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Laboratory Testing Inc. Radiographic Inspection Article in Quality Magazine
Laboratory Testing Inc.’s X-ray Supervisor, Jason Tucker, published an article in the June 2016 issue of Quality Magazine. The article entitled “Inspecting Plastics and Electronics with Conventional X-ray” discusses the value of industrial radiography and the growing demand for inspecting non-metallic components using these methods. - June 18, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow 2016
Laboratory Testing Inc., an accredited destructive and non-destructive testing lab, will be showcasing its services at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hall 3, Booth E130. The Expo will be held at the Farnborough Aerodrome in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK from July 11-17, 2016. - June 09, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
30 Years of Rack Evolution: The ESG Series 2000
e-Systems Group (ESG), recognizing a need for a competitive server cabinet built in the United States, channeled its 30 years of data center and mission-critical experience to put forth an evolutionary rack offering – the ESG Series 2000. It has many features data center managers seek,... - June 07, 2016 - e-Systems Group
Laboratory Testing Inc. Sponsors ASM Materials Camp at Drexel University
Laboratory Testing Inc. is proud to sponsor the 12th annual ASM Philadelphia Materials Camp for high school students interested in exploring the field of materials science and engineering. The event will take place at Drexel University on June 20 – 24, 2016 and includes lectures, lab sessions, an industry event and a project activity. LTI is a sustaining member of ASM International and has sponsored the event for several years. - May 28, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
National Band & Tag Company Acquires Hasco Tag Company
National Band & Tag Company, a family owned manufacturer of identification band and tags, has acquired Hasco Tag Company of Dayton, KY as of May 9, 2016. Starting Wednesday May 11, 2016, all correspondence will be redirected from Hasco Tag’s facility to National Band & Tag’s... - May 14, 2016 - National Band & Tag
Solar FlexRack Announces Webinar: Insider’s Secrets to Reducing Project Costs Through Racking Services and Solutions
The webinar will be presented on Solar Power World on May 19th, 2016 in partnership with Bombard Renewable Energy. - May 11, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Laboratory Testing Inc. Exhibiting at Rapid 3D 2016 in Booth #133
Laboratory Testing Inc. will be exhibiting their materials testing, non destructive testing and specimen machining services at the Rapid 3D expo in booth #133. The event is being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on May 17-19, 2016. - May 07, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
IMR Test Labs – Lansing Approved by AVIC Commercial Aero Engine
IMR Test Labs has been approved by AVIC Commercial Aero Engine (ACAE) for numerous tests at their Lansing location. ACAE is involved in the design, development, and manufacturing of commercial aircraft engines and related products. Below are some analyses ACAE has endorsed IMR to perform for you. - May 06, 2016 - IMR Test Labs
Belleville Wire Cloth Partners with the ARC of New Jersey to Create New Opportunities
Belleville Wire Cloth has recently partnered with the Arc of New Jersey to open up new opportunities to citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of New Jersey is the states largest organization advocating for and serving citizens with disabilities and their families. - May 04, 2016 - Belleville Wire Cloth
Prototype Today Reaches New Milestone with Over 5,000 Prototyping & Manufacturing Articles
Prototype Today offers resources including daily new and videos for individuals in the product development & manufacturing industries. - April 29, 2016 - Prototype Today
Moffitt Corporation, Inc. Acquires Western Canwell
Moffitt Corporation, of Jacksonville Beach, FL, today announced that it has finalized the purchase of Western Canwell of Denison, TX. This purchase adds the Canwell factory, product line, sales representatives and manufacturing expertise to Moffitt’s existing global industrial ventilation and natural solutions business. - April 21, 2016 - Moffitt Corporation
Laboratory Testing Inc.’s President Honored with SmartCEO’s Family Business Award
Laboratory Testing Inc. president and CEO, Mike McVaugh will be honored by the Philadelphia SmartCEO with the 2016 Family Business Award. The Awards program celebrate the distinguished achievements of 30 of Philadelphia’s top family businesses. - April 06, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Scheduled to Exhibit at Design-2-Part Show
The sales team from Laboratory Testing Inc. will display materials testing, nondestructive testing, and calibration services in Booth # 240 during the 2016 Design-2-Part Show. The event will take place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ on April 13-14, 2016. LTI is experienced with all types of metals and alloys and performs testing to industry standards. - April 02, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
First Installation Completed with Solar FlexRack's New Ballasted Solution
The first installation of Solar FlexRack's new ballasted solution has been completed by Turning Mill Energy. - March 30, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Prototype Today Reaches New Milestone with Over 5,000 Prototyping & Manufacturing Videos
Prototype Today offers resources including daily videos and news for individuals in the product development & manufacturing industries. - March 26, 2016 - Prototype Today
