ULMA Laboratory Achieves ISO 17025 Certification

 This certification strengthens our laboratory’s standing and meets the expectations of leading companies worldwide 

Our laboratory’s accreditation to the ISO 17025 standard is a strategic milestone that reflects ULMA’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This international certification confirms the technical competence of our laboratory and reinforces the quality, reliability, and traceability of all our tests and analyses. 

Unlike internal laboratories that lack formal accreditation and external recognition, an accredited laboratory such as ULMA Forged Solutions can objectively demonstrate its ability to generate reliable, reproducible, and technically valid results that are accepted internationally. In practical terms, an independent accreditation body has rigorously evaluated our testing and analysis processes in accordance with ISO 17025 requirements.  

Specifically, the accreditation validates the following key aspects:  

Test methods to ensure accuracy and repeatability 

Properly managed and calibrated measurement equipment with international traceability 

Competent technical staff supported by ongoing training and education 

Control and continuous improvement systems that ensure consistent results over time 

Compliance with international quality standards, ensuring that our results are recognized worldwide 

With ULMA’s state-of-the-art, high-precision equipment and rigorous operating procedures, we approached the certification process with confidence. Our advanced technology and highly qualified technical team allow us to deliver reproducible results that meet the global market’s most demanding requirements. 

What is ISO 17025 certification? 

ISO 17025 certification confirms that our laboratory’s testing methods are reliable, consistent, and internationally comparable. This ensures that every test result we issue meets the highest recognized standards. This achievement meets a key regulatory expectation and reflects a culture of rigor, transparency, and trust, which are essential for a laboratory operating in highly regulated, competitive environments. 

What benefits does it bring to our customers? 

For our customers, working with an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory provides clear added value. The certification ensures that every test or measurement is carried out in accordance with strict quality control criteria, thereby increasing the safety and reliability of the projects we support. This level of excellence is required in the oil & gas, railway, aerospace, and nuclear industries, where quality, safety, and reliability are nonnegotiable. 

In addition, this accreditation significantly strengthens our internal laboratory management and processes. Implementing standardized processes and documented procedures optimizes efficiency, reduces risks, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Our technical team receives ongoing training to ensure that each member is fully qualified to work with high-precision equipment and apply the most advanced methodologies to every test. 

This certification also allows us to address increasingly demanding technological and regulatory challenges. With ISO 17025 accreditation, our laboratory can respond quickly to regulatory changes, new customer requirements, and technological advances. This enables us to remain at the forefront of innovation and quality, consistently providing reliable, high-quality service. 

ULMA: Technological innovation and operational excellence  

ISO 17025 certification strengthens ULMA’s position as a trusted technical partner. In a highly competitive global market, our technical expertise and reliable results are recognized, allowing us to add real value at every stage of a project, from initial design to execution and final quality control. We collaborate with leading companies in the strategic, safety-critical industries mentioned above, which seek partners capable of meeting the most stringent international standards. 

This recognition translates into a clear value proposition: Service backed by advanced technology, rigorous processes, and a highly qualified team. It strengthens our position in the market and supports our goal of technical excellence. We help customers address complex challenges in the most demanding environments worldwide with reliable solutions. 

With this certification, ULMA demonstrates that technological innovation and operational excellence go hand in hand, and that investing in state-of-the-art equipment and providing continuous training for technicians translates directly into trust, safety, and value for our clients. ISO 17025 is therefore much more than a certificate: It guarantees that every test, measurement, and project we undertake complies with the most demanding international standards. This cements ULMA’s position as a global benchmark in laboratory quality and reliability. 

Author

JOSEBA ARAMENDI ELKOROBARRUTIA

Laboratory Technical Manager and R&D Metallurgical