In-house
Laboratories
For Artemide, testing the product and its components is an integral
part of the engineering process and not solely a final step aimed
at certifying the result. The internal laboratories work closely with
the Product Development department to find the best design
solutions and maximise performance. The development, design
and engineering phase includes several sub-phases that focus on
quality control.
An initial stage, for example, involves the simulation of the optical
and lighting performance, starting from component drawings
and the properties of the sources to arrive at the performance
verifications with respect to the design targets on real prototypes.
The physical and mechanical aspects (thermal and electrical) are
then verified and analysed. Various laboratory tests are further
carried out on both individual components and integrated systems.
These tests include, for instance, accelerated ageing tests of
components or products through thermal cycling at 35°C, UV
light and salt spray; by simulating harsh conditions of use, these
tests are of fundamental importance in outdoor applications. In
developing efficient products, Artemide has always carefully
analysed their use conditions in order to guarantee long life and
high efficiency over time.
Safety Test - Temperature
Photometric Measurements -
Goniophotometer with rotating mirror
Safety Test - Endurance
Corrosion Test -
Salt-acetic fog chamber
Photometric Measurements -
Ulbright Sphere
EMC Test - Triple Loop Antenna
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