Internationality We promote exchange through: Diversity enriches our research and strengthens our innovative power. Parsa Asna Ashari, Digitalization of the quality infrastructure BAM is proud of its diverse, multicultural and international workforce. More than 1,500…
Jobs and careers We test, research and advise to ensure the wellbeing of people, to protect the environment and for the safety of commodities. With an interdisciplinary networking approach and an excellent research infrastructure, we offer excellent working…
Attestations of competence SERVICES Accreditations The expertise of many BAM areas is monitored and confirmed by external bodies. With an accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 the management system of testing and calibration laboratories also meets the DIN…
Technical advisory boards AKB office The Accreditation Advisory Board has established seven sector-specific technical advisory boards in 2010 (AKB Decision 2/2010). Their main task is to support the Accreditation Advisory Board in determining relevant sector-specific…
Results AKB Geschäftsstelle The Office of the Accreditation Advisory Board informs on the results of the AKB. 37. AKB-Sitzung, 5. March 2026 Ergebnisniederschrift (not accessible) [PDF, 248 KB] 36. AKB-Sitzung, 9. September 2025 Ergebnisniederschrift (not accessible)…
Biocides are an indispensable part of hygiene in hospitals and care homes. They also contribute to the functioning of industrial processes and to the protection of materials. Benzalkonium chloride is used particularly frequently; this is an active substance that can…
Although wildfires are a natural part of many ecosystems, most fires occurring today are caused by humans. As a result, they lose their former regulatory role and instead increasingly pose a threat to the environment, property, and human lives. The ongoing…
Fibre Optic Sensors Division 8.6 As a competence centre for fibre optic sensors, the Fibre Optic Sensors division provides information and advice with respect to all questions of development, application and reliability of fibre optic sensors and sensor systems. On…
X-ray Imaging Division 8.5 The X-ray Imaging division is your point of contact for non-destructive three-dimensional testing of components using X-rays. We offer a unique palette of experimental techniques to characterize the micro- and meso-structures over a large…
Thermographic Methods Division 8.3 The Thermographic Methods division develops solutions for non-destructive testing and measurement technology problems in the field of thermography. These solutions can be employed with great flexibility in industrial production…
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