— Custom · Engineering · Retrofit
When the solution doesn't exist, Milesys build custom designs
A French engineering company that designs and manufactures specific equipment. Industrial simulators, data loggers, legacy retrofits, obsolescence management. Electronics, mechanics, and real-time software all under one roof in Élancourt.
— The context
Every operator of critical systems eventually encounters specific needs: a computer from a defunct supplier, a test bench to qualify a new-generation subsystem, an interface between an existing legacy infrastructure and a new modern installation, or an end-of-life component that needs replacement without altering upstream integration. These requirements demand an engineering firm capable of reverse engineering, design, and production.
— Milesys 1981
Our Differentiators
We design, qualify, and produce ruggedized equipment in France for vehicles, ships, and command centers. Our Élancourt design office has been upholding defense standards since 1981.
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45 years
DESIGN OFFICES IN FRANCE · 3 INTEGRATED DESIGN OFFICES
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Multi-sector
TRANSPORT · AIRPORT · DEFENSE · INDUSTRIAL
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In-Service Support
SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM DURATION
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Our capabilities
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Electronics
Integrated electronic design for critical equipment. Schematic design, routing, EMC, and environmental qualifications are handled in-house by our electronics engineering department in Élancourt. We use industrial and defense-qualified components according to program requirements.
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Mechanical
Our mechanical engineering department designs, prototypes, and qualifies mechanical systems for equipment intended for harsh environments: transport, airport, defense, industrial. This includes ruggedized enclosures, thermal integration, and resistance to vibration, shock, and salt spray.
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Software
Real-time software and embedded firmware developed over long cycles. Architecture, code, automated testing, application qualifications.
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Obsolescence
Fleet audit, identification of sensitive components, progressive retrofit plan, documented functional replacements. Continuous component monitoring from the design phase, with prioritized sourcing from France and Europe for critical elements.
Our process explained
01 _ Material Selection
We begin by selecting the optimal battery chemistry and materials based on your specific application requirements. Our experts analyze factors such as energy density, power requirements, cycle life, temperature range, and safety considerations to determine the most suitable cell technology for your needs.
02 _ Module design
Our engineering team develops custom module designs that integrate the selected cells with advanced thermal management, battery management systems, and mechanical protection. Each design undergoes rigorous simulation and analysis to ensure optimal performance, safety, and longevity in your specific operating conditions.
03 _ Prototype Fabrication
Before full-scale production, we fabricate prototypes to validate our designs in real-world conditions. These prototypes undergo comprehensive testing for electrical performance, thermal behavior, mechanical integrity, and safety compliance. This testing phase helps identify any adjustments needed to optimize the final product.
04 _ Mass Production
Once designs are validated, we scale up to efficient, sustainable mass production. Our manufacturing processes are optimized to ensure consistent quality and performance across all battery modules. We implement rigorous quality control protocols at every stage of production, from cell screening to final assembly and testing.
05 _ Operation Training
We provide comprehensive training for your team on how to effectively operate, monitor, and maintain the battery system. This includes instruction on battery management system interfaces, performance monitoring, preventive maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting techniques to ensure optimal system performance throughout its operational life.
06 _ Recycling Solution
Our commitment to sustainability extends to end-of-life planning. We design with circularity in mind, providing clear pathways for battery recycling and material recovery. Our dedicated sustainability team works with clients to develop recycling strategies that maximize material recovery and minimize environmental impact when batteries eventually reach the end of their useful life.
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Examples of our work
Reverse Engineering
Documentation reconstruction and equipment replication without original plans or vendor support. Functional analysis, schematic capture, identical refabrication.
Legacy Gateway Retrofit
Connect proprietary, analog, or radio infrastructure to a modern IP architecture. SIP, SIP Trunking, TETRA / UHF / VHF / wired-line, GSM-R gateways.
Data Loggers
Data recorders for railway signaling, control centers, urban transit control rooms, defense programs, and industrial applications.
Custom Design
Equipment development to your specifications: electronics, firmware, and mechanics. From proof of concept to production, qualified to your field constraints.
Obsolescence Management
Operational maintenance of long-lifecycle systems. Component monitoring, board redesign, requalification, and strategic stock build-up.
Environment Simulators
Industrial test benches to qualify computers, boards, and subsystems. Automatic train control, railway braking, naval embedded systems.
— Other markets
Tailored solutions for your markets
Let's discuss your custom project
Specific design, retrofit, reverse engineering, obsolescence management, simulator. We will contact you within 48 hours for an initial technical discussion, under NDA if necessary.
Or call us at +33 (0)1 30 97 06 60
— Frequently asked questions
Your questions
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Technical scoping with your team (1 to 2 workshops), documented feasibility study, quote, design, qualification, industrialization, then production manufacturing. Each step is milestoned and jointly approved before moving to the next. Performance traceability is maintained throughout the cycle under an ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
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3 to 9 months depending on complexity: 3 months for a gateway on existing infrastructure, 6 to 9 months for a qualified custom design. Precise quoting after technical scoping.
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Standard NDA signed before the first scoping workshop. Client specifications are handled in a controlled environment with named-individual access. No reuse of custom developments for third parties without written agreement.
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Yes. We analyze the existing system, draft the technical specification, then design functionally equivalent and interface-compatible equipment. Standard approach for obsolescence cases where the original vendor is no longer available.
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Off-the-shelf industrial components for non-critical elements. Custom design where it matters: proprietary interfaces, specific qualifications, performance bottlenecks. The trade-off is decided at scoping based on program constraints. Result: controlled costs and timelines.
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We prioritize French and European sourcing for critical components and document the supply chain for each project. Sourcing decisions are made according to program requirements (defense, PRM, railway).
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Long-term lifecycle support contracts, proactive component monitoring, direct access to engineering support, comprehensive documentation, and source code access for embedded firmware when relevant.