Testing & certifications
Tested. Measured. Verified.
Explore the testing, technical evaluations and quality management systems behind Octaspring® technology. From repeated compression to application-specific aviation testing, discover the evidence supporting our engineering.
A. Durability testing
80,000 compression cycles
Repeated compression testing of Octaspring® foam springs.
- Test result
- 80,000 compression cycles
- Applied force
- 750 N
- Reported height loss
- Approximately 2.3%
- Recovery period
- 24 hours
B. Strength testing
Strength testing
Methodology and measured results will be published here.
C. Dynamic testing
14G dynamic test
Octaspring® aircraft seat-cushion configurations have undergone dynamic testing.
D. Fire performance
Aviation fire testing
Oil-burner testing performed on specific aircraft seat-cushion configurations, across three seat models.
Fire performance is assessed for specific product configurations and applications.
E. Comfort testing
Comparative comfort testing
Pressure-distribution images, graphs and measured results will be published here.
F. Quality certifications
Quality without compromise
In October 2019, Vanema Storitve d.o.o. achieved EN 9100:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification following an extensive assessment by Quality Austria.
These internationally recognised standards establish requirements for consistent quality management, documented processes, traceability and continuous improvement.
For Vanema, achieving these certifications marked an important milestone in developing advanced comfort solutions for demanding industrial applications, particularly aerospace.
EN 9100:2018
Aerospace Quality Management
EN 9100:2018 establishes quality management requirements specifically for the aviation, space and defence industries.
Vanema's original certification covered the design, development and production of body support parts for aviation and mobile applications, including product design.
- Issuing body
- Quality Austria
- Initial certification
- 3 October 2019
- Certificate number
- 00056/0
- Scope
- Design, Development and Production of Body Support Parts for Aviation and Mobile
- Original certificate expiry
- 2 October 2022
ISO 9001:2015
International Quality Management
ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognised quality management standard focused on consistent processes, customer requirements and continuous improvement.
Vanema achieved its original certification following a Quality Austria assessment of its quality management system and operational processes.
- Issuing body
- Quality Austria
- Initial certification
- 3 October 2019
- Certificate number
- 23402/0
- Scope
- Design, Development and Production of Body Support Parts for Aviation and Mobile
- Original certificate expiry
- 2 October 2022
01
Continuous improvement
Quality is an ongoing process. Vanema's certification journey involved documented quality management procedures, external assessment and the development of systems designed to support consistent performance and continuous improvement.
02
Aerospace ready
Achieving EN 9100:2018 marked a significant step in Vanema's expansion into aerospace applications. The standard addresses demanding industry requirements for quality management, process control and traceability.
This framework supports the development and manufacture of specialised comfort components for aircraft seating and other aerospace applications.
03
Commitment to excellence
Both certifications were originally awarded by Quality Austria in October 2019, following external assessment.
They represent an important milestone in Vanema's commitment to internationally recognised quality management practices and the development of reliable, high-performance comfort solutions.
G. Recognition
Recognised for innovation
Crystal Cabin Award
Winner 2017
APEX Awards
Finalist 2017
iF Design
Recognition pending verification
Research & innovation
VP3 TermoPU project
Advancing polyurethane foam manufacturing
The RRI TermoPU project was established with the goal of developing the world's first machine capable of thermally bonding polyurethane foam panels measuring up to 210 cm in width and 210 cm in length.
The project was planned in three development phases, progressing from prototype development towards production.
The initiative reflects Vanema's investment in innovative manufacturing technologies and the development of advanced polyurethane foam processing capabilities.
- Project
- VP3 TermoPU
- Project period
- Dec 2022 – Nov 2024
- Total budget
- €884,678
- EU funding
- €282,371
Supported by European and national funding
The activities of VP3 TermoPU within the SIO VP3 TermoPU 2020–2022 operation are co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund.
The operation is being carried out within the framework of the Operational Programme for the Implementation of the European Cohesion Policy in the 2014–2020 period, under Priority Axis 3: Dynamic and Competitive Entrepreneurship for Green Economic Growth.
