Inspection and monitoring processes improve with new technology and expanded services Expansion of Testing Services Builds on Existing Relationships with Customers An increase in customer requests and the company’s knowledge of the testing industry drove the decision by (Eden Prairie, MN) to recently expand its product test engineering team as well as its testing facilities. “We can now not only test the package, but the product inside as well,” says CEO John Hart. Already known for its package-testing services, the company is building on its reputation with existing customers. “We expect this to be a significant new area of business,” says Hart. Established in 1990 as a package- testing company, DDL quickly grew to include materials testing of polymers, elastomerics, and synthetics. Over the past year, the company saw more requests for testing of catheters, implantables, and other medical devices, making the expansion into product- testing capabilities a logical step forward. While product-testing services will
Products & Services
Package Testing Services
Package testing services evaluate the performance of packages and packaging materials using drop, transportation, thermal control, leak and other specialized packaging tests.
Product and Component Testing Services
Product and component testing services is the evaluation of a finished product or component through performance in electrical, life, environmental exposure, dynamic, ergonomic or other specialized tests. Also testing to standards such as UL 489, CE or MIL-STD 810.
Chemical Testing Services
Chemical testing services test, analyze, and certify a wide range of chemicals for purity, chemical compatibility, and environmental impact.
Material Testing Services
Material testing services test, analyze, and certify a wide range of materials for purity, chemical compatibility, and environmental impact.
Electrical and EMC Testing Services
Electrical and EMC testing services evaluate parts and products for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI), dielectric properties, conductivity, electrostatic discharge (ESD), insulation resistance, and other electrical characteristics.
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Products must be evaluated for their ability to withstand hazards of transportation and actual use. DDL’s vibration testing services simulate real-life distribution and use environments to...
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DDL performs a wide variety of testing services from thermal package testing to consumer product testing.
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DDL is your one-stop source for medical device package testing and validation - products, materials and packaging, as well as specific tests required for dangerous goods.
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As regulators increasingly look for proof of pharmaceutical product stability throughout the supply chain, it is critical for manufacturers to ensure that pharmaceuticals maintain stable temperatures...
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DDL's Product & Materials Division has the ability to test several different types of orthopaedic implants using a bi-axial test machine. Orthopaedic mechanical fatigue testing is conducted using...
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A needle is a metal tube commonly used with a syringe that allows the user to inject or expel liquid through the opening at the end. ISO 9626 and ISO 7864 are two of the major needle testing...
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SKF celebrates 100 years in China and announces significant new investments...
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Megladon Announces Rack Mount Ultra Dense CWDM Modules
Megladon Announces New Product Release of Rack Mount Ultra Dense CWDM Modules
Austin, Texas, June 11, 2012 – Megladon Manufacturing...
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The Ultra Dense CWDM modules preserve valuable rack space in head ends while promoting extensive channel capability in a modular design for expansion.
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Topics of Interest
Patrick J. Nolan
DDL Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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