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Failure Analysis – Materials

At Genuine Testing, our Failure Analysis materials services help you uncover the root cause of material failures to improve product reliability, prevent recurrence, and minimize risk. Using advanced analytical techniques and a deep understanding of materials science, we provide actionable insights into why materials or products failed whether during manufacturing, in the field, or during testing.

Why Choose Genuine Testing for Failure Analysis?

  • Comprehensive Capabilities
    From metals and ceramics to composites and polymers, we analyze a wide range of materials and failure modes.

  • Advanced Tools & Expertise
    Our laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing equipment, operated by experienced materials scientists and engineers.

  • Root Cause Focused
    We don’t just describe the failure — we identify the underlying mechanisms and contributing factors so you can take corrective action.

  • Fast Turnaround & Clear Reporting
    Timely, accurate results presented in clear, actionable reports to support your decision-making.

Common Causes of Material Failures

  • Fatigue, fracture, or overload

  • Corrosion and environmental degradation

  • Contamination or inclusions

  • Design or manufacturing defects

  • Material selection or processing errors

  • Wear and abrasion

  • Thermal or chemical damage

Our Failure Analysis Testing Capabilities

We offer a full suite of techniques and methods tailored to your material and failure type:

  • Fractography & fracture surface analysis (SEM, optical microscopy)

  • Metallography & microstructure evaluation

  • Mechanical testing (tensile, hardness, impact)

  • Chemical composition analysis (EDS, XRF, FTIR)

  • Corrosion testing & evaluation

  • Cross-sectional analysis & imaging

  • Contaminant identification

  • Residual stress & fatigue analysis

Applications & Industries

Our Failure Analysis materials services support a wide range of industries, including:

  • Aerospace & Automotive

  • Electronics & Semiconductors

  • Medical Devices & Implants

  • Energy & Power Generation

  • Construction & Infrastructure

  • Consumer Products

Partner with Genuine Testing

Don’t let material failures jeopardize your products, reputation, or safety. At Genuine Testing, we deliver thorough Failure Analysis testing with actionable insights to help you prevent future failures, improve designs, and maintain compliance.

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