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 combine the capabilities of laboratories across Germany and Spain 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 NADCAP accreditation for aerospace materials.
* Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Evaluating material properties without causing damage, detecting defects, assessing structural integrity, and analyzing chemical composition for industries like aerospace, manufacturing, construction, 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 and climatic testing, vibration and shock testing, and acoustic testing, with specialists in automotive components.
* Cybersecurity Evaluations: Offering evaluation, testing, and certification services for connected devices and services, with over 200 cybersecurity experts and accreditation for numerous security certification schemes.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Leading European company for structural testing.
* Extensive facilities for performing cyclic and quasi-static rotor blade tests under IEC 61400-23.
* Approved strategic provider of structural mechanical testing for major aerospace manufacturers.
* Accredited laboratories for testing to international and sector-specific standards in fire testing.
* Accredited testing laboratories for EMC, Wireless and Electrical Safety Testing.
* Accredited testing laboratories for Environmental Testing.
* Accredited lab for 30+ security certification schemes, including Common Criteria, and accredited by Spanish, Dutch, US, and Canadian CC 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 across Germany and Spain 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 NADCAP accreditation for aerospace materials.
* Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Evaluating material properties without causing damage, detecting defects, assessing structural integrity, and analyzing chemical composition for industries like aerospace, manufacturing, construction, 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 and climatic testing, vibration and shock testing, and acoustic testing, with specialists in automotive components.
* Cybersecurity Evaluations: Offering evaluation, testing, and certification services for connected devices and services, with over 200 cybersecurity experts and accreditation for numerous security certification schemes.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Leading European company for structural testing.
* Extensive facilities for performing cyclic and quasi-static rotor blade tests under IEC 61400-23.
* Approved strategic provider of structural mechanical testing for major aerospace manufacturers.
* Accredited laboratories for testing to international and sector-specific standards in fire testing.
* Accredited testing laboratories for EMC, Wireless and Electrical Safety Testing.
* Accredited testing laboratories for Environmental Testing.
* Accredited lab for 30+ security certification schemes, including Common Criteria, and accredited by Spanish, Dutch, US, and Canadian CC schemes for Cybersecurity Evaluations.
Additional information
Applus+ Laboratories offers a broad spectrum of testing services crucial for product development, validation, and market access. Their expertise spans structural integrity, material properties, safety compliance, and cybersecurity. For buyers, this means a single point of contact for diverse testing needs, potentially streamlining project timelines and reducing logistical complexities. Their global network and accreditations suggest a capacity to handle complex, international compliance requirements across various demanding industries, including aerospace, automotive, and construction.
Key Highlights
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Leading European company for structural testing, supporting product development and validation.
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“Applus+ Laboratories is the leading European company for structural testing.”
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Extensive experience in NDT for aerospace, composite, and metallic parts, enhancing product safety and reliability.
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“Applus+ Laboratories provides NDT support for the aerospace industry... 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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Over 25 years of experience in fire testing, including fire resistance and reaction to fire testing.
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“EUROPEAN REFERENCE LABORATORIES WITH MORE THAN 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE CARRYING OUT FIRE TESTS”
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Accredited for over 30 security certification schemes, including Common Criteria, 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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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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Accredited laboratories for cybersecurity evaluations by Spanish, Dutch, US, and Canadian CC schemes.
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“Accredited laboratories by the Spanish, Dutch, US, and Canadian CC schemes”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Manufacturers requiring comprehensive testing and validation services.
- Companies in aerospace, automotive, construction, and energy sectors.
- Businesses needing to ensure product compliance with international standards.
How engagement typically works
- Collaborative approach to product development and validation.
- Bespoke test plan development.
- Certification and market access support.
Typical deliverables
- Test reports and analysis.
- Certification documentation.
- Validation of product performance and safety.
Good to know
- Best when requiring specialized testing across multiple disciplines.
- Best when seeking accredited testing partners for demanding industries.
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, Climate
Standards Supported
IEC 61400-23, ISO 11607, ASTM D4169, ISO 16775, ISO 13485, FDA Guidance, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3, EMV
Shelf Life Methods Offered
Real-time aging, Accelerated aging
Distribution Tests Offered
Vibration, Shock, Drop, Compression, Stacking, Climate
Lead Time Band
Start in 2-4 weeks
Quote SLA
3-5 business days
Sample Return Policy
Dispose
Minimum Project Size
$25-50k
Pricing Model
Per project
