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Materials Testing Laboratory
Heinrich-Lanz-Allee 22
D-60437 Frankfurt-Kalbach

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The TÜV Hessen materials testing laboratory in Frankfurt conducts tests in the following areas: mechanical-technological and metallographic testing, as well as manual non-destructive testing (ultrasonic, magnetic particle, penetrant, radiographic, and visual testing) on ​​metallic materials, welded joints in metallic materials, and steel materials. Our materials laboratory is accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.


Our materials laboratory is accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. You can view the accreditation certificates here.

TÜV Hessen offers a range of training courses and seminars for the metalworking industry:

  • Mobile practical skills testing for welders
  • Personnel certification in welding technology
  • Certification in welding and brazing technology

In addition, we provide comprehensive services in materials testing and welding technology:

  • Destructive materials testing
  • Non-destructive materials testing
  • Corrosion monitoring
  • Metallography – analysis of material properties
  • Material damage investigations and failure analysis
  • Material analysis using scanning electron microscopy
  • Certification of load-bearing steel and aluminum components
  • Additive manufacturing: material testing for 3D printing