Aerospace product testing

Chemical analysis Characterization of materials Problem solving
More than 140 people
More than 140 people at your service
5200 m² laboratory
5200 m² laboratory + 99% of services are provided in-house
Accredited laboratory
Accredited laboratory COFRAC ISO 17025
Dassault Aviation
Dassault Aviation Approval

Laboratory analysis and testing for the Aerospace sector

An independent laboratory for the qualification and expertise of your aerospace components and materials

Given the rigorous safety and performance requirements of the Aerospace sector, material and system validation is a critical step. We support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in compliance monitoring and failure analysis.

Our areas of expertise

We provide testing and analysis services in accordance with major international standards (ASTM, MIL-STD, ISO) and specific manufacturer requirements.
Material characterization

Chemical and structural analysis of metallic alloys, polymers, composites, and ceramics.

Mechanical testing

Tensile, hardness (Vickers, Rockwell), fatigue, and impact testing to validate physical properties.

Surface analysis

Control of surface treatments, coating thickness measurement, and adhesion analysis.

Environmental testing

Corrosion resistance (salt spray), thermal cycling, and resistance to aerospace fluids.

Failure analysis

Fractography (fracture surface analysis), pollution identification, and root cause analysis via SEM-EDX.

Our referals for aerospace product testing & analysis

ASTM standards: mechanical and physico-chemical testing (ASTM E8 for tensile, ASTM E18 for hardness, ASTM B117 for salt spray)

ISO & EN standards: ISO 17025 accredited for technical competence and adherence to EN 9100 quality management.

MIL-STD standards: qualification for defense components (including MIL-STD-810 for environmental stress and MIL-STD-202 for electronics).

Customer Specifications: custom testing protocols according to major OEM requirements (Safran, Airbus, Dassault Aviation, etc.).

Our technical resources for aerospace product testing

SEM-FEG / EDX

Fractography, identification of elemental pollution, and high-resolution imaging.

ICP-OES, ICP-MS

High-precision determination of metal alloys, impurities, and trace elements.

TGA , DSC

Thermal stability studies, melting points, and glass transition analysis for polymers and composites.

XPS, TOF-SIMS

Expertise in surface treatments, thin films, and adhesion issues.

X-Ray Tomography

Non-destructive testing (NDT) to visualize internal defects, porosities, or cracks without damaging the part.

XRD

Crystalline phase identification and residual stress measurement.

Why choose FILAB for your ASD projects?

  • Accredited laboratory: our services are performed under ISO 17025 accreditation, ensuring the technical validity of our testing.

  • Industrial responsiveness: detailed and interpreted test reports delivered within 24 to 48 hours for urgent requests.

  • Comprehensive analytical techniques: over 5,000 m² of laboratory space equipped with the latest technologies (FEG-SEM, XRD, TGA/DSC, Spectrometry).

  • Independence: a trusted third-party partner for your raw material receiving inspections or supplier audits.

Our FAQ

What accreditations do you hold for the aerospace sector?

Our laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited, ensuring methodological rigor and data reliability. We also operate in compliance with AS9100 / EN 9100 standards and hold specific qualifications from major OEMs 

What types of materials can you analyze?

We test a wide range of materials: light alloys (Aluminum, Titanium), high-performance steels, polymers, organic matrix composites, ceramics, and metallic powders for additive manufacturing.

Do you perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for failures?

Yes. This is one of our core specialties. Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (FEG-SEM) and metallographic examinations, we identify the origin of failures (fatigue, overload, corrosion, material defects) to help you improve your processes.

How to get a quote?

To get a quote, you can contact our team via our contact form, by phone, or by email.

Simply tell us what you need (type of material, required analysis, applicable standards, urgency, quantity of samples, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.

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
Emmanuel BUIRET Technical Sales Representative
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