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SEM / EDS Analysis Added to Materials Testing & Failure Analysis Capabilities at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (EDS / EDX) have been added to the materials testing and failure analysis capabilities performed at Laboratory Testing Inc. of Hatfield, PA. The new system allows for high magnification evaluation, element analysis and material characterization. - August 12, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Wolverine Machine Products Helps to Build University of Michigan's Solar Car
Wolverine Machine Products in Holly Michigan donated their time and money to help the University of Michigan develop a solar car. This solar car began a race on June 20th and came to a finish on June 26th where the University of Michigan's crossed the finish line in 1st place. The solar car named... - July 25, 2010 - Wolverine Machine Products
Laboratory Testing Inc. Sponsors ASM Materials Camp
Independent materials testing and calibration laboratory, Laboratory Testing Inc., sponsored the Philadelphia area ASM Materials Camp held at Drexel University in June 2010. The week long Camp was attended by twenty eight area high school students interested in pursuing materials engineering and laboratory careers. - July 24, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Pst Designs Power Nut and Screw for First Bionic Foot in World
Precision Screw Thread Corp. collaborated with Ossur, a Iceland based bionic technology firm, in designing a power screw and nut set for the world’s first truly bionic prosthetic foot, the PROPRIO FOOT® . According to Ossur, the PROPIO FOOT® “thinks for itself, responding... - July 03, 2010 - Precision Screw Thread Corp.
Hardness Testing Capabilities Expanded at Laboratory Testing Inc.
A new Struers state-of-the-art hardness testing system has expanded Vickers and Knoop test load ranges and the capacity for mounted samples in the Metallography Lab at Laboratory Testing Inc. - June 06, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Wolverine Machine: Quality Magazine's Top 100 for the 2nd Consecutive Year
Wolverine Machine has landed on the Quality Magazine: Quality Leadership Top 100 list for the second consecutive year. Over 800 manufacturers participate in this list. Manufacturers are surveyed on criteria such as scrap and rework as a percentage of sales, warranty costs as a percentage of sales,... - May 21, 2010 - Wolverine Machine Products
Laboratory Testing Inc. Expands & Renews PRI Nadcap Accreditation
Nadcap accreditations for materials testing and ISO/IEC 17025 have been expanded and renewed for Laboratory Testing Inc. through October 31, 2011. ICP Mass Spectroscopy and Metallographic Evaluation of Fusion Welds and Welder / Welding Operator Qualifications were added to the scope of accreditation at renewal. - April 03, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
CNC Precision Machine Shop Debuts New Website with Live Online Chat Support for RFQ's
Eastmar, a CNC machine shop in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts launches their new website with live chat support. Manufacturing buyers and purchasing agents can get immediate access to owner, Chuck DeLong and receive price quotes online. - March 24, 2010 - Eastmar CNC Machining
Wolverine Machine Releases Water Jet Cutting Brochure
Wolverine Machine Products, located in Holly, Michigan has just released a brochure highlighting the capabilities and benefits of using water jet cutting in manufacturing. The new brochure can be viewed directly from the company’s website. Wolverine Machine houses two of the largest water... - March 20, 2010 - Wolverine Machine Products
Laboratory Testing Inc. Expands A2LA Accreditation for Calibration Services
Laboratory Testing Inc. has expanded its A2LA accreditation to include calibration of Length Standards to 60 inches, Tapered Thread Rings, Tapered Thread Plugs, and Rules to 78 inches. The scope of accreditation already included the calibration of standards, gages, measuring tools, torque wrenches, force measurement, and field calibration services. - March 12, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Tap Associates, Inc., Makers of Self-Locking "Jungere" Machine and Pipe Tap Extensions’ Announce New Ownership and Added Services
Tap Associates, Inc. is a USA manufacturer providing a specialized tool that solves long tapping problems with a “Jungere” self-locking Tap Extension (standard & metric) that offers all the benefits of a long tap but at the costs associated with a standard tap. - March 05, 2010 - Tap Associates, Inc.
