--- type: "WebPage" title: "Filab: a laboratory dedicated to industry" description: "FILAB’s know-how at the service of industry At Filab, our ambition is to be more than an analysis laboratory.With a cutting-edge analytical fleet and a team of over 140 employees, we support manufacturers across all sectors in “making matter speak”..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/about-us/filab-a-laboratory-dedicated-to-industry/" tags: ["EN", "pll_6912216fb80a2"] timestamp: "2025-12-31T08:32:21Z" published: "2025-11-10T17:31:27Z" language: "en" author: "bwa" --- # Filab: a laboratory dedicated to industry ## FILAB’s know-how at the service of industry At **Filab**, our ambition is to be **more than an analysis laboratory**. With a cutting-edge analytical fleet and a team of over 140 employees, we support manufacturers across all sectors in “making matter speak” by combining chemical analysis, materials characterization, and R&D support. This holistic approach is founded on high-level expertise, a culture of innovation, and values of integrity and trust. Our **5,200 m² laboratories**, located in the Dijon Bourgogne Ecopark since 2024, enable us to perform **98% of services in-house**. Our independence, combined with our mission to assist manufacturers in tackling their most complex challenges, defines our pursuit of excellence. Innovative Solutions ## A differentiating innovation: development of tailor-made methods We know that every problem is unique. That’s why we **develop specific analytical methods** whenever existing standards are insufficient. [Method development](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/analytical-development.md) involves designing, testing, and validating protocols to ensure reliable and accurate results. Our teams assess requirements, draft protocols, and conduct feasibility tests before final validation. Thanks to our in-house expertise and a diverse [analytical fleet](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources.md) ([GC-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-gcms.md), [GC-MS/MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/gc-msms-analysis-laboratory.md), [LC-MS/MS](https://filab.fr/en/), [ICP-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/icp-ms-analysis-laboratory.md), [ICP-MS/MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/icp-ms-ms-analysis-laboratory.md), etc.), we deliver **adapted solutions for non-standard cases** while ensuring reproducibility. This ability to create **customized protocols** allows our clients to control complex matrices, meet regulatory requirements, and accelerate the launch of innovative products. Analytical Methods ## Tailor-made and transferable services Our differentiation goes beyond method development: we integrate our solutions directly into clients’ processes. The methods we design are reproducible and transferable to production sites, ensuring continuity between our testing and industrial workflows. By outsourcing analytical research and optimization projects to Filab, companies gain access to rare expertise, reduce risks, and shorten their time-to-market. Our responsiveness and high-level expertise are regularly cited as key strengths. Beyond analysis, we provide long-term support through consulting, [training](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/laboratory-analytical-chemistry-training.md), and R&D services. Expertise and Technologies ## A Multidisciplinary team and State-of-the-Art resources One of our greatest assets is our **multidisciplinarity**. Our staff includes chemists, engineers, and PhDs in materials science, enabling us to address diverse challenges across [polymers](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/plastics-processing-polymers.md), [metals](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-metallurgy-steelmaking-analysis.md), [composites](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-composite-material/), [ceramics](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-testing/laboratory-ceramic-testing/), and [powders](https://filab.fr/nos-prestations/analyse/laboratoire-analyse-caracterisation-poudre.md). This diversity of expertise ensures a **comprehensive approach** and reduces blind spots in problem-solving. We are an **ISO 17025-[accredited laboratory](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en.md) (COFRAC, scope no. 1-1793)** and hold several key approvals: - **EDF approval** for PMUC product certification. - **Safran approval** for the analysis of powders and metallic materials for aeronautics. These recognitions are reinforced by constant investment (over €1.5 million annually) in advanced technologies such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and LC-Orbitrap and LC-QTOF spectrometers. We perform**98% of services in-house**, offering clients full control over deadlines and quality. R&D Partner ## An R&D spirit and a culture of collaboration Beyond analysis, we foster a strong **R&D mindset**. This dynamic approach has allowed us to evolve from simply delivering analyses to providing high**value-added services**—including consulting, expertise, and R&D support—which can even lead to **patent filings**, either independently or in partnership with manufacturers. Our culture of innovation relies on a constantly expanding analytical park and a **continuous training policy**, ensuring we integrate new skills and remain at the forefront of analytical science. By partnering with Filab, companies benefit from an ally capable of accelerating product development, solving complex problems, and anticipating regulatory changes. Recognized Excellence ## Quality commitment and recognition We believe that **quality and trust are essential pillars**. The **multidisciplinarity** of our teams has earned us prestigious approvals, including EDF and Safran. With more than **2,200 clients in France and abroad**, and with **98% of analyses performed in-house**, we stand as a trusted partner for industry. Our values—**integrity, trust, safety, responsibility, and accessibility**—guide every project and ensure a transparent, long-term partnership. Since 1979, Filab has remained an **independent laboratory**, constantly evolving to provide its clients with **differentiating analytical solutions**. We invite you to contact us and discover how our**tailor-made approach** can transform your challenges into opportunities.