Our approach is designed to provide technically defensible data, traceable testing processes, and reliable assessment outcomes suitable for defense qualification, supplier assurance, and in-service investigation activities.
Our defense assurance credentials include:
Support may include:
Accredited Testing and Laboratory Quality
Smithers operates accredited laboratory environments designed to support independent testing, repeatable assessment, and reliable technical decision-making for defense materials and components. Our quality and laboratory assurance approach includes:- ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing
- Controlled testing procedures and documented methodologies
- Calibration, traceability, and quality assurance processes
- Independent reporting and technical review
- Repeatable and audit-ready testing data
- Controlled handling of samples, materials, and test records
Defense Supply Chain and Information Assurance
Smithers supports defense supplier assurance and information security expectations through recognized accreditation, controlled processes, and independent technical governance.Our defense assurance credentials include:
- Cyber Essentials certified
- JOSCAR registered
- NADCAP accredited capabilities
- Support for supplier qualification and procurement assurance requirements
- Controlled handling of technical, program, and customer information
- Independent and confidential testing and analysis support
Standards, Technical Governance, and Qualification Support
Testing and assessment programs are aligned to relevant military, industry, and application-specific requirements where required.Support may include:
- Testing aligned to MIL-STD, ASTM, and ISO methods
- Application-specific and bespoke qualification protocols
- Environmental simulation aligned to representative operating and service conditions
- Technical assessment supporting qualification and reliability decisions
- Comparative testing and verification activities
- Independent investigation and performance assessment support
Why Quality and Accreditation Matter
Independent, traceable, and technically governed testing supports confident engineering and procurement decisions across defense qualification and sustainment activities. Smithers helps clients:- Reduce qualification and supplier assurance risk
- Generate credible and repeatable testing data
- Support audit, verification, and compliance activities
- Improve confidence in material and component performance decisions
- Support failure investigation and corrective action activities
- Demonstrate alignment to customer and program requirements
