MELIAD

MELIAD is a French industrial engineering company specializing in advanced material processes for aerospace and high-integrity industries. Originally founded as a residual stress measurement laboratory, MELIAD has developed a unique combination of expertise in material and surface analysis, residual stress characterization, laser surface treatment, and robotic integration.

For aerospace testing and development, MELIAD supports OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and MRO organizations in understanding and controlling material behavior throughout the product lifecycle. Its laboratory capabilities include advanced surface and material analysis techniques — such as X-ray diffraction, Barkhausen noise inspection, and complementary methods — enabling precise evaluation of fatigue-critical components and process-induced effects.

In parallel, MELIAD develops and qualifies laser-based surface engineering processes for applications such as bonding preparation, coating removal, and pre/post-weld treatment, ensuring repeatability and compliance with stringent aerospace standards.

These technologies are deployed at industrial scale through proprietary robotic platforms, enabling automated, traceable and high-performance processes both in production environments and on-site operations.

By combining testing, surface characterization, process development and industrial deployment, MELIAD acts as a bridge between laboratory validation and operational implementation, helping aerospace manufacturers improve reliability, performance and production efficiency.