Would you like to carry out a failure analysis ?
What is a failure?
Whether it is initiated by customer feedback or by an internal manufacturing problem, a failure analysis requires the implementation of a methodological approach in order to identify the nature and origin of the defect and then to implement corrective actions. Failure can take many forms:
These are all contexts that will trigger a desire first to understand and then to find solutions.
When should a failure analysis be conducted?
Failure analysis services are recommended whenever a product, material or component does not perform as expected. These studies are frequently initiated after a failure detected during operation, a non-conformity identified during quality control or a customer complaint related to product reliability.
Conducting a failure analysis early helps companies limit production risks, avoid repeated failures and improve product quality.
FILAB offers a methodological approach to meet this need for failure studies:
Root cause determination
Multidisciplinary expertise in materials and chemistry
Advanced laboratory techniques for failure investigation
To determine the origin of failures, FILAB relies on a wide range of complementary analytical techniques allowing precise characterization of materials and defects.
Among the techniques frequently used in failure analysis:
Combining these techniques enables our laboratory to accurately identify degradation mechanisms and material defects.
To properly carry out these studies, FILAB provides :
Multidisciplinary experts specialized in materials science, fine chemistry and inorganic chemistry
Access to an international database of techniques that can be consulted by our experts to find solutions to your problems
A cutting edge, complementary analytical fleet depending on the factors needing to be characterized.
Our services
Identification and quantification of organic molecules
Elemental chemical analysis and pollution identification
Our FAQ
To obtain a quote, you can contact our team via our contact form, by phone, or by email.
Simply tell us your requirements (type of material, desired analysis, applicable standards, urgency, quantity of samples, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.
Turnaround times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project.
However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your industrial constraints and urgent needs.
The objective of failure analysis services is to determine the root cause of a defect or malfunction in a product or material. Identifying the origin of the failure allows manufacturers to implement corrective actions and prevent similar issues in the future.
Failure analysis typically combines several analytical techniques such as microscopy, spectroscopy, elemental analysis and thermal analysis in order to characterize materials, identify contaminants and understand degradation mechanisms.
The duration of a failure analysis depends on the complexity of the defect and the analyses required. Some investigations can be completed within a few days, while more complex studies may require several weeks of laboratory work and interpretation.
Working with an independent laboratory such as FILAB provides access to specialized expertise, advanced analytical equipment and an objective investigation process, ensuring reliable identification of the root cause of failures.
