It should be noted that this represents an increase of 21% compared to 2018. These expenses include the purchase of material machinery, but also the development of new methods and processes. The vast majority of companies involved in these techniques are industrial manufacturing. Using “discrete” manufacturing, they include easily identifiable products. As a result, automotive, electronics and aerospace manufacturers are on the lookout for tomorrow’s processes. However, obstacles remain today. This includes, taking into account the evolution of regulatory standards on the subject and the unique requirements of each profession, from the request for testing to serial life.