The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA in Stuttgart operates a testing laboratory whose competence has been confirmed by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS). The scope of accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 covers the following fields:
Tests on paint raw materials, coating materials, coatings and coated surfaces
Cleanliness testing technology
Biological testing: In vitro test systems
Where formally possible, the Fraunhofer IPA test laboratory practices the flexible category B scope. This empowers the testing laboratory to include further standardized test procedures in the above-mentioned accredited test areas in a prompt, flexible and unbureaucratic manner.
At the same time, the testing laboratory attaches the utmost importance to the reliability of its test and measurement procedures as well as to meeting the expectations and requirements of its customers.
The tests are performed in different laboratories belonging to the institute; these are operated by the following working groups:
In the Department of Coating Systems and Painting Technology:
In the Department of Ultraclean Technology and Micromanufacturing:
For many years, Fraunhofer IPA has been successfully operating an ever-growing quality management system according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.
DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 was developed with the aim of improving people’s confidence in the work performed by laboratories. By rigorously implementing DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, we achieve valid and reproducible results and demonstrate our expertise in the areas accredited by Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH. (Registration number of the accreditation certificate: D-PL-11140-07-00)
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Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test |
DIN EN ISO 105-B06 |
2020-12 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to humidity - Part 1: Condensation (single-sided exposure) |
DIN EN ISO 6270-1 |
2018-04 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to humidity - Part 2: Condensation (in-cabinet exposure with heated water reservoir) |
DIN EN ISO 6270-2 |
2018-04 |
Applied Coating Technology (Coated metal substrates) |
Painting Process Engineering (Coated plastic substrates) |
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Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - salt spray tests (Neutral salt spray test, NSS test; Copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray test, CASS test) |
DIN EN ISO 9227 |
2023-03 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to cyclic corrosion conditions - Part 1: Wet (salt fog)/dry/humid, cycle B |
DIN EN ISO 11997-1 |
2018-01 |
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Paints and varnishes - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps, method A |
DIN EN ISO 16474-2 |
2022-11 |
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Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates - Measurement of coating thickness - Magnetic method |
DIN EN ISO 2178 |
2016-11 |
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Non-conductive coatings on non-magnetic electrically conductive base metals - Measurement of coating thickness - Amplitude-sensitive eddy-current method |
DIN EN ISO 2360 |
2017-12 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of film thickness (section 5.4.4 method 6A - Cross-grind/Cross-cut method) |
DIN EN ISO 2808 |
2019-12 |
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Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Xb: Abrasion of markings and letterings caused by rubbing of fingers and hands |
DIN EN 60068-2-70 |
1996-07 |
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Paints and varnishes - Cross-cut test |
DIN EN ISO 2409 |
2020-12 |
Applied Coating Technology (Coated metal substrates) |
Painting Process Engineering (Coated plastic substrates) |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of the resistance of coatings to pressure water-jetting |
DIN EN ISO 16925 |
2022-06 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of stone-chip resistance of coatings - Part 1: Multi-impact testing |
DIN EN ISO 20567-1 |
2017-07 |
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Paints and varnishes - Scratch test using a spring-loaded pen |
DIN EN ISO 22557 |
2021-02 |
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Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing |
DIN EN ISO 105-X12 |
2016-11 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of the scratch resistance of a coating system using a laboratory-scale car-wash |
DIN EN ISO 20566 |
2021-06 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of the resistance to rubbing using a linear abrasion tester (crockmeter) |
DIN EN ISO 21546 |
2021-02 |
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Colouring materials - Conditions of measurement and evaluation for the determination of colour differences for paint coatings, similar coatings and plastics, method B |
DIN 53236 |
2018-02 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of gloss value at 20°, 60° and 85° |
DIN EN ISO 2813 |
2015-02 |
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Paints and varnishes - Visual comparison of colour of paints |
DIN EN ISO 3668 |
2020-05 |
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Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 1: General introduction and designation system |
DIN EN ISO 4628-1 |
2016-07 |
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Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 2: Assessment of degree of blistering |
DIN EN ISO 4628-2 |
2016-07 |
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Testing for paint wetting impairment substances (LABS-conformity) |
VDMA Specification 24364 |
2018-05 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 3: Method using an absorbent medium |
DIN EN ISO 2812-3 |
2019-08 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 4: Spotting methods |
DIN EN ISO 2812-4 |
2018-03 |
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Determination of the fogging characteristics of trim materials in the interior of automobiles |
DIN 75201 |
2023-11 |
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Determination of burning behaviour of interior materials in motor vehicles |
DIN 75200 |
1980-09 |
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Determination of the odour characteristics of trim materials in motor vehicles |
VDA 270 |
2018-06 |
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Identification of binder type by infrared (IR) spectroscopy |
SAA AS 01.0 Standard operation procedure of Fraunhofer IPA |
2020-10 |
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Determination of glass transition temperature and melting point by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) |
SAA AS 03.0 Standard operation procedure of Fraunhofer IPA
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2019-12 |
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Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity | DIN EN ISO 10993-5 | 2009-10 | Cleanliness Technology |
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Cleanroom technology - Cleanliness of medical devices in the manufacturing process, B3.3 Particulate impurities, Light Microscopy (automated with image processing) | VDI 2083, Part 21 | 2019-10 | Cleanliness Technology |
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Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity (here without conformity assessment for medical devices) |
DIN EN ISO 10993-5 |
2009-10 |
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Inspection of Technical Cleanliness - Particulate contamination of functionally-relevant automotive components Chapter 5 Qualification tests and blank value Chapter 6 Extraction method Chapter 7 Analysis filtration Chapter 8.2.2 Light-optical analysis Chapter 8.3.2 SEM/EDX |
VDA volume 19 part 1 (VDA Verband der Automobilindustrie) |
2015-03 |
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Road vehicles - Cleanliness of components and systems Chapter 6 Qualification tests and blank level Chapter 7 Extraction methods Chapter 8 Analysis filtration Chapter 9.2.3 Light-optical analysis Chapter 9.3.2 SEM/EDX |
ISO 16232 |
2018-12 |
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Technical Cleanliness in assembly - Enviroment, Logistics, Personnel and Assembly Equipment Chapter G.2 Particle traps Chapter G.3 Stamp tests Chapter G.4 Cleanliness of liquids |
VDA volume 19 part 2 (VDA Verband der Automobilindustrie) |
2010-09 |
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Space product assurance - Particles contamination monitoring for spacecraft systems and cleanrooms Chapter 5.1.1 Tape lift method (here stamp test) Chapter 5.1.2 Direct deposition on silicon wafers Chapter 5.1.3 Rinsing (direct or indirect) Chapter 5.2.1 Particles sampling from filtered liquid samples Chapter 5.3 Particles counting with microscope |
ECSS-Q-ST-70-50C (ECSS European Cooperation for space standardization) |
2011-10 |
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Classification of air purity based on particle concentration |
DIN EN ISO 14644-1 |
2016-06 |