Applus+ Laboratories
We provide chemical and thermal analysis services around the world. Our expertise includes routine and high-end testing of products, materials and additives to trace levels.
About
**Who they are**
Applus+ Laboratories is a European company providing a wide range of testing and analysis services. They combine the capabilities of laboratories in Germany and Spain to support manufacturers in product development and validation.
**Expertise & scope**
* **Structural Testing:** Expertise covers materials to full-scale tests, including advanced materials like composites, polymers, and metals. They support aerospace, wind power, automotive, railway, and construction industries.
* **Materials Testing:** Comprehensive services for diverse industrial applications, from coupons to full-scale testing.
* **Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):** Utilizes non-invasive techniques to detect surface and internal defects in composite and metal materials, crucial for aerospace, manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors.
* **Fire Testing:** Offers fire resistance testing, reaction to fire testing with Euroclass classification, jet fire testing, and full-scale tunnel fire testing.
* **EMC, Wireless and Electrical Safety Testing:** Provides electrical and electronic product testing and certification for global market access, ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, radio, and Hazloc/ATEX requirements.
* **Environmental Testing:** Includes environmental and climatic testing, vibration and shock testing, and acoustic testing, with specific applications for aerospace, defense, and automotive components.
* **Cybersecurity Evaluations:** Offers evaluation, testing, and certification services for connected devices and systems, with expertise in security evaluation, certification, and penetration testing.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Leading European company for structural testing.
* Approved strategic provider of structural mechanical testing for major aerospace manufacturers.
* Extensive facilities for performing cyclic and quasi-static rotor blade tests under IEC 61400-23.
* Accredited laboratories for various testing schemes, including NADCAP for aerospace materials and 30+ security certification schemes for cybersecurity evaluations.
Applus+ Laboratories is a European company providing a wide range of testing and analysis services. They combine the capabilities of laboratories in Germany and Spain to support manufacturers in product development and validation.
**Expertise & scope**
* **Structural Testing:** Expertise covers materials to full-scale tests, including advanced materials like composites, polymers, and metals. They support aerospace, wind power, automotive, railway, and construction industries.
* **Materials Testing:** Comprehensive services for diverse industrial applications, from coupons to full-scale testing.
* **Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):** Utilizes non-invasive techniques to detect surface and internal defects in composite and metal materials, crucial for aerospace, manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors.
* **Fire Testing:** Offers fire resistance testing, reaction to fire testing with Euroclass classification, jet fire testing, and full-scale tunnel fire testing.
* **EMC, Wireless and Electrical Safety Testing:** Provides electrical and electronic product testing and certification for global market access, ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, radio, and Hazloc/ATEX requirements.
* **Environmental Testing:** Includes environmental and climatic testing, vibration and shock testing, and acoustic testing, with specific applications for aerospace, defense, and automotive components.
* **Cybersecurity Evaluations:** Offers evaluation, testing, and certification services for connected devices and systems, with expertise in security evaluation, certification, and penetration testing.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Leading European company for structural testing.
* Approved strategic provider of structural mechanical testing for major aerospace manufacturers.
* Extensive facilities for performing cyclic and quasi-static rotor blade tests under IEC 61400-23.
* Accredited laboratories for various testing schemes, including NADCAP for aerospace materials and 30+ security certification schemes for cybersecurity evaluations.
Additional information
Applus+ Laboratories emphasizes a global network of multidisciplinary laboratories and expertise to enhance product development. They offer bespoke test plans tailored to client needs and certification requirements. For cybersecurity evaluations, they are accredited for numerous schemes, including Common Criteria and FIPS 140-3, supporting market access and regulatory compliance for connected devices. Their environmental testing services are particularly noted for automotive components and aerospace & defense applications, including remote testing solutions and video monitoring systems.
Key Highlights
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Leading European company for structural testing, supporting development and validation of products from materials to full-scale.
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“Applus+ Laboratories is the leading European company for structural testing. Combining the capabilities of our laboratories in Germany and Spain, we support manufacturers in the development and validation of their products.”
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Approved strategic provider of structural mechanical testing for major aerospace manufacturers.
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“Applus+ Laboratories is an approved strategic provider of structural mechanical testing for major aerospace manufacturers.”
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Offers comprehensive NDT services to detect defects in composite and metal materials, essential for safety and quality.
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“NDT tests reduce cost and improve safety by using noninvasive techniques to detect surface and internal defects in composite and metal materials.”
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Specializes in EMC, Wireless, and Electrical Safety Testing, providing access to primary international markets.
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“Applus+ provides electrical and electronic product testing and certification services that provide access to primary international markets and ensure compliance with safety, EMC, radio and Hazloc/ATEX requirements.”
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Accredited lab for over 30 security certification schemes, including Common Criteria and FIPS 140-3 for cybersecurity evaluations.
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“Accredited lab for 30+ security certification schemes, including Common Criteria”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Accredited laboratories for materials testing, including NADCAP accreditation for aerospace materials.
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“NADCAP ACCREDITATION AND CLIENT APPROVALS FOR TESTING OF AEROSPACE MATERIALS”
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Extensive experience in fire testing, with laboratories accredited for testing to international and sector-specific standards.
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“EUROPEAN REFERENCE LABORATORIES WITH MORE THAN 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE CARRYING OUT FIRE TESTS”
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Over 30 years of experience in EMC, Wireless and Electrical Safety Testing.
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“A Network of Testing Laboratories with more than 30 years' experience”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Manufacturers seeking validation and development support for products.
- Companies requiring specialized testing for aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
- Organizations needing to ensure product safety, quality, and reliability through rigorous testing.
How engagement typically works
- Collaborative approach to product optimization.
- Bespoke test plan development.
- Certification support for global market access.
Typical deliverables
- Material and structural test reports.
- NDT inspection reports.
- Fire testing and classification reports.
- EMC, wireless, and electrical safety compliance reports.
- Environmental and climatic test results.
- Cybersecurity evaluation and certification documentation.
Good to know
- Best when specific testing methodologies and standards are required for product certification and validation.
HQ:
United States
Languages:
English
Status:
listed
Services & Capabilities
Packaging + Shelf-life + Distribution Testing
Industries:
Medical Devices
Packaging Tests Offered:
Package integrity, Seal strength, Burst strength, Compression, Vibration, Drop
Shelf Life Methods Offered:
Real-time aging, Accelerated aging, Both
Distribution Tests Offered:
Vibration, Drop, Compression, Climate
Standards Supported:
ISO 11607, ASTM D4169, ISTA, ISO 16775
Is Accredited:
Yes
Accreditation Body:
ISO
Has Climate Chambers:
Yes
Has Distribution Simulation:
Yes
Sample Return Policy:
Dispose
Additional packaging_shelf_life_testing Details
Packaging Tests Offered
Structural Testing, Materials Testing, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services, Fire Testing, EMC, Wireless and Electrical Safety Testing, Environmental Testing, Cybersecurity Evaluations
Standards Supported
IEC 61400-23, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3
Shelf Life Methods Offered
Accelerated aging
Distribution Tests Offered
Structural Testing, Materials Testing, Environmental Testing
