Testia
Provides non-destructive testing (NDT) and quality inspection services specifically for additive manufactured aerospace components, enabling certification and structural integrity validation.
- CEO / Founder
- Emmanuel Bodin
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Key Investors
- Airbus
Technology & Products
Key Products
Non-destructive testing (NDT), materials and processes (M&P), and structural health monitoring services and products for aerostructure testing.
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Specialized NDT for w-DED titanium aircraft components (e.g., A350 cargo door surrounds), with published case studies showing successful inspection integration. Defensible through Airbus ecosystem access and certification expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces risk and accelerates certification of 3D-printed aerospace components through specialized ultrasonic inspection and NDT expertise, cutting inspection time by up to 50% compared to conventional methods.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on aerospace AM component inspection vs. general NDT; offers Airbus-integrated certification pathways and faster inspection cycles (50% time reduction) for w-DED parts compared to generic NDT providers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace manufacturers, MRO providers, and suppliers using AM for structural aircraft parts
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense
Competitors
MISTRAS Group; Applus+; Element Materials Technology
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Nearly 650 employees across ~18 sites (Testia LinkedIn Apr 2026); workforce nearly tripled under prior CEO from ~230
Major Milestones
1991: Founded as NDT Expert; 2015: Rebranded to Testia and fully acquired by Airbus; 2016: Deployed AR NDT tool to Spirit AeroSystems; 2017: Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Leadership Award; 2018: Advanced Inspection Drone with Airbus; 2026: Inspected first serial w-DED titanium parts for Airbus A350; Apr/May 2026: CEO transition David Rottembourg → Emmanuel Bodin; 2026: Major Airbus Helicopters multi-country NDT contract
Notable Customers
Airbus (incl. A350 w-DED parts); Airbus Helicopters (major multi-country NDT contract); Spirit AeroSystems