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Failure Analysis Service

Failure analysis is an important process in many branches of the manufacturing industry, such as the electronics industry, where it is a vital tool used to determine the cause of a failure and how to keep it from recurring. At SEM Lab, Inc., we have experience in:

  • Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices
  • Failure Analysis of Medical Devices
  • Failure Analysis of Ceramics and Plastics
  • Metallurgical Failure Analysis

SEM Lab, Inc. provides analysis of integrated circuits (ICs), light emitting diodes (LEDs), printed wiring boards (PWBs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), transistors, inductors, resistors, capacitors, components and assemblies. We also provide analysis of medical devices. For a more detailed description of our electronic component failure analysis service, visit:

Electronic Component Failure Analysis Service


In addition to examining the fracture surface of a metal, ceramic or plastic sample, SEM Lab, Inc. can determine the classification of failure as ductile or brittle, stress corrosion, fatigue, etc.

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Fracture Surface of a Bolt

Fracture surface of a bolt.

SEM Image of a Ceramic Sample

SEM image of a ceramic sample.

Fatigue Striations

Fatigue striations on fracture surface of stainless steel spring.





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