ACTOAT is an Engineering and Technology Consulting company founded in 2010, bringing together experts in many fields. Our engineering teams are based in France, across the Paris region and the Pays de Montbéliard, as well as in Casablanca, Morocco.

The expertise, passion, spirit of innovation and social values of our employees are the strengths that drive the success of our projects and help new talent emerge.

ACTOAT is recognised by the automotive industry in the fields of Active and Passive safety. We work at every stage of a new product's life cycle. From the preliminary design phase through to final validation, our teams apply their expertise in digital simulation, development on physical test rigs, and validation.

Many of our skills can be put to use in other fields. Our complex digital approach and our product safety processes, including control-command systems, are just a few examples

Mindful of the future of our planet, ACTOAT has chosen to become a committed player in the energy transition, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Our involvement in the CORNET project, in collaboration with FCLAB, represents a major opportunity for deploying fuel-cell powertrain technology in heavy-duty transport.

ACTOAT is committed to a continuous improvement approach, working with multiple partners and always with a "win-win" attitude.

CyclHic was created by Alpha Process, an expert in automation. Committed to corporate social responsibility and mindful of climate challenges, the company has leveraged its automation expertise to design an H2 charging station. It enables the charging of bicycles, cargo bikes, scooters, and more. Alpha Process not only pushes the boundaries of automation but also places great importance on sustainable and socially responsible principles.

In a rapidly changing world where stakeholders are working to decarbonize mobility, the development of refueling technologies is a critical issue. This development requires easy access to hydrogen. Atawey has designed one of the most extensive ranges of hydrogen refueling stations on the European market to refuel all types of vehicles whenever and wherever the user needs it—AnyTime, AnyWhere, EnergY.

ChemLabServices offers on-site analytical chemistry services to help companies respond more flexibly to their operational and regulatory challenges. Each project is designed as a customized solution, including short- or medium-term project management, particularly in response to changing standards (such as the integration of hydrogen quality criteria in accordance with ISO 14687). ChemLabServices also handles the development and validation of analytical methods on-site, from feasibility studies (literature review, preliminary analysis, etc.) to protocol optimization, in compliance with the requirements of the NF EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard.

FCLAB is a technical and scientific resource center dedicated to hydrogen-energy systems, with over 25 years of experience in the field. Its range of services includes engineering and feasibility studies for projects and site planning, as well as testing of hydrogen systems up to 150 kW, taking into account environmental constraints in controlled atmospheres (temperature and humidity) and under vibration conditions. Research activities are led and carried out by partner laboratories, with FCLAB coordinating cross-functional projects among the research teams within its Project Hub. FCLAB offers customized training programs to its clients and partners, ranging from general seminars to tailored courses that include a hands-on experimental component.

The ENERGY department at the FEMTO-ST Institute focuses its research activities on electrical and thermal energy. It thus makes a major and complementary scientific contribution to the research conducted within FEMTO-ST’s six other departments through a systems-based approach to energy aimed at efficient, competitive, and environmentally friendly energy production and management, particularly in relation to hydrogen as an energy carrier.

Habonim manufactures high-performance industrial valves, particularly for the hydrogen sector, which are tested and certified to ensure optimal compatibility with the entire hydrogen supply chain. Their design, material selection, and certification process are specifically tailored to the entire hydrogen ecosystem, with process-grade valves that meet the highest standards for safety, durability, and performance. With decades of proven experience in hydrogen applications, Habonim offers ball valves that provide unmatched integrity and optimal total cost of ownership for hydrogen systems, from production and storage to refueling and transportation applications.

Hopium, a French high-tech manufacturer, brings together a team of experts at the forefront of innovation in the fields of hydrogen fuel cells and automotive engineering to tackle the challenges of the energy transition.

HYTEST offers key technical services across the hydrogen value chain: trials, testing, inspections and the provision of equipment to ensure the performance, reliability and compliance of infrastructure (filling stations, vehicles, production facilities).

Isola Composite formulates, develops, manufactures and processes thermosetting composite materials that provide dielectric and thermal insulation, as well as mechanical reinforcement, for a wide range of applications such as the energy sector, electronics and high-demand industrial sectors.

Driven since 1817 by its founder’s entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of our time: facilitating access to low-carbon energy, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructure.

Its offering to businesses, governments and local authorities comprises services and associated equipment in the energy, defence, industry, environment, transport and infrastructure sectors.

With over 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of 1.417 billion euros in 2024 across 28 countries on five continents.

Driven since 1817 by its founder’s entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of our time: facilitating access to low-carbon energy, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructure.Its offering to businesses, governments and local authorities comprises services and associated equipment in the energy, defence, industry, environment, transport and infrastructure sectors.With over 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of 1.417 billion euros in 2024 across 28 countries on five continents.In response to the environmental emergency and the need to reduce CO₂ emissions, John Cockerill presents a sector of the future that will help decarbonise transport and industry: hydrogen. In this pioneering industry, we have already designed electrolysers and storage solutions for nearly 1,000 clients across various industrial sectors. Today, John Cockerill offers the most powerful electrolysers on the market, capable of producing up to 1,000 Nm³ per hour (the equivalent of 5 megawatts (MW)).

