You want your research and development team to be on the cutting edge of innovation. But it can be hard to push the next latest and greatest innovation forward if you’re waiting on your in-house analytical testing lab to confirm product quality and function. The good news is that partnering with the right third-party lab […]
Analytical Services: Blog Posts and Resources
Building Better Electronics With the Help of Analytical Testing
It’s no secret that electronics and their high-tech components have become ubiquitous within our daily lives. From desktop computers and mobile technologies to modern car engines, electronics allow us to work, play, travel, and relax. To put it quite simply, we rely on them—a fact that’s certainly not lost on electronics manufacturers. As a result, […]
What’s That Smell? The Chemistry Behind the Seasonal Scent of Frankincense
From fresh pine to warm cinnamon, the holiday season is filled with delicious and memory-evoking scents. But perhaps one of the most iconic of Christmastime smells is that of frankincense. Oftentimes described as a sweet and woody scent with notes of lemon, frankincense is an aromatic resin that’s extracted from the bark of Boswellia trees. […]
When Time is of the Essence, Innovatech Labs Delivers Fast & Accurate Materials Testing Results
From troubleshooting contamination on a manufactured part to conducting competitive research to build better products, materials testing is becoming an increasingly important part of doing business these days. But as the old adage goes, time is money. Most quality control and product development professionals don’t have access to an on-site materials testing lab — but […]
Building Better Plastics with the Help of Analytical Material Testing
To say that plastics are a modern essential would be a profound understatement. From the toys our children play with to the packaging on our favorite frozen pizza, modern plastics touch nearly every facet of our daily lives. But in recent years, consumers have become increasingly concerned about the environmental and health impacts of plastics. […]
Why Does Particle Size Distribution Matter to Manufacturers?
Particle size distribution is important for understanding the physical and chemical properties of a material, making it a great cleanliness and quality assurance tool for manufacturers across a variety of industries. If you’re not familiar with particle size distribution, have no fear. Below we define what particle size distribution is and why it matters to […]
Analytical Testing in Action: Watch and Learn How Different Techniques Are Used
Analytical testing techniques are used by a variety of different industries to uncover contamination or quality issues, as well as reveal a sample material’s composition to further the development of their products. Below we’ve compiled a handful of analytical testing videos that show analytical testing techniques in action, so you can learn more about the […]
The Beginners Guide to Analytical Testing: Definitions, Pronunciation & Applications
For us in the analytical testing field, we’re often asked about the work that we do. We love talking about all the high-tech techniques and pieces of machinery we use. “We recently used headspace GC/MS to outgas an epoxy sample to determine whether there were any qualitative differences between that sample and another known sample.” […]
What’s That Stain? Materials Testing Can Give You Answers
Learn about the different materials testing techniques that can be used to identify stains and contaminants on manufactured products.
Why Materials Testing Needs to Be Part of Your Quality Control Process
Product quality is of the utmost importance to every manufacturing company. Quality products equal satisfied customers, a smooth manufacturing process and a healthy company bottom line. It all starts with good design, quality ingredients or materials, and using proper procedures to put it all together. However, before that product can hit the shelves, rigorous quality […]
