Connecting members, exchanging best practices and providing them with international support: these are just a few of NextMove's ambitions, and various actions are proposed to cluster members to achieve them. On this occasion, we had the opportunity to welcome a delegation to present the powertrain ecosystem in the Paris Region to an Italian delegation interested in the topic.

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Participating entities

MESAP UNIONE INDUSTRIALI TORINO Clust-ER MECH C.S.I. Dimac Simpro University of Bologna University of Ferrara R&D CFD University of Modena and Reggio Emilia MechVib Engineering

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From October 14 to 16, 2024, an Italian delegation traveled to Paris and took part in a mission tailor-made by NextMove, in collaboration with partner clusters MESAP and Clust-ER MECH, from the Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna regions respectively.

Through visits and discussions with members of the NextMove ecosystem, participants were able to learn more about their powertrain activities, and discover the French ecosystem in general.

Day 1 - Embedded electronics and wiring at the heart of a wide range of sectors

On the first day of the mission, the delegation was first received by Groupe Genaris, at their premises in Guyancourt.

This was an opportunity for the NextMove member to present its range of activities around engineering and industrialization services, such as electrical systems engineering and manufacturing, test and measurement benches, electronic board development, embedded systems, mechatronics and software, but also through solutions developed such as the digitization of road and rail assets.

Following this presentation and a tour of the workshops, an idea workshop was held to share ideas and potential avenues of collaboration between the company hosting the group and the delegation participants.

Day 2 - Focus on the automotive ecosystem

The second day included visits to some of France's leading automotive engineering companies:

The group was first welcomed at FEV France in Trappes, a test and assembly center for electric powertrains. A presentation was given, followed by a tour of the assembly and testing of the electric motor and electric drive unit, testing of the power electronics, as well as the cell, module and battery pack.

The group then headed to AVL LMM in Palaiseau in the afternoon, where discussions and the tour focused on component development, but also vehicle development in the test plant with over 70 years' experience, which is currently undergoing a major change to adapt to the needs of today's automotive industry.

Day 3 - Participation in an exceptional edition of the Mondial de l'Auto

The 3-day mission finally came to an end with the group's participation in the Mondial de l'Auto, a major event marking its 90th edition in 2024.

A visit to the La Fabrique de l'électrique corner, organized and presented by the PFA, gave participants an overview of the activities of other major cluster members such as STMicroelectronics, Valeo, and OPmobility. Numerous exchanges took place.

Stimulating interactions and meaningful collaboration opportunities, all enhanced by a warm atmosphere, the curiosity of all and the desire to share the experiences of the various organizations present.

Many thanks to all participants for attending!

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Similar opportunities will be offered to NextMove members throughout the year, so don't hesitate to contact us to tell us about your interests.