- Accreditation certificate: DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
- Annex to the accreditation certificate DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
- Flexible annex to the accreditation scope DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
- Accreditation certificate: DIN EN ISO/IEC 17043
- Annex to the accreditation certificate DIN EN ISO/IEC 17043
- ISO 9001
- ISO 9001- Annex
- Ökoprofit environmental management systemÖkoprofit Umweltmanagement-System
More than just testing - we deliver
security, insight and development potential
All test methods at a glance

Whether you are looking for testing or damage analysis of components, materials or coatings, KIMW-Prüf- und Analyse GmbH is the right address for you. In our modern, ISO 17025 accredited plastics laboratory, highly qualified employees with many years of experience and practical knowledge are at your disposal.
Testing with added value -
Data, consulting and process understanding combined
We use our equipment to determine material and component-specific properties. This enables us not only to handle your standard tasks, but also to provide you with technical support to improve your results and answer unconventional questions. The close integration with the other specialist departments at KIMW guarantees you the highest level of expertise, practical complete solutions and the best possible service.
In doing so, we focus our actions on
- Speed, flexibility and cost awareness: We create our own digital solutions to minimize administrative activities.
- Customer success is our goal: we use/optimize lean, robust, effective processes and are personally available to you at all times.
- We act sustainably: We actively protect the environment and the climate and our social and ecological standards are of the highest level.
What makes us special for you
- Everything from a single source – from subcontracting to in-house specimen production
- Expert advice and support (usually free of charge!)
- Failure analysis combined with process knowledge
- Direct interaction with OEMs, active DIN membership in various committees
- Development of customer-specific test plans and new tests
- In-house R&D activities for the further development of test methods
Testin according to
industry standards
We are at your disposal as a competent and reliable partner for your testing needs. We determine the characteristic values of thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers as well as coatings according to the specifications of a wide range of industries. From automotive to medical to optics, we support you in all areas.
Our tests:
Overview and search
Find our test methods for materials testing and analysis methods for materials and failure analysis. Filter all tests offered in our test overview by industry and test category or enter your keyword (OEM, standard, title, etc.) in the search.
We are flexibly accredited for the majority of tests and have special OEM certifications or can offer you these accredited as a subcontractor.
For many tests, we also offer our own production of test specimens and reference materials for quality assurance.
You can use our online configurator to create your own quotation for all standards with a quotation link and thus obtain discounts.
To receive a quote for other standards, please contact us directly.
Accreditation and certification
OEM approvals
- Mercedes emissions (odor, fogging, formaldehyde, VDA 278 etc.)
- Mercedes approval, former Daimler A-laboratory (replaced by Web 2020+)
- Volkswagen VW: Material tests – certified laboratory
- Volkswagen VW: Emissions – accepted laboratory
- BMW: Surface tests
- BMW: Material release tests
Material and damage analysis
Finding solutions to a problem within a plastics processing procedure requires a broad knowledge of the available analysis methods, their significance and limitations. This requires a wide range of expertise in different domains. In materials science, process technology, physics, organic and analytical chemistry, among others.
Recycling
For use in demanding and high-quality applications, it is necessary to use well-qualified material to ensure consistent component quality.
Read here how we can support you in this area.
Material databases
In addition to testing services, we also offer plastics databases for various analysis methods. Depending on the method, the databases contain analysis data for more than 1000 current common plastics, including biomaterials and materials for 3D printing. These databases can be obtained exclusively from our cooperation partners.
- Further information on the FTIR and Raman spectroscopy database can be found at Bruker Optics
- Further information on the DSC database can be found at Netzsch Gerätebau
Interlaboratory tests
Interlaboratory tests make the significance of test methods measurable – and show how reliable analytics really are. In the interplay of material knowledge, process understanding and analytical depth, they provide a sound basis for continuous quality and optimization. We have been offering our proficiency tests in cooperation with QD Labs since 2024.
Clarity needs communication -
Just like testing
Ihr direkter Draht zu fundierten Analysen und praxisnahen Prüfstrategien
Whether component testing, material analysis or individual test planning – we are your contact for all questions relating to testing. From the initial idea to the finished evaluation, we support you with experience, a system and a genuine passion for quality.
Talk to us – we look forward to your project.
Dr. Kristina Ehlers
Head of the “Material & Damage Analysis” division
+49 2351 1064-864 ehlers@kimw.deTermine
View all dates-
09.-11.09.2025
Einstieg in die Spritzgießtechnik
Villingen-Schwenningen Seminar -
10.09.2025
Materialwissen Kunststoffe
Aichach Seminar -
10.-11.09.2025
Workshop Prüfungsvorbereitung Verfahrensmechaniker
Lüdenscheid Seminar -
16.+17.09.2025
Konstruktion & Bau von Spritzgießwerkzeugen
Lüdenscheid Seminar -
18.09.2025
Oberflächenprüftechnik an Kunststoffen
Lüdenscheid Seminar