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December 2010 Chemistry and Metallography Manager Named at LTI
Lee Dilks has been promoted to Manager of the Chemistry and Metallography Labs at Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) Read more...
November 2010 Owners of Laboratory Testing Inc. Receive Family Business Award
The owners of Laboratory Testing Inc. were named the 2010 “Champion Family Business Learning Community Builders”. Read more...
November 2010 Elevated Temperature Tensile Testing at Twice the Capacity
A new 120K Tinius Olsen tensile machine increases elevated temperature tensile test capacity. Read more...
October 2010 Exhibiting at Fabtech Show in November
Lab Testing will be exhibiting at Fabtech International in November 2010. Read more...
October 2010 Team Laboratory Testing in MS Bike Ride
Laboratory Testing Inc. sponsored a team of fifteen riders for the 2010 MS City to Shore Bike Ride. Read more...
August 2010 Going Green at the Office
Laboratory Testing Inc. is giving customers more "green" paperless options. Read more...
August 2010 SEM/EDS Analysis Added to Materials Testing and Failure Analysis Capabilities
Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) now performs Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (EDS/EDX). Read more...
July 2010 Laboratory Testing Inc. Sponsors ASM Materials Camp
Laboratory Testing Inc. was a proud sponsor of the sixth annual Materials Camp held at Drexel University. Read more...
June 2010 Microhardness Capabilities Expanded in Metallography Lab
A new Struers state-of-the-art hardness testing system has expanded test load ranges and sample capacity. Read more...
March 2010 Nadcap Accreditation Expanded & Renewed for Materials Testing and ISO/IEC 17025
Nadcap accreditation for materials testing and ISO/IEC 17025 was renewed and expanded. Read more...
March 2010 Scope of A2LA Accreditation Expanded for Calibration
A2LA accreditation for calibration services was expanded. Read more...
January 2010 Customer Service Supervisor Joins Laboratory Testing Inc.
Brandon McVaugh, third-generation family member, has filled the new Customer Service Supervisor position. Read more...
January 2010 Laboratory Testing Inc. Promotes Two to Supervisor
Two employees have been promoted to department supervisors to support the testing and calibration functions at LTI. Read more...
October 2009 Laboratory Testing Inc. Unveils Six Videos in a Web Micro-site
Six new fully-narrated high definition videos have been produced for Laboratory Testing Inc. Read more...
October 2009 Ultrasonic Testing Supervisor Approved as NDT MIL-STD-2132 Examiner
Steve Walmsley has been approved as an NDT MIL-STD-2132 Examiner for both immersion and contact ultrasonic testing. Read more...
September 2009 Laboratory Testing Inc. Selected to 2009 Best Places to Work in PA List
Laboratory Testing Inc. has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in PA for 2009. Read more...
July 2009 Laboratory Testing Inc. Sponsors ASM Materials Camp
Laboratory Testing Inc. sponsored a week-long Materials Camp for area high school students. Read more...
June 2009 A2LA Calibration & Dimensional Testing Accreditation
Laboratory Testing Inc. has been reapproved by A2LA for Calibration and Dimensional Testing. Read more...
June 2009 PRI/Nadcap Renews Accreditation for Nondestructive Testing
Laboratory Testing Inc. has been re-accredited for Nondestructive Testing by PRI/Nadcap. Read more...
June 2009 ICP Mass Spectrometer Analyzes Elements into Parts Per Trillion
LTI purchases an ICP Quadrapole Mass Spectrometer for elemental analysis. Read more...
March 2009 Laboratory Testing Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Laboratory Testing Inc. is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Read more...
January 2009 Shirley Aravich Promoted to Chemistry Supervisor
Shirley Aravich has been promoted to Chemistry Supervisor for the second shift at Laboratory Testing Inc. Read more...
January 2009 Frank Adornetto Promoted to Mechanical Testing Supervisor
Frank Adornetto has been promoted to Mechanical Testing Supervisor at Laboratory Testing Inc. Read more...
January 2009 Nondestructive Testing Promotions at Laboratory Testing Inc.
Substantial growth prompted the promotion of long-term nondestructive testing employees to supervisory positions. Read more...
January 2009 Rich Goodwin Promoted to Nondestructive Testing Manager
Rich Goodwin has been promoted to Nondestructive Testing Manager. Read more...
January 2009 Technical Sales Specialist Appointed at Laboratory Testing Inc.
LTI created a Technical Sales Specialist position to enhance customer service. Read more...
December 2008 Immersion Ultrasonic Testing for Materials to 5,000 lbs.
