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Our engineering laboratory provides full service expertise for product testing and qualification, product expertise and metrology.

Key facts

  • 320m² state-of-the-art facilities, with high-end test and analysis instruments
  • 22+ persons : PhD, Engineers, technicians in France and India
  • 250 requests for tests per year
  • 550 requests for metrology per year
  • 8500+ measuring devices managed

 

Amphenol Socapex test laboratory is certified by the Defence Logistics Agency of USA for design verification, testing, calibrating and qualification. The test center is able to perform a wide range of mechanical, environmental and material tests for fiber optic and electrical components.

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Technology

Our experts are capable of performing all types of development, analysis and characterization on metals, coatings, plastics, using high-performance equipments... We are able to manage research and innovation projects, supported by a network of solid and notorious partners.

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ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Technology

Specialties:

  • Innovative plating engineering and surface structuration
  • New materials development (metals, polymers, ceramics …) with in-depth analysis and characterization
  • High voltage and dielectric analysis
  • 3D EM Simulation and high speed measurements
  • Fiber optics, high speed communication
  • Bonding, plastics and assembly processes

Manage PhD programs with relevant universities

  • INSA, CENTRALE SUPELEC, TOULOUSE III, …

Collaborative developments throughout a network of adequate partners

  • Laboratories, clusters, start-ups, …

Product Testing

Our laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art testing and measurement facilities, covering almost all the needs related to the connector industry for harsh environments. We intervene at every stage of product development, from evaluation to qualification.

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Engineering Lab

Tests

Fully integrated test facility, DLA certified

  • Highly qualified engineers & technicians
  • ISO 17025 type management
  • 250+ test requests per year capability

Operational excellence

  • 90% standard tests done in-house
  • Cutting-edge equipments
  • Continuous improvement of skills

Wide array of disciplines

  • Dimensional
  • Thermal - Humidity
  • Mechanical
  • Environmental
  • Electrical ….

Metrology

We check internally the conformity of the measuring instruments. Our measurement management system complies with the recommendations of ISO 10012.

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Engineering Lab

Metrology tools & skills

Integrated Measurement Management System

  • 8’500+ measurement devices recorded
  • Integrated management software
  • 2 full-time technicians

« Do-It-Yourself » approach

  • 80% of calibrations in-house
  • Continuous monitoring of each device
  • ISO 10012 compliance

Wide array of calibration skills

  • Dimensional
  • Thermal - Humidity
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical ….

 

OUR R&D LABORATORY IN IMAGES

A team of experts with cutting-edge equipments