Campus

Chalon-sur-Saône Institute Arts et Métiers

Objectives

Educational and scientific

• Become an expert in digital chain methods and tools for product lifecycle management
• Mastering the design of 3D interfaces and multisensory interaction for virtual immersion in all areas of application
• Mastering the integration of humans into the loop to ensure an effective user experience
• Knowing how to develop a scientific approach

Professionals and career opportunities

• Become a digital technology specialist for digital transformation and Industry 4.0
• Mastering the development of innovative digital projects
• Encouraging the creation of startups based on innovative ideas in the digital field

Skills acquired

• Knowing how to implement a virtual reality and augmented reality system
• Knowing how to implement an application that meets an industrial need
• Know how to implement an experimental protocol for validating virtual reality/augmented reality methods and tools (know how to develop a scientific approach)
• Know how to develop and manage a research and development project in collaboration with companies

Program

Structure (course semester, project/internship semester, etc.)

• Master of Science : 2 semesters of coursework totaling 677 hours, including 300 hours of independent projects, followed by a 3-month technical internship
• Master of Science : One semester of coursework totaling 457 hours, including 195 hours of independent projects, followed by a 6-month research internship
• For both years: weekly professional and scientific seminars

Master of Science

UE 1 - Software Tools (98 hours)

• Algorithms - Introduction to algorithms
• Object-oriented programming - Elements for programming in C++/C# useful for application development
• Image processing - Fundamental concepts of digital image processing and development in Python using libraries such as OpenCV

UE 2 - Engineering Sciences (69 hours)

• Electronics and rapid prototyping - Programming an Arduino electronic board and introduction to rapid prototyping tools

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Discover the fundamental concepts and areas of application of artificial intelligence and their practical implementation through Python programming.

• Mathematics – Basic elements necessary for computer graphics, image processing, and AI.

• 3D Scanning - Introduction to 3D Scanning Techniques and Technologies

UE 3 - Virtual Environments (104 hours)

• 3D modeling - Use of virtual object modeling software for real-time rendering using dedicated software
• Real-time 3D programming - Creation of interactive real-time 3D applications using Unity3D

• VR & AR interfacing – Development of interactive and immersive interfaces using VR/AR headsets, smartphones, and tablets. 

• Vision systems and virtual reality (VR) - The fundamentals of vision systems in the context of virtual reality

EU 4 - Methods (40 hours)

• Value analysis - Principles of a competitive, organized, and creative method aimed at satisfying user needs through a specific design approach that is functional, economical, and multidisciplinary.
• Design and innovation - Opening up to innovation through design
• Innovation Engineering - Fundamentals of creativity and methods for staying competitive through technological innovation
• Entrepreneurship - Principles for starting your own business based on an innovative idea

EU 5 - Management and Communication (66 hours)

• Technical English and TOEIC preparation - Advanced English for engineers
• Professional communication - Methods for selling yourself and convincing a customer
• Team management - Methods for taking the human aspect into account at work through relationship building

EU 6 - Projects

• Virtual Reality Project - Development of a simple coupled virtual reality interface.
• Junior Project - Development of a functional application on a defined topic.
• Chal'enge Project - Challenge consisting of developing a functional application in two weeks in partnership with a company in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, presentation to a jury of companies and elected officials from Greater Chalon. 

Campus

Arts et Métiers Campus Arts et Métiers Bordeaux-Talence

Objectives

Educational and scientific

Provide students with fundamental and applied skills in:

•  Propulsion systems in order to understand the influence of the various relevant parameters that contribute to the choice of a propulsion system, and to address the technical problems encountered during its design.
• The different families of aeronautical materials and the processes used to obtain structural parts, as well as the methodologies for calculating and dimensioning aeronautical structures. Particular attention is paid to composite structures and additive processes.
• The discovery of aircraft and space systems.
• Regulations and quality assurance, whose major role is illustrated through concrete applications from this sector.

Professionals and career opportunities

Civil and military aeronautics and space occupy an important place in the industrial fabric of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Companies in this sector are associated with the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Bordeaux through numerous partnerships: specialized teaching interventions, hosting engineering students on executive or industrial internships, final year projects, research projects, etc.

