Self-rotating microtome
Precision thin-cutting device.

Impregnation system
Computerised impregnation system – Autoclave impregnation for all common processes using protective agents.

FTIR
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of compounds in a sample.

High-pressure reactor
High-pressure, temperature-controlled reactor.
Maximum pressure: 1900 psi. Maximum temperature: 350°C.

Confocal Raman spectrometer
Determine the chemical nature of a material, its molecular structure and crystallinity.

Dynamic thermomechanical analyser (DMA)
A series of techniques that measure the physicochemical properties of a material as a function of temperature, time and atmosphere.

Profilometer
Measurement of the relief of a surface, in particular to assess its roughness or micro-geometry.

Impedance tubes
Impedance and transmission tubes – Measures sound absorption coefficient, transmission loss and other material parameters.

Micro-modensitometer
3D reconstruction of materials by measuring variations in density and porosity.

High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
A technique used to separate molecules from a complex mixture of very different types.

High-resolution optical microscope
High-precision 4K optical microscope with high-resolution images of 3D surfaces and objects.

UV visible and infrared spectrophotometer
Spectroscopy technique using photons with wavelengths in the ultraviolet, visible or near infrared range.

Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS)
An analysis technique used to separate, identify and quantify compounds in a sample, even in trace amounts.

Cone calorimeter
Studies the fire behaviour of small samples, with a surface area of 100×100 mm².

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
Thermal analysis technique that measures the differences in heat exchange between a sample to be analysed and a reference. Used to determine phase transitions.

Environmental chamber
Simulation of controlled temperature and humidity conditions.

Acoustic chamber
Fast, accurate measurement of acoustic absorption and transmission in quasi-diffuse fields of medium-sized specimens.

Bending test bench
Testing a piece of wood on the bench to determine its rigidity and breaking strength.

QUV and QSUN ageing apparatus
Simulation of accelerated ageing of a material by exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Machining laboratory: As part of a course, wood pieces are held in metal jigs during cooling after thermal conditioning and bending.

Numerically controlled 3-axis machining centre
Used to machine wood pieces with complex shapes.

Bending machine for solid wood
The piece to be bent takes the form of the mold when pressured by the turntables.

Industrial milling
Industrial milling machine coupled to a video camera enabling the study of wood fibre behaviour in relation to cutting parameters.

Hydraulic panel press
Provides high compressive force (9,500 kPa) to manufacture all kinds of panels. Maximum temperature 213°C.