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Testia

ServiceToulouse, FranceFounded 1991· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides non-destructive testing (NDT) and quality inspection services specifically for additive manufactured aerospace components, enabling certification and structural integrity validation.

CEO / Founder
David Rottembourg
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
N/A (Airbus Subsidiary)
Latest Round
N/A (Airbus 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

Control Techniques; Fischer Connectors; ISTECH s.r.o.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

$18.2 Million revenue (ZoomInfo); ~400 employees across 18 sites in 7 countries (2021)

Major Milestones

1991: Founded as NDT Expert; 2015: Rebranded to Testia and fully acquired by Airbus; 2016: Deployed augmented reality NDT tool to Spirit AeroSystems; 2017: Awarded Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Leadership Award; 2018: Launched Advanced Inspection Drone with Airbus; 2026: Inspected first serial w-DED titanium parts for Airbus A350

Notable Customers

Airbus (internal A350 w-DED parts); Spirit AeroSystems