Cedrat technologies

Cedrat technologies (CTEC) is a French engineering company specializing in mechatronics solutions for demanding environments. It offers a range of standard or customized mechatronic products, including actuators, sensors, mechanisms, and associated electronics, designed to be compact, dynamic, and precise. The company also provides services in engineering, production, and training.

Cedrat technologies originated from Cedrat Recherche, a subsidiary of CEDRAT created in 1977 to market electrical engineering CAD software. In 1989, Frank Claeyssen joined Cedrat Recherche to set up a CAD-based contract R&D activity. In 1995, Cedrat Recherche was accredited as a Contract Research Organization and began space activities with CNES, leading to the patented invention of the APA® Amplified Piezoelectric Actuator. In 1998, Cedrat Recherche delivered its first flight model to ESA for the ROSETTA mission. In 2001, Cedrat Recherche changed its name to CEDRAT TECHNOLOGIES S.A. (CTEC), and began selling APA® standard products. In 2002, CTEC developed its first piezo optical pointing mechanism for the CNES PHARAO mission. In 2006, CTEC delivered its first series of XY piezo mechanisms to THALES. In 2012, Frank Claeyssen bought CTEC via ASF and became CEO. In 2013, CTEC moved to Meylan and registered its 3C® values. In 2020, CTEC passed the 50-employee threshold and expanded its premises. In 2022, CTEC tripled its clean room capacity.

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