First Article Inspection (FAI)
First Article Inspection (FAI) is part of Inspection, Metrology & Quality on Industrial Connected - UK suppliers who specialise in first article inspection (fai) for buyers across Aerospace, Medical Devices, Defence and beyond. Post one project and receive structured applications from verified suppliers, with Trust Scores and capability data side-by-side.
UK first article inspection (fai) suppliers
First Article Inspection (FAI) is part of Inspection, Metrology & Quality on Industrial Connected - UK suppliers who specialise in first article inspection (fai) for buyers across Aerospace, Medical Devices, Defence and beyond. Post one project and receive structured applications from verified suppliers, with Trust Scores and capability data side-by-side.
- You're investing in metrology equipment - CMMs, portable arms, 3D scanners or optical measurement systems
- You need traceable calibration or gauge management for production equipment
- You require first-article inspection, dimensional inspection or independent measurement bureau support
- You need NDT, material testing or laboratory testing for critical parts and welded assemblies
- You're implementing or improving a quality management system or QA function
- UKAS accreditation for calibration and ISO/IEC 17025 for testing laboratories
- Sector-specific approvals (Nadcap for aerospace, ISO 13485 for medical, IATF 16949 for automotive)
- Capability for your part size, tolerance regime and measurement technology
- Application support, training and metrology software expertise
- Reporting formats your customers expect (FAIR, PPAP, ISIR, AS9102)
Common questions about First Article Inspection (FAI)
If your quality system, customer or regulator requires traceable measurement, UKAS-accredited calibration is the default standard in the UK.
For first-article inspection, capacity overflow, or measurements your in-house equipment can't handle - very large parts, optical, laser scanning and reverse engineering work.
Testing produces data; certification is independent confirmation that a product meets a standard. Many partners in this category can do both.