The LabVisits are a series of events organised by the KTUR², in collaboration with the Pillar Economy / Säule Wirtschaft. They offer companies and researchers a direct immersion into leading-edge laboratories in the Upper Rhine region, to discover emerging technologies, exchange with R&D teams and identify concrete paths for collaboration around major industrial and technological challenges.
- 1st LabVisit – Industry of the Future 5.0 at ICAM Strasbourg
On 18 June 2025, the first visit led participants to the “Industry of the Future 5.0” R&D platform of ICAM Strasbourg, the first of its kind in the Grand East region.
The objective was to explore a concrete Industry 5.0 environment and to exchange with researchers and engineers on applied projects, notably around artificial intelligence and digitalisation of production lines.
The discussions highlighted the strength of ICAM’s collaborative model and the possibility for companies to experiment with tomorrow’s technologies alongside them.
And afterwards?
Companies interested can extend the experience through ICAM’s programmes offered in French, German or English
– A discovery day for executive teams, to understand the strategic stakes of 5.0;
– A sharing-experience day for industrialisation managers and project leaders;
– Specialisation days around themes such as predictive maintenance, cybersecurity or digital twins;
– And personalised support to concretely deploy 5.0 bricks within their organisation.
- 2nd LabVisit – Laser innovation and advanced technologies at IREPA LASER
On 23 September 2025, the second LabVisit brought participants into IREPA LASER for an immersion into industrial innovation and laser processes.
The visit highlighted three key players:
– IREPA LASER, with a demonstration of laser-erosion micro-machining, a high-precision process for aeronautical and space applications;
– The labcom LASERSURF (IREPA LASER / ICube Strasbourg), where AI and robotics are transforming laser-process control;
– And the centre AERIAL, which presented FEERIX, a unique irradiation platform in Europe.
“The alliance IREPA LASER / ICube / AERIAL is a strength – you can see how innovation is realised,” said one participant of the visit.
And afterwards? Companies interested can contact IREPA LASER to deepen a theme, organise a targeted technical visit or initiate an R&D collaboration project.
The institute, via its partnerships with ICube, AERIAL and the startup AMFREE, also supports industrial actors wishing to test or integrate innovative laser processes, from feasibility to production.
- Upcoming – 3rd LabVisit!
On 20 November 2025 at 14:00, experience a unique visit at the laboratory IRIS – ICube Strasbourg, at the IHU Strasbourg! Explore surgical robots and tomorrow’s technologies, and attend live demos at the heart of medical innovation.