Twin Cities-Based Home Products e-Retailer CopperSmith® Launches New Web Site with Custom Design Features
CopperSmith's new Web site offers an updated look, an expanded product line and and enhanced customization features for homeowners, designers and contractors seeking custom, upscale range hoods, kitchen and bathroom sinks, bathtubs, tabletops and more. Most of the online store's products are made from solid copper. All CopperSmith branded products are handmade from solid, heavy-gauge copper and other premium metals. - March 25, 2016 - CopperSmith
Laboratory Testing Inc. Hires Veteran Metallurgist as Mechanical Testing Manager
Laboratory Testing Inc. welcomes veteran metallurgist, Bill Stockdale, as Mechanical Testing Manager. Bill joins LTI with over 35 years of experience in testing, quality assurance, product and process development, and technical support for markets including aerospace, nuclear, medical implant and durable goods. - March 25, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
IMR Test Labs – Lansing Acquires KEYENCE VHX-5000 Microscope
IMR Test Labs now offers metallurgical services using a KEYENCE VHX-5000 microscope at their Lansing, NY location. The VHX-5000 allows IMR to provide enhanced, 3D, free-angle imaging at magnifications previously not available, providing you with more accurate measurements and photomicrographs of... - March 21, 2016 - IMR Test Labs
Laboratory Testing Inc. Appoints Machine Shop Manager
Third-generation family member, Brad McVaugh, was named Machine Shop Manager at Laboratory Testing Inc. He oversees the machining of test specimens required for mechanical testing and metallography, and sample preparation for ICP analysis. - March 16, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
National Band & Tag Company Presents, Iowa Hull ID Number (HIN) Tags
According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, “More than 13,000 Iowa boat owners will be receiving a letter soon alerting them that their boat hull identification number (HIN) does not comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and they have to verify their HIN with the Iowa Department... - March 15, 2016 - National Band & Tag
Gold Mountain Recycling Inc. Announces Acquisition of Steel & Resources Co., Ltd.
Gold Mountain Recycling, Inc. located in Los Angeles and its Consortium take over Steel & Resources Co., Ltd. in South Korea. Steel & Resources Co., Ltd has announced that they have signed definitive acquisition contract pursuant to which the company will be acquired by Gold Mountain... - February 26, 2016 - Gold Mountain Recycling, Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Exhibiting at NACE Corrosion 2016 in Booth #942
Laboratory Testing Inc. will display corrosion testing services in Booth #942 during the NACE Corrosion 2016 Exposition. The show will take place at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, Canada on March 7-10, 2016. LTI offers a full array of corrosion analysis and testing to determine the susceptibility of materials to corrosion, to identify corrosive agents and more. - February 24, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
pinta acoustic Introduces AirHush® Modular Sound-Blocking Panel System
pinta acoustic, inc. announces the introduction of AirHush®, a portable sound-blocking panel system engineered to keep sound from traveling into adjacent spaces. AirHush panels easily assemble to create freestanding partitions or enclosures to allow for private conversations or to block... - February 23, 2016 - pinta acoustic
Fastener Testing Article from Laboratory Testing Inc. Published by American Fastener Journal
American Fastener Journal published an article from Laboratory Testing Inc. in the January/February 2016 issue entitled “Verifying Quality and Reliability with Fastener Testing.” The article discusses the value of raw material and finished fastener testing in ensuring their safe and reliable use. - February 19, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Approved as Commercial Testing Laboratory for Sandia National Lab
Commercial Testing Laboratory (CTL) approval was granted to Laboratory Testing Inc. by Sandia National Laboratories. This CTL allows LTI to perform a list of mechanical testing and chemical testing services according to stipulated test methods and specifications. - January 20, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Pretransa Die Casting Machines Publishes a Die Casting Infographic
Pretransa Die Casting Machines, European manufacturer of machinery for the die casting industry, has published a "Die casting facts" infographic, which aims to increase the awareness about this industry for the general public. - January 15, 2016 - Pretransa Die Casting Machines
Metallurgists at Laboratory Testing Inc. Receive GE Certification in Grain Size Evaluation
Two metallurgists from Laboratory Testing Inc. were certified by GE Aviation to perform Grain Size Evaluation. They successfully met the requirements of GE specification S-554 in order to perform evaluations in accordance with GE E50TF133 Issue S10. - January 10, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Small Waterjet Kit Offers Flexibility
WARDJet recently had four customers on its production floor in Tallmadge, OH, building their individual WARDKit waterjets simultaneously. By traveling to WARDJet headquarters to build their machine with the pros, these customers are now experts on operating and servicing their new waterjet systems. Each customer came from a different part of the county, work in different industries, and will use their WARDKit for different applications. - January 09, 2016 - WARDJet Inc.