JR Automation designs, builds and integrates advanced automation solutions for industrial manufacturers and distributors worldwide. Whether your requirements relate to electric vehicle batteries, fuel cells, electric vehicle powertrains, energy charging and storage, or other subsystems, we understand the processes involved – from optimising space on production lines to automation – to ensure scalability in terms of quality, precision and safety.

Ligier Automotive is a French race car manufacturer based in Magny-Cours, founded in 2013 under the name Onroak Automotive. Specializing in the design and manufacture of endurance prototypes (LMP2, LMP3), single-seaters (F4, F3), and GT cars, the company also offers advanced engineering and special-purpose vehicle development services. It operates several facilities in France and the United States, enabling it to meet the needs of racing teams and international automakers.

Maximator France, a specialist in high-pressure engineering and particularly in the field of hydrogen, supplies components, designs and manufactures bespoke systems, and offers services relating to pressure equipment. We carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance and training for our equipment. We also offer services such as pressure testing, equipment hire and the manufacture of custom-made tubes.

Maximator Hydrogen is a leading supplier and developer of system solutions for the entire hydrogen technology value chain. We develop, manufacture and supply H2 compression and distribution stations, as well as trailer refuelling systems, worldwide.

We bring together the expertise covered by around 700 patents in the field of hydrogen. Together with our development partner, Maximator Advanced Technology (MAT), based in Vienna, we are constantly driving technical development forward.

METRA supports you across the entire hydrogen value chain, in both the mobility and industrial sectors.

We are here to offer you comprehensive, tried-and-tested, innovative and competitive solutions, covering everything from the production phase (using electrolysers), analysis, compression and/or expansion, storage and trailer filling (earthing controllers), through to low- and high-pressure metering using Coriolis mass flowmeters (OIML R137 / R139 certifications), not to mention temperature and pressure sensors, gas detectors (ultrasonic, catalytic and acoustic) and flame detectors!

MOVHy focuses its activities on the supply of equipment designed for the storage and transport of hydrogen. It also offers a comprehensive range of related products and services, ranging from logistics to the distribution of hydrogen and its derivatives. In addition to the sale, hire, operation and maintenance of this equipment, MOVHy also provides bespoke training, consultancy and support services. Finally, the company is able to carry out any industrial, commercial or financial operation directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned activities, thereby contributing to the development and growth of hydrogen applications.

NamX is a new and innovative hydrogen-powered mobility solution, centred on two complementary areas:

- CapX Refueling Solutions : développement d’un système révolutionnaire de capsules d’hydrogène interchangeables et de son réseau d’approvisionnement, destiné à de nombreux secteurs : automobile, maritime, drones, agricole…

- NamX Automotive : conception d’un véhicule premium, le HUV (Hydrogen Utility Vehicle), intégrant la technologie exclusive CapXule.

The entire design concept was created by DE LUSSAC Studio in collaboration with Pininfarina.

We offer solutions for measuring the flow of liquids, steam and gases, and for analysing humidity, oxygen and hydrogen, using tried-and-tested technologies that are well-known and widely deployed across many industrial sectors, including the oil and gas industries.

Whether you are looking for solutions to manage your flares for regulatory compliance, transactional flowmeters to ensure the accuracy of your high-value products, moisture and gas analysers to monitor trace levels or concentrations, or whether you need external expertise to support your day-to-day processes, Panametrics has the solution for you.

L’Université Marie et Louis Pasteur (UMLP) est une université publique française pluridisciplinaire située en Bourgogne Franche-Comté, dont deux composantes (UFR STGI et IUT Nord Franche-Comté) sont situées à Belfort et Montbéliard, dans le Nord Franche-Comté, au cœur de la vallée de l’hydrogène. Elle compte environ 28 000 étudiants, dont près d’un tiers des étudiants boursiers et 12% d’étudiants internationaux. L’Université Marie et Louis Pasteur est impliquée dans des activités de recherche autour des technologies de l’hydrogène depuis plus de 25 ans à Belfort et Besançon (via FEMTO-ST et FCLAB), et a développé le premier Master of Engineering en France pour former des étudiants sur les technologies de l’Hydrogène Énergie en 2014.

Dernières innovations :
- Présentation des activités de recherche et des activités pédagogiques menées par les composantes UFR STGI et IUT NFC de l’Université Marie et Louis Pasteur
- Développement de l’offre de formation dans le domaine de l’hydrogène-énergie

L’UTBM forme des ingénieurs rapidement opérationnels, particulièrement adaptables aux évolutions technologiques et aux mutations de la société. Ses formations s’appuient sur les activités de recherche et sur la valorisation de la recherche à travers un réseau de plus de 9 800 entreprises partenaires.

Membre du réseau des universités de technologie, l’UTBM accueille plus de 2 800 étudiants, se positionnant ainsi comme la 7e plus importante formation d’ingénieurs en France et la 6e école pour le développement de l’entrepreneuriat.

Dernière innovation : Démonstrateur de véhicule quadricycle intégrant une chaîne de traction électrique hydrogène, réalisé dans le cadre du projet BPI / Région BFC, appelé SHYPAGE.