Performance Assessment and Failure Analysis
Description
Development and application of methodologies for the evaluation and prediction of the behaviour of a component, structure or system and their application for the improvement and optimisation of its behaviour. Depending on the case under analysis, it may include experimental activities related to: static and dynamic structural analysis, fatigue characterisation, life prediction, durability, reliability, NVH, EMC, electrical safety... This solution includes the diagnosis of the causes of in-service failure of components and structures (mainly mechanical: failure due to static overload, fatigue, corrosion, welding problems, processing problems, heat treatments, etc.).
The behaviour analysis can be carried out on prototypes and on the final product, and therefore serves to verify and improve design concepts and the effect of manufacturing processes.
Competitive Advantages
- Functional evaluation of components and systems: mechanical properties analysis, durability and reliability, load definition and treatment.
- Execution of standardized tests for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. CE marking technical support and consulting. Electrical laboratory accredited by ENAC (Exp. 100/LE257).
- Functional evaluation and prediction of components, structures, or systems to enable more robust, reliable designs with improved performance.
- Our Smart Structures Laboratory is a benchmark in structural strength and durability testing, while our Electrical Laboratory provides certified validation under applicable directives, regulations, or customer-specific requirements for electrical safety and EMC.
Keywords
Robust design, reliability, high added value, optimisation, circularity, recyclability, life cycle analysis, product improvement, cost reduction, new functionalities.
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Success Stories
TESTING METHODOLOGIES
Development and application of testing methodologies for fatigue analysis in components and systems: multiaxial tests under complex mechanical and thermal loads, failure modes, accelerated testing.
FAILURE MECHANISM IDENTIFICATION
Identification of failure mechanisms in components (mechanical fatigue, embrittlement, corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, creep, thermal fatigue, abrasion and wear, surface contact fatigue, impact, etc.) and their causes (design flaws, manufacturing defects, assembly errors, material failures, usage/maintenance issues).
EMC AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTING
EMC and electrical safety testing on automotive components (E-mark) and/or complete vehicles (passenger cars, racing vehicles, motorcycles).
TRANSPORT SIMULATION TESTING
Transport simulation tests for functional verification of packaging. Execution of standardized tests (ASTM, ISO, ISTA) on both palletized loads and individual packages for e-commerce distribution (e.g. ISTA 6 AMAZON protocol). Development of customized test protocols: request management, load treatment, dynamic response analysis, definition of accelerated testing procedures.
