Editorial⎜Innovation: 104factory opens its doors

Catherine Ertzscheid

On December 6 and 7, 2024, 104factory opened its doors for the 8th consecutive year of the Open Factory, North of Paris (France). A rare opportunity to meet the various companies - creative and cultural with an ecological and societal impact - selected and supported within the CENTQUATRE - PARIS, an infinite place of art, […]

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