Meliad

What Meliad does

Meliad is a French industrial technology firm headquartered in Les Sorinières, founded in 2009, that operates across three integrated competencies: laser surface preparation (nanosecond and femtosecond), residual stress analysis (X-ray diffraction and Barkhausen noise analysis), and industrial robotics. The company serves highly regulated buyers in aerospace, defense, nuclear, energy, and transportation, with named customers including Airbus, Safran (Helicopter Engines, Electronics & Defense), ArianeGroup, Thales Alenia Space, EDF, Orano, Framatome, Naval Group, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, and Schneider Electric. Its supplier qualifications include Safran AQPS (since 2010), COFRAC ISO 17025 (since April 2023), ISO 9001, Qualiopi, and MASE, which collectively gate entry into nuclear and aerospace inspection workflows.

The company's technology stack combines proprietary platforms — GeoMatch 4.0 (robotic surface preparation software), Click2Go (robotic programming environment), and SurfLAS 4.0 — with distributed equipment from Stresstech Oy (Finland) for residual stress and CleanLaser GmbH / IPG Photonics (Germany) for laser cleaning, of which Meliad is the exclusive France distributor. Recent in-house additions include the CL 500iM 500W laser system and the DR45 diffractometer. The firm runs a 33-person team that includes certified Level 3 laser trainers and X-ray diffraction trainers, and operates a mobile laboratory fleet for on-site residual stress measurement in addition to a fixed laboratory inaugurated in January 2026.

Meliad's business model blends four revenue streams: (1) equipment distribution of Stresstech and CleanLaser/IPG systems, (2) on-site accredited measurement services delivered via mobile laboratories, (3) custom integration of robotic surface preparation machines such as the GeoMatch/Click2Go-based systems, including a new robotic machine introduced in March 2026, and (4) Qualiopi-certified training programs. Strategic positioning is reinforced by participation in the PARME research consortium with Naval Group, EDF, and academic partners LS2N and MAPIEM (2025), and by France 2030 EcoLAS funding with Orano for laser-based nuclear decontamination (2024). Meliad is a private SAS with €40,000 share capital; the company has not disclosed revenue or external investment.

Name

Meliad

Legal name

Meliad SAS

Website

https://meliad-sas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meliad is a French industrial technology firm providing laser surface preparation, residual stress analysis, and agile robotics to aerospace, nuclear, defense, and energy clients including Airbus, Safran, EDF, Orano, and Naval Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laser Surface Treatment and Robotics

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Laser surface treatment
• Residual stress analysis
• Industrial robotics automation
• X-ray diffraction services
• Laser cleaning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Sorinières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laser Surface Treatment Services: Surface preparation, cleaning, stripping, and functionalization using pulsed laser technology delivered as on-site services and in-house workshops
2. Residual Stress Analysis Laboratory Services: Expert analysis of residual stresses on customer parts using X-ray diffraction and incremental drilling methods, provided in company laboratory or on customer site
3. Equipment Sales and Distribution: Exclusive France distributor for Stresstech measurement equipment (Xstress DR-45, Mirastar, PRISM) and CleanLaser systems for laser cleaning and stripping
4. Preventive Maintenance Services: Annual maintenance programs for robotic laser installations and Barkhausen measurement systems including calibration, diagnostics, and performance verification
5. Training Services: Laser safety training, X-ray diffraction operation training, and Barkhausen control training with Qualiopi certification for industrial personnel

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meliad provides pulsed laser surface preparation (cleaning, coating removal, functionalization) and COFRAC-accredited residual stress analysis (X-ray diffraction, Barkhausen noise, incremental drilling) for industrial manufacturers in aerospace, defense, nuclear, and energy sectors. The company complements these services with proprietary agile robotic platforms (GeoMatch 4.0, Click2Go, SurfLAS 4.0) that integrate 3D vision for tooling-free automation, and serves as exclusive France distributor for Stresstech measurement equipment and CleanLaser systems. Offerings include on-site services, in-lab analysis, preventive maintenance, and Qualiopi-certified training.