Wolverine Machine Announces the Launch of E-Newsletter
Wolverine Machine Products, a certified ISO/TS 16949 precision machining company based in Holly, Michigan announced today the launch of a new e-newsletter. The Cutting Edge will be distributed monthly starting March 2010. The publication addresses issues such as safety, quality, employee relations,... - February 28, 2010 - Wolverine Machine Products
Wolverine Machine Purchases New CMM to Increase Quality Assurance
It has long been Wolverine Machine’s strategy to focus on high-quality, value-added processes in order to remain successful. For many years, Wolverine Machine has used Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMS) in addition to many other quality assurance measures. CMMs are highly accurate machines... - February 17, 2010 - Wolverine Machine Products
Melitron Receives Gold Supplier Award for Achievements in Performance
Melitron Corporation, a leading precision metal enclosures manufacturing company, today announced that its Guelph operations has been awarded the Gold Supplier Award for its excellence in Quality and Delivery from an industry leading customer in the aerospace market. The award was announced at the customer’s Annual Supplier Communications Day and presented by their Global Supply Management Team during a presentation ceremony at Melitron's manufacturing facility in Guelph. - February 13, 2010 - Melitron Corporation
Wolverine Machine and U of M Solar Car Presented at NAIAS
The University of Michigan’s Solar Car Team is gearing up for this summer’s American Solar Challenge, a 7-day solar car race from Tulsa to Chicago to be held in late June this year. The U of M team has high hopes for this race as they are 5 time champions. U of M’s 2009 solar car,... - February 05, 2010 - Wolverine Machine Products
Laboratory Testing Inc. Promotes Two to Supervisor
Laboratory Testing Inc. promotes two to Accounting and Shipping/Receiving Supervisors at the materials testing, nondestructive testing, calibration and specimen machining company. - February 04, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Customer Service Supervisor Joins Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. has added a Customer Service Supervisor to the sales team overseeing all materials testing, nondestructive testing, calibration and machining services. - February 03, 2010 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Small Town Welding Shop Now Employs Robotics
Classon Industrial Services, LLC. in Camilla GA. has built a new facility equipped with computer controlled CNC robotic machinery, including an 80,000 P.S.I. Water Jet cutting machine that can cut detailed shapes in stainless steel, glass, tile, etc. - January 02, 2010 - Classon Industrial Services,LLC.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Unveils Six Videos in a Web Microsite
Laboratory Testing Inc. has introduced six HD videos on materials and nondestructive testing, calibration services and failure analysis on their website and YouTube. - October 31, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing’s UT Supervisor Approved as NDT MIL-STD-2132 Examiner
NDT MIL-STD-2132 Examiner approval has been granted to the Ultrasonic Testing Supervisor at Laboratory Testing Inc. for both immersion and contact ultrasonic testing methods. - October 21, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Selected for 2009 Best Places to Work in PA
Laboratory Testing Inc., an accredited, independent materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration laboratory with over 100 employees, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2009. - September 24, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Renews A2LA Accreditation for Calibration & Dimensional Testing
The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has renewed accreditation for calibration services and dimensional testing at Laboratory Testing Inc. The accreditation is valid through March 31, 2011. - July 03, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Renews PRI/Nadcap Accreditation for Nondestructive Testing
Laboratory Testing Inc. has been re-accredited by PRI/Nadcap through March 31, 2011 for nondestructive testing services, including liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, and ultrasonic inspection services. - July 01, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
New Spectrometers Enhance Elemental Analysis Capacities at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Two new ICP Spectrometers were purchased by the Chemical Analysis Lab at Laboratory Testing Inc. to increase chemical testing capacity, improve trace elemental analysis and provide analysis of samples into the parts per million range. - June 18, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Certificate of Conformity - CN.CE.0302-12/08 - for CE Marking of August Screw Air Compressor
Issued by Eurocert as a Notified Body for Machinery Directive with Identification No. CE 1128. - May 12, 2009 - Ningbo Xinda Group AUGUST Screw Compressor Factory
