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Since 1995, the services of our materials testing laboratory have been accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025. Our QM system is ISO 9001 certified.

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IL-46: Analysis packages for product registration of ceramic bone substitutes and coatings
IL-46: Analysis packages for product registration of ceramic bone substitutes and coatings
In Europe, the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) imposes rules for market access. In Annex II section 6.1, the framework requires physical and chemical...
RMS Master Award 2025 for the Best Master's Thesis in BME
RMS Master Award 2025 for the Best Master's Thesis in BME
It was our great pleasure to present the award for the best master's thesis, sponsored by the RMS Foundation, to Mr. Julian Piller for achieving the...
RMS is represented at Orthomanufacture 2025
RMS is represented at Orthomanufacture 2025
Visit the RMS Foundation on April 15–16, 2025, at Orthomanufacture in Basel! Look forward to our exciting presentation Titanium for additive...
Podcast Features Study on Polyethylene Wear in Hip Arthroplasty
Podcast Features Study on Polyethylene Wear in Hip Arthroplasty
The Journal of Bone & Joint Research used AI tools to produce an audio version discussing the study's findings. If you're interested in how...
IL-45: Testing the cutting properties of milling tools
IL-45: Testing the cutting properties of milling tools
Using the experience gained from many different wear tests on drills (see Newsletter 33), we have developed a test rig for analysing the cutting...
IL-44: Dynamic testing - small loads and optical deformation tracking
IL-44: Dynamic testing - small loads and optical deformation tracking
An outstanding feature of our new electrodynamic testing machines (Figure 1) is their ability to perform fatigue tests with impressive precision from...
IL-43: PMI analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials
IL-43: PMI analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials
Optical spark emission spectrometer (OES) OES provides a rapid chemical analysis of metallic materials, including the elements C, S, N and O. It...
IL-42: Monoclinic Phase Content in Y-Stabilized Zirconia (ISO 13356)
IL-42: Monoclinic Phase Content in Y-Stabilized Zirconia (ISO 13356)
A brief history of zirconia When Garvie et al. [1] published an article entitled “Ceramic Steel?” in Nature in 1975, interest in zirconia (ZrO2) for...
IL-41: Leachables and Extractables studies
IL-41: Leachables and Extractables studies
Extraction of additives or contaminations A leachables/extractables (L&E) study begins with the extraction of additives or contaminations from the...
IL-40: Testing of packaging
IL-40: Testing of packaging
RMS Foundation offers the following tests and examinations Visual inspection (ASTM F1886/F1886M): The seals are visually inspected for their...
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