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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 in June 2010. Read more...

June 2010 Microhardness Capabilities Expanded in Metallography Lab

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 LTI's Metallography Lab. 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 to include ICP Mass Spectroscopy and Metallographic Evaluation of welds and welder/welding operator qualifications. Read more...

March 2010 Scope of A2LA Accreditation Expanded for Calibration

A2LA accreditation for calibration services was expanded to include length standards to 60”, tapered thread rings, tapered thread plugs and rules to 78”. 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, Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Supervisor at Laboratory Testing Inc., 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 that introduced Philadelphia area high school students to the field of materials science and engineering. 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's new ICP Quadrapole Mass Spectrometer provides routine chemical testing for trace elements in super alloys and ultra-trace elemental analysis for high purity alloys. Read more...

March 2009 Laboratory Testing Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Laboratory Testing Inc. is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, a major milestone for the materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration services laboratory. 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., a new position for the company. 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 in testing orders during recent years and in the number of employees processing the workload prompted the promotion of long-term nondestructive testing employees to supervisory positions at Laboratory Testing Inc. Read more...

January 2009 Rich Goodwin Promoted to Nondestructive Testing Manager

Rich Goodwin has been promoted to 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. Read more...

January 2009 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. Read more...

December 2008 Immersion Ultrasonic Testing for Materials to 5,000 lbs.

LTI recently expanded immersion ultrasonic testing (UT) capabilities for round material up to 20 feet long and 24 inches in diameter and flat material up to 20 feet long, 4 feet wide and a weight limit of 5000 pounds. Read more...

October 2008 Metallurgical Lab Supervisor Joins LTI

Brad Bergman has joined Laboratory Testing Inc. as Metallurgical Lab Supervisor. He will oversee all orders for metallurgical examination and failure analysis. Read more...

September 2008 ASNT Names Technician of the Month

Don Meyers, Liquid Penetrant Inspection Lead in the Nondestructive Testing Department, received the "Technician of the Month" Award from the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of ASNT for August 2008. 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

Laboratory Testing Inc. 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

The purchase of a 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 for lighting optimization, environment control and vibration control. 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 to support steady sales growth and plans to add new materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration services. Read more...

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