Research & Development
Turning an idea into a manufacturable product
CadNov puts R&D at the heart of its services : from technical feasibility to material development, every project benefits from a structured approach and a CII approval recognized by the French State.
OECD definition (Frascati Manual) — « Research and experimental development comprise creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. »
OECD — Frascati Manual · Scope of CadNov : polymer materials, injection processes, functional prototyping, industrial co-development
The challenges
Innovating in plastics processing means reducing time-to-market, controlling development costs and choosing the right materials from the design stage — before mistakes become expensive to fix.
Areas of expertise
CadNov works on projects with high technical value, tied to the specific constraints of demanding industrial sectors.
Our R&D services
Four complementary areas of intervention
Before any investment, CadNov analyzes the feasibility of your concept : material constraints, intended process, expected performance level.
Selection, qualification and testing of polymer materials suited to the product's requirements. CadNov works with a network of partner suppliers and laboratories.
CadNov joins the client's project team as a technical partner. From mock-up to functional prototype, we co-build the product with you.
R&D doesn't stop at the prototype. CadNov ensures a documented transfer to series production : drawings, tooling specifications, inspection plans.
01 — Integrated design — Exploded view of an electronic product in an injection-molded plastic housing
Our approach
A structured process, traced and documented at every step so that R&D produces concrete results that qualify for tax benefits.
CadNov, CII-approved
CadNov is approved by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research for the Innovation Tax Credit. Your expenses outsourced to CadNov are eligible for this advantageous tax scheme.
→ Up to 30 % tax credit on eligible expenses
→ CadNov services included in your CII base
→ Technical file compiled and documented by CadNov
→ Applies to SMEs and mid-caps — combinable with other grants
03 — Co-development — Exploded view of a pointer pen with integrated electronics
Your project deserves structured R&D
Feasibility, materials, prototyping, transfer to production — CadNov supports you from A to Z
Let's start your R&D project
Antoine ERRIGO · +33 (0)4 74 32 23 60 ·direction@cadnov.fr · CadNov, 240 rue des Câbles de Lyon, 01000 Saint Denis Lès Bourg · CII-approved