As a Controlled Goods Program accredited laboratory and an ISO 17025-2017 accredited lab, Micom Laboratories offers a wide range of test services to the defence industry.

Climatic chambers – Humidity, temperature cycling -78°C to +200°C, 10 – 95% RH. Temperature range of -70°C to +190°C (-94°F to +375°F) Control & Stability: ±0.5°C (±1°F) at steady-state condition after stabilization.
RTCA DO-160 Sections 4, 5 & 6
MIL-STD-810, methods 501, 502, 503, 505, 507, 509 & 524
UV radiation – ASTM G155, ASTM G154
Cyclic and static corrosion ASTM B117, ASTM G85, SAE J2334
Heat aging testing
Thermal shock testing (-78°C to +200°C)
High & low temperature tensile and compression tests
Transit/distribution testing per ASTM D4169

Capability Statement

Canadian Defence Industry: Product Testing, Qualification and Validation

Independent Canadian laboratory supporting demanding environments, mission-critical systems and defence supply chains.

Company Profile

Independent third-party laboratory established in Quebec in 1999.
16,000 ft² testing facility in Baie-D’Urfé, near Montréal.
Standard and custom physical, mechanical, environmental and packaging testing.
Support for development, qualification, production control and failure investigation.

Value to the Defence Ecosystem

Canadian qualification capacity reducing lead times and reliance on foreign laboratories.
Climatic, mechanical, corrosive and transportation stresses evaluated under one roof.
Protection of confidentiality, intellectual property and test-data traceability.
Test plans tailored to prototypes, components, assemblies and complete products.

Core Capabilities

Environmental and MIL-STD

MIL-STD-810 temperature, thermal shock, solar radiation, humidity, salt fog and freeze-thaw; ESS, HALT/HASS and RTCA DO-160.

Vibration, Shock and Impact

Random vibration, transport profiles, impacts, drops and shocks for land, air and maritime systems.

Corrosion and Coatings

ASTM B117, ASTM G85, ASTM D5894, ISO 9227 and MIL-STD-810; adhesion, abrasion, impact, hardness, colour and gloss.

UV and Solar Radiation

Fluorescent UV and xenon-arc aging to ASTM G154 and ASTM G155.

Mechanical Testing

Tension, compression, shear, peel, flexure, fatigue and hardness on materials and assemblies.

Packaging and Logistics

ASTM D4169, ISTA 3A and 3E; vibration, compression, drop, impact, altitude, temperature and humidity.

Supported Applications and Products

Drones and Autonomous Systems

Airframes, enclosures, sensors, data links and electronic modules.

Aerospace and Avionics

Materials, adhesives, sealants, coatings, composites and airborne equipment.

Land Equipment

Ruggedized electronics, communications, enclosures, power systems and outdoor equipment.

Maritime Equipment

Components exposed to salt, humidity, shock and vibration.

Materials and Protection

Paints, anticorrosion coatings, polymers, seals, adhesives and metals.

Logistics and Deployment

Crates, pallets, multimodal transportation, storage and handling.

Standards, Methods and Technical Frameworks

Commonly Used Methods

MIL-STD-810: Methods 501, 502, 503, 505, 507, 509 and 524.
RTCA DO-160 environmental testing of airborne equipment.
ASTM B117, G85, D5894, G154, G155, D4728 and D4169.
ISTA protocols for parcels, crates and unitized loads.
ISO, SAE, CAN/CGSB, ANSI, CSA and customer/OEM specifications.

Support Throughout the Product Life Cycle

Research and development and prototype characterization.
Design validation and product qualification.
Compliance testing and certification documentation.
Incoming inspection and production control.
Reproduction of field failures and comparative analysis.
Custom protocols and combined test sequences.

Accreditations and Recognition

Quality Framework

Laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by A2LA.
Registered under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program.
ISTA member laboratory and Amazon APASS laboratory.
Traceability of equipment, methods, data and reports.

Industry Recognitions

Results approved or recognized by several organizations and OEMs, including Airbus, Bombardier Aerospace, De Havilland Canada, Transport Canada, Hydro-Québec, ABB and Siemens.

Note: The accreditation scope and applicability of each recognition must be confirmed for each method and program.

Why Choose Micom

A Qualification Partner, Not Just a Test Provider

A technical contact who translates requirements into a coherent test plan.
Multiple stresses evaluated under one roof.
Clear, defensible reports for engineering and quality teams.
An independent, flexible and solutions-oriented Canadian laboratory.

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