The Aeronautics and Space Engineering Expertise Teaching Unit aims to train students in this promising sector.

The positions targeted are those in R&D, design and calculation offices, and production.

Program

Conferences and themed company visits round out the training program.

• Structure (course semester, project/internship semester, etc.)

The year is divided into two semesters:

• The first semester is devoted to courses (30 ECTS credits in total), divided into three separate modules (see the detailed program below). In addition to the courses, the first semester provides an opportunity to carry out a 90-hour project (PJE09) on a specific topic proposed by the teaching staff of the entire Campus. These internships are closely linked to the activities of the I2M laboratory in cutting-edge fields and provide access to all of the campus's platforms.
• The second semester is devoted to a 24-week end-of-study internship in a company (30 ECTS). Internships generally take place in the field of expertise.  

Detailed description of the modules

Module 1: Evolution of Propulsion System Design

• Analysis of the evolution of propulsion systems (14 hours)
  • General information on innovation in aeronautics
  • Analysis of a propulsion system using innovation support tools – MAL’IN
  • Presentation of propulsion system families based on energy analysis
  • Design process for a propulsion system – application to a twin-spool turbofan engine
  • Practical application of assembly/disassembly for observing the technological solutions of a DGEN turbomotor from PRICE INDUCTION.
• Advanced design methods and optimization of complex systems (20 hours)
  • local and global optimization, genetic algorithms
  • methods for constructing optimization objective functions
  • methods for sorting and classifying solutions (aggregation)
  • cardinal assessment methods (interpretation)
  • Aeronautical application: optimization of composite structures
• Aerodynamic guidance for high-speed rotating machines (8 hours)
  • Implementation of thin film lubrication equations
  • Case of compressible fluids (air)
  • Static: development, optimization of aerodynamic stops: load capacity issues and technological solutions
  • Vibration study of aerodynamic guides, stabilizing effect of internal friction

Module 2: Aeronautical materials and structures: development and dimensioning

• Aeronautical materials and processes for obtaining structural parts (19 hours)
  • Nature of materials in an aircraft, criteria for selecting materials, specific characteristics of the materials used (composition and properties)
  • Composite materials used in aeronautics: general information, components, characteristics, structural composite materials, aeronautical processes, repair
• Dimensioning of aeronautical structures (47 hours)
  • Part 1 (30 hours, including 20 hours of digital project work)
    • General considerations on aircraft structures
    • Bending and torsion of thin open, closed, and multi-cell profiles: theory and applications
    • Structural stability: buckling resistance and post-buckling behavior
    • Composite plate behavior
    • Digital Project: Sizing of the Delta4 launcher divergent
  • Part 2 (5 p.m.)
    • Fatigue crack initiation resistance
    • Damage tolerance

Module 3: Products and processes in the aerospace industry

• Discovering aircraft (12 hours)
  • Regulations, Stakeholders, Maintenance
  • Elements of flight mechanics
  • Aircraft
• Introduction to Space Systems (18 hours)
  • Solar systems
  • The satellite system
  • The launch system
  • Space applications
  • Space programs
  • Elements of Space Mechanics
  • Space environment
  • History of Space Systems
• Quality approach in the aerospace industry (12 hours)
  • Application of the quality approach to the three-dimensional conformity assurance process
  • General principles

Key scientific and educational leaders in the field

Nicolas Saintier (Arts et Métiers )

Didier Egureguy (Arts et Métiers )

Teaching staff

Nicolas Saintier (Arts et Métiers )

Didier Egureguy (Arts et Métiers )

Pascal Le Roux (Arts et Métiers )

Jérôme Pailhes (Arts et Métiers )

Thierry Palin-Luc (Arts et Métiers )

Frédéric Dau (Arts et Métiers )

Ivan Iordanoff (Arts et Métiers )

Patrick Sébastian (Arts et Métiers )

Marco Montemuro (Arts et Métiers )

