Product Announcements: Material Testing Services

Polymer Material Identification in these lean times is difficult or non existant for some companies, due to downsizing and no in house testing. Quality Assurance and consistancy of your manufacturing of products is crucial for the product success. We at Associated Polymer Labs, Inc. hear this all too much these days, and care about your products success. (read more)

The M&P Lab specializes in material qualification and failure analysis on a range of materials used in the construction industry. A host of comprehensive laboratory testing services provides a one-stop-shop for material investigations of cement, concrete, aggregates, asphalts, mortars, stone, and steel. (read more)

To compliment the joining services, Joining Technologies maintains an integral metallurgical lab for instant verification. (read more)

APL, Inc. uses the science of Rheology for Medical Device Testing and Polyurethane Material with the purpose of accurately modeling the melt flow of the materials being testing. This ensures that your final product will meet your specified FDA compliance requirements. (read more)

Speed to market is essential for gaining a competitive edge in a challenging business environment. This is why we are pleased to inform you that Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has acquired the Thermoplastics Testing Center (TTC) in Germany, a state-of-the-art thermoplastics testing facility engineered to meet your need for speed and fast turnaround time in testing and certification. (read more)

Atlas Material Testing Technology has taken a broad leap forward in the solar energy industry, introducing the Atlas 25^Plus™ test program for determining the durability of photovoltaic modules, combining state-of-the-art instrumental and outdoor exposure testing. (read more)

APL, Inc. Dynamic mechanical measurements of materials yield insight and intrinsic information more than any other single measurement. These tests can be accomplished for a wide range of temperatures from -150C to 600C. APL uses this testing method for all material forms, from liquids to solids and everything in between. (read more)

Have your in-house product testing capabilities for quality control been reduced? Do you want to do your quality control work quicker and easier? Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. (ARDL, Inc.) is your one-stop shop for all rubber, plastic and latex testing and problem solving needs. Visit www.ardl.com for more information on our testing capabilities. (read more)

Fort Wayne Metals Laboratory characterizes the physical properties of their materials using several mechanical tests including tension, bending, and torsion. Each of these tests provides vital information as to how the material will perform under various conditions. (read more)

Residual stresses are vital to the overall strength and life of critical components. Most processes involved in the manufacture of a component can cause residual stresses that will be either detrimental or beneficial to its strength and longevity. (read more)