D.A.T.E.
HISTORY
Leader in heat exchangers and heat transfer systems.
As an engineering and manufacturing company, our core business is the study, modeling, design, and production of high-tech, custom-made heat exchangers.
A heat exchanger is a system that transfers thermal energy from one fluid to another. The goal is to heat, cool, or maintain a constant temperature. Our core business is the manufacturing of complex exchangers for high-tech markets.
Our history
1979: Creation of D.A.T.E.
The company was established by a group of five engineers, specializing in heat pipes for plastic injection molds and foundry applications.
The company was established by a group of five engineers, specializing in heat pipes for plastic injection molds and foundry applications.
1981: Strategic partnership with ALSTOM
D.A.T.E. stands out for its collaboration with ALSTOM, designing embedded heat exchangers for cooling power electronics. This major project marked its entry into critical technologies for the energy and aerospace sectors.
D.A.T.E. stands out for its collaboration with ALSTOM, designing embedded heat exchangers for cooling power electronics. This major project marked its entry into critical technologies for the energy and aerospace sectors.
1985: Expansion into aerospace and defence
The company develops heat exchangers with THALES for heat dissipation and with LEONARDO for radar cooling equipment. These projects impact over 770 aircraft, strengthening D.A.T.E.'s position in defense and aerospace.
The company develops heat exchangers with THALES for heat dissipation and with LEONARDO for radar cooling equipment. These projects impact over 770 aircraft, strengthening D.A.T.E.'s position in defense and aerospace.
1986: Medical and cryogenic innovations
A medical breakthrough was achieved with the design of medical probes using -80°C descents in N2 or CO2 for cardiac surgeries, involving the creation of a cold spot at the end of endoscopes through the Joule-Thomson effect. The company is also involved in a cryogenic project for CERN, developing plate heat exchangers for scientific research. It has developed cryogenic plate exchangers, utilizing the results of thermodynamic calculations.
The company is taking part in a cryogenic project for CERN, developing plate heat exchangers for scientific research. The company has developed cryogenic plate heat exchangers using the results of thermodynamic calculations.
A medical breakthrough was achieved with the design of medical probes using -80°C descents in N2 or CO2 for cardiac surgeries, involving the creation of a cold spot at the end of endoscopes through the Joule-Thomson effect. The company is also involved in a cryogenic project for CERN, developing plate heat exchangers for scientific research. It has developed cryogenic plate exchangers, utilizing the results of thermodynamic calculations.
The company is taking part in a cryogenic project for CERN, developing plate heat exchangers for scientific research. The company has developed cryogenic plate heat exchangers using the results of thermodynamic calculations.
1988: Development of space and scientific projects
Collaboration with the CEA for the Tore Supra project and contribution to the VLT project in Chile for the space telescope, where D.A.T.E. develops thermal systems to ensure the clarity of astronomical images.
Collaboration with the CEA for the Tore Supra project and contribution to the VLT project in Chile for the space telescope, where D.A.T.E. develops thermal systems to ensure the clarity of astronomical images.
1990: Sustainable development projects
D.A.T.E. designs solar sensors for mountain shelters, including the Refuge du Goûter on Mont Blanc. This project has been recognized at the European level for its innovation and environmental commitment.
D.A.T.E. designs solar sensors for mountain shelters, including the Refuge du Goûter on Mont Blanc. This project has been recognized at the European level for its innovation and environmental commitment.
2000-2020: Consolidation and new challenges
The company participates in advanced research projects, such as the cooling of electromagnets for the CERN particle accelerator, and positions itself as a key player in cryogenic technologies, hydrogen, and aerospace, particularly with the ESA.
The company participates in advanced research projects, such as the cooling of electromagnets for the CERN particle accelerator, and positions itself as a key player in cryogenic technologies, hydrogen, and aerospace, particularly with the ESA.
2022: New ambitions
In October 2022, Philippe Bottu took over the leadership of D.A.T.E., with the aim of revitalizing the company, continuing to innovate, while staying true to the values that have made it successful: excellence, expertise, and commitment to long-term projects.
In October 2022, Philippe Bottu took over the leadership of D.A.T.E., with the aim of revitalizing the company, continuing to innovate, while staying true to the values that have made it successful: excellence, expertise, and commitment to long-term projects.
2023: Thermal management for satellites
D.A.T.E. is working on a strategic project to develop thermal management systems for satellites, contributing to the stability of electronic component temperatures in space. The company is also celebrating over 40 years of presence in the defense sector, with long-term contracts for cutting-edge thermal solutions.
The company is also celebrating more than 40 years in the defence sector, with long-term contracts for cutting-edge thermal solutions.
D.A.T.E. is working on a strategic project to develop thermal management systems for satellites, contributing to the stability of electronic component temperatures in space. The company is also celebrating over 40 years of presence in the defense sector, with long-term contracts for cutting-edge thermal solutions.
The company is also celebrating more than 40 years in the defence sector, with long-term contracts for cutting-edge thermal solutions.
2024: Commitment to diversity and more than 40 years in defense
In 2024, D.A.T.E. took a further step by signing the Diversity Charter, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion and social responsibility within the company. This initiative highlights a desire to evolve in an inclusive work environment that respects diversity. The company is also committed to a corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach.
In 2024, D.A.T.E. took a further step by signing the Diversity Charter, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion and social responsibility within the company. This initiative highlights a desire to evolve in an inclusive work environment that respects diversity. The company is also committed to a corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach.
Today: D.A.T.E., a world leader in thermal innovation
With over 3,000 m² of production and research space, D.A.T.E. continues to stand out for its unique expertise in thermal management in extreme environments. The company remains at the forefront of innovation in strategic sectors such as cryogenics, hydrogen, space, defense, and scientific research, solidifying its position among global technology leaders.
With over 3,000 m² of production and research space, D.A.T.E. continues to stand out for its unique expertise in thermal management in extreme environments. The company remains at the forefront of innovation in strategic sectors such as cryogenics, hydrogen, space, defense, and scientific research, solidifying its position among global technology leaders.
