The FILAB laboratory assists manufacturers and contractors in the analysis of materials for Defense and Security
FILAB is an independent laboratory that guarantees the confidentiality of your data.
Located in Dijon and boasting a 5200m² analytical facility, FILAB has extensive experience supporting projects for the defense and security systems industries.
FILAB offers services for analysis and expertise in chemistry and materials:
Defense-dedicated analytics services
- Materials characterization: metal alloys, polymers, composites, glasses, ceramics, powders…
- Chemical analyses: VOCs, additives, chemical baths…
- Surface analyses: welding, surface treatment, coating thickness measurement…
- Corrosion analysis: salt spray, electrochemical tests, analysis of corrosion precursors (halogens)
- Metallographic analysis of alloys
- Chemical analysis and material characterization according to current standards and reference documents
- Particle size analysis
- Custom analysis
- Inspection of metal parts produced by additive manufacturing according to PR-7210
- Safety test of temporary-use ingredients for SAFFRAN (Pr-6300 and Pr-1500)
- Micrographic inspection of metal parts from additive manufacturing according to PR-6000
Defense-dedicated expert services
- Failure analysis: fracture surface analysis, fracture analysis, adhesion problems, corrosion phenomena, weld analysis…
- Identification of contamination and deposits by SEM-EDX and FTIR
- Material/fluid compatibility study
- Mechanical testing: hardness (Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, Shore, etc.), Charpy impact, bending, tensile, fatigue…
- Non-destructive testing (X-ray tomography)
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, GRM-0123 and TTS-MOP-004.
This qualification is regularly renewed following audits conducted by Safran at our facilities.
Support for R&D
Creation, validation and transfer of analytical methods
Product substitution search
Development of a new formula or a new product
An analytical facility dedicated to the analysis of materials for Defense and Security:
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
Performing chemical analysis or material characterization
- Chemical analysis and material characterization according to current standards and reference documents
- Raw material testing
- Surface functionalization
- Understanding defects or anomalies
- Miniaturization research for your products
FAQ
FILAB possesses unique dual expertise in chemistry and materials characterization, all located on the same site.
This integrated approach allows us to offer comprehensive, responsive, and consistent support for your security and defense projects.
As a specialized service provider, we perform:
- Thermal analyses (TGA, DSC, etc.)
- Materials characterization (metals, polymers, composites, ceramics, glasses, etc.)
- Surface and coating analyses (SEM-FEG EDX, XPS, TOF-SIMS, thickness measurement, etc.)
- Characterization of metallic powders (according to Ma-0015 or equivalent standards)
- Chemical and materials failure studies (corrosion, fracture, contamination, adhesion, etc.)
Thanks to this wide range of techniques and a 5,200 m² analytical facility, FILAB acts as a reliable and expert service provider, capable of addressing your technical challenges holistically.