Failure Analysis Laboratory Services & Consultancy

We work with you to analyse failures, find their root cause and, more importantly, provide timely and cost-effective solutions.

Root cause investigation

At Lucideon, we know that identifying material, process and product faults and failures, and finding the root cause of failures quickly, are of paramount importance in order to avoid downtime, inform product development, and ensure buyer satisfaction.

How we can help

Our failure analysis services include complete physical, chemical, and surface analysis of both metallic and non-metallic materials to:

reduce downtime

find the root cause of failures

prevent recurrences

assess liability

increase fundamental understanding of materials and equipment in your process

For metals and non-metals

For metals, the laboratory testing services are augmented by extensive metallography and metallurgical evaluation capabilities, which, when combined with fractography using a scanning electron microscope, can further unlock important clues in the investigation of the root causes of failure.

For non-metals, chemical and surface analysis are often key to identifying contaminants; where they are and how they have been introduced into processing.

Adding value throughout the material life cycle

Failure analysis and root cause investigation is critical during any phase of the material life cycle.  While it can often be thought of as occurring only as part of the quality control or service performance process, analysis during the design, feasibility and testing phases can also provide valuable information leading to improvements in the durability and performance of new products.

Coating failure analysis

Coating failure analysis is a critical service for identifying the root causes of degradation, delamination, blistering, cracking, or corrosion in protective and functional coatings. At Lucideon, our coating failure analysis combines advanced analytical techniques - such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and chemical compositional verification - with expert consultancy to provide in-depth insight into failure mechanisms. Whether the coating is organic, metallic, or ceramic, we assess performance issues across industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, and energy. Our clients rely on us not only to diagnose coating failures but also to provide recommendations for improved formulation, surface preparation, and application processes.

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Why Lucideon?

We have extensive laboratory facilities and capabilities for testing, analysis, evaluation and characterisation, and unrivalled experience in understanding the fundamental material science behind potential failure mechanisms and also in knowing how to test, diagnose, and rectify them, in situations ranging from ceramic tiles to nuclear power stations. We can turn failure into success.