Institut supérieur des matériaux du Mans (ISMANS; Institut supérieur des matériaux du Mans) is a French institute of higher education in materials engineering, affiliated to the University of Le Mans, founded in 1992, and a member of the Association of French Higher Professional Schools, which awards It is a member of the Association of French Higher Professional Schools, which awards a diploma in engineering (equivalent to a master's degree) and aims to train professionals for the transport industry (automobiles, aviation, railroads), the energy industry (reserves and production) and the materials industry (construction, tires, pharmaceuticals).