Three Long-Term Employees Retire from Laboratory Testing Inc.
Three Laboratory Testing Inc. employees with over 20 years’ experience recently retired and were recognized for their service at the company’s holiday luncheon. Although officially retired, two continue to work part-time hours at LTI. - January 08, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Employee Receives ASTM Analytical Chemistry Committee Award
Lee Dilks, chemistry and metallography manager at Laboratory Testing Inc., received an Award of Appreciation at the ASTM Committee E01 semi-annual meeting for his role as Secretary of subcommittees E01.08 and E01.20. - December 25, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
National Band & Tag Company's Newest Service - Industrial Blank Tag Quick Ship
National Band & Tag’s newest service for the industrial marketplace is the Industrial Blank Tag Quick Ship. This new service allows customers to order sets of 100 blank stainless steel tags, up to 10 sets (1,000 tags) and they will be quickly shipped within two business days. As a... - December 11, 2015 - National Band & Tag
Great Dykes Mining Company Announces Bushbuckridge Stainless Steel Project Milestone Pass
US$8 Billion Bushbuckridge Stainless Steel (BBRSS) Macro Beneficiation Project passes Proof of Concept milestone, progresses to next phase. - December 04, 2015 - Great Dykes Mining Company (Pty) Ltd
Laboratory Testing Inc. Announces Continuation of Nadcap Accreditation
PRI has successfully audited Laboratory Testing Inc. of Hatfield, PA for continuation of the Lab’s Nadcap accreditations in Nondestructive Testing Services (liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic testing) and Aerospace Quality Systems AC7004. - December 02, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Scheduled to Exhibit at Power-Gen International 2015
Laboratory Testing Inc. will display materials testing, nondestructive testing and failure analysis services in Booth #4645 during the Power-Gen International Expo in Las Vegas, NV on December 8-10, 2015. LTI’s wide-range of testing services are used to inspect construction materials for power sites and to analyze parts that fail. - November 19, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Exhibiting at the 2015 Eastern PA Materials Expo
Laboratory Testing Inc. will join other members and guests of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of ASM International at the 2015 Eastern PA Materials Exposition. The event will be held on Thursday, November 12th, 2015 at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Breinigsville, PA. - November 06, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Article in Forge Magazine
Laboratory Testing Inc.’s outside sales representative, Eric Aparnieks, published an article in the October 2015 issue of Forge. The article entitled “Commercial Testing of Forgings” discusses the principal mechanical properties of interest in the forging industry and the most commonly utilized test methods. - November 05, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
pinta acoustic Introduces SONEX® PLANO Absorbers. Customizable to Add a Distinctive Flair with High Sound Absorption.
