EN 45545 is the European standard for fire protection on railway vehicles. It defines reaction-to-fire performance requirements for materials in rolling stock (seat materials, floor coverings, wall panels, cables, and structural components), classifying them into hazard levels HL1, HL2, and HL3 based on vehicle type and material location. Materials must be tested and classified before approval for use in rail vehicles in EU member states. 

ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Accreditation confirms a validated quality management system, calibrated equipment, qualified personnel, and documented test methods with quantified measurement uncertainty. Results from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory are internationally recognized and accepted by regulatory bodies and customers worldwide. 

Damage analysis assesses what physically broke and the extent of degradation. Failure analysis goes further, identifying the root cause: why the component failed and what initiated the failure. The Assessimus network provides both, in engineering reports that cover the full picture from observed damage to identified cause. 

Yes. The material testing capability within the Assessimus network covers construction, aerospace, automotive, industrial manufacturing, and R&D programs. The rail specialization reflects the heritage of the specialist involved, but the laboratory scope is general materials and fire testing. 

Material testing is one part of a coordinated compliance picture. Products that require material qualification often also need EMC testing, temperature profiling, or pre-compliance consulting. Because these are all available through the Assessimus network, clients can address multiple compliance requirements through a single partner rather than managing separate supplier relationships for each discipline.