Metals and alloys of the future, collaborative research, innovative processes : Lebronze alloys innovates to reinvent the metallurgical industry. Because they are precious, we work daily for a more sober, more intelligent and more sustainable use of materials. We develop value-creating solutions to respond to new uses of metals, to the multiplication of production challenges, as well as to the permanent evolution of regulations. Our 4 main areas of research and development:
developed alloys
invested in R&D every year
partnerships with European centers of scientific expertise
Because complex problems require multidisciplinary approaches, Lebronze alloys collaborates closely with many research centers and industrial players. Source of expertise and perspectives, these partnerships are part of the culture of innovation of the Group. A culture driven by the dedication of employees to meet the present and future requirements of customers and to anticipate developments in the metallurgical sector. All the multidisciplinary skills of Lebronze alloys are mobilized in an R&D model based on three main themes:
From the research phase through to the industrialization of innovation, we stay in touch with the market and analyze the competitive, technological and regulatory environment in real time.
By capitalizing on technological and market intelligence, we draw on our scientific, metallurgical, mechanical and thermal skills to innovate in new materials with high added value.
As part of an integrated approach to our production systems, we design certain manufacturing processes ourselves. + customization of industrial paths, the answer to the right need, and the optimization of the TCA and TCO of the customers
Copper's extraordinary characteristics in terms of environmental impact make it an indispensable component for future innovations. Did you know that copper, along with 3 alloy metals that we use massively (nickel, zinc and tin) are among the 9 most critical and strategic metals according to a BRGM-McKinsey study?
Ability to alloy with many other metals
Good forming ability
Sanitary protection
(virucide, bactericide, fungicide)
Recyclable (can be recovered throughout its life)
Electrical and thermal conductivity
Various hardening modes (structural, spinodal or alloy hardening)