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.
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About
**Who they are**
Applus+ Laboratories is a European company providing a wide range of testing and analysis services. They leverage a global network of multidisciplinary laboratories and expertise to support manufacturers in product development and validation.
**Expertise & scope**
* Structural Testing: Covering materials to full-scale tests, including advanced materials like composites, polymers, and metals. They offer bespoke test plans for certification and perform cyclic and quasi-static rotor blade tests.
* Materials Testing: Comprehensive services for diverse industrial applications, with accredited laboratories and specific accreditations for aerospace materials.
* Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Utilizing non-invasive techniques to detect surface and internal defects in composite and metal materials, essential for ensuring safety, quality, and reliability across industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and energy.
* Fire Testing: Over 25 years of experience in fire resistance and reaction to fire testing, including Euroclass classification and full-scale tunnel fire testing.
* EMC, Wireless and Electrical Safety Testing: Providing electrical and electronic product testing and certification for global market access, ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, radio, and Hazloc/ATEX requirements.
* Environmental Testing: Including environmental & climatic testing, vibration & shock testing, and acoustic testing, with accredited laboratories and specialists in automotive components.
* Cybersecurity Evaluations: Offering evaluation, testing, and certification services for connected devices and systems, with over 200 cybersecurity experts and accreditations for numerous security certification schemes.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Leading European company for structural testing.
* Extensive experience in testing for demanding industries such as aerospace, wind power, automotive, and railway.
* Accredited laboratories for various testing services, including NADCAP accreditation for aerospace materials and accreditations for over 30 security certification schemes.
Applus+ Laboratories is a European company providing a wide range of testing and analysis services. They leverage a global network of multidisciplinary laboratories and expertise to support manufacturers in product development and validation.
**Expertise & scope**
* Structural Testing: Covering materials to full-scale tests, including advanced materials like composites, polymers, and metals. They offer bespoke test plans for certification and perform cyclic and quasi-static rotor blade tests.
* Materials Testing: Comprehensive services for diverse industrial applications, with accredited laboratories and specific accreditations for aerospace materials.
* Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Utilizing non-invasive techniques to detect surface and internal defects in composite and metal materials, essential for ensuring safety, quality, and reliability across industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and energy.
* Fire Testing: Over 25 years of experience in fire resistance and reaction to fire testing, including Euroclass classification and full-scale tunnel fire testing.
* EMC, Wireless and Electrical Safety Testing: Providing electrical and electronic product testing and certification for global market access, ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, radio, and Hazloc/ATEX requirements.
* Environmental Testing: Including environmental & climatic testing, vibration & shock testing, and acoustic testing, with accredited laboratories and specialists in automotive components.
* Cybersecurity Evaluations: Offering evaluation, testing, and certification services for connected devices and systems, with over 200 cybersecurity experts and accreditations for numerous security certification schemes.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Leading European company for structural testing.
* Extensive experience in testing for demanding industries such as aerospace, wind power, automotive, and railway.
* Accredited laboratories for various testing services, including NADCAP accreditation for aerospace materials and accreditations for over 30 security certification schemes.
Additional information
Applus+ Laboratories supports product lifecycle management from initial design through development, production, and service phases. Their services are crucial for manufacturers needing to verify material behavior, optimize product performance, and ensure compliance with international and sector-specific standards. They offer solutions for routine and high-end testing, including trace-level analysis of products, materials, and additives. The company emphasizes bespoke test plans tailored to client needs for certification and market access.
Key Highlights
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Leading European company for structural testing with capabilities from materials to full-scale testing.
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“Applus+ Laboratories is the leading European company for structural testing.”
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Extensive experience in NDT services for aerospace, including initial design through final inspection phases.
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“Applus+ Laboratories provides NDT support for the aerospace industry, from initial design until final inspection phases.”
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Over 25 years of experience in fire testing, with laboratories accredited for 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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Accredited laboratories for over 30 security certification schemes, including Common Criteria and FIPS 140-3.
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“Accredited lab for 30+ security certification schemes, including Common Criteria”
Certifications & Trust Signals
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Manufacturers requiring structural, materials, or NDT validation.
- Companies needing fire, EMC, or environmental testing for product certification.
- Organizations seeking cybersecurity evaluations for connected devices.
How engagement typically works
- Collaborative approach to developing bespoke test plans.
- Leveraging global network for diverse testing needs.
- Focus on validation and certification for market access.
Typical deliverables
- Detailed test reports and analysis.
- Certification support documentation.
- Validation of product performance and safety.
Good to know
- Best when specific testing methodologies and standards are clearly defined.
HQ:
United States
Languages:
English
Claim status:
Listed
Services & Capabilities
Packaging + Shelf-life + Distribution Testing
Industries:
Medical Devices
Pricing model:
Per project
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, Other
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:
Both options
Rush Available:
No
Nda Support:
No
Minimum Project Size:
No minimum
Lead Time Band:
Start in 2-4 weeks
Quote SLA:
3-5 business days
Additional packaging_shelf_life_testing Details
Packaging Tests Offered
Seal strength, Burst strength, Compression, Vibration, Drop
Standards Supported
IEC 61400-23, ISO 27001, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3, EMV-Based Payment
Shelf Life Methods Offered
Real-time aging, Accelerated aging
Distribution Tests Offered
Vibration, Shock, Drop, Compression, Climate
Lead Time Band
Start in 4-8 weeks
Quote SLA
3-5 business days
Sample Return Policy
Dispose
Minimum Project Size
$25-50k
Pricing Model
Custom
