--- type: "WebPage" title: "Surface treatment failure on an optronic component embedded in the laboratory" description: "Sécuriser la performance des composants optroniques grâce à l’analyse des traitements de surface The onboard optoelectronic components (sights, sensors, cameras, guidance systems) must operate reliably in harsh environments : thermal fluctuations, vibrations, corrosive atmospheres, and exposure to dust or sand.Surface..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analyses-tests-defense-security-sector/surface-treatment-failure-optronic-component-embedded-laborator/" tags: ["EN", "pll_694a9318a4325", "Arnaud JOUDRAIN"] timestamp: "2026-07-09T14:04:36Z" published: "2025-12-23T13:13:32Z" language: "en" author: "Théa Quilliou" --- # Surface treatment failure on an optronic component embedded in the laboratory ## Sécuriser la performance des composants optroniques grâce à l’analyse des traitements de surface The onboard optoelectronic components (sights, sensors, cameras, guidance systems) must operate reliably in **harsh environments** : thermal fluctuations, vibrations, corrosive atmospheres, and exposure to dust or sand. Surface treatments ([anodizing](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/analysis-of-a-surface-treatment-by-anodizing.md), [passivation](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-characterization-passivation.md), [coatings](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-surface-coating-characterization.md)) are essential to protect components, ensure their **durability** and **maintain optical and mechanical performance.** A failure of [surface treatment](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-analysis-expertise-surface-treatment.md) can cause corrosion, optical drift, loss of adhesion, or deterioration of mechanical properties. L’expertise matériaux devient alors un levier stratégique pour identifier la cause racine et éviter la récurrence. ## Contexte et contraintes spécifiques aux composants optroniques Embedded optronic components are subject to specific constraints: - Severe environmental stresses: humidity, temperature, dust, sand - Vibrations and shocks during operation or testing - Critical interfaces: metal \/ coating \/ bonding - Minimal tolerance for surface defects or contamination - Strict standards requirements (ASTM, [MIL-STD](https://filab.fr/secteur-activite/analyse-microelectronique-analyse-defense-securite/tests-mil-std-analysis-laboratoire/), ISO, RCTA DO) ### Analyse et expertise FILAB accompagne les industriels de l’optronique à chaque étape : Expertise défaillance traitements de surface - Analysis of treatment defects (anodizing, passivation, coatings) - Identification of [corrosion](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-expertise-and-analysis-of-corrosion.md), cracking or loss of adhesion - Diagnosis after severe environmental testing - [Surface treatment bath analysis](https://filab.fr/nos-prestations/analyse/laboratoire-caracterisation-des-materiaux/analyse-bain-traitement-surface/) Analyse de surface et pollution - Characterization of critical surface conditions - Detection of contamination that could compromise treatment effectiveness - Verification of protective treatments Contrôle non destructif - analysis without damaging optronic components - Expertise on complex embedded systems - Support for confidential and secure interventions ## Nos techniques dédiées à l'expertise matériaux [### ICP-MS, ICP-AES, ICP-MS/MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md) [### Elemental analyzers C, H, N, S, O](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/chons-laboratory-analysis.md) [### Analyse de surface : AFM, XPS, TOF-SIMS](https://filab.fr/nos-moyens-techniques/laboratoire-analyse-afm.md) [### MEB-EDX, MEB-FEG, MEB-EBSD](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md) [### ATG](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/tga-tga-ftir-and-tga-ms-analysis-at-filab-laboratory.md) [### DSC](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-dsc-calorimetric.md) [### DRX](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/x-ray-crystallography-laboratory-xrd.md) [### Py-GC-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/py-gc-ms-pyrolysis-gc-ms.md) [### Tomographie x](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/tomography-analysis-laboratory.md) [### Optical microscope](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-of-analysis-and-observation-by-optical-microscope-mo.md) ### Why choose FILAB? - **45 years of expertise** in materials analysis and expertise - **Dual expertise** in chemistry \/ materials - An approach focused on understanding root causes - **Approved by Safran, Dassault Aviation and Framatome** ## FAQ Quels traitements de surface peuvent être analysés ? - Anodizing, - passivation, - metallic or organic coatings, - protective layers. Peut-on analyser un composant sans le détruire ? Yes. FILAB favors non-destructive testing methods suited to sensitive components. Quels défauts peuvent être détectés ? - Corrosion, - Cracking, - Loss of adhesion, - Continuity defects or surface contamination. Travaillez-vous selon les normes défense et aéronautiques ? Yes. The analysis are carried out according to the standards **ASTM, MIL-STD, IPC, ISO, RCTA DO**, depending on the program requirements. I need to speak with a technical expert, how do I do that? To speak with a technical expert, we invite you to fill out the **contact form** on the right, specifying your **need**, or by calling us directly at **03 80 52 32 05**. An expert will call you back to discuss your needs in more depth and provide you with a quote tailored to your analytical requirements. How long does it take to get a quote from the FILAB laboratory? Generally, you receive your quote within **24-48 hours.**