On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the CALHIPSO platform (ANR-21-ESRE-0039) hosted a technical workshop dedicated to Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), bringing together researchers, industry professionals, and innovation stakeholders to discuss the current and future challenges of this strategic technology. Held at the CALHIPSO facility at IUT Le Creusot, the event aimed to foster dialogue between academia and industry, showcase the platform’s capabilities, and strengthen the structure of a national network centered on HIP.
A morning dedicated to scientific and technological advances
Following the welcome session, the day began with remarks from Olivier Aubreton (Director of the IUT), Philippe Perrot (Vice-President for Facilities and Territorial Site Strategy at Université Bourgogne Europe), and Guillain Gilliot (Vice-President of the Creusot Montceau Urban Community). They highlighted the importance of collaboration among higher education, research institutions, local authorities, and industry in supporting the development of this technology and the CALHIPSO platform.
Frédéric Bernard (ICB – Université Bourgogne Europe), the project coordinator, then presented the CALHIPSO platform. His presentation outlined the platform’s objectives—supported by the ANR program—and its role in developing advanced manufacturing processes.
Discussions continued with a presentation on modeling densification and deformation processes using multi-scale approaches, led by Marc Bernacki (CEMEF – PSL) and Jean-Philippe Château-Cornu (ICB – UBE). This session highlighted the digital tools that enable a better understanding and optimization of HIP processes.
The morning concluded with a presentation by Pierre-Eric. Frayssines from CEA-Liten, focusing on the manufacturing of complex components via diffusion bonding, illustrating the potential of Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) for producing high-value-added parts.
Industry at the heart of the discussion
The afternoon focused heavily on insights from industry. Louis Lemarquis (Framatome) presented the challenges associated with the near-net-shape manufacturing of large-scale components, highlighting the value of these processes in reducing machining operations, optimizing costs, and enhancing component performance. Philippe Emonot (CEA-Liten) then provided an overview of the global Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) landscape, offering an international perspective on technological developments, application sectors, and industrial prospects.
Building a robust network around HIP
A highlight of the day was the roundtable discussion on structuring a network dedicated to Hot Isostatic Pressing. The discussions underscored the need to strengthen collaboration between laboratories, technical centers, and industry players in order to accelerate the transfer of innovations, pool expertise, and develop new collaborative projects.
The day concluded with tours of the platform and the Laser Hall, providing an opportunity to view the equipment and facilities available to the scientific and industrial communities.
A collective drive for the processes of tomorrow
The event confirmed the central role of the CALHIPSO platform in the development of CIC in France. Beyond the scientific and industrial presentations, it fostered a genuine forum for dialogue among the sector’s various stakeholders and laid the foundations for a national community centered on this strategic technology.