Product overview

Meliad offers a comprehensive industrial technology portfolio organized around three core business lines: (1) Laser surface preparation and functionalization using pulsed nanosecond and femtosecond laser technologies for cleaning, coating removal, and surface treatment; (2) Residual stress analysis using X-ray diffraction (DRX), Barkhausen noise control, and incremental drilling methods with Stresstech equipment distribution; and (3) Agile industrial robotics centered on two platforms - GeoMatch 4.0 for autonomous multi-reference production cells and Click2Go Platform for flexible operations without CAD models. Key products include SurfLAS 4.0 robotic solutions, CL 500iM 500W laser cleaner, Xstress DR-45 diffractometers, and EcoLAS robotic decontamination systems. Services include preventive maintenance, Barkhausen system maintenance, and laser safety training. The company also develops proprietary technologies like Click2Go for automatic trajectory generation from 3D scanning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SurfLAS 4.0: Agile robotics platform for laser surface preparation combining 3D vision, robot guidance, and laser technology.
• GeoMatch 4.0
• Click2Go Platform

Products and services

• Préparation et fonctionnalisation de surface laser (Laser Surface Preparation and Functionalization) Pulsed laser surface treatment services (nanosecond and femtosecond) for industrial cleaning, surface preparation, coating removal, and functionalization while controlling effects on the substrate. Delivered as on-site services and in-house workshop jobs for industrial manufacturers in aerospace, defense, nuclear, and energy.
• GeoMatch 4.0 Autonomous multi-reference robotic cell for industrial production using 3D vision and automatic localization. Identifies and locates parts in robot coordinates at each cycle without positioning tools, enabling random loading and multi-reference processing for series production.
• Click2Go Platform Agile modular robotic platform for undocumented surfaces including unique parts, short series, and construction site geometries. Three operating modes (joystick X-Live control, click-generated trajectories, programmed execution) work without CAD models using real-time scanning or joystick control.
• SurfLAS 4.0 Agile robotic solutions range combining laser technology with intelligent robotics for automated surface preparation without complex positioning equipment. Features 3D vision systems and intuitive programming for operators replacing manual masking and chemical operations.
• CL 500iM (500W Cleaning Laser) 500W laser cleaning system for industrial cleaning applications. Compact, lightweight, designed for demanding environments with high efficiency, easy maneuverability, and operator comfort. Marketed as the first 500W cleaning laser at this price point manufactured in Europe.
• CL600 OSH50 Manual Precision Laser Cleaning System Manual precision laser cleaning system where the laser spot is maintained below metal ablation threshold. Enables oxidation removal without altering surface condition or part geometry, suitable for joint bearings, thin or sensitive parts, and critical zones.
• Residual Stress Analysis Laboratory Services Expert residual stress analysis services on customer parts delivered in the Meliad COFRAC-accredited laboratory (ISO 17025, #1-7198) or on customer site. Uses X-ray diffraction, Barkhausen noise control, incremental drilling (hole method), and contour method. Safran AQPS-qualified since 2010.
• Stresstech Equipment Distribution (Xstress, Mirastar, PRISM, Rollscan) Exclusive France distribution of Stresstech Oy measurement equipment: Xstress DR-45 and Xstress Robot (X-ray diffraction), Mirastar and PRISM (incremental drilling hole method), and Rollscan 350 (Barkhausen noise). Equipment sales, rental, and maintenance services.
• Barkhausen Noise Control Systems (Rollscan 350) Non-destructive testing equipment using Barkhausen noise method for detecting grinding burns, verifying heat treatment, and controlling cementation. Distributed in partnership with Stresstech with preventive maintenance services included.
• EcoLAS Robotic Laser Decontamination System Robotic laser decontamination system for radioactive metal waste inside glove boxes. Developed in partnership with Orano for reclassifying Medium Activity Long Life (MALL) waste to Low Activity waste, achieving 99% dust aspiration in optimal configurations. TRL5 maturity.
• Preventive Maintenance Services Preventive maintenance services for robotic laser installations including laser system verification, power measurements, robot and dresspack control, electrical cabinet cleaning, automation diagnostics, and aspiration system maintenance with consumable replacement. Includes Barkhausen probe verification and calibration.
• Laser Safety and Technical Training Qualiopi-certified training programs including laser safety training (initial and 3-year refresher) for operators and production managers, X-ray diffraction operation training, and Barkhausen control training. Delivered by Level 3 certified laser safety trainers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900 circles of 2mm perfectly aligned, stripped in less than 15 seconds (one circle every 16 milliseconds) with absolute repeatability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• OranocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025EcoLAS project partnership for robotic laser decontamination of radioactive metal waste within glove boxes. Orano is project evaluator and end-user; Meliad provides laser decontamination technology for Medium Activity Long Life waste reclassification to Low Activity.
• Tech-Y-TechsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Technical support partner in EcoLAS nuclear decontamination project providing engineering expertise for nuclear safety compliance.
• Naval GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025PARME project partner evaluating robotic laser stripping in confined environments for ship hull maintenance. Meliad responsible for surface preparation laser effectors and demonstrator development.
• EDFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025PARME project partner (EDF Hydro) evaluating robotic laser stripping for hydroelectric infrastructure maintenance. Meliad developing demonstrators on mock-ups.
• LS2N (Laboratoire des Sciences du Numérique de Nantes)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025CNRS laboratory serving as PARME project coordinator with expertise in robotics and digital sciences for robotic system development.
• MAPIEM (Matériaux Polymères Interfaces Environnement Marin)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025CNRS laboratory partner in PARME project contributing materials and surface expertise for marine environment applications.
• Nimble One / Nio RoboticscoreTechnology or Integration · 14 January 2025Developer of ARU inspection robot with polymorphic, patented architecture providing exceptional agility for PARME project operations in confined spaces.
• Stresstech Oy (Finland)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive France distributor for Stresstech measurement equipment including Xstress DR-45 (X-ray diffraction), Mirastar and PRISM (incremental drilling) for residual stress measurement. Partnership includes Barkhausen noise system maintenance (Rollscan 350) and technology co-development for new DR45 sensor technology with 2D sensors.
• CleanLaser GmbH (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationReference integration partner for CleanLaser high-power laser heads (CL500iM, CL600 OSH50, CL1000iF, CL200G) in GeoMatch and site-based solutions. CleanLaser is owned by IPG Photonics, providing vertically integrated laser source supply.
• IPG PhotonicscoreTechnology or IntegrationFiber laser source supplier for surface preparation applications, selected for industrial reliability and owning CleanLaser subsidiary.
• Capacités SASsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNantes University technology transfer spin-off; 20-year collaboration in materials physics and robotics; transformed 10,000+ research projects into concrete innovations.
• InnodurasupportingTechnology or IntegrationFrench SME specializing in robotics, computer vision and AI; recognized as 'Gem of Robotics' by Usine Nouvelle. Collaboration for 3D vision and autonomous navigation in non-structured environments.
• KAEFERsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndustrial services partner for hazardous material removal projects including asbestos-containing paint removal on hydroelectric infrastructure.
• CapaerosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace surface treatment specialist collaborating on residual stress analysis (contour method on expanded bore) and joint presence at Aerospace Test & Development 2026.
• Mat-In-MecasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on contour method implementation for residual stress mapping in expanded cold bores, presented at 11th International Conference on Residual Stresses in Nancy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• SITA (Surface Industrial Treatment Applications): French industrial surface treatment services company. A regional competitor in the same French industrial services market with overlapping aerospace and nuclear customer exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German global leader in industrial laser technology, machine tools, and electronics. Overlaps with Meliad's laser surface treatment offerings as part of a much broader portfolio, but does not specialize in the same niche of agile robotic surface preparation.
• Renishaw: UK-based metrology and precision measurement company offering X-ray diffraction residual stress measurement systems and calibration services. Overlaps with Meliad's residual stress analysis lab and equipment offerings.

