Project progress
AMIS at Micronora: discussions and next steps
On 1 and 2 October 2026, Andry RABEZANAHARY visited the Micronora exhibition in Besançon to discuss AMIS Madagascar against the practical realities of precision manufacturing.
Preparing a realistic start
AMIS aims to combine practical technical training with the gradual development of a precision workshop in Madagascar. The project has a 6,400 m² site and an existing building of approximately 160 m². The next task is to define the skills, equipment and resources required for an achievable first stage.
Three main discussion topics
- Training: exploring CNC machining, programming and preparation for future trainers.
- Metrology: understanding the measuring tools and inspection practices needed from the first practical exercises.
- Equipment: comparing teaching solutions and machines suited to the project’s initial resources.
Discussions with technical and training providers highlighted that several support offers depend on buying equipment or software. This makes it useful to develop the training pathway and equipment budget together.
Contacts to follow up
Discussions with chambers of commerce opened possibilities for introductions to training and industrial organisations. These initial contacts need further work to establish concrete cooperation opportunities.
At this stage, these discussions do not represent signed partnerships or funding commitments.
Micronora in pictures
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Photos taken during the visit. Exhibitors shown in this album are not presented as AMIS partners.
Micronora on video
Three recordings from the exhibition. Start each video using its play button.
Next steps
- Follow up with the people met and explain the priority needs.
- Define an initial practical training pathway and the skills required.
- Prepare an equipment list and a phased launch budget.
- Identify technical and educational cooperation suited to the project.
This section will report completed steps, decisions and needs still to be addressed.