Testing, Inspection, Certification, Consulting, and Training for Rail Vehicles and Rail Systems
CERTIFER
Valenciennes (FR) · Aix-en-Provence (FR) · Milan (IT) · Nuremberg (DE) · Noord-Scharwoude (NL)New on Amplifa
About CERTIFER
CERTIFER Group is an independent service provider for Testing, Inspection & Certification in the fields of Mobility and Rail Safety, located in Valenciennes (France) and with over 24 sites worldwide. The company, with more than 300 employees and 500 technical experts from all rail sectors, offers testing and test organization, non-destructive testing (NDT), tribology lab services, on-board ETCS testing and certification through the joint venture Try&CERT established in 2018 with SNCF CIM, as well as NoBo, DeBo, and AsBo evaluations, ISA, ICE/ICA including Cybersecurity assessment, and ECM certification. The offering is complemented by advisory services (System Safety, Quality, Project Management, Maintenance) and the CERTIFER Academy, which boasts over 50 training modules. CERTIFER holds 4 international accreditations (ISO 17020A, 17065, 17021, 17025), more than 30 recognitions, and 6 notified bodies. Customers include Siemens Mobility and Renfe; projects have been realized in over 50 countries.
- Site
- Valenciennes
- Processes
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) - non-destructive testing on wheels, axles, rails,, Tribology Services - laboratory analysis, condition monitoring, and damage investigation (friction,, Rolling stock testing - testing, inspection, and validation of vehicles, vehicle components, Laboratory testing of components, materials and systems (performance, reliability, conformity), On-board ETCS testing, assessment and certification (Try&Cert, ERTMS France® Laboratory, accredited, Inspection & Certification - NoBo / DeBo / AsBo, ISA, ICE/ICA, ECM certification, ISO, Advisory - System Safety & Systems Engineering, Quality (ISO 9001, RAM), Project Management,, Training - CERTIFER Academy, over 50 training modules in 7 areas of expertise (Safety,
- Materials
- Non-Destructive Testing, ETCS Laboratory & Certification (Try&CERT), Tribology Services, Software Validation and Verification
- Certificates
- ISO 17020A (Accreditation), ISO 17065 (Accreditation), ISO 17021 (Accreditation), ISO 17025 (Accreditation ERTMS France Laboratory)
- Employees
- 300+ (worldwide)
- Industries
- Railways, Urban Rail Transport (Metro, Tram), Piling, Hoisting & Lifting, Mobility
- 01
Evaluation/Assessment
- 02
Test Organization and Laboratory Testing
- 03
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- 04
Inspection and Certification (NoBo/DeBo/AsBo)
- 05
Commissioning Approval (IBG)
Methods and Testing Procedures
Non-Destructive Testing
Detection and sizing of defects in materials without damaging the component, including on wheels, axles, rails, rail welds, and coupling rods.
ETCS Laboratory & Certification (Try&CERT)
Testing, evaluation, and certification of vehicle-side ETCS components in the ERTMS France® laboratory, accredited according to ISO 17025.
Tribology Services
Laboratory analysis, condition monitoring, and damage investigation regarding friction, wear, and lubrication to improve reliability and maintenance.
Software Validation and Verification
Independent validation and verification of railway software according to EN 50128:2011 and EN 50657:2017.
Locations
Valenciennes
FRHeadquarters
Nuremberg
DEGerman Branch
Noord-Scharwoude
NLNetherlands Branch (HHC DRS)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) - non-destructive testing on wheels, axles, rails,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tribology Services - laboratory analysis, condition monitoring, and damage investigation (friction,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rolling stock testing - testing, inspection, and validation of vehicles, vehicle componentsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laboratory testing of components, materials and systems (performance, reliability, conformity)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| On-board ETCS testing, assessment and certification (Try&Cert, ERTMS France® Laboratory, accreditedTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection & Certification - NoBo / DeBo / AsBo, ISA, ICE/ICA, ECM certification, ISOTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Advisory - System Safety & Systems Engineering, Quality (ISO 9001, RAM), Project Management,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Training - CERTIFER Academy, over 50 training modules in 7 areas of expertise (Safety,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Accreditations and Recognitions
CERTIFER works with 4 international accreditations (ISO 17020A, 17065, 17021, 17025), more than 30 recognitions and 6 notified bodies; expert evaluators are qualified from Level I to III.
| Evidence | Valenciennes |
|---|---|
| ISO 17020A (Accreditation) | |
| ISO 17065 (Accreditation) | |
| ISO 17021 (Accreditation) | |
| ISO 17025 (Accreditation ERTMS France Laboratory) |
History
- 2018
Establishment of Try&CERT (Cooperation with SNCF CIM) for ETCS testing and certification
- 2022
Assisted Renfe in the certification of the high-speed train S106 (F070) for Spain-France
- 2023
DeBo and certification campaigns for Siemens Mobility Velaro MS