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Green Mantis: a European project to decarbonise industry
The ALPHA-RLH cluster has been selected as a laureate of the European Green Mantis project, dedicated to the energy transition and the decarbonisation of industry, within the framework of the second Euroclusters call for projects. This ambitious project brings together six European clusters( ALPHA-RLH, ITECAM, PRODUTECH, Confindustria Emilia Area Centro, SOLARTYS, Inteligentna Energija) to cover the entire value chain of the industrial manufacturing and energy sectors. Green Mantis is developing a comprehensive innovation support scheme designed to help industrial and energy companies design and adopt new net-zero carbon technologies. Through cascade funding, the project will offer financial support for the development of innovative projects, fostering the emergence of green, scalable and replicable industrial solutions. Photonics players will play a key role in this dynamic, contributing through breakthrough technologies to the control, optimisation and energy efficiency of industrial processes, thereby directly contributing to the decarbonisation of industry. With Green Mantis, ALPHA-RLH, acting as coordinator, reaffirms its leading role in sustainable industrial innovation in Europe. Green Mantis has officially launched its 1st Open Call for SMEs, that will select 10 projects for EU manufacturing decarbonisation.
PLI CONFERENCES 2026
The PLI Conferences will take place on July 1 – 2, 2026 in Limoges, France. Organized by the Club Laser & Procédés( CLP), in partnership with ALPhANOV and with the support of ALPHA-RLH and the European Ceramic Center, the event will bring together key players in industrial laser processes. Recognized as a reference meeting point for the international laser community, PLI Conferences offers a high-level program of expert talks showcasing the latest technological advances and industrial applications. The 2026 edition will highlight key topics such as laser micromachining, laser welding, additive manufacturing, and process control, as well as laser safety, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In addition to the conference program, attendees will benefit from an exhibition area, networking sessions, a thematic panel discussion, a convivial evening event, company visits, and a poster session dedicated to PhD students. PLI Conferences 2026 offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations, exchange with industry leaders, and foster new collaborations. Information and registration: https:// www. clp-laser. fr / fr / evenement / pli-conferences-2026
Learning Expedition to China
From March 17 to 26, 2026, ALPHA-RLH led a delegation of French companies to China. The mission began at the Laser World of Photonics China trade show in Shanghai, where several member companies showcased their innovations at the cluster’ s shared exhibition space. Following the trade show, the delegation participated in a program of industrial visits and institutional meetings in various economic development zones: Suzhou, Shanghai, Mianyang and Chengdu, where a Franco- Chinese business park is located. These immersive experiences allowed the companies to explore local ecosystems and value chains. Participants also took part in several matchmaking sessions, during which they were able to showcase their expertise, establish qualified contacts, and identify opportunities for technological or commercial collaboration in the medium term. This mission fully illustrates ALPHA-RLH’ s role in supporting the international expansion of microbusinesses and Nouvelle- Aquitaine’ SMEs: bringing stakeholders together, facilitating access to strategic markets, and fostering partnerships and business opportunities.
UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
3 rd Photonics Talent International Summer School June 15-19 in Bordeaux( France)
PLI Conferences July 1-2 in Limoges( France)
EUROPHOTON September 21-25 in Arcachon( France)
All events on www. alpha-rlh. com
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