pinta acoustic’s new SONEX® PLANO Absorbers provide exceptional sound absorption with virtually unlimited design shapes and grid work configurations. Possible baffle shapes include curving convex, concave, stepped, diagonal, wedge and other custom contours. SONEX PLANO Absorbers are easy to suspend using typical 15/16-inch grid systems. Set in countless pattern arrangements at one or various elevations across a ceiling plane, SONEX PLANO provides state-of-the-art design expressions. - October 30, 2015 - pinta acoustic
WARDJet Announces UK Representative
WARDJet is pleased to announce DSG Waterjet as WARDJet’s authorized representative in the UK. This partnership could not have come at a better time for WARDJet, as they were seeking to expand their presence in the UK. - October 24, 2015 - WARDJet Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Exhibiting in Booth #N19071 at the FabTech Expo
Laboratory Testing Inc. will be exhibiting their accredited materials and nondestructive testing, dimensional inspection and calibration services at the FabTech expo in Booth #N19071. The event is being held in Chicago, IL on November 9th – 12th. - October 14, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Participated in the Feed My Starving Children Corporate Challenge
Laboratory Testing Inc. employees participated in the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event on Saturday, September 26th at Delaware Valley University. Volunteers packed 357,696 meals, $62,000 in corporate and individual donations was raised and food was collected for local food pantries. - October 07, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Exhibiting at National Industrial Fastener and Mill Supply Expo
Laboratory Testing Inc. will be exhibiting at the 2015 National Industrial Fastener and Mill Supply Expo in Booth #816. The show will take place October 21-23, 2015 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, NV. LTI will be showcasing its fastener testing capabilities, as well as materials testing, non-destructive testing and dimensional inspection services. - October 02, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
FD Machinery to Open Facility in Ohio
FD Machinery, manufacturer of tube and pipe mills, automated coil loaders, strip accumulators, high-speed cut off equipment, straighteners, automated bundling equipment, and hydro-testers, is opening a facility in Cleveland, Ohio. FD Machinery plans to sell equipment and roll tooling in the US,... - October 01, 2015 - FD Machinery
Laboratory Testing NDT Article in Materials Evaluation Magazine
An article by Phillip W. Trach, non-destructive testing (NDT) employee and ultrasonic testing specialist at Laboratory Testing Inc., was published in the September 2015 issue of Materials Evaluation. The article, entitled “Introducing Young People to NDT,” is featured in a special... - September 24, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Pretransa Die Casting Machines Launches Its Mobile Die Casting Process Control Unit
Pretransa Die Casting Machines, European manufacturer of machinery for the nonferrous die casting industry, has announced the launch of its new Mobile Die Casting Process Control Unit, which allows foundries to control the most important variables in the die casting process and enables the automatic discarding of parts that do not meet the defined tolerances. - September 20, 2015 - Pretransa Die Casting Machines
Laboratory Testing Inc. Exhibiting at Titanium USA 2015
Laboratory Testing Inc. will display materials testing and nondestructive testing services in Booth 712 during the Titanium USA 2015 Exposition. The show will take place at the Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Resort in Orlando, FL on October 4-7, 2015. LTI is experienced with all types of titanium and titanium alloys and performs testing to industry standards. - September 17, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Announces Continuation of A2LA Accreditation and Expanded Scope
A2LA has successfully audited Laboratory Testing Inc. of Hatfield, PA for continuation of the Lab’s A2LA accreditation in mechanical, chemical and calibration services, and has approved additional capabilities. Additions to the scopes of the accreditations include axial fatigue testing, fatigue crack growth, creep rupture, double shear testing and bore micrometer calibration. - August 30, 2015 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Architectural Surfaces Inc. Supplies High-End Perforated Acoustical Ceiling for Livingston Lord Library
Minnesota State University Moorehead renovates antiquated 55-year-old library. - August 28, 2015 - Architectural Surfaces
Local Manufacturer National Band & Tag Company Recognized for Cultural Excellence
National Band & Tag Company receives Perfect 10 Certified Culture Award. - August 20, 2015 - National Band & Tag
Pretransa Die Casting Machines Increases the Productivity of Its Trimming Presses
Pretransa Die Casting Machines, European manufacturer of machinery for the nonferrous die casting industry, has announced the launch of its new models of trimming presses, which feature a parts extractor tray new movement system, which allows a faster working speed and therefore, a reduction of parts production cycle. - August 07, 2015 - Pretransa Die Casting Machines
Q-Lab Corporation Celebrates Milestones in China
Q-Lab China office marks 10 years and becoming a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China. - August 02, 2015 - Q-Lab Corporation