Located in Martillac, the CIRAM laboratory supports art, archaeology and industry professionals in their analysis, dating and characterization projects.
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In the demanding fields of art, archaeology or even industry scientific analysis takes no approximation. Reliability of results, traceability of processes and methodological rigor are essential prerequisites for making informed decisions. It is precisely this requirement that guides the work of the CIRAM laboratory, located in Martillac, near Bordeaux.
Recognized by numerous public and private institutions, our team assists museums, galleries, archaeologists and industrialists with their needs for dating authentication or analysis of materials. Our services are based on validated methods and protocols that comply with current standards, within the framework of rigorous, accredited quality procedures.
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At CIRAM, scientific precision is based on cutting-edge technologies that are renewed every year to guarantee reliable analyses adapted to each field:
These technologies enable CIRAM to intervene with precision on art objects, archaeological artifacts or industrial samples, whatever their condition or complexity.
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In addition to equipment, human expertise is CIRAM's real added value. CIRAM. Our laboratory brings together specialists from a wide range of disciplines: archaeology, applied physics, materials engineering, analytical chemistry and art history.
This diversity enables our team to interact easily with a wide range of people, while ensuring a perfect understanding of the specific challenges of each project.
Each customer benefits from personalized support: advice on analysis strategy, help in drawing up specifications, clear explanations of results, and a dedicated contact person. The aim of this approach is to create a genuine partnership, based on listening, transparency and trust.
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