The FILAB laboratory supports manufacturers and contracting authorities in materials analysis for Defense and Security
FILAB is an independent laboratory and guarantees the confidentiality of your data.
Located in Dijon and home to a 5,200 m² analytical facility, FILAB has extensive experience supporting projects for the defense industry and security systems.
FILAB offers you services for analysis and expertise in chemistry and materials:
Our tests cover a wide range of areas such as materials characterization, analysis and corrosion resistance, electronic components, and much more…
Analysis Services Dedicated to Defense
- Materials characterization : metal alloys, polymers, composites, glass, ceramics, powders...
- Chemical analyses : VOCs, additives, chemical baths...
- Surface analyses : welding, surface treatment, coating thickness measurement...
- Corrosion analysis : salt sprays, electrochemical testing, analysis of corrosion precursors (halogens)
- Metallographic analysis of alloys
- Chemical analyses and materials characterization in accordance with current standards and reference frameworks
- Particle size analysis
- Custom analysis
- Micrographic inspection of metal parts produced by additive manufacturing according to PR-6000
- Safety testing of temporary-use ingredients for SAFRAN (Pr-6300 and Pr-1500)
- Inspection of metal parts produced by additive manufacturing according to PR-7210
Expertise Services Dedicated to Defense
- Failure analysis : fracture surface analysis , fracture analysis, adhesion issueadherence, corrosion phenomenon, weld analysis...
- Identification of contamination and depositst by SEM-EDX and FTIR
- Material/fluid compatibility study materials/fluids
- Mechanical testing : hardness (Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, Shore etc.), Charpy, bending, tensile, fatigue...
- Non-Destructive Testing (X-ray tomography)
Customer Qualifications
The FILAB laboratory has obtained DASSAULT AVIATION approval. This approval makes FILAB a trusted partner for aerospace manufacturers.
Several years ago, FILAB obtained Laboratory Qualification from the SAFRAN Group under procedures GRP-0087, GRM-0123 and TTS-MOP-004.
This qualification is regularly renewed following audits carried out by Safran at our premises.
R&D Support
Product substitution research
Development of a new formula or a new product
An analytical facility dedicated to Defense and Security materials analysis:
Chemical analysis or materials characterization services
- Chemical analysis and materials characterization according to current standards and reference frameworks
- Raw material inspection
- Surface functionalization
- Understanding defects or anomalies
- Research into miniaturization of your products
FAQ
Yes. We offer tailor-made analysis, method development and transfer, product substitution research, development of new formulations, and R&D support according to your specific needs.
Lead times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the project.
However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times adapted to the constraints of the Defense sector, often compatible with industrial emergencies.
Yes. We carry out laboratory audits, technical training (analysis, methods, quality, metrology), as well as personalized support for your teams.
Also, FILAB is often audited by its own clients as part of client qualification processes.
To get a quote, you can contact our teams via our contact form, by phone, or by email.
All you need to do is send us your requirements (material type, desired analysis, any applicable standard, urgency, number of samples, etc.). We will then send you a customized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.
FILAB has a unique dual expertise in chemistry and materials characterization, brought together at a single site.
This integrated approach allows us to provide comprehensive, responsive, and consistent support for your security and defense projects.
As a specialized service provider, we carry out:
Thermal analyses (TGA, DSC…)
Materials characterization (metals, polymers, composites, ceramics, glass…)
Surface and coating analyses (FEG-SEM EDX, XPS, TOF-SIMS, thickness measurement…)
Metal powder characterization (according to Ma-0015 or equivalent standards)
Chemical and materials failure studies (corrosion, fracture, contamination, adhesion…)
Thanks to this wide range of techniques and a 5,200 m² analytical facility, FILAB acts as a reliable, expert service provider capable of handling your technical challenges in a comprehensive way.
