--- type: "WebPage" title: "Laboratory Material Expertise" description: "FILAB, your partner in materials characterization for industry Materials expertise is essential to guarantee the performance, compliance and durability of industrial components. It is based on an in-depth analysis of the materials used, whatever their nature (metal, ceramic, polymer, powder,..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-material-testing/laboratory-material-expertise/" tags: ["EN", "pll_68497dc05de93", "Thomas GAUTIER"] timestamp: "2025-12-31T08:32:27Z" published: "2025-06-11T13:49:33Z" language: "en" author: "Laure Durieux" --- # Laboratory Material Expertise ## FILAB, your partner in materials characterization for industry ![](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bandeau-couverture-Wordpress-1024x184.png) Materials expertise is essential to guarantee the performance, compliance and durability of industrial components. It is based on an in-depth analysis of the materials used, whatever their nature (metal, ceramic, polymer, powder, etc.) or field of application (aerospace, automotive, medical, etc.). ## A global approach to understanding your materials and making them more reliable ### Why use a materials laboratory? Entrusting your analysis to a laboratory specialising in [materials characterization](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-testing/) like FILAB guarantees a rigorous assessment, using standardised methods tailored to your industrial challenges. This expertise ensures the reliability of your materials throughout their life cycle, from design to commissioning. Evaluation of the material over time or in the face of different environments Using methods such as corrosion tests, electrochemical analyses (polarisation, impedance) and accelerated ageing tests, FILAB assesses the durability of materials subjected to different conditions (humidity, chemical agents, temperature, etc.). These studies, carried out with the FILAB laboratory, enable us to anticipate degradation phenomena and adapt our choice of materials or surface treatments to suit the intended use and environment. Detection of non-conformities or defects Using techniques such as electron microscopy (SEM), spectrometry and thermal analysis, FILAB quickly identifies [defects in appearance](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/problem-solving-related-research-and-development/defect-in-appearance-products-filab-helps-you-to-solve-this-problem.md), structure or composition. These investigations enable us to [determine the origin of failures](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures.md) (corrosion, cracking, pollution, etc.) to guide corrective action. Optimisation of industrial formulations and processes FILAB can help you [fine-tune your formulations](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/problem-solving-related-research-and-development/problem-solving-related-to-the-formulation.md) or [industrial processes](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/support-product-development/laboratory-audit-industrial-process.md) thanks to a detailed analysis of interactions between materials and manufacturing conditions. The data obtained can be used to improve product performance, stability and compliance with specifications. ## Materials analysed at the FILAB laboratory Polymers, plastics and composites: thermal, mechanical and structural analysis Metallic materials: metallography, micrography, fracture, hardness, corrosion Powders and complex materials: granulometry, morphology, reactivity Surfaces and coatings: thickness, adhesion, composition Ceramics and glass: purity, stability, microstructure ## Our ressources ### Surface analysis SEM, EBSD, AFM, TOF-SIMS, XPS ### Analysis of the mineral fraction ICP, SEO, XRD, Elemental analyzers ### Thermal analysis TGA, Py-GCMS, DSC ### Physico-chemical analysis XRD, FTIR, DSC ### Others BET, Optical Microscope, Helium Pycnometry, GPC, DMA/TMA, Granulo Laser, X-ray Tomography... [Find out more about our technical resources](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources.md) ## Compliance with industry standards and requirements Analysis in accordance with ISO and ASTM standards FILAB carries out its characterizations in accordance with ISO, ASTM and DIN standards, guaranteeing reliable, comparable and traceable results. ISO 17025 accreditation The laboratory is [accredited ISO 17025](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en/laboratory-analysis-iso-17025.md) by COFRAC for several methods, ensuring the technical competence and impartiality of the tests carried out. ## A combination of expertise and cutting-edge analytical resources [### Surface expertise](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization.md) [### Granulometric analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-granulometric-analysis.md) [### Powder characterization](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization.md) [### Deformulation of materials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-deformulation-analysis-reverse-engineering.md) [### Electrochemical testing](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/electrochemical-characterisation-analysis-laboratory/) [### Failure analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures.md) [### Rheology expertise](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/rheological-analysis-laboratory-polymer-rheology.md) [### Polymer expertise](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory.md) [### Metallurgy Expertise](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory.md) [### Identification of impurities, contamination or pollution](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination.md) ## Why choose FILAB as your materials expert laboratory? ## The FILAB laboratory, based in Dijon, assists manufacturers with their materials characterisation and analysis needs. Covering more than 5,200 m², our laboratory has : a state-of-the-art analytical park a multi-disciplinary team of specialist engineers and PhDs the ability to propose solutions tailored to your requirements ## FAQ What is material expertise? This is a technical study carried out in a laboratory to analyse the properties of a material, understand a failure or optimise a process. How much does material expertise cost? The cost depends on the type of material, the number of analyses and the complexity. FILAB offers fast, transparent quotes. What types of materials can be analysed? Metals, ceramics, plastics, powders, coatings... all industrial materials can be appraised.