Thecle Alix (Arts et Métiers )

Sabrina Houdaibi-Olive (Arts et Métiers )

Stephane Abed (Polyshape)

Anissa Meziane (University of Bordeaux)

Patrick Martinez (IRT, Saint Exupéry)

Daniel Saint-Pe (External Consultant, QSE-FH)

Stephanie Lizy-Destrez (ISAE -SUPAERO)

Related technology platform

GAME platform, FUTURPROD additive manufacturing platform

Assessment methods

Written exam (continuous assessment and/or final exam) for courses, digital project, written report, and oral defense for PJE09 and SFE

Validation procedures                         

Passing the exam requires an average score of 10 out of 20 (Weighting: Module 1 = 0.3, Module 2 = 0.4, Module 3 = 0.3).        

Teaching methods

• Lectures, tutorials, project-based teaching
• Presentations by recognized professionals in their respective fields.
• A day of meetings with companies in the aeronautics sector is being organized on campus. This day is an opportunity to discover career paths and ambitious projects in this sector. 

Benefits of the training

The Aeronautics and Space Engineering Unit benefits from a promising regional context, marked by the dynamism of the global competitiveness cluster Aerospace Valley (http://www.aerospace-valley.com/), Europe's leading employment hub in the field of aeronautics, space, and embedded systems, with:

• the presence of major groups that are leaders in this market: ASTRIUM Space Transportation, the CEA, the CNES, DASSAULT Aviation, EADS, the SAFRAN group with TURBOMECA and HERAKLES, etc.
• the presence of a large network of international equipment manufacturers: THALES, Liebherr Aerospace, Messier-Dowty, etc.
• the development of a dynamic network of SMEs/SMIs

The program also benefits from its proximity to numerous laboratories and research networks on the Bordeaux campus linked to the aeronautics and space sector (I2M (https://www.i2m.u-bordeaux.fr/ ), ICMCB (www.icmcb-bordeaux.cnrs.fr/ ), LCTS (www.lcts.u-bordeaux1.fr/),  Laser Road ( www.alpha-rlh.com/ )

Partners

• Industrial companies AIRBUS, IRT Saint Exupéry, POLYSHAPE, STELLIA, ASTRUM Space Transportation, CEA, CNES, DASSAULT Aviation, EADS, ARIANE GROUP, SAFRAN,
• Institutions Aerospace Valley Competitiveness Cluster, ICMCB, LCTS
• Academics University of Bordeaux, University of Bilbao, Laval University (Canada)

Targeted companies

The entire aerospace sector, major groups and supply chains, research and development centers such as CNES and ONERA.

Examples of internship opportunities offered / projects carried out

The vast majority of final-year projects are carried out in large companies in the aeronautics and space sector. Examples of final-year internships in 2017-2018:

"Continuous improvement of the supply chain" - Airbus Helicopters 

"Simulation of metal additive manufacturing processes" - Lisi-Aerospace

"Design of structural parts for a drone with WiFi integration" - Parrot

"Factory of the Future – Non-contact Measurement Methods and Digital Chain" MDBA France

Digital mock-up of engine assembly lines Ariane Group

"Aerodynamic and thermal interactions on the transient operation of a compressor" Safran Aircraft Engines

Admission criteria

Required level: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanics - Design - Materials - Processes)

Practical information

• Course language: French (except for module 2, part of which will be taught in English)
• Period: Fall
• Number of hours 150
• ECTS credits 13

Contacts

Nicolas Saintier

Keywords

Aeronautics, propulsion, structures, materials, projects, composites, design, engineering, space, buckling, JAR/FAR, mechanics, thermodynamics, pro

Campus

Arts et Métiers Campus Arts et Métiers Paris

Pedagogy

This program lasts two years.
M1: offered at the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers Paris as part of the "Factory of the Future - Mechanical Engineering" program.

Presentation

The national Master of Science degree is designed to advance the development of mechanical systems equipped with a degree of intelligence capable of providing the autonomy and automation necessary to:

• Improving production and reducing the drudgery of work
• Simplify people's lives and provide people with disabilities, in particular, with the means to live more comfortably.

