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Material testing for plastics & metals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accredited material testing for plastics, metals and composite materials. We analyse material properties, identify materials, qualify damage causes and material quality \u2013 for development, production and quality assurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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corrosion, climate & UV exposure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accredited environmental simulation for corrosion, climate and UV exposure. We test how resistant products and components are under real operating conditions \u2013 standards-compliant according to DIN EN ISO\/IEC 17025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Testing of consumer goods \u2013 \u201eFit for Use\u201c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How well does your product actually work in everyday use? The DEKRA K-Labor tests consumer goods for durability, material quality and fitness for use \u2013 objectively, comparatively and with a qualified test report. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Packaging and single-use items analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have packaging tested reliably for quality and compliance \u2013 for manufacturers, importers and retailers. We analyse materials, tightness and legal requirements up to the Single-Use Plastics Regulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Medichal technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Safety begins with the material: The DEKRA K-Labor tests medical devices for chemical resistance, mechanical load capacity and damage causes \u2013 for maximum patient safety and product reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Failure analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Material failure, component defects or surface damage? We analyse damage causes and perform fracture analyses on plastics, metals and composites in accordance with VDI Guideline 3822 \u2013 for automotive engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and medical technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Automotive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As an accredited testing laboratory, we carry out release testing and component trials for automotive suppliers according to all common OEM standards \u2013 from material testing, surface testing and emission behaviour to climate and corrosion testing according to VW, BMW, Daimler & Co. \u2013 certified in accordance with ISO TS 16949 and DIN EN ISO\/IEC 17025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Surface inspection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As an accredited testing laboratory, we carry out surface testing and adhesion strength testing \u2013 from rub fastness and coating analysis to coating thickness measurement up to microscopic surface analysis by SEM & EDX according to internationally recognised DIN EN ISO standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mechanical testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As an accredited testing laboratory, we carry out mechanical and destructive testing on metals, plastics and elastomers \u2013 from tensile, compression and bending tests to hardness testing and impact strength up to the testing of welded joints according to DIN EN ISO standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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