Edinburgh, U.K. – Global testing group Exova has made a series of investments at its laboratory in Plzen, Czech Republic, to extend its range of capabilities for customers within the global aerospace market, and further grow its presence in Mainland Europe.
Central to the laboratory’s investment is a new metallurgical department with increased capacity. This includes modifications to the facility and the acquisition of new equipment such as optical microscopy and precision cutting machinery to meet growing demand from the aerospace industry. In addition to the new equipment, the lab has invested in its computer-based operating systems to increase efficiency at each stage of testing, improving both operations and reporting.
As well as mechanical testing, the Plzen laboratory provides metallurgical assessment, including macro assessment and mapping, micro examinations, and corrosion resistance testing. The laboratory also conducts testing on forgings and welding, so can work across the automotive, power generation, and general engineering sectors.
Jiri Fidransky, general manager of the Plzen laboratory, said: “These upgrades have streamlined our day-to-day operations and reflect the growth we are seeing in the aerospace sector. Exova's continued strong growth in the sector is driven by our highly technical and efficient service provision, and through these investments our customers will benefit from improved turnaround times and increased capacity, as well as advances in testing capabilities.”
Exova operates 145 laboratories and offices in 32 countries and employs around 4,500 people throughout Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia/Asia Pacific.
Source: Exova