The Carnot TSN Institute at the heart of industrial innovation at Global Industrie 2026

Collective mobilization for industry

At this major annual event, the joint participation of 4 Carnot institutes (Institut Carnot TSN, Institut Carnot ARTS - CEA-List - Institut Carnot IPGG Microfluidique) illustrated the ability of partnership research to meet major industrial challenges, by combining technological expertise, applications and systemic approaches.

Several highlights punctuated the stand's presence:

• Presentation of innovative solutions for e-waste recycling
• Highlighting digital twins for real-time optimization of production systems
• Round table on digital continuity, identified as a major challenge for industry
• TV show with Ioana Ocnarescu, Director of Research at Strate Design
• Discussions with key industrial and institutional players, including Pierre Gattaz and Christelle Morançais
• Carnot TSN Institute Director François Pineau and Carnot Network President Alexandre Bounouh will be in attendance.

These interactions have fuelled concrete discussions around the challenges of industrial transformation, and strengthened links between research and business.

Carnot TSN: putting people at the heart of innovation

In this context, the Carnot TSN institute has distinguished itself by its focus on the interaction between digital technologies and applications. This was illustrated by a demonstration of exoskeletons by Strate Design, one of the institute's component schools.

This demonstration, entitled "Exoskeletons and imaginary augmented bodies: research through design", presented the results of a pedagogical project included in the PEPR O2R Assistmov national research program. It focused on the design of innovative exoskeletons to assist movement of the upper and lower limbs.

The presentation highlighted the contribution of design to the development of gesture-assist technologies, by examining the functional, ergonomic and social dimensions of these devices. The presentation also fully illustrated Carnot TSN's ability to bring together disciplines and skills to meet the challenges of transforming working environments.

Beyond technology, this approach has highlighted key issues for industry: improving working conditions, accepting innovations and adapting organizations to new forms of human-machine interaction.

To enhance this spotlight, Strate Design's research director, Ioana Ocnarescu, was honored to be interviewed on the Global Industrie TV set to present the exoskeletons on display at the Carnot TSN stand, an interview available at the bottom of this article.

A stronger dynamic with the industrial ecosystem

The large number of visitors to the stand and the diversity of the discussions confirmed the interest shown by industry in integrated approaches combining technological innovation, understanding of uses and design. The Carnot TSN institute's involvement in this collective dynamic, supported by the Carnot Network, reinforced its role as a key player at this international event, supporting companies in their transformations. Commitment, expertise and interdisciplinarity: these are just some of the strengths that Carnot TSN brings to the table, alongside its partners, to help build the industry of tomorrow.