With a strong focus on mechatronics (the synergistic and systemic combination of mechanics, electronics, and real-time computing), this course covers the following topics:

• The mechanics of multi-body (rigid) systems
• Control systems, sensors, and actuators
• Electronics and signal processing (image, localization, filtering)
• Engineering for health (biomechanics, surgical robotics)

Objectives

The goal is to train specialists capable of addressing issues related to the design, analysis, optimization, and control of complex systems and intelligent machines, among which robots occupy a prominent place.

This training program is designed to meet the wide range of research, development, and production needs related to these advanced "mechatronic" systems, which are of paramount importance in all areas of activity (transportation, manufacturing, robotics, home automation, health technologies, etc.).

Skills acquired

High-level skills will be acquired in solid mechanics, automation, signal processing, and computer science.

Program

The program is structured into two semesters: one semester of classes and one semester of internship (6 months). The semester of classes consists of 4 compulsory courses followed by 4 typical pathways that share several common teaching units:

• Advanced system control,
• Mobile robotics
• Social robotics
• Collaborative robotics

Additional course units may be taken outside of the study contract.

Validation

Traditional classes with documents and final exam.

Some courses use experimental and digital platforms as support for practical work or tutorials. In this case, practical work and tutorial grades are taken into account.

Benefits of the training

• Responds to strong industrial demand (robotics plan launched by the government to support the robotization of SMEs and SMIs), particularly in the development of embedded systems and robots where there is a need for increasing adaptability and autonomy (aeronautics, transportation, healthcare, etc.).
• Recognized in industrial and academic circles
• Original, topical, and multidisciplinary teaching and research areas  
• Draws on renowned laboratories at partner institutions (Sorbonne University, ENSTA, Mines,)..

Career opportunities

The career opportunities for graduates of this program include research and development departments working on new products and processes, engineering departments, and mechatronics design offices in both the public and private sectors.

The areas of activity most specifically concerned by these opportunities are:

• mechanical and mechatronic engineering and manufacturing
• aerospace and aviation industry
• the automotive industry and transportation:
• the maintenance sector
• the education, research, and learning sectors
• the health technology sector

Continuing education

The training program is based on a set of Arts et Métiers laboratorieslaboratories, as well as partner institutions that enable students to prepare a doctorate within the framework of associated doctoral schools.

Admissions

Admission criteria

This program is intended for students with a background in engineering sciences who have completed their first year of the “ Master of Science ” program, as well as students in their final year at engineering schools as part of a dual-track program (particularly students from jointly accredited institutions: Arts et Métiers, ENSTA, Mines Paris, and Polytech-UPMC) or students who already hold an engineering degree. It is also open to international students who have received equivalent training.

• Required level
• Equivalent international level
• Level in French. If a test is required, specify which one and the minimum score to be obtained.
• English level. If a test is required, specify which one and the minimum score to be obtained.

Application deadline(s)

• Arts et Métiers student Arts et Métiers Bicursus: see internal assignment procedures
• Candidates outside Arts et Métiers June 30, 2021. The application form must be completed online

Arts et Métiers students Arts et Métiers dual degree programs must follow the internal application procedure and do not need to fill out the application form.

Partners

Industrial partners

PSA, Renault, EDF, Airbus Helicopters, ENGIE Ineo, CEA, SAFRAN, AIRBUS, Soft Bank (Aldebaran), Robotsoft, etc.

Academic partners

Sorbonne University, ENSTA, Mines Paris

Practical information

• Language of instruction: French
• Schedule: September through February: classes, followed by a Master of Science program
• Number of hours:
• ECTS credits: 60 ECTS
• Cost: See Tuition (Enrollment in Master of Science ) program)
• Training location(s): Paris (Arts et Métiers, Sorbonne University—Jussieu campus, École des Mines)

Contacts

Mr. Nazih Mechbal

• Arts et Métiers Campus Arts et Métiers Paris
• 151 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 PARIS
• Tel: 33 (0)1 44 24 64 58