NSL Analytical Services, Inc. is an Independent Commercial Materials Testing Laboratory that offers a broad spectrum of analytical and metallurgical testing for quality control, failure analysis, product performance, material selection and characterization. Since 1945, NSL Analytical has helped customers reach the highest standards of product quality from design to product launch. If you require material characterization, process evaluation, failure analysis, quality control or specialized testing, you can trust the Chemists, Metallurgists, and Technicians at NSL Analytical to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable testing results. Our testing capabilities include: • Inorganic Trace Element Analysis • Metallurgical Evaluations • Mechanical Testing • Microscopy Evaluations • Lead and Phthalates Testing • Consumer Product Safety Testing • Organic and Polymer Lab Services • Composite and Advanced Materials Testing • Thermal Analysis • Ophthalmic Lens and Frame Testing • Bulk Chemistries for Alloys, Ceramics and Other Materials • Hazardous Substance Testing for RoHS and WEEE Initiatives For a complete list of our advanced testing services, visit our website at www.NSLanalytical.com. NSL maintains major industry accreditations and approvals to provide specialized services such as: • ISO/IEC 17025 • Nadcap • 10 CFR Part 21 reporting program, with compliance to applicable requirements from 10 CFR 50 Appendix B • Certified test reports, in accordance with ASME section III NCA-3800 (where applicable) • Audited by NIAC and NUPIC member customers • CPSC/CPSIA • GE-S-400 • Boeing • SNECMA • P&W Polymer Testing NSL’s experience with polymeric materials includes analysis and testing of catalysts, thermal stabilizers, fillers, and pigments in polymers and composite materials. Our polymer testing lab offers customers the expertise required to help solve a wide variety of polymer and composite materials problems. Testing services include: • Elemental and Chemical Analysis • Thermal Analysis • Physical Properties • Compositional Analysis To ensure accuracy and reliability, our polymer testing methods adhere to ASTM standards. Metallurgical Testing Last year, NSL Analytical invested over $1.6 million on a new Metallurgical Testing facility. The lab houses machining, mechanical testing and microscopy equipment. Our Materials Analysts, Metallurgists and Metallurgical Engineers are experienced in microscopy evaluations, failure analysis, and mechanical testing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to perform Material Verification, Material Certification, and Failure Analysis. Trace Analysis Testing Services As a material testing lab for aerospace, nuclear, refractory, and metalworking industries, NSL’s chemistry testing services include major element analysis of sample materials with concentrations from parts per billion levels to 99.99%. Our chemistry analysis services are used to provide independent verification of materials, certification of raw materials, and failure analysis. NSL Analyical has capabilities to perform analysis of rare earth elements, C, S, O & N analysis, halogens, high temperature alloys, refractory elements, and precious metals with the latest analytical techniques. We are dedicated to high quality and quick turnaround to meet deadlines – and meet them consistently. Customers can trust us with their most critical materials testing needs. To learn how NSL can work with you, visit us at NSLanalytical.com or call our technical sales team at 877/560-3875. NSL Analytical Services, Inc. 4450 Cranwood Parkway Cleveland, OH 44128 tel: 877/560-3875 | Web: www.NSLanalytical.com Granta Design Comp ny Name corporate spot l ight ad ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES • JANUARY 2014 16 NSL Analyt cal Setting the Standard for Materials Testing