Element Materials Technology
Element is a UK-headquartered, global provider of testing, inspection and certification (TIC), operating 275 laboratories worldwide, including 36 in the UK.
We deliver independent, UK-sovereign verification and validation across the defence lifecycle – from early R&D through qualification to in-service assurance. Our role is simple: generate trusted evidence that systems will perform in operational environments.
What we do
Materials and structural testing across metals, composites and additive manufacturing
Environmental and mechanical testing under real-world conditions – temperature, vibration, shock, corrosion, ingress
EMC and electrical systems testing, including large-scale platforms
Failure analysis and forensic investigation
Product qualification and certification to defence standards
Digital modelling and simulation to reduce physical testing and accelerate decisions
Advanced and high-volume non-destructive testing (NDT)
In-service support, asset integrity and life extension
Why it matters
Independent assurance across complex supply chains
Reduced qualification timelines and rework through integrated test programmes
Evidence-led decisions combining physical and digital validation
UK sovereign capability with global delivery scale
Standards and assurance
ISO/IEC 17025, AS9100, ISO 9001
NADCAP special process accreditation
DEF STAN, MIL-STD and STANAG compliance
OEM and regulatory approvals across major defence and aerospace programmes
Element supports leading defence organisations globally and continues to invest in UK capability, including new defence-focused test infrastructure and advanced digital engineering.