LTI recently expanded immersion ultrasonic testing (UT) capabilities for round and flat material. Read more...
October 2008 Metallurgical Lab Supervisor Joins LTI
Brad Bergman has joined Laboratory Testing Inc. as Metallurgical Lab Supervisor. Read more...
September 2008 ASNT Names Technician of the Month
Liquid Penetrant Lead received the "Technician of the Month" Award from ASNT. Read more...
August 2008 Employees Promoted at LTI
Four LTI employees have been promoted to manager and supervisor positions. Read more...
August 2008 LTI Holds Open House
LTI celebrated the completion of a 12,000 sq. ft. expansion with an Open House on August 21, 2008. Read more...
June 2008 LTI Expands Analysis Capacity in Chemical Testing Lab
New ICP Spectrometer provides additional capacity for elemental analysis of samples. Read more...
May 2008 More Customer Information with Surface Plate Calibration System
Does Your Surface Plate Measure Up? Surface plates are a valuable investment and will bring years of reliable use with proper care. Read more...
April 2008 LTI Constructs State-of-the-art Calibration Lab
Construction of a 6,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Calibration Lab was recently completed with the latest technology. Read more...
March 2008 Laboratory Testing Inc. Completes 12,000 sq. ft. Expansion
LTI recently completed construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. building addition and 65-space parking lot. Read more...
December 2007 New Mahr Instrument For Dimensional Calibration And Linear Inspection to 78 Inches
Our newest addition is a Mahr (Helios) Linear 2000 for dimensional calibration of many tools, gages, length standards and other measuring instruments. It can measure lengths up to 2 meters or 78 inches. Read more...
November 2007 New Brochure & Website Improve Access to Information
Laboratory Testing Inc. recently unveiled its new company brochure and website for convenient access to information on LTI capabilities, accreditations and quality program. Read more...
January 2007 New Technology Expands Calibration Capabilities
LTI Metrology has added new equipment and improved its calibration capabilities. Read more...
January 2007 LTI Approved as Test House for Rolls-Royce
Laboratory Testing Inc. has been named an approved vendor for Rolls-Royce. Read more...
January 2007 Testing Approved for Pressure Equipment Directive
LTI is the first U.S. laboratory to be approved by Hartford Steam Boiler International (HSBI) GmbH in accordance with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC. Read more...
December 2006 ASQ-Certified Quality Auditor Named
Sherri Scheifele, Q.A. specialist, has been named a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) by ASQ. Read more...
July 2006 LTI Performs Testing for RoHS Directive
The RoHS Directive was drawn up in the European Union to protect human health and the environment from hazardous substances. Read more...
May 2006 A2LA Accreditation Expanded for Surface Plate Calibration
The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has accredited Laboratory Testing Inc. for the calibration of surface plates up to a size of 168 inches diagonal Read more...
May 2006 Microhardness Testing Capabilities Expanded
Our metallography lab has expanded its capabilities with the purchase of a Shimadzu HSV-30/30T Microhardness Tester. Read more...
January 2006 Pratt & Whitney Approves LTI for Stress Rupture Testing
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has qualified LTI as a commercial laboratory for performing Reference MCL Manual Section Appendix 56: Code 3 Stress Rupture Testing. Read more...
June 2005 State-of-the-Art 400K Machine
We recently added a top-of-the-line 400,000 lb. tensile machine. Read more...
February 2005 Contact CMM Provides Precision Measurements
Our new contact CMM allow us to provide customers with an even wider range of dimensional inspection services for their machined products, parts and fasteners. Read more...
February 2005 New Equipment for Positive Materials Identification
A state-of-the-art portable X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer was recently purchased by our Chemical Lab to replace an older model for Positive Material Identification (PMI). This new unit uses an X-ray tube instead of a radioactive source, and provides much quicker analysis times. Read more...
February 2005 More Efficient Machining Center
A new Okuma Machining Center was added to the equipment in our Machine Shop. It handles larger materials and operates more efficiently for improved turnaround. Read more...
February 2005 UT & Hydro Get New Line Marker
The newest addition to the NDT Department is an Imajé Ink Jet Line Marker. Pipe and tubing can be marked while at LTI for inspection. Read more...
February 2005 Improving EDM Capabilities
Our Machine Shop has a wide range of capabilities to produce all types of test specimens. Our recent purchase of an additional Sodick Wire EDM machine provides faster speed and closer tolerances, and expands our capabilities. Read more...
December 2004 Stress Rupture & Creep Testing Efficiently Performed At LTI
Fully computer-controlled machines will perform your stress rupture & creep testing at temperatures up to 2000°F. Read more...
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