Cleanliness Testing & Testing for Microcontamination

Microcontamination in the Hard Drive Industry -

Innovatech Labs Provides the following services:

• Non-Volatile Residues (NVR)
• Extractable Organics

            silicones, phthalates, amides

            and hydrocarbons

• Extractable Ionic Contamination
• Outgassing

            Static and Dynamic Headspace

• Liquid Particle Counting

Innovatech Labs is actively involved in the microcontamination realm of the hard drive industry. We have been correlated to perform cleanliness testing for Seagate since 1994, became correlated with Maxtor shortly after that and are currently working with Western Digital to become correlated. Our lab participated in the creation of many of the IDEMA standards dealing with microcontamination. Testing for microcontamination is not a side line for Innovatech Labs. Through our involvement in industry groups and contacts made through years of testing, we often have a heads up on changes coming down the pipeline concerning test methods or acceptance criteria. In the past, this knowledge has saved our customers both money and aggravation.

Cleanliness Testing in Other Industries -

Innovatech Labs can be of service to any company which needs to verify the cleanliness of their outgoing product or incoming shipments.  From verifying a product is be free of silicone or plasticizers to determining the level of particulates present on material, our wide range of analytical techniques and expertise are available to assist you .

"I am very pleased with your analysts ability to work with unusual requests and their willingness to go our of their way for a customer." - Senior Analytical Chemist at Adhesive Manufacturer

"Services and cost were both great.  I have always been please with the service [Innovatech] provides" - Senior Scientist at Filtration Media Manufacturer

"[The analyst] is always very friendly and helpful.  Timeliness has been good" " - Scientist at Semi-conductor Manufacturer

"Always give very timely results.  Thanks for being a great resource" - Senior Quality Analyst for Adhesives

Manufacturer

"We have used Innovatech on several jobs and continue to be pleased with their service and quick turnaround times" - Engineer at Precision Components Manufacturer

Innovatech Labs is an analytical laboratory specializing in materials analysis for manufacturing, quality control, failure analysis, and research & development.

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