Automotive/Composites

1. Automotive & Composite Materials

We support quality control, failure analysis (FMEA), and process optimization in the automotive and supplier industry.

Key Applications:

• Eloxal / Anodized Coatings
  Analysis of layer composition and dye type
  ➡️ Identifies root causes of defects between anodizing and downstream processes (e.g., poor adhesion or uneven coloring)
  
  

• Carbon Fiber Composites (CFRP)
  Identification of resin types (epoxy, polyester, etc.)
  Detection of degradation due to heat, chemicals, or aging
  ➡️ Supports structural integrity assessment and repair validation
  
  

Analytical Methods:

• Point-by-point analysis (down to 3–5 µm)
  
  
• 2D surface mapping: component distribution
  
  
• 3D depth profiling of transparent multilayer coatings (up to 2–3 µm)
  
  
• Custom reference database for fast, reliable identification