Material Testing & Chemical Analysis Services for Industry
Advanced material testing solutions for industrial applications
Filab is a leading independent chemical analysis and material testing laboratory based in France, dedicated to serving industrial clients (B2B). Whether you’re developing a new product, validating material specifications, or facing a production challenge, Filab provides high-level expertise in materials characterization, chemical composition analysis, and compliance testing.
We offer a complete range of industrial material testing services, tailored to meet the strictest quality and regulatory standards. Our ISO 17025-accredited laboratory works with clients in the pharmaceutical, automotive, aerospace, cosmetics, energy, metallurgy, and construction sectors.
Why choose Filab for your material testing needs?
As a B2B chemical analysis partner, we understand the challenges industries face: tight deadlines, stringent norms, and high-performance expectations. That’s why we offer:
Our laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited and complies with GLP/GMP when required. Our chemists, engineers, and PhD scientists provide in-depth analysis using state-of-the-art instrumentation.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every material assessment or chemical testing request is tailored to your needs—whether for R&D, quality control, or failure investigation.
We deliver fast turnaround times without compromising reliability. Our technical team is always available to discuss results, regulatory requirements, or emergency testing.
Our material testing and chemical analysis services
We offer a broad spectrum of material testing solutions and chemical characterization services. Here are our main areas of expertise:
Whether you need to check metal content, detect impurities, or confirm compliance with REACH or RoHS, Filab is your trusted partner.
Our material characterization experts help you select the right materials, validate surface treatments, or troubleshoot unexpected behavior in use.
Industrial quality control testing
We support manufacturing facilities with routine batch testing, raw material verification, and finished product validation.
Compliance with ISO, ASTM, or client-specific standards
Surface cleanliness testing
Mechanical testing (via certified partners)
pH, viscosity, and density checks
Our goal is to reduce non-conformities, support lean production, and deliver reliable QC data you can act on.
Failure analysis & troubleshooting
When components fail or defects occur, our lab performs root-cause investigations using analytical and structural techniques:
Microstructure examination
Phase analysis via XRD
Corrosion or contamination studies
Coating integrity checks
We collaborate with your technical team to understand the problem, identify causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Cosmetic regulation (Regulation EC No. 1223/2009)
Whether you’re a multinational or an SME, we provide the same level of precision, confidentiality, and customer care.
Complementary services
Looking for more than just standard material testing?
We also offer:
Reverse engineering: Deconstruct materials to understand composition and structure.
Long-term aging & stability testing: Simulate real-world usage.
Benchmarking studies: Compare your materials to market standards
Contamination analysis: Identify trace residues or foreign particles
Our material testing services
Advanced materials analysis
Material characterization testing
Industrial material testing services
Chemical testing for industry
What analysis techniques are used to characterise materials?
The FILAB laboratory’s analytical facilities cover 5,200m² and offer a range of techniques to best meet your materials characterisation needs. In addition, the laboratory invests heavily each year in its analytical facilities in order to maintain its high-performance technical resources.
Our techniques
Analysis of the organic fraction
IRTF, GC-MS, HPLC
Surface analysis
MEB, EBSD, AFM, TOF-SIMS, XPS
Analyse de la fraction minérale
ICP, SEO, DRX, Elemental analysers
Thermal analysis
ATG, Py-GCMS, DSC
Other
BET, Optical Microscope, Helium Pycnometry, GPC, DMA/TMA, Goniometer, Granulo Laser, IGA, RAMAN...
Our FAQs
Material testing is used to assess the physical, chemical, or structural properties of materials to ensure they meet performance and regulatory requirements. It helps companies choose the right material, validate manufacturing processes, and guarantee product safety and reliability.
Material testing refers to evaluating the behavior or integrity of a material (e.g., strength, structure, durability), while chemical analysis focuses on its composition—what elements or molecules it contains. At Filab, we offer both as complementary services.
Look for a lab that is ISO 17025 accredited, experienced in your industry, and able to offer tailor-made support. Filab combines scientific rigor with responsive service, making us a reliable partner for complex industrial needs.
Raw material analysis involves verifying the quality, purity, and compliance of incoming materials before they are used in production. This ensures consistency, reduces the risk of defects, and helps meet regulatory standards. Filab offers tailored raw materi
Yes, we offer fast-track services for time-sensitive projects. Contact our team to learn more about lead times and express options.
We work with metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, liquids, powders, coatings, and more. If you're unsure whether your sample qualifies, just ask—we’ll guide you through the process.
Absolutely. We collaborate with R&D teams on formulation validation, material selection, and competitive analysis to accelerate product development and market readiness.
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