Chemistry Supervisor Named at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Shirley Aravich has been named Chemistry Supervisor for the second shift at Laboratory Testing Inc. to oversee chemical analysis and wet chemistry testing. - January 23, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Mechanical Testing Supervisor Appointed at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Frank Adornetto, an 18-year employee of Laboratory Testing Inc., has been promoted to Mechanical Testing Supervisor. He will oversee all mechanical testing services performed by the testing laboratory. - January 21, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Nondestructive Testing Promotions at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Recent growth in testing orders and in the number of employees processing the workload at Laboratory Testing Inc. prompted the promotion of long-term nondestructive testing employees to supervisory positions to oversee staff scheduling, order processing, quality control and supply management. - January 17, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Nondestructive Testing Manager Selected at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. has appointed Rich Goodwin as Nondestructive Testing Manager to oversee staffing and all operations in the ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, hydrostatic pressure and X-ray areas of the NDT Department. - January 16, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Technical Sales Manager Appointed at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. created a Technical Sales Manager position to enhance customer service, improve communication and provide technical education on materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration services. - January 14, 2009 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Wedge-Mill Tool Announces a New Website
Wedge-Mill Tool is proud to announce a new website launched December 17, 2008. The website includes new features such as a survey, request for quote page, laser etching request form, more detailed descriptions of their products and services, customer testimonials, case studies, and the latest news. - December 31, 2008 - Wedge-Mill Tool, Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Expands Immersion Ultrasonic Testing for Materials Up to 5000 Lbs
Laboratory Testing expanded its ultrasonic testing capabilities with a computerized immersion scan tank for large materials up to 20 feet long, 4 feet wide and 5000 pounds. The equipment improves turnaround for large volume, repetitive orders and accuracy over the contact method. - December 24, 2008 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
The Davco Twin-Cut Sawmill Wins Prestigious National Engineering Award of Excellence
The Davco Twin-Cut—designed for seriously portable sawmilling, with a high level of reliability—wins award from national design association. - November 29, 2008 - Davco Solutions Inc
Laboratory Testing Inc. Implements Improved Surface Plate Calibration Services
Laboratory Testing Inc. of PA has implemented a computerized surface plate calibration system with leveling feet to ensure reliable surface evaluation and provide customers with detailed diagrams and measurements explaining surface plate wear and deviation from the standard. - November 03, 2008 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Exhibiting at Power-Gen Show
Laboratory Testing Inc. will be exhibiting at Power-Gen International in Orlando, FL from December 2-4, 2008. Laboratory Testing is one of the leading materials testing laboratories serving the power generation industry. - November 03, 2008 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Don Meyers of Laboratory Testing Inc. Named ASNT Technician of the Month
The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of ASNT recognized Don Meyers, a 14-year employee and Liquid Penetrant Inspection Lead at Laboratory Testing Inc. The August 2008 "Technician of the Month" award was presented to Meyers for outstanding quality and experience in the field of nondestructive testing. - November 02, 2008 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Metallurgical Lab Supervisor Joins Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. hires Brad Bergman, an experienced metallurgical and materials engineer, as Metallurgical Lab Supervisor to oversee all orders for metallurgical examination and failure analysis. - November 02, 2008 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
AUGUST Compressor the Famous and Widely Exported Rotary Screw Air Compressor of Ningbo Xinda Group, is Now Also Available in Saudi Arabia and UAE
Together with Sahara Trading SharJah UAE, AUGUST Compressor Brand will be show-cased at the Saudi Build 2008 Exhibition 26-29 October 2008 at the Riyadh International Exhibition Center. Saudi Build 2008 is the leading international trade exhibition catering to this lucrative sector. Over 24,000... - October 21, 2008 - Ningbo Xinda Group AUGUST Screw Compressor Factory
Keystone Industries, Inc. New K Series Hot Melt Adhesive Dispensing Systems
Available for Everyone January, 2009. The K Series line of Hot Melt Systems is designed for efficiency and ease. Keystone Industries has been servicing and restoring hot melt equipment since 1990 and Keystone's professional technicians have a combined 50 years of experience working on this type of equipment. This unit will save valuable budget dollars and reduce downtime, therefore, increasing production and profitability. - October 04, 2008 - Keystone Industries, Inc.
