Conclusion

These first years of Aliapur's existence have been rich in many ways: in the knowledge acquired, in partnerships, in the creation of new working methods, in the discovery of "new" qualities in ELT products.

If there are a few key lessons to be learned from these first years of research, the main one is the need for openness, which has guided and will continue to guide Aliapur's R&D department in its work. Don't deny yourself anything, don't censor yourself.

The industry is still in its infancy, and this openness is as vital as ever to avoid being locked into the properties of the initial material, to discern the needs of potential users and discover the specifications that will interest them, and finally to remain ready to seize the opportunities arising from fruitful encounters.

Timing is also an important issue:...