CRV Services

Western Europe’s largest research facility dedicated to aluminium and alloys is now open to industry third parties.

Voreppe research center

Opened in 1967, our unique Voreppe (France) research center (CRV) is the cornerstone upon which Constellium builds its innovative aluminium and alloy products and solutions for this market.

Now, industry third parties can access the expertise and resources of these world-class facilities through Constellium’s CRV Services offer.

CRV Services offer

CRV Services is an initiative that offers to third parties the center’s expertise and resources to support projects requiring multiple capabilities and disciplines:

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    Material characterization and analysis
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    Production of metallurgical prototypes
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    Material design and modeling assistance
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    Corrosion study and treatment
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    Thermal treatment
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    Mechanical testing
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    Forming
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    Joining
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    Surface treatment

With our help, customers can access characterization and numerical simulation equipment and unique prototyping facilities, backed by world‑class expertise. Our equipment can be used to design, test and model high‑performance materials and processes, from the nano- to the macroscopic scale. They can benefit from support ranging from technical assistance to metallurgical prototyping. Customers can also access training programs and our extensive library of resources.

The CRV Services offer thus helps customers design and produce cost-effective materials, perfectly adapted to their needs.

Find out more about CRV Services

Last update 03 May 2011 Back to top