CRITT Matériaux Innovation (CRITT-MI) is a French Technology Resource Centre (Centre de Ressources Technologiques – CRT) established in 1984, dedicated to the study, characterization, and industrial consulting of materials and surface properties. Operating facilities in Charleville-Mézières and Nogent, the organisation supports manufacturers with metallurgical consulting, materials selection, failure diagnosis, and contract R&D across metals, ceramics, and polymers.
As a member of the Carnot MICA Institute, the centre operates state-of-the-art laboratory platforms spanning metallography, chemical spectrometry, mechanical fatigue and tensile testing, tribology, cold plasma surface treatments, and metal powder characterization. CRITT Matériaux Innovation provides certified testing and independent technical guidance for demanding sectors, including aerospace, medical implantables, rail transport, and automotive manufacturing.
- Accredited under COFRAC Essais (ISO/IEC 17025) and NADCAP for Materials Testing
- Certified ISO 9001 and ISO 45001
- Official qualification holder from industrial OEMs such as Airbus and Renault
- Secondary site located in Nogent (Haute-Marne) specialized in medical devices and tooling