Laboratory Material Expertise

Chemical analysis Characterization of materials R&D support
More than 140 people
More than 140 people at your service
5200 m² laboratory
5200 m² laboratory + 99% of services are provided in-house
+2200 clients
+2200 clients en France et à l'étranger

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, 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 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, structure or composition. These investigations enable us to determine the origin of failures (corrosion, cracking, pollution, etc.) to guide corrective action.

Optimisation of industrial formulations and processes

FILAB can help you fine-tune your formulations or industrial processes 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...

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 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

Granulometric analysis

Powder characterization

Deformulation of materials

Electrochemical testing

Failure analysis

Rheology expertise

Polymer expertise

Metallurgy Expertise

Identification of impurities, contamination or pollution

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.

The filab advantages
A highly qualified team
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
(Staves available on www.cofrac.com - Accreditation number: 1-1793)
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
Tailor-made support
Thomas GAUTIER Head of Materials Department
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