Material Testing for a Wide Range of Industries
The DEKRA K-Laboratory in Bretten offers comprehensive material testing, material analysis, and component testing for a wide variety of industries. Our testing services help companies reliably assess the quality, safety, and performance of materials and products.
From the automotive industry and medical technology to consumer goods, mechanical engineering, and packaging – we test materials and components under realistic conditions and in accordance with relevant standards (DIN, EN, ISO).
Our Cross-Industry Testing Services
Our services cover all key areas of modern materials testing:
- Material Testing & Material Analysis
(Metals, Plastics, Composites, Elastomers) - Mechanical Testing
(Tensile Strength, Hardness, Impact Strength, Durability) - Surface & Coating Testing
(Adhesion, Abrasion Resistance, Coating Thickness, Corrosion Protection) - Environmental Simulation & Ageing Tests
(UV, Temperature, Humidity, Climate Change, Corrosion) - Chemical Analysis & Material Identification
(FTIR, DSC, TGA, OES, SEM/EDX, GC/MS) - Damage Analysis & Fracture Examination
(Root cause analysis, material defects, optimization potential) - Conformity Testing & Test Reports
(Accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025)
Automotive Industry
For the automotive industry we offer specialized release testing and component tests to OEM standards (e.g., VW, BMW, Daimler).
Our services include:
- Material Testing and Material Releases
- Emission and Odour Analysis (VOC, VDA)
- Climate, Corrosion and Ageing Tests
- Technical Cleanliness (VDA 19)
- Functional Testing of Electrical Components
For first article inspection, series release and development projects
Medical Technology
In medical technology, we test materials with regard to safety, biocompatibility and resistance.
Key areas:
- Material analysis of metals, polymers, and composites
- Resistance to media and disinfectants
- Corrosion and ageing tests
- Damage analysis of implants and instruments
- Testing in accordance with DIN EN ISO standards
For maximum patient safety and regulatory compliance
Consumer Goods & Everyday Products
With our fit-for-use tests, we assess the actual performance of products in everyday use.
Typical tests:
- Fitness for use and functionality
- Durability and mechanical load
- Material and surface quality
- Resistance to environmental influences
Ideal for product comparisons, benchmarking and quality assurance
Mechanical Engineering
For the mechanical engineering we offer comprehensive material testing and damage analysis to ensure reliability and service life.
Our services:
- Metal and Plastic Testing
- Microstructural Analysis and Material Characterization
- Fracture and Damage Analysis
- Surface and Coating Testing
- Wear and Corrosion Testing
For development, quality assurance and defect analysis
Packaging & Single-Use Articles
We test packaging and single-use products with regard to material quality, safety, and legal compliance.
Key areas:
- Mechanical testing (strength, tightness)
- Material analysis and recyclability
- Food contact testing (EU 10/2011)
- Testing in accordance with SUPD / German Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Ordinance (EWKVerbotsV)
- Plastic detection and material classification
For manufacturers, retailers, and sustainable packaging solutions
Your Advantages with DEKRA
- Accredited testing in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
- State-of-the-art test technology and experienced material experts
- Cross-industry expertise
- Individual testing concepts and fast processing
- Legally sound test reports and conformity certificates
Request a Consultation Now
Would you like to have your materials or products tested?
Contact us for a individual advice and a non-binding quote.