Axis Test Laboratories is a UKAS-accredited environmental testing facility, supporting manufacturers, engineers, and product developers with reliable, standards-based testing services.
Axis Test Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Our full schedule of accreditation is available via UKAS (No. 7670).
Established in 2010, we help clients across the marine, defence, rail, industrial, as well as automotive battery sectors validate product durability, safety, and regulatory compliance under real-world environmental conditions. Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation ensures technical competence and traceable results.
Our core testing capabilities include:
Vibration Testing (sinusoidal, random, sine-on-random, random-on-random)
Climatic Testing (dry heat, cold, humidity cycles)
Whether for formal type approval or internal product development, our test lab enables faster development cycles and helps de-risk launches by identifying failure modes early. We offer tailored test plans, rapid turnaround, and collaborative support to meet your project timeline.
From subsea electronics to rolling stock components, Axis has delivered results across hundreds of projects and product types. Our clients value our technical insight, flexibility, and hands-on support throughout the testing process.
We operate from a dedicated facility in Durham, UK, and serve customers nationwide and internationally. Our team brings over 25 years of combined testing experience, ensuring practical solutions and high-quality reporting.
Need fast-track testing, regulatory advice or a quotation. Get in touch to speak with a test engineer.
Our business model enables customers to send their equipment from anywhere in the world to our laboratory for environmental testing. Customers that prefer to visit us to witness the testing firsthand are always made welcome.
AXIS TEST LABORATORIES IS A UKAS ACCREDITED, CUSTOMER FOCUSED FACILITY
Here at Axis Test Laboratories we are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and quality, ensuring that we provide the best possible service to our clients. We maintain a policy of frequent and concise communication which allows customers to accurately plan timescales, staying in control of their projects throughout the entire testing process.
PROVIDING TESTING SERVICES TO A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES
Experienced in meeting the testing needs across a wide range of industries including Marine, Offshore, Defence, Subsea, Automotive, Railway and Industrial control. Axis Test Laboratories can deliver the tailored testing services that our clients require in order to achieve certification and product approvals.
We use our knowledge and experience to guide you through testing and help you to resolve any issues.
• 24 hour response to all enquiries (working days only)
• Highly experienced technical team.
• Regular Updates throughout the testing process.
• Guarantee of Quality: Axis test laboratories are an ISO17025 UKAS accredited facility.
• Rapid Report Delivery: Full test reports delivered within 10 days or less of completion of testing.
• Flexible scheduling for urgent testing
Axis Test Laboratories has developed a comprehensive network of test facilities that enable us to offer a wide range of related testing in addition to our in house capabilities.
Contact us now to discuss your testing needs.
Axis Test Laboratories was initially set up to serve the many testing requirements of this industry.
We have worked closely with several suppliers to the rail industry to ensure product compliance and durability.
Axis has worked with many companies to help evaluate and redesign packaging to ensure that it can withstand the rough handling and high levels of prolonged vibration exposure experienced during transportation.
We are able to offer various environmental tests to meet the requirements of both MIL - STD and DEF - STAN standards.
