Our mission
3D EAU is an urban hydraulic engineering consultancy based in France. This innovative company applies the know-how developed by the ENGEES-ICUBE fluid mechanics laboratory, affiliated with the University of Strasbourg.
These links with the laboratory are a guarantee of rigor and excellence. In this way, 3D EAU guarantees local authorities the latest technical and technological advances for their wastewater treatment projects.
Since 2014, 3D EAU has been a trusted partner in the design, diagnosis, and monitoring of complex hydraulic systems, focusing on wastewater management, particularly CSO.
To carry out its studies, 3D EAU uses CFD and artificial intelligence. Initially dedicated to aeronautics, we have adapted it to the water sector. This cutting-edge approach allows for a detailed understanding and visualization of fluid dynamics within hydraulic structures.
In 2020, 3D EAU joins forces with Hydrass. For 30 years, the company has been developing, manufacturing and supplying simple, robust equipment to optimize the operation of wastewater networks. These operational solutions make it possible to reduce spills while facilitating the intervention of operators in the field. These operational solutions are designed and manufactured in our Lyon workshops.
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A team of experts at your service!
The 3D EAU team consists of highly skilled professionals in hydraulic engineering, including a hydraulics professor at ENGEES (a top hydraulic engineering university in France), eight PhDs, and thirteen engineers.
They ensure that every project we present:
- Meets your needs
- Aligns with the specific characteristics of your site
- Integrates the latest technical and technological advancements
- Adheres to the latest regulatory standards and requirements
We specialize in complex hydraulic projects, using 3D hydraulic modeling and artificial intelligence to provide innovative and efficient solutions. Each team member contributes their extensive knowledge and experience, ensuring we deliver the highest quality services to our clients.
The first steps
3D EAU is a spin-off from the ICube laboratory (ENGEES, INSA de Strasbourg, CNRS and Université de Strasbourg).
The project was the brainchild of three people, 2 of whom are still with 3D EAU today:
- Jonathan Wertel, ENGEES engineer, PhD from Strasbourg University,
- José Vazquez, ENGEES professor, INSA engineer, PhD from the University of Strasbourg.
The aim of 3D EAU is to apply the 3D modeling know-how developed in the ICUBE laboratory to the study of hydraulic structures such as storm overflows, junction chambers and drop shafts.
History
Awards
- 2022 : 3D EAU wins the TSM magazine Readers’ Choice Award for its article “Use of artificial intelligence for validation of wastewater pollution monitoring data“
- 2020 : The Seve prize, awarded by the University of Strasbourg and the city, is awarded jointly to 3D EAU and its engineer Imane Zidaoui. This prize highlights the initiatives of local companies in the field of ecology.
- 2016 : Our engineering company wins the trophées Alsace innovation, in the Excellence category. CFD is rewarded as a more accurate and less costly alternative.
- 2015 : 3D EAU wins the Cemerin prize for disaster risk reduction, rewarding the development of a water management technique with a positive environmental impact.
- 2014 : Winner of the Emergence competition, which supports the creation of innovative technology companies (French Ministry of Higher Education and Research).
The merger with the ALCOM Group
In 2022, 3D EAU and the ALCOM Group have combined their expertise. The ALCOM Group now comprises four companies specializing in innovative solutions based on artificial intelligence and modeling to preserve the environment and the water cycle. It offers services such as river monitoring, flood diagnosis, optimization of hydraulic sites, vine and forest protection, etc.
