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Franco-American cooperation: a strategic visit for the future of connected machining

March 26, 2026 by
Alexi Hacquard

A key week to strengthen our industrial partnership

Atsora recently had the pleasure of welcoming its American partner, Bruce Thomas, to France for a week rich in strategic exchanges and experience sharing.

This meeting is part of a strong dynamic: strengthening collaboration between France and the United States around a common goal — transforming the way machining workshops utilize their machine data.

At the heart of the discussions: the evolution of Atsora Tracking and the levers to provide even more value to manufacturers, particularly in the American market, where performance, traceability, and real-time management are particularly critical.

Atsora Tracking: a modern vision of machine data

During this week, the exchanges allowed for the refinement of a strong conviction: the future of machining relies on intelligent, continuous, and accessible utilization of data from machine tools.

Unlike traditional approaches that are often limited or dependent on complex infrastructures, Atsora Tracking offers:

  • real-time data collection directly from CNC machines

  • a field-oriented approach, designed for both operators and production managers

  • a flexible architecture, adapted to the constraints of workshops (notably on-premise)

  • a concrete valorization of data to improve productivity and decision-making

This differentiating positioning is generating increasing interest in the United States, where manufacturers are seeking more agile and pragmatic solutions than historical offerings.

Beyond technology: building a sustainable partnership

While strategic discussions were at the center of this visit, they were enriched by more informal moments, essential for building a strong relationship.

Between Christmas markets, culinary discoveries, and immersion in the French way of life, this week helped strengthen what makes an international partnership successful: trust, mutual understanding, and a shared vision.

These human interactions play a crucial role in the ability to innovate effectively and build solutions that are truly tailored to the needs of manufacturers.

A common ambition: advancing machining on both sides of the Atlantic

This visit marks an additional step in the development of an ambitious Franco-American cooperation in the field of Industry 4.0.

The goal is clear: to support machining workshops, in France as well as in the United States, towards a more refined and intelligent use of their machine data.

In a context where industrial competitiveness increasingly relies on data mastery, Atsora continues its mission:

👉 to offer modern, accessible, and value-oriented technology

👉 to concretely address the on-the-ground challenges of manufacturers

👉 to accelerate the digital transformation of machining workshops

Conclusion: an international dynamic in service of manufacturers

This meeting perfectly illustrates the direction taken by Atsora: a company rooted in innovation, but deeply connected to human and industrial realities.

Strengthening this partnership with the United States opens new development perspectives and confirms the relevance of a data-driven approach, ease of use, and the creation of concrete value.


Are you based in North America?

Our partner IIOT Consulting supports you locally in implementing solutions for collecting and utilizing machine data.

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Alexi Hacquard March 26, 2026
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