Unstoppable battery fires. Chaos from semiconductor supply shortages. How can we identify poor-quality products and prevent recalls? Poor-quality products are not limited to batteries frequently covered by the media, but also include OEM products, semiconductors that are in short supply, and a wide range of connectors and cables that users prioritize for appearance and price. Suppliers of products need to thoroughly evaluate the components and materials used in their products to ensure quality. However, it is common for manufacturers to change parts and usage without notice, leading to defective products entering the market unnoticed, which can trigger product accidents. Key points to prevent recalls include: - Product evaluation and safety assessment at the time of adoption - Confirmation of supplier quality assurance systems at the time of adoption - Verification of sales through legitimate domestic channels - Regular checks for silent changes Eurofins FQL has been involved in product quality assurance for a long time. Leveraging that expertise, we offer services for safety evaluations of batteries, identification of poor-quality products, and factory audits from the perspective of managing upstream quality.

Damage to sewers, road bridges for vehicles, tunnels, and so on, has led to serious accidents due to the inability to keep up with the speed of maintenance and inspection in response to aging infrastructure. Obtaining chemically-based data, which tends to be overlooked in on-site inspections that often rely on a manpower strategy, is a shortcut to effective measures. Not only infrastructure such as roads, railways, water supply, communication, and public services, but also equipment, devices, and machinery operating in the market require appropriate maintenance and updates. Eurofins FQL assists in resolving concerns regarding equipment management and investment by quantitatively understanding the speed of equipment deterioration and the installation environment of the equipment. - We quantify the degree of deterioration of products and equipment operating in the market using measurement techniques and diagnose their remaining lifespan. We propose optimal methods centered around consulting. - We assess the extent of corrosive factors present in the operating environment of equipment, devices, and machinery in the market. By diagnosing the corrosive environment, we help resolve concerns regarding equipment management and investment.

Products that use lithium-ion batteries and are worn or carried in daily life. It is important to conduct thorough evaluations during the product design phase, rather than relying solely on consumers' charging conditions, impacts, and disposal methods for safety. Eurofins FQL offers services including fire analysis of wireless earphones, smartwatches, portable fans, and mobile batteries (note that analysis may not be possible for severely damaged items), battery safety evaluations, and safety assessments of battery-powered devices such as home appliances (including circuit verification) and analysis services. We are here to help ensure thorough evaluations of products to prevent accidents before they occur. Please feel free to consult with us.

The battery safety evaluation tests, which receive a lot of inquiries. The Advanced Safety Tester is a device capable of conducting various tests, including the nail penetration test (a test to confirm whether internal short circuits caused by various factors will lead to smoke or fire by forcibly short-circuiting the battery internally with a nail), overcharge tests, and external short circuit tests. We will introduce equipment that supports battery capacities of up to 50Ah, further enhancing the size and durability of battery facilities! ■ Nail Penetration Test | Specifications Battery Capacity Expansion: Up to 50Ah Battery Type Expansion: Single cell, module, pack state, product state Test Item Expansion: Various safety tests + fire spread tests possible Temperature Control: -30℃ to +100℃ Nail Penetration Speed: 0.1 to 150mm/s (Stroke 0.1mm) Crush Load Variable: 0.5k to 20kN * We will flexibly respond to various requests such as witnessing tests and providing videos. Please feel free to contact us!

The European Union (EU) is implementing new regulations on December 28, 2024, to standardize the charging ports of electronic devices to USB Type-C. This USB Type-C offers many advantages, such as fast transfer speeds, a reversible design that enhances user convenience, and high-output power delivery capabilities, making it a powerful and speedy charging cable. The structure of the USB-C connector features 24 pins densely arranged in relation to the limited surface area of the power supply side, and USB-PD compatible with USB Type-C can support power delivery of up to 100W with a single cable. As a necessity, the risk of accidents in the market increases. - The connection can loosen due to insertion and removal, making it prone to short circuits when inserted at an angle. - Foreign substances can adhere, leading to tracking phenomena. - Usage in environments containing sweat, saltwater, and salt. Eurofins FQL offers product quality evaluations, long-term reliability assessments according to standards, and failure analysis. We also conduct evaluation tests focusing on environmental resistance (temperature and humidity, gas, saltwater), mechanical performance, physical performance, and electrical performance. We are here to help ensure thorough evaluation of products to prevent accidents before they occur. Please feel free to consult with us.

The spread of 5G communication, the electrification of the automotive industry, the intensification of US-China trade friction represented by certain semiconductor manufacturers leading to supply stoppages, and the rapid increase in digital products due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are various social phenomena that are increasing the demand for semiconductors. Along with these developments, the acceleration of semiconductor supply risks is progressing. In addition to the adoption of new products, evaluation of existing and distributed products is also necessary... However, the personnel involved in new adoption and product evaluation are limited. Do you have any of these concerns? - Lack of know-how to evaluate semiconductor components - Want to evaluate alternative products but lack personnel and equipment - Want to use stock items and market products but have concerns about reliability - Unable to determine whether the delivered semiconductor products are counterfeit or genuine At Eurofins FQL, we leverage our years of experience in component evaluation and failure analysis to provide not only semiconductor evaluations but also failure analysis services. Additionally, we offer evaluations of distributed products to assist in determining the authenticity of counterfeit, imitation, or long-term stored items. Please feel free to contact us.