UL's extensive suite of composite testing services will enable manufacturers to realign their production matrix by assessing the suitability of the composites they wish to employ and obtain accurate test data on both material and performance metrics such thermal aging, chemical, electrical and flammability properties as well as compositional failure analysis.

Commenting on the launch of the composite materials testing laboratory, Suresh Sugavanam, Vice President and Managing Director, UL South Asia, said, "Through the new composite materials testing laboratory, manufacturers will now have local access to globally validated, credible and high quality test data. UL's elaborate investment in standards, test method development, safety and performance testing, research and forensic analysis facilitates our clients in India to accelerate the commercialization of composite materials in a safe, accurate and cost effective manner".

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