{"id":13746,"date":"2026-05-20T14:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/damage-analysis-testing-laboratory\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:13:16","slug":"damage-analysis-testing-laboratory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory\/damage-analysis-testing-laboratory\/","title":{"rendered":"Damage Analysis Testing Laboratory"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-13746\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-13746-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"header-slider panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13746-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-13746-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13746-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-13762\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-113-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-13762 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Pr\u00fcflabor Schadensanalyse Head EN\" data-height=\"965\" data-width=\"1920\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_13762\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_13762\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-13764 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-18 11:06:41\" data-filename=\"09-1-header.webp\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/09-1-header.webp\" height=\"965\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-13762 slide-13764 msDefaultImage\" title=\"09-1-header\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div class=\"caption-inner\"> <div class=\"header-slider-text\"> <p class=\"slidergross\">Testing Laboratory: Failure Analysis of Components &amp; Sub-assemblies<\/p> <p class=\"slidernormal\">Whether metal, plastic, ceramics, electronics or battery cells<\/p> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13746-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space-big container panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13746-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-13746-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13746-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"seo-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13746-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1>Failure Analysis of Metals, Plastics, Ceramics, Electronics, and Battery Cells<\/h1>\n<p>We identify the causes of defects in metals, plastics, ceramics, electronic assemblies, and battery cells\u2014quickly, systematically, and in compliance with standards. Our failure analysis provides clear, transparent results and concrete recommendations for action in the areas of development, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Who do we work for? For example, companies experiencing failures, customer complaints, production line issues, or field returns.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13746-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"anwendungen-wrap anwendungen-wrap-reverse panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13746-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-13746-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13746-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"text-wrap normal-list panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13746-2-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"text-wrap-inner\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PROCEDURE (5-STEP PROCESS)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Inspection & Assessment \u2013 Evaluation of the damage, documentation of visible abnormalities.<\/li>\n<li>Selection of Test Methods \u2013 Selection of appropriate materialographic, microscopic, and analytical methods.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-surface-analysis-microscopy\/scanning-electron-microscopy-testing-laboratory\/\">Microscopy & Analysis<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-materials-testing\/test-laboratory-sample-preparation\/\">cross-sections<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-surface-analysis-microscopy\/testing-laboratory-sem-edx-analysis\/\">SEM\/EDX<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-materials-testing\/infrared-spectroscopy-testing-laboratory\/\">IR spectroscopy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-materials-testing\/testing-laboratory-microstructure-analysis\/\">microstructural analysis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-materials-testing\/test-laboratory-fracture-surface-analysis\/\">fracture surface analysis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-surface-analysis-microscopy\/lsm-testing-laboratory-surface-testing\/\">LSM<\/a> \u2013 depending on the damage pattern.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation & Interpretation \u2013 Determination of the failure mechanism and assessment of influencing factors.<\/li>\n<li>Recommended Actions \u2013 Specific proposals for optimizing processes, materials, or designs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-13746-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13746-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"image-wrap panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13746-2-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12419\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/09-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"521\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13746-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space container space-bottom  panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13746-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-13746-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13746-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Typical Use Cases for Our Damage Analysis<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Cracks, breaks, delaminations<\/li>\n<li>Corrosion, wear, material fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Solder joint or weld failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Scope of Our Damage Analysis<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Visual Inspection & Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Selection of Appropriate Test Methods<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of the cut<\/li>\n<li>SEM\/EDX Analysis<\/li>\n<li>IR Spectroscopy<\/li>\n<li>Structural Analysis<\/li>\n<li>LSM<\/li>\n<li>Complete documentation of all findings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Result<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Clear identification of the cause of the error<\/li>\n<li>Clear Recommendations for Action<\/li>\n<li>High-resolution image documentation<\/li>\n<li>Test Report in Accordance with the Standard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nWith our damage analysis services, we help you identify the cause of the defect. Using state-of-the-art technologies such as scanning electron microscopy, hardness testing, visual analysis, EDX analysis, surface roughness testing, and much more, we offer you all the necessary analyses. 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Our failure analysis provides clear, transparent results and concrete recommendations for action in the areas of development, manufacturing, and quality assurance. 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