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Element Materials Technology Warwick Ltd (Abingdon)

Element Materials Technology Warwick Ltd (Abingdon)

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Element Abingdon (formerly Culham Lightning Studies Unit, established 1972) is a UKAS accredited laboratory in Oxfordshire testing aerospace and defence equipment for lightning effects and electromagnetic compatibility. Services include MIL-STD-461 and RTCA DO-160 testing, indirect lightning effects and surge testing to IEC 61000-4-5, and advisory services. Standards listed include AECTP-500 and SPE-J-000-E-1000. It is the UK site for direct lightning strike testing of aerostructures to DO-160 Section 23. The laboratory holds ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials Plus and JOSCAR registration, and is part of Element Materials Technology.

Full Compliance Testing MIL-STD-461 EMC Testing Military & Aerospace Testing RTCA DO-160 EMC Testing South East England

Certifications

ISO 9001 Cyber Essentials Cyber Essentials Plus

Services

Full Compliance Testing EMC Consultancy / Troubleshooting

Registrations & Schemes

JOSCAR

UKAS accreditation number 0026

UKAS schedule UKAS schedule

Standards & Regulations Covered

MIL-STD-461 RTCA DO-160 NATO AECTP-500 SPE-J-000-E-1000 (Eurofighter Typhoon EMC)

Accreditations

UKAS ISO/IEC 17025

Test Types

Surge

Industries Supported

Aerospace and Defence

Testing Location

In-Lab Only

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Units 13/15, Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RL

Last Updated

2026-11-03

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Verification History

3 Nov 2026 — Listing added to EMC Directory, pending verification checks.

Company Registration Number 02536659

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