materials. The IRT is also committed to improving the mechanical and chemical properties of surfaces and enhancing their durability. Another objective of the Institute is to design multi-material assembly processes, particularly for mechanical assemblies (nailing, screwing, clinching, riveting, etc.).
ThreeArts et Métiers laboratoriesArts et Métiers the heart of the IRT
The teams' work is supported by the IRT's 11 technology platforms. Developed in collaboration with its industrial partners, these platforms address a wide range of needs, including the development of metallic materials, thermal and thermochemical treatments, parts preparation, modeling, life cycle analysis, and recycling.
The involvement of partners, both industrial—more than fifty, ranging from SMEs to large groups—and academic—11 leading institutions—contributes to the dynamism of the IRT. Arts et Métiers a major role with the participation of three laboratories: MSMP (Mechanics, Surfaces, Materials and Processes Laboratory), LEM3 (Microstructures and Materials Mechanics Laboratory) and LCFC (Design, Manufacturing and Control Laboratory).