--- type: "WebPage" title: "Materials analysis in the automotive sector (Standard ISO/TS 16949:2016)" description: "You want to carry out analysis in accordance with the ISO/TS 16949 standard ISO/TS 16949 standard: what are we talking about? Developed by the IATF (International Automotive Task Force), the ISO/TS 16949 standard was introduced in 1999 to define a..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-automobile/materials-analysis-in-the-automotive-sector-standard-iso-ts169492016/" tags: ["EN", "pll_62383522dbcdc", "Thomas GAUTIER"] timestamp: "2025-12-31T08:53:42Z" published: "2022-06-15T14:07:42Z" language: "en" author: "bwa" --- # Materials analysis in the automotive sector (Standard ISO/TS 16949:2016) ## You want to carry out analysis in accordance with the ISO/TS 16949 standard ### ISO/TS 16949 standard: what are we talking about? Developed by the IATF (International Automotive Task Force), the ISO/TS 16949 standard was introduced in 1999 to define a quality system specific to the automotive sector. Linked to the ISO 9001 standard, it meets production requirements specific to safety, environmental and product reliability issues in the automotive industry. As a guarantee of quality and customer confidence, the adoption of this standard enables the companies concerned to increase their efficiency and enhance their image. ### IATF 16949:2016: what are the evolutions? Updated in 2016 to align with new ISO 9001:2015 criteria as well as structural changes in the market, the standard is now called IATF 16949:2016. ### What are the main objectives of ISO/TS 16949? **Continuous improvement**: implementing practices to reduce variations, [waste](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/environmental-laboratory-analysis/waste-recovery-analysis-laboratory/) and defects in manufacturing processes. **Defect prevention** : identifying and preventing problems at the design or process stage. **Reducing losses in the supply chain** : working effectively with suppliers to optimise quality and costs. ## The key points of the standard **Customer satisfaction** : The emphasis is on customer feedback to adjust and improve products or services. **Non-conformity management** : developing robust corrective and preventive actions. **Control of manufacturing processes** : guaranteeing traceability, regular audits and measurable performance indicators. Risk analysis: implementing processes such as FMEA (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis) to anticipate potential problems. **Requirements for suppliers** : companies must ensure that their suppliers also comply with the defined quality standards. ### Which manufacturers are affected by this standard? This standard is primarily intended for : - Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). - Suppliers of components, assemblies or materials in the automotive supply chain. ![ISO 16232](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/automobile-1024x184.jpg) ## FILAB supports automotive manufacturers in chemical analysis and materials characterization FILAB is a COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory that provides a wide range of services to the automotive industry. 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