Located in Martillac, the CIRAM laboratory supports professionals in art, archaeology, and industry in their analysis, dating, and characterization projects.
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In the demanding fields of art, archaeology or 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 dating, authentication, or material analysis needs. Our services are based on validated methods and protocols that comply with current standards, within the framework of rigorous and accredited quality procedures.
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At CIRAM, scientific precision relies on cutting-edge technologies, renewed each year to guarantee reliable analyses adapted to each field:
These technologies allow CIRAM to work precisely on art objects, archaeological artifacts, or industrial samples, whatever their condition or complexity.
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Beyond the equipment, human expertise constitutes the true added value of CIRAM. Our laboratory brings together specialists from multiple disciplines: archaeology, applied physics, materials engineering, analytical chemistry, or art history.
This diversity allows our team to easily converse with interlocutors of varied profiles, while guaranteeing a perfect understanding of the specific challenges of each project.
Each client benefits from personalized support: advice on analysis strategy, help with writing specifications, clear explanations of results, and a dedicated contact person. This approach aims to create a true partnership, based on listening, transparency, and trust.
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