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# Analytical laboratory according to guideline CPW 10

## Ensuring the cleanliness and reliability of critical components in a dedicated materials laboratory

The **CPW 10 guideline** defines strict requirements for **surface cleanliness, contamination control, and monitoring**, particularly for critical components and systems used in aerospace, defense, electronics, and optronics.

Controlling surface contamination is a major challenge, as even invisible contamination can lead to functional defects, performance loss, or premature equipment failure.

 FILAB supports manufacturers in implementing analyses that comply with the requirements of guideline CPW 10, according to the needs and standards defined by their programs.
### Context and challenges of guideline CPW 10

The CPW 10 guideline is designed for a demanding industrial context:

- Very tight tolerances for surface contamination
- Increased sensitivity of electronic, optronic, and mechanical systems
- Harsh operating environments (vibrations, polluted atmospheres, humidity)
- High requirements for traceability and analytical verification

### Services offered by FILAB

 FILAB assists manufacturers in conducting analyses that meet the requirements of guideline CPW 10, particularly for: Surface pollution and cleanliness analysis
- [Detection and identification of organic and inorganic pollutants](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination.md)
- Analysis of particulate contamination
- [Cleanliness assessment](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-surface-cleanliness-analysis-scanning-electron-microscope.md) after manufacturing, processing, or cleaning

 Materials expertise
- Investigations following non-conformity or process deviation
- Support for qualification and validation processes

 Quality control and compliance
- [Alloy expertise and analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory.md)

### Why choose Filab as your partner?

- **45 years of expertise** in materials analysis and testing
- Dual expertise in **chemistry and materials**
- Specialist in surface pollution and cleanliness issues
- **Certified by Safran, Dassault Aviation, and Framatome**

## FAQ

 Does FILAB directly apply guideline CPW 10?
FILAB performs its analyses in accordance with the requirements of **guideline CPW 10 as defined by the client or program.**

 How do I get a quote for a service?
To obtain a quote, please contact us **directly using the contact form on the right** or call us to discuss your needs.

FILAB is a laboratory that supports its clients by offering analytical services tailored to your specific context:

- regulatory requirements,
- post-failure analysis,
- quality control, etc.

We perform a range of custom analyses.