From problem to solution: expert support for your R&D projects
Our services and approaches to finding solutions to a problem
Our R&D department is committed to finding the right solution, which requires a methodical approach, from analysing the problem to validating the results for optimum implementation.
Respond effectively to your problems and seek solutions
Inventory: in-depth analysis of the problem to understand the issues at stake
Exploring appropriate solutions: responding effectively to your problems and the search for solutions.
Validation and testing in the FILAB laboratory for implementation at the customer's premises
Analysis and expertise for a solution tailored to your needs
FILAB, a chemical analysis and characterization of materials laboratory, has 5200 m² of analytical facilities at its disposal. In order to respond precisely to your needs, we follow a rigorous approach combining analysis, audit and in-depth study. From the initial examination to the evaluation of solutions, each stage is designed to guarantee reliable, usable results.
A rigorous process
FILAB helps you in finding solutions to a problem
Why choose FILAB to find solutions to a problem?
FILAB’s R&D department helps manufacturers solve complex problems by providing advanced scientific expertise and tailor-made solutions. Whether the aim is to improve a process, optimise a formulation, enhance the durability of a material or meet a regulatory requirement, our experts combine a cutting-edge analytical approach with a rigorous methodology to identify the causes of a malfunction and propose viable avenues for improvement. Thanks to its cutting-edge analytical resources and collaborative approach, FILAB helps its customers transform their industrial challenges into opportunities for innovation and performance.
Here are a few examples of how FILAB can help you find solutions to your R&D problems...
Case study: corrosion sampling on stainless steel
Corrosion on a 304L stainless steel part near a weld. The aim of this study is to determine the composition of the corrosion forming on the surface of the part, in order to determine whether it is due to passivation.
Example in practice: identifying the source of a leak in a plastic bag.
Comparative analysis of similar competing products and tests on the defective weld (chemical study, morphological study, behaviour study, degradation study).
Practical example: choosing replacement materials for a polyurethane thermoplastic
Identify several types of materials capable of meeting a specification
Our technical resources
Thanks to its cutting-edge analytical resources and collaborative approach, FILAB helps its clients transform their industrial challenges into opportunities for innovation and performance.
Surface analysis: SEM-FEG EDX, XPS, TOF-SIMS
Powder analysis: XRD, SEM-FEG EDX, BET, Laser particle size analysis
Why call on FILAB's R&D department to solve an industrial problem?
When you call on FILAB’s R&D department to find a solution to an industrial problem, you benefit from cutting-edge expertise and a methodical approach to identifying and effectively resolving the causes of a problem. Unlike a simple analysis that produces a result, R&D allows us to interpret these results, explore avenues for improvement and develop innovative solutions tailored to the specific constraints of the company. Whether to optimise a process, improve the performance of a material, ensure compliance with new regulations or solve a quality problem, R&D support offers a strategic and technical vision to transform a difficulty into a competitive lever.