Materials Testing and Failure Analysis

We offer our customers universal, competent and prompt support in failure analysis, materials testing and the development of remedial measures for further product and process development.

In the field of  failure analysis we are VDI 3822-compliant for systematic methods. We implement complementary testing methods in agreement with our clients both in our fully equipped laboratory and on-site. Our experts draft failure evaluation reports based on the following aspects:

• Determination of failure mechanisms
• Deduction of possible failure causes
• Definition of remedial measures
• Active failure prevention

Standardised work processes permit us to quickly and flexibly develop an examination concept tailored to your request. Our statement of work gives you an initial insight.

The materials we examine range from metals to non-metals, from synthetics to composite materials and material combinations. Our expertise covers the evaluation of different production and manufacturing processes – including additive manufactoring.

We use the following methods to characterise systems, components, materials and defects:

• Macroscopy and stereoscopy
• Metallography / materialography
• Hardness testing
• Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
• Chemical and physical materials analyses
• Non-destructive testing
• micromex X-Ray Inspection System (sD/CT)
• Environmental simulation