The Hines Group Announces Plant Expansion
The Hines Group, Inc., parent company of Premium Allied Tool, Inc. and Owensboro Manufacturing, LLC, announced today that it is expanding its plant in Philpot, Kentucky to accommodate growth in its metal stamping and assembly business. The Company will also consolidate operations now at the... - April 23, 2008 - The Hines Group, Inc.
Jade Corporation Aquires NY Based Precision Stamping Company
JADE Corporation announced today that it acquired Johnson & Hoffman LLC., a leading supplier and manufacturer of complex, deep drawn and thin walled stampings serving the automotive, electronic, ordnance, commercial & industrial, aerospace and defense industries. Johnson & Hoffman based... - April 10, 2008 - Jade Corporation
Laboratory Testing Inc. Completes 12,000 Sq. Ft. Expansion
Laboratory Testing Inc. recently completed construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. building addition and 65-space parking lot to support steady sales growth and plans to add new materials testing and calibration services at the testing laboratory. - March 06, 2008 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Featuring Materials Testing and Calibration Services at NACE Expo
Laboratory Testing Inc. will feature materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration services at the NACE Corrosion 2008 Conference & Expo Booth 1210 from March 17 – 20, 2008. - March 06, 2008 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
LTI Aquires Mahr Linear 2000 for Additional Calibration Capacity and Accuracy
LTI Metrology, the calibration lab at Laboratory Testing Inc., recently added a Mahr (Helios) Linear 2000 for dimensional calibration of measuring instruments with lengths up to 2 meters or 78 inches. - December 22, 2007 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Renews PRI/Nadcap Accreditation for Nondestructive Testing
Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) has been re-accredited for Nondestructive Testing by PRI/Nadcap (Performance Review Institute’s industry-managed program for special processes in the aerospace industry). The scope of the approval includes liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic... - December 22, 2007 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Ningbo Xinda "AUGUST" Brand Screw Compressor is an Iso 9001, Iso 14001, Iso 1217, Jb/T6430 Certified Company
Just right before the year ending, Ningbo Xinda Screw Compressor brand “AUGUST” has declared that is open for granting agencies to professional companies in selected countries and regions. - December 21, 2007 - Ningbo Xinda Group AUGUST Screw Compressor Factory
Wedge-Mill Tool: Proud Member of the MCCTD Collaborative
Wedge-Mill Tool, http://www.wedgemill.com/, is part of the newly formed Michigan Coast to Coast Tool and Die Collaborative (MCCTD). Wedge-Mill Tool (WMT) is proud to be the first company from Livingston County to be accepted into the tool and die recovery zone program. The MCCTD,... - November 01, 2007 - Wedge-Mill Tool, Inc.
Ningbo Xinda August Screw Compressor Growing in the Competence for High Power Air Compressor
Power saving and the capability to connect several screw air compressors of different power to an interacting network with central control, will again confirm the August screw air compressor product line as the top line in this range. The new products were introduced today and will be available for ordering within July 2007, enquiries from South Africa and South East Asia have already been received prior to the official product launch. - July 11, 2007 - Ningbo Xinda Group AUGUST Screw Compressor Factory
Your Initial Investment into the Screw Air Compressor is Paid Back by Energy Saving
Ningbo Xinda Group Co Ltd is a ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 approved supplier for screw air compressors to several distributors and end users in developed and developing countries. The R&D team of about 300 staff is continuously monitoring and improving the quality and efficiency of the products. In... - June 28, 2007 - Ningbo Xinda Group AUGUST Screw Compressor Factory
Ningbo Xinda Group Co. Ltd. “August” Screw Compressor Division Annual Market Analyses for the Past Year 2006 and First Q. 2007
Ningbo Xinda Group Co. Ltd. “August” Screw Compressor division just finalized the annual market analyses for the past year 2006 and first Q. 2007. The trend is showing the same tendency for the international and domestic market. Based on the study of 1000 sales, 42% 37KW, 27% 22KW ,15% 30KW, 06% 5.5KW to 15KW, 10% 45KW to 250KW high competitiveness of ‘August’ screw compressor is also confirming the use of imported key parts from Hoerbiger, Siemens and Danfoss. - June 07, 2007 - Ningbo Xinda Group AUGUST Screw Compressor Factory