Solutions
Find out why it failed — so it doesn't happen again
A failed component holds the evidence. We help you combine internal imaging, material analysis and metrology to reach a defensible root cause.
Failure Analysis
A part has failed in service or in test, and you need to understand why — was it material, geometry, a hidden defect, a process error or service conditions? Cutting the part destroys evidence, and a single method rarely tells the whole story.
Without a clear root cause, failures repeat, warranty costs grow and customer trust erodes. A structured, multi-method investigation turns a failure into actionable knowledge and protects against recurrence and liability.
Approaches worth considering
There is rarely a single right answer. These are the methods most relevant to this challenge — the best choice depends on your part and goals.
Industrial CT
Non-destructively reveal internal cracks, voids and assembly issues before any sectioning.
Material analysis (OES)
Confirm whether the correct material and composition were used.
Hardness testing
Check heat-treatment and mechanical condition against specification.
Surface metrology
Examine fracture surfaces, wear and microgeometry contributing to failure.
The technologies behind these methods
Explore each technology in depth — what it does, where it's used and the equipment categories involved.
Industrial CT
Industrial computed tomography reveals internal defects, verifies assemblies and measures geometry that other methods cannot reach.
Learn moreMaterial analysisSpectrometers (OES)
Optical emission spectrometry delivers fast elemental analysis — so you verify alloys and control composition from melt to finished part.
Learn moreMaterial & mechanical testingHardness Testing
Hardness testing confirms material and heat-treatment condition — a fast, established way to check mechanical properties and process consistency.
Learn moreSurface & finish measurementSurface Metrology
Surface metrology characterises roughness, texture and microgeometry — the properties that drive sealing, friction, wear and fatigue life.
Learn morePrincipals behind this solution
Established manufacturers whose equipment we supply and support across the Balkan region for this challenge.
Comet X-ray
Comet X-ray — authorised representation across the Balkan region.
Learn moreItalyGNR Analytical Instruments
Spark optical emission spectrometers for metal analysis — plus oil analysis, sample preparation, XRD and TXRF from Italy.
Learn moreUkraineElvatech
Elvatech — authorised representation across the Balkan region.
Learn moreItalyAFFRI Testing Instruments
Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers and portable hardness testers with closed-loop load-cell technology from Italy.
Learn moreAustriaBruker Alicona
Bruker Alicona — authorised representation across the Balkan region.
Learn moreSystems used for this challenge
Illustrative systems from our portfolio. The right configuration is matched to your part, tolerances and production rate.
S5 Solaris Plus
Laboratory CMOS-based spark OES for multi-matrix analysis of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, available in standard or customised configurations.
Learn moreS6 Sirius
Laboratory spark OES with high-resolution CMOS detectors and sealed argon-filled optics for multi-matrix metal analysis.
Learn moreS7 Metal Lab Plus
Laboratory CMOS-based spark OES for multi-matrix metal analysis, from routine quality control to trace analysis in configured programs.
Learn moreS9 Atlantis
Top-range laboratory spark OES combining photomultiplier and CMOS detector technologies in a Paschen-Runge vacuum optic.
Learn moreS1 MiniLab 150
Ultra-compact spark OES for metal production and processing, designed for easy operation and low maintenance cost.
Learn moreS3 MiniLab 300
Ultra-compact CMOS-based spark OES with an extended 130–700 nm range for ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, including foundry use.
Learn moreE3 Esaport
Portable optical emission spectrometer with arc and/or spark excitation for on-site metal sorting, PMI and incoming inspection.
Learn moreE4 Esaport Plus
Mobile spark emission spectrometer for multi-matrix analysis of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys outside the laboratory.
Learn moreRotrOil
Rotating disc electrode OES (RDE-OES) for elemental analysis of wear metals, additives and contaminants in oils and fluids.
Learn moreWhere this challenge shows up most
What manufacturers usually ask us
If any of these sound familiar, a short conversation will save you a lot of trial and error.
You may also need
Other manufacturing challenges that overlap with this one — often addressed in the same inspection programme.
Laboratory Quality Assurance
Build a traceable, capable metrology lab whose data stands up to audits.
Learn moreMaterial Identification
Confirm exactly what an alloy or metal is before it reaches your process.
Learn moreDimensional Inspection
Verify complete geometry against CAD and prove conformance fast.
Learn moreIncoming Material Inspection
Catch non-conforming material at goods-in, before it enters production.
Learn moreInternal Defect Detection
Find porosity, voids, cracks and inclusions inside parts non-destructively.
Learn moreReverse Engineering
Digitize physical parts into accurate models for redesign and reproduction.
Learn moreFrom the knowledge center
Deeper technical background to help you evaluate and specify the right approach.
Industrial computed tomography explained
How volumetric X-ray CT reconstructs internal geometry and porosity for measurement and analysis.
Learn moreOptical 3D metrology fundamentals
Structured-light and photogrammetry principles for fast, full-field dimensional measurement.
Learn moreInspecting castings for internal porosity
Typical porosity defect modes in castings and the inspection approaches that reveal them.
Learn moreVerifying additively manufactured parts
Geometry, internal defects and material integrity considerations for metal AM components.
Learn moreCT vs optical 3D metrology
When volumetric CT outperforms full-field optical scanning — and when it does not.
Learn morePAUT vs TOFD for weld inspection
How phased array and time-of-flight diffraction compare for detecting and sizing weld defects.
Learn moreThis challenge in the field
Representative applications from our project work across the Balkan region.
An engineering partner, not a product catalogue
We help you plan a logical investigation sequence — non-destructive first, destructive only when needed — and bring the right methods together for a defensible conclusion.
We start with your problem
We assess your part, defect type, tolerances and throughput before recommending any method — never the other way around.
Method-neutral advice
Because we represent multiple established manufacturers, we recommend the most suitable approach, not the only one we carry.
Complete project support
Consulting, installation, training, calibration and long-term service across the full equipment lifecycle.
Local technical support
Engineering support and communication across our markets in the Balkan region.
How EMUS supports failure analysis
Application review, installation, training and calibration delivered by the same engineering team that specifies the equipment.
Mechanical, electrical, environmental setup done right the first time.
Qualification and acceptance testing against real criteria.
Operator and application training built around your parts.
Traceable calibration to keep measurements audit-ready.
Preventive and corrective service across the Balkan region.
Method development and problem-solving with our engineers.
Discuss yourfailure analysis challenge
Tell us about your part, defect or quality goal. We'll help you choose the right inspection approach forfailure analysis.