Component analysis and material testing – Precise analytics for your components

A woman captures the geometry of a component using a scattered light method A woman captures the geometry of a component using a scattered light method A woman captures the geometry of a component using a scattered light method

Are you looking for competent materials testing or detailed component analysis? We offer a comprehensive analytical portfolio for quality testing, failure analysis, and material characterisation – precise, non-destructive, and compliant with standards. Our component analysis services include modern methods for determining material properties, microstructure, surface quality, and internal stresses. Our test results are meaningful and transparent.

Sound insights for your:

Quality control – Ensure the reliability and standard compliance of your components through precise testing.

Failure analysis – Identify causes of material or component failure for sustainable solutions.

Material development – Use detailed analyses to optimise and innovate new materials.

Process optimisation – Improve manufacturing processes through in-depth knowledge of material and structure.

X-ray diffraction (XRD)

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Our state-of-the-art XRD laboratory offers you flexibility and precision.

  • Phase analysis for phase identification and quantification
  • Texture analysis for determining crystallinity and orientation
  • Residual stress analysis for near-surface and depth-resolved states
  • Special methods for non-destructive depth-resolved residual stress states

 

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

Vergleich eines Rasterelektronenmikrographs und einer EBSD-Aufnahme Vergleich eines Rasterelektronenmikrographs und einer EBSD-Aufnahme Vergleich eines Rasterelektronenmikrographs und einer EBSD-Aufnahme

For your failure analysis, material development and microstructure testing.

  • SE analysis for topography and surface structures
  • BSD analysis for material contrasting
  • EDX analysis for elemental analysis (chemical composition)
  • EBSD measurements for crystal structure analysis and texture determination

 

Material testing and materialography

Lichtmikroskopische Aufnahmen zur Gefügeanalyse, Schichthaftungsanalyse und -dickenbestimmung Lichtmikroskopische Aufnahmen zur Gefügeanalyse, Schichthaftungsanalyse und -dickenbestimmung Lichtmikroskopische Aufnahmen zur Gefügeanalyse, Schichthaftungsanalyse und -dickenbestimmung

Precise tests for your quality control and error analysis.

  • Microstructure analysis for phase identification and quantification
  • Vickers microhardness down to the low-load range
  • Failure analysis for the identification of inclusions and cracks
  • Thin film analysis for layer thickness and adhesion testing

 

Coordinate and surface measuring technology

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Precise measurements to ensure dimensional accuracy, function and quality.

  • Geometric measurements for production control
  • Functionality through wear measurements
  • Topography measurements to capture surface structures

 

Failure analysis

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In-depth materials knowledge and state-of-the-art laboratory technology for your damage assessment.

  • Manufacturing defects such as pores and unacceptable microstructures
  • Wear and tribological damage
  • Residual stresses analysis to evaluate the interaction with load cases
  • Corrosion damage such as stress cracking or pitting
  • Coating failure, coating adhesion, and coating structure

Would you like to have your component professionally analysed?

Schedule a free consultation with us – by phone or email. Whether it's a series component, a prototype, or a failure case – we'll find the right materials testing solution for your needs.

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Dr. rer. nat. Hilke Petersen
Management
Dr. rer. nat. Hilke Petersen
Management