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Learning by Doing
Learn by experimenting through hands-on projects, advanced laboratories and real-world scenarios.
Educational innovation
Learn differently, through hands-on experimentation
An active learning approach that places students at the heart of their education, combining experimentation, technology and personal development.
Discover our approach
Educational innovation
Learn differently, through hands-on experimentation
An active learning approach that places students at the heart of their education, combining experimentation, technology and personal development.
Discover our approach
Hands-on learning environments
Laboratories designed to bridge theory and practice
HESTIM provides students with modern, fully equipped facilities where they can test, experiment and develop their skills in conditions that reflect the professional world.
Mechanical engineering laboratory
Prototype design, machining and testing.
Electrical engineering laboratory
Study and hands-on exploration of electrical systems.
Electronics laboratory
Circuits, sensors and embedded systems.
Civil engineering laboratory
Materials, structures and infrastructure.
HESTIM technical facilities
Observe · handle · test · experiment
Hands-on learning environments
Laboratories designed to bridge theory and practice
HESTIM provides students with modern, fully equipped facilities where they can test, experiment and develop their skills in conditions that reflect the professional world.
Mechanical engineering laboratory
Prototype design, machining and testing.
Electrical engineering laboratory
Study and hands-on exploration of electrical systems.
Electronics laboratory
Circuits, sensors and embedded systems.
Civil engineering laboratory
Materials, structures and infrastructure.
HESTIM technical facilities
Observe · handle · test · experiment
Digital fabrication & prototyping
H-FAB An innovative technology platform
A true space for creativity and digital fabrication where students have access to state-of-the-art professional equipment to design, prototype and bring their projects to life.
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CNC machining center
High-precision machining and engraving of parts.
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3D printing
Rapid prototyping of objects, models and technical parts.
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Laser cutting
Cutting and engraving on wood, acrylic, cardboard or leather.
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Screen printing
Custom printing on a variety of materials.
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Thermoforming
Shape heated plastics to create custom-made parts.
Design
Prototype
Build
Digital fabrication & prototyping
H-FAB An innovative technology platform
A true space for creativity and digital fabrication where students have access to state-of-the-art professional equipment to design, prototype and bring their projects to life.
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CNC machining center
High-precision machining and engraving of parts.
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3D printing
Rapid prototyping of objects, models and technical parts.
03
Laser cutting
Cutting and engraving on wood, acrylic, cardboard or leather.
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Screen printing
Custom printing on a variety of materials.
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Thermoforming
Shape heated plastics to create custom-made parts.
Design
Prototype
Build
Robotics & Industry 4.0
Experiment with the technologies transforming industry
At HESTIM, collaborative robotics enables students to explore advanced technologies, understand automation principles and experiment with practical approaches connected to real industrial environments.
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Collaborative robotics
Explore and understand human-machine interaction.
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Simulation & automation
Explore applied scenarios inspired by real industrial environments.
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Transferable skills
Strengthen analytical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.
Applied learning
Observe · program · automate
Robotics & Industry 4.0
Experiment with the technologies transforming industry
At HESTIM, collaborative robotics enables students to explore advanced technologies, understand automation principles and experiment with practical approaches connected to real industrial environments.
01
Collaborative robotics
Explore and understand human-machine interaction.
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Simulation & automation
Explore applied scenarios inspired by real industrial environments.
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Transferable skills
Strengthen analytical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.
Applied learning
Observe · program · automate
SFC
Connected industry
Smart Factory Connected
Industry 4.0 in practice
Smart Factory Connected
At HESTIM, the Smart Factory Connected gives students hands-on experience of how an intelligent, connected industrial environment operates.
Connected machines, automation and real-time data analytics help students understand the interactions between equipment, digital systems and industrial processes.
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Connected machines
Monitor and control equipment integrated into a digital environment.
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Process automation
Understand workflows, interactions and the logic of automated production.
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Real-time data
Monitor operations and analyze performance using industrial data.
SFC
Connected industry
Smart Factory Connected
Industry 4.0 in practice
Smart Factory Connected
At HESTIM, the Smart Factory Connected gives students hands-on experience of how an intelligent, connected industrial environment operates.
Connected machines, automation and real-time data analytics help students understand the interactions between equipment, digital systems and industrial processes.
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Connected machines
Monitor and control equipment integrated into a digital environment.
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Process automation
Understand workflows, interactions and the logic of automated production.
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Real-time data
Monitor operations and analyze performance using industrial data.
Professional tools & software
Industry-standard tools embedded in the learning experience
HESTIM familiarizes students with professional software and environments used in engineering, management, simulation, data analytics and digital transformation.
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Engineering & design
Modeling, calculation, simulation and technical design.
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Data & analytics
Statistical analysis, data visualization and data-driven insights.
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Management & systems
ERP, management, business operations and professional environments.
Professional environments
Learn with industry-standard tools
Professional tools & software
Industry-standard tools embedded in the learning experience
HESTIM familiarizes students with professional software and environments used in engineering, management, simulation, data analytics and digital transformation.
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Engineering & design
Modeling, calculation, simulation and technical design.
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Data & analytics
Statistical analysis, data visualization and data-driven insights.
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Management & systems
ERP, management, business operations and professional environments.
Professional environments
Learn with industry-standard tools
A different way to learn
Educational games for learning through experimentation
HESTIM integrates interactive teaching approaches that immerse students in practical, collaborative and engaging situations to strengthen understanding, decision-making and teamwork.
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Active learning
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Collaboration
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Real-world application
A different way to learn
Educational games for learning through experimentation
HESTIM integrates interactive teaching approaches that immerse students in practical, collaborative and engaging situations to strengthen understanding, decision-making and teamwork.
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Active learning
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Collaboration
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Real-world application
Project-based learning
Projects that grow in complexity throughout the program
Through the 3PH approach, students regularly work in teams on hands-on projects that progressively require greater analysis, expertise and initiative.
PISTE
Supervised Scientific and Technological Initiation Project
PRISME
Supervised Scientific and Management Initiation Project
PACTE
Expertise Activities Project
PIC
Consulting-Based Integration Project
Project-based learning
Projects that grow in complexity throughout the program
Through the 3PH approach, students regularly work in teams on hands-on projects that progressively require greater analysis, expertise and initiative.
PISTE
Supervised Scientific and Technological Initiation Project
PRISME
Supervised Scientific and Management Initiation Project
PACTE
Expertise Activities Project
PIC
Consulting-Based Integration Project
Blended Learning
Learning beyond the classroom
HESTIM combines face-to-face and online learning to foster autonomy, participation and the development of complementary skills throughout the academic journey.
15,000
hours of e-learning
per year
per year
1,500
certificates earned
per year
per year
360
courses completed
per year
per year
International certifications & content
Students have access to courses and certifications offered by international universities and institutions, notably through Coursera.
Blended Learning
Learning beyond the classroom
HESTIM combines face-to-face and online learning to foster autonomy, participation and the development of complementary skills throughout the academic journey.
15,000
hours of e-learning
per year
per year
1,500
certificates earned
per year
per year
360
courses completed
per year
per year
International certifications & content
Students have access to courses and certifications offered by international universities and institutions, notably through Coursera.