Securing the performance of optoelectronic components through surface treatment analysis
The onboard optoelectronic components (sights, sensors, cameras, guidance systems) must operate reliably in harsh environments : thermal fluctuations, vibrations, corrosive atmospheres, and exposure to dust or sand.
Surface treatments (anodizing, passivation, coatings) are essential to protect components, ensure their durability and maintain optical and mechanical performance.
A failure of surface treatment can cause corrosion, optical drift, loss of adhesion, or deterioration of mechanical properties.
Context and specific constraints of optoelectronic components
Embedded optronic components are subject to specific constraints:
- Severe environmental stresses: humidity, temperature, dust, sand
- Vibrations and shocks during operation or testing
- Critical interfaces: metal / coating / bonding
- Minimal tolerance for surface defects or contamination
- Strict standards requirements (ASTM, MIL-STD, ISO, RCTA DO)
Analysis and expertise
- Analysis of treatment defects (anodizing, passivation, coatings)
- Identification of corrosion, cracking or loss of adhesion
- Diagnosis after severe environmental testing
- Surface treatment bath analysis
- Characterization of critical surface conditions
- Detection of contamination that could compromise treatment effectiveness
- Verification of protective treatments
- analysis without damaging optronic components
- Expertise on complex embedded systems
- Support for confidential and secure interventions
Our techniques dedicated to materials expertise
Why choose FILAB?
- 45 years of expertise in materials analysis and expertise
- Dual expertise in chemistry / materials
- An approach focused on understanding root causes
- Approved by Safran, Dassault Aviation and Framatome
FAQ
- Anodizing,
- passivation,
- metallic or organic coatings,
- protective layers.
Yes. FILAB favors non-destructive testing methods suited to sensitive components.
- Corrosion,
- Cracking,
- Loss of adhesion,
- Continuity defects or surface contamination.
Yes. The analysis are carried out according to the standards ASTM, MIL-STD, IPC, ISO, RCTA DO, depending on the program requirements.
To speak with a technical expert, we invite you to fill out the contact form on the right, specifying your need, or by calling us directly at 03 80 52 32 05.
An expert will call you back to discuss your needs in more depth and provide you with a quote tailored to your analytical requirements.
Generally, you receive your quote within 24-48 hours.
