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Materials Testing Services

Element offers one of the most comprehensive materials testing service ranges in the TIC sector, helping you understand how your materials behave under stress, strain, fatigue, or failure. We combine destructive and non-destructive methods to test metals, composites, polymers, ceramics, and more - so you can avoid costly failures, meet compliance requirements, and accelerate development. Our accredited labs deliver critical insights across virtually any material type to support R&D, prevent field failures, and anticipate issues before they arise.

Why Element are Global Leaders in Materials Testing

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Sector-Specific Compliance Expertise
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Failure Analysis That Prevents Recurrence
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In highly regulated industries like aerospace, oil & gas, medical devices, construction, and pharma, your materials must meet exacting standards - every time. Whether you're launching a new product or diagnosing a failure, uncertainty around material performance is a risk you can’t afford. 

That’s where Element comes in. 

Materials testing helps you understand the properties of your materials and determines how they’ll behave under stress, strain, heat, fatigue, and exposure - critical insights that ensure durability, compliance, and product success. At Element, we go beyond generic test reports. Our experts become an extension of your engineering or QA team, providing not just data, but actionable guidance that accelerates product timelines and de-risks innovation. 

We combine destructive and non-destructive testing, material properties testing, mechanical and chemical analysis, and failure investigation into one integrated service offering. With in-house design of custom test fixtures, urgent out-time and shelf-life validation, and deep understanding of regulatory requirements like ASTM, ISO, FDA, EN, and AMS, we support you every step of the way, from R&D to production and post-market failure analysis.  

With a global network of ISO/IEC 17025-accredited labs and over 6,000 engaged experts, Element delivers precise, timely, and industry-tailored results - making us the trusted testing partner to many of the world's most recognized and iconic brands. 

Standards we test to

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Metals and alloysPolymers and plasticsCompositesCeramics and glassElastomers and rubbers

Sectors we're in

AerospaceOil and GasMedical DevicesConstructionPharmaceuticalDefenseAutomotiveRailMaritimeSpaceNuclear energy

Services

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Surface and Coatings Testing Services

Optimize durability & compliance with Element’s Surface & Coatings Testing Services. Fast, accredited testing with expert insights to enhance product performance

Corrosion Testing Services

Corrosion Testing Services

Learn about our range of ISO/IEC 17025-accredited corrosion testing services. Safeguard your assets, ensure reliability, qualify welds, assess materials and enhance safety.

Steel Industry

Steel Testing Services

View our range of steel testing services to help you maintain quality, meet industry standards, and bring steel products to market on time.

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Abrasion & Wear Testing

Abrasion testing and wear testing predict material durability under friction. Get expert-led, repeatable testing for accurate, real-world performance data.

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Additive Manufacturing Testing

Element is at the forefront of additive manufacturing technology, providing critical testing services to clients in aerospace, transportation, medical devices, and beyond.

Accelerated Weathering Testing Services

Accelerated Weathering Testing Services

Element's accelerated weathering testing services evaluate durability under harsh conditions, helping you mitigate premature product failures, maintain quality standards, and achieve confidence in real-world performance for consistent success.

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Chemical Analysis Services

Element’s chemical analysis services provide accurate material verification, compliance testing, and contamination detection. Our advanced methods deliver reliable insights for product development, quality control, and regulatory standards.

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Chemical Etching Services

Element’s chemical etching services detect hidden defects, refine material surfaces, and prepare samples for advanced testing. Trusted for precise, non-destructive analysis - save time and cost by uncovering imperfections before NDT or mechanical testing.

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Chemical Processing Services

Expert chemical processing services tailored for testing and post-production treatment. Advanced methods meet critical engineering standards, minimising errors while ensuring reliable, high-quality results.

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

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Ensuring Materials Reliability

Material failures delay delivery and endanger safety. We test how materials respond to real-world conditions - stress, strain, heat, corrosion - to improve confidence in performance and prevent downstream failure.
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Complex Regulatory Compliance

Navigating industry standards and regulatory requirements can be challenging. Our experts help ensure your materials meet sector-specific standards (FDA, EN, ASTM, ISO, PED, AMS), avoiding costly redesigns, market delays and non-compliance.
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Investigating Material Failures

When materials fail, you need to pinpoint why – fast! Our failure analysis experts learn from the past to help prevent future service failures before they begin, conducting thorough investigations that identify root causes and recommend effective solutions to prevent recurrence.

Standards we test to and things we test

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ASTM, ISO, EN, FDA, PED, MIL, AMS, SAE, UL, NORSOK, and many more. 

Why Choose Element

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Trusted testing expertise

Reliable results from accredited labs with deep materials knowledge – trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands.

Expansive materials testing options

From mechanical testing to advanced forensic analysis - all under one roof.

Industry-specific knowledge

Solutions tailored for aerospace, O&G, medtech, pharma, and more.

Global reach, local service

Accredited labs worldwide with a global network of experts, local support and fast turnaround.

45+
years

experience in testing of advanced materials

24/7
global laboratory support

for urgent testing needs

6,600+
experts

solving complex challenges

ISO/IEC
17025

accreditation and industry standards
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But don't just take our word for it

See what others have to say about partnering with Element

  • Element is a reliable company for our third party testing needs. Their staff are professional and quick to respond.
    Suzanne Burks,
    ESP Aerospace Fasteners

Climatic & Environmental Simulation Testing

Today’s materials need to withstand more extreme environments than ever before - from high temperatures and sun exposure to humidity and corrosion. To make sure your materials and products are fit for purpose, Element offers a full suite of climate & environmental simulation testing services. Our labs perform environmental testing in a range of thermal, mechanical, and corrosive conditions. Some of the environmental simulation methods that we offer include: 

  • Color Testing 
  • Environmental Stress Cracking 
  • Flammability Testing 
  • Freeze/Thaw Testing 
  • Gloss Testing 
  • Mold & Fungus Resistance 
  • Ozone Resistance Testing 

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