Direct peers

• Stresstech Oy: Finnish manufacturer of X-ray diffraction (Xstress) and Barkhausen noise (Rollscan) measurement equipment. Directly comparable in residual stress measurement technology and also a key partner to Meliad as equipment supplier.
• Laserax: Canadian manufacturer of industrial laser cleaning and marking systems. Competes with Meliad in pulsed-laser surface preparation for industrial manufacturers and shares the same target verticals (aerospace, automotive, nuclear).
• TEC-Eurolab: European materials testing and laboratory services provider offering residual stress analysis, mechanical testing, and metallurgical analysis. Comparable to Meliad's COFRAC-accredited lab services for aerospace and industrial clients.
• 4Jet Technologies: German specialist in laser-based surface processing for industry, including cleaning and micro-machining. Directly comparable in laser surface preparation technology and customer profile.
• Cold Jet: US-based dry ice blasting and surface preparation equipment provider. Competes with Meliad in industrial surface preparation, particularly for paint and coating removal, though via a different (cryogenic) technology.
• CleanLaser GmbH: German laser cleaning systems manufacturer owned by IPG Photonics. Directly comparable to Meliad's laser cleaning and stripping offerings; also a strategic partner as Meliad is CleanLaser's exclusive France distributor.

Others

• IPG Photonics: US-listed global leader in fiber laser sources; owns CleanLaser. Functions as a critical upstream technology supplier to Meliad and shapes competitive dynamics in the laser cleaning equipment market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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