LABORATORIES
The ENSTIB hosts three research laboratories on the Campus Bois: LERMAB, specializing in wood and bio-based materials; CRAN, focused on automation and intelligent systems; and IJL, experts in materials science. These laboratories support students and industry in innovative projects related to the wood sector.
LERMAB is the University of Lorraine’s multidisciplinary laboratory and is approved by the French National Institute for Agricultural Research. It conducts research into the recovery of wood and natural fibres in multiple scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, process engineering, materials, mechanics, civil engineering and energy.
Institut Jean Lamour is a joint venture between the University of Lorraine and the French National Centre for Scientific Research. It specialises in the science and engineering of materials and processes and, with its comprehensive range of skillsets, is capable of working with materials in all stages from the study of their properties to manufacturing processes.
CRAN, or Nancy Centre for Automation Research, conducts research centred on Industry 4.0 issues and the digital transition for wood industry companies. Its centres of study include imaging for quality, swarm intelligence, optimising production system steering and logistics, digital engineering for BIM and construction.