On October 6, 2025, NSL’s Dr. Ross Cunningham presented at the ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM) in Las Vegas. Dr. Cunningham joined more than 1,100 scientists, engineers and industry leaders from 35 countries who attended the flagship event for additive and advanced manufacturing. Below is a summary of Dr. Cunningham’s presentation.   The…

Sometimes the right path finds you, not the other way around. Such is the case for the career built by Dr. David Scannapieco, Director of Laboratory Operations for NSL’s Metallurgical Lab. His fascination with metallurgy dates back to his high school days, when he became curious about why bicycles with a carbon fiber frame might…

A lot has changed in the past 18 years in the materials testing and technology industries. Just ask Roxanne Skinner, Director of Analytical Lab Operations at NSL Analytical Services, Inc. During her time at NSL, Roxanne has been witness to many developments in testing methods, advancements in technology and even the materials themselves with the…

The aerospace sector must operate with an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and performance. From the smallest fasteners to large load-bearing structural beams, every aircraft component must meet the most stringent standards and comply with regulations before it can be certified airworthy.   Comprehensive materials testing forms the foundation of this assurance. It verifies that each…

At NSL Analytical, our people and their expertise have been the most vital part of our success over the past 80 years. That is why we are kicking off the new NSL Analytical Staff Spotlight Series with the Director of Science and Technology at NSL, Dr. Ross Cunningham.  We were delighted to take a deeper…

This year marks a significant achievement for NSL Analytical Services, Inc., as we celebrate our 80th year in business!   From new technologies, emerging markets and investing in new facilities, NSL has evolved a lot over the past eight decades – all while staying true to our core mission.   “Like many legacy companies, ours began with…

The nuclear power industry relies heavily on materials testing to ensure the safety, reliability, and long-term performance of its facilities.  Materials in nuclear reactors face extreme conditions – including high temperatures, intense radiation, corrosive environments, and significant stress loads – which can lead to degradation over time.  For these reasons, suppliers of materials to nuclear…

Reliable and predictable powder behavior is critical to the success of Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes. As this industry continues to grow and applications become more demanding, new testing methods are being developed to ensure your powder meets specifications and behaves the right way every time.  Additive manufacturing is quickly becoming the go-to process for complex,…

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…