Materialography

From surface to structure, revealing the unseen

Uncovering the secrets of materials—to understand and improve their performance

Diving into materials with Materialography

Assess material quality for cutting-edge applications

Ensure material properties and microstructures for comprehensive understanding of component behaviour in real life

Transformation and joining processes evaluation

Make sure that transformation and joining processes are compliant and properly performed for optimized material performances

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Material expertise

We specialize in metallic alloys, composites and ceramics. Microstructure and surface evaluation, chemical composition and electrical conductivity are covered. Superconductive materials (e.g., Nb₃Sn) and exotic alloys (e.g., niobium, beryllium) are part of our daily work.

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Cutting-Edge Capabilities

Advanced optical spectrometry enables precise chemical analysis down to ppm levels. Optical imaging covers macro to microscopic scales. We provide complete metallographic specimen preparation, including cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching.

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Failure Analysis

With decades of material expertise and advanced techniques, we perform comprehensive and accurate failure analyses. Fractography of broken components and fine leak detection are routinely and precisely executed.

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Surface evaluation

Atomic force microscopy, coupled with high-precision nanoindentation techniques, allows a comprehensive and highly detailed evaluation of surfaces, microstructures, and thin material layers under various environmental and operational conditions.

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Trusted Expertise

Experienced engineers and technicians specialising in material science and mechanical analysis, providing expert guidance and innovative solutions for complex materials challenges. Full compliance with industry standards (ASTM, ISO, etc.) ensures reliable results across applications.

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Synergy

Analysis is thoroughly covered from multiple angles by experienced experts, ensuring a deep and precise understanding of each material’s behaviour and characteristics. Chemistry, microstructure, crystallography and mechanical properties are scrutinized to address complex daily challenges.