Custom testing laboratory – R&D

Problem solving R&D support
+140 employees
+140 employees here to listen to you
5,200 m² laboratory
5,200 m² laboratory +99% of services carried out in-house
Accredited laboratory
Accredited laboratory COFRAC ISO 17025
CIR
CIR Research tax credit

Are you looking for a laboratory capable of carrying out contract testing to support you in your R&D projects?

NEW - FILAB Consulting expertise is evolving:

Audit, applied research and R&D support services are now brought together within FILAB Genium, our specialized scientific consulting firm.

Turn your technical challenges and failures into applicable industrial solutions with the support of our experts.

Industrial Project Manager, Laboratory Manager, Researcher, R&D Engineer… are you looking for an analytical services provider to support and assist your R&D projects and carry out contract testing?

Our contract testing services

With a team of engineers and PhDs possessing diverse expertise, the R&D department at FILAB laboratory is capable of handling all types of contract research requests. 

Approach

Custom study development

We support you through various stages:

Development of a unique, customized protocol tailored to your expectations or specifications

Close collaboration with you to select analytical methods

Reporting and interpretation of results

Contract testing for results tailored to your requirements

FILAB, a chemical analysis and materials characterization laboratory, has access to 5,200 m² of analytical facilities. To precisely address your contract research needs, we follow a rigorous approach combining discussions with the client, analysis, audits and in-depth studies. From the initial assessment to the evaluation of results, every step is designed to ensure reliable, actionable outcomes.

services

Services available

All types of requests can be assessed by our experts

Benchmarking

Specific property measurement

FILAB supports you with your contract testing requirements

Why choose FILAB for contract testing?

The R&D department at FILAB laboratory supports industrial companies in carrying out even complex contract testing and product development support by providing advanced scientific expertise and tailor-made solutions to its clients.

To support you under the best possible conditions, FILAB laboratory is approved for the Research Tax Credit (CIR).

Examples of areas in which FILAB can support you with your contract testing needs

Adhesion testing on tapes

As part of the development of an adhesive, a comparative study of 3 existing adhesives is conducted to assess their performance.

Accelerated aging study on plastic

The objective of this study is to investigate the aging of 2 plastic parts immersed in 50% caustic soda, maintained at a temperature of 105°C for 28 days.

Corrosion testing of cables

Comparative study of the fracture surface found on cables and in water potentially responsible for this corrosion

Specific property measurements

Implementation of two different protocols to investigate a phenomenon of cross-linking in a silicone construction material

Stability study

Study of the stability of a pharmaceutical formulation according to different protocols

Benchmark study on the use of a medical device

The study compares the performance of 3 medical devices when used. To compare them, 3 customized tests were implemented. 

Our technical resources

Thanks to its state-of-the-art analytical facilities and collaborative approach, FILAB helps its clients turn industrial challenges into opportunities for innovation and performance.

Inorganic chemical analyses: ICP, XRD, IC

Thermal analysis: TGA, TGA-FTIR, DSC

Surface analyses: FEG-SEM EDX, XPS, TOF-SIMS

Organic chemical analyses: GCMS, Py-GCMS, LC-MS/MS,LC-QTOF-MS, GPC, NMR, FTIR

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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 facility of 5,200m²
A complete analytical facility of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
Tailor-made support
Video debriefing available with the expert
Video debriefing available with the expert
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