Materials expertise and testing in the service of Defense
Secure the operational performance of your systems by mastering your materials
Testing, analysis and expertise on materials for Defense
In the Defense sector, material reliability is not optional. Performance under extreme conditions, regulatory compliance, traceability, and robustness against ageing and harsh environments: every material used must meet high, often strategic, requirements.
At the Filab laboratory, defense industry professionals rely on advanced testing, analysis, and expertise capabilities to qualify materials, secure developments, and resolve issues related to products, processes, or equipment.
A comprehensive approach: analysis, tests and technical support
Tests: characterize and measure with precision
Testing and analysis provide reliable data on the composition, structure, and behavior of materials used in defense applications:
- Chemical and elemental identification
- Microstructural and morphological characterization
- Surface and coating analysis
- Thermal and physicochemical studies
- Ageing, degradation, and contamination
These analysis are applicable to metals and alloys, polymers, composites, ceramics, as well as complex assemblies and multilayer systems.
Expertise: interpreting, understanding, deciding
Beyond the analytical results, expertise helps to give meaning to data and inform technical decision-making.
Our teams intervene in particular to:
- Understand the origin of a failure or malfunction
- Compare a compliant/non-compliant material
- Evaluate the impact of a change of supplier or process
- Support a quality, certification, or audit approach
- Secure a development or qualification program
Materials expertise is conducted in close connection with the operational and regulatory constraints specific to the Defense sector.
R&D: support for developments
Defense projects often involve innovative materials or harsh operating conditions. The Filab laboratory supports manufacturers from the earliest stages:
- Support in the choice of materials
- Comparative studies and performance testing
- Validation of alternative solutions
- Industrialization support
The objective: to reduce technical risks, save time, and ensure the reliability of technological choices.
Client Qualifications
The FILAB laboratory has obtained DASSAULT AVIATION accreditation.
This accreditation makes FILAB a reliable partner for aerospace manufacturers.
FILAB obtained Laboratory Qualification from the SAFRAN Group several years ago under procedures GRP-0087 and GRM-0123.
This qualification is regularly renewed following audits conducted by Safran at our facilities.
Cutting-edge analytical resources dedicated to defense challenges
The Filab laboratory has a complete analytical facility on a single site, allowing sensitive projects to be handled with responsiveness and confidentiality.
OUR TECHNICAL RESOURCES
Metallurgical analyses: ICP, SEM-FEG EDX, OES
Powder analyses: XRD, SEM-FEG EDX, BET
Surface analyses: SEM-FEG EDX, XPS, TOF-SIMS
FAQ
The teams work with a wide variety of materials used in the defense sector: metals and alloys, polymers, composites, ceramics, functional coatings, multi-material assemblies, and complex systems. The analyses are tailored to usage constraints, harsh environments, and performance requirements.
The interventions are not limited to control or post-incident expertise. The filab laboratory also supports manufacturers from the upstream phases: material selection, comparative studies, qualification, validation of solutions and support for R&D and industrialization.
Yes. Materials expertise is a frequent request in the defense sector. It helps identify the origin of a failure (breakage, corrosion, wear, aging, non-conformity, etc.), understand the mechanisms involved, and provide decision-making support to ensure the continuation of the project.
Testing and analysis strategies are developed taking into account the normative, regulatory, and quality requirements specific to the defense sector. The results provided can be used in qualification, certification, audit, or technical justification processes.
Yes. Comparative testing and analysis allow for the evaluation of differences in composition, structure, or performance between different materials, batches, or suppliers. These studies are particularly useful when changing sources, optimizing costs, or securing the supply chain.
The Filab laboratory relies on a comprehensive and up-to-date analytical equipment suite, enabling the combination of different techniques (microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal, elemental, and chromatographic analyses). This multi-technical approach is essential for understanding the complexity of defense materials and systems.
Each project begins with a technical discussion to understand the context, challenges, and constraints. Based on this information, a testing, analysis, or expert assessment strategy is proposed, tailored to the objectives of the specific Defense program. You can fill out the contact form to be contacted.
