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Powder Characterization 101: Metrics, Methods, and Market Applications

How can manufacturers trust that their powders will result in a quality, high-performing product? Powders can pose unique challenges to characterize, because unlike most materials where you’re dealing with one solid material, you need to describe millions – or even billions – of tiny individual particles that contribute to a collective property or behavior. No…

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The True Value of Earning and Maintaining Accreditation for Third-Party Testing Labs

Earning accreditations is a critical asset for a third-party materials testing lab because it provides independent validation of technical competence, impartiality, and consistent operation. Here at NSL Analytical, we understand these certifications bolster the trust and reliability our customers expect. Industry accreditations give our clients confidence, knowing that their test results are consistently accurate, dependable,…

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How ICP and LECO Testing Deliver Complete Material Analysis

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and LECO (Combustion Analysis and Inert Gas Fusion) testing are the leading industry methods for testing the elemental composition of metals, ceramics, and other materials. Each brings a unique capability to accurately and repeatably generate reliable testing results on various materials. When used in conjunction, however, they allow manufacturers and engineers…

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Material Testing Confidence: The Value of Third-Party Testing Labs

The materials behind today’s products matter as much – or more – than the design itself. Whether for standard components for heavy machinery or complex parts for mission-critical applications, material performance and integrity can mean the difference between meeting strict compliance standards and missing your important timeline goals. This is where objective materials testing from…

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