RMS Foundation

Switzerland

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RMS Foundation is an independent Swiss research and testing laboratory specializing in material sciences, testing, and consulting, with a historical core in medical technology and broad expertise extending across industrial machinery and general engineering. Founded by Robert Mathys and based in Bettlach in the Canton of Solothurn, the foundation conducts testing and advisory mandates for manufacturers, clinics, and academic institutions.

The testing laboratory at RMS Foundation has maintained accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 since 1995, backed by an ISO 9001 certified quality management system. The organization pairs applied scientific research with industrial testing and technical consulting, acting as an accredited research partner for Swiss national programs such as Innosuisse.

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RMS Foundation offers comprehensive materials testing, material selection consulting, and scientific analytical services across metals, ceramics, polymers, and process liquids:

Materials Science Consulting: Selection, qualification, and evaluation of metallic alloys (titanium, CoCr, surgical steels), technical and bioceramics (calcium phosphates, hydroxylapatite, zirconia, alumina), and polymers (PEEK, UHMWPE, resorbable polymers) for critical applications.
Materials Testing & Characterization: Tensile, compression, bending, dynamic fatigue testing, hardness testing, microstructural evaluation, and tribological wear evaluations.
Chemical & Physical Analytics: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX), and chromatographic analysis of materials and surface residues.
Failure & Damage Analysis: Root-cause investigation of fractured, corroded, or degraded components, wear analysis, and structural mechanics assessments.
Product & Functional Testing: Testing of implants, medical devices, and precision mechanical components according to international ISO and ASTM standards.

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