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Dassault Systèmes is involved in the System@tic Paris Région cluster, for which they are conducting work on assembly lines and mechanical machining lines with a project called digital factory. The Catia tool enables the manufacture of an aircraft to be developed with design software right up to programming the control of machine tools for part manufacture. |
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In order to consolidate its position in the increasingly competitive world economy, France has formed regional competitiveness clusters with a worldwide or national vocation. The aim is to bring together companies, research centres and training bodies to pool skills. They follow the industrial policy already developed in neighbouring Germany and Italy. Each cluster based in the Val d'Oise opens up the département to the world economy. |
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6 COMPETITIVENESS CLUSTERS IN THE VAL D'OISE
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| Receiving the «Competitiveness Cluster» label has an immediate knock-on effect for the «département», enhancing both its brand image and the reputation of its companies, universities and research institutions. | ||
Aeronautics, health, information and communication technologies, transport, energy, finance, and more. The list of the 71 projected clusters, drawn up by the CIADT (Interministerial Regional Planning and Development Committee) covers all the major sectors of business throughout France. With the financial backing of the State, the listed clusters also benefit from tax breaks and reduced social contributions. In addition, local authorities may offer exemption from local taxes.
