From analysis to complete systems testing

ArianeGroup has developed unique skills and resources for non-destructive and environmental testing. Our tailor-made solutions meet the most demanding standards in defence, aeronautics, space, transport and energy. Our skills cover the full spectrum of tests, from material inspections to development and qualification tests, to mass production testing and inspection.

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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) centres

500+

expert technicians and engineers

300+

test and inspection facilities

Non-Destructive Tests

ArianeGroup is a benchmark in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and offers a broad range of expertise and innovative inspection resources, particularly well suited to large-sized and complex products. From material health to detecting the causes of failures, our resources enable us to adapt to any type of issue and offer our customers the support they need.

 

  • tomography
  • X-ray
  • ultrasonic
  • shearography
  • thermography
  • eddy current
  • penetrant
  • acoustic emission
  • leaktightness measurement and leak testing

 

Environmental tests

ArianeGroup offers a wide range of environmental tests for development and qualification of products which will be subjected to extreme operational conditions. For special and hazardous test needs, ArianeGroup operates a facility dedicated to tests entailing energetic and pollutant risks, equipped with an innovative gas identification and treatment system.

Pressure, thermal and climatic tests

  • altitude tests
  • high vacuum tests
  • rapid overpressure and decompression tests
  • climatic chamber
  • rain and salt fog tests
  • aerothermal tests
  • infrared radiation

Chemical analyses and materials characterisation

  • spectroscopy techniques
  • granulometry techniques
  • assay techniques
  • characterisation of pyrotechnic combustion
  • material characterisation
  • chromatography techniques
  • thermal analysis techniques
  • pyrotechnic materials machining laboratory

 

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency (RF) tests

  • lightning tests
  • space telecommunications antennae performance tests
  • stealth material radar characterisation tests

Mechanical tests

  • vibration tests
  • modal analysis
  • constant or angular acceleration
  • mechanical or pyrotechnical shocks
  • acoustic tests
  • static and thermal tests

Hazardous tests

  • tests with pyrotechnic risks
  • analysis of gas and toxic products
  • fire tests
  • explosion
  • ballistic tests
  • crash

 

Battery-abusive tests

  • compressing
  • short-circuiting
  • overloading
  • overheating
  • setting alight
  • punching
  • dropping

Our portfolio

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