Multi-Technique Analytical Services
A complete project management service, from start to finish.
Materials Failure Analysis
Includes all required fractographic inspection, microanalysis, bulk
chemistry analysis, hardness testing, metallography.
Areas of expertise:
metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, fabricated structures.
- SEM fractography / EDS microanalysis $ 1,200.00
- Routine failure analysis 2,000.00
- Complex or multi-sample analysis 3,500.00
Product Liability
Includes forensic studies and all required analytical services.
- Identification of foreign material $ 1,200.00
- Product liability investigation 2,350.00
Production Problem Solving
Includes all required microscopy, surface analysis, inclusion
identification by EDS.
Areas of expertise:
microelectronics, adhesive bonding, coatings, advanced composites,
catalysts, filter media.
- Investigation of prepared sample $ 2,950.00
- Multi-technique investigation 5,250.00
(including site visit, plus expenses)
Complete Particle Size Distribution Analysis
Includes microscopy and counting by quantitative image analysis, using
SPI-Quant (TM) II Image Analyzing Computer.
# of samples price
1 $ 400.00
2 - 5 325.00
6 - 12 300.00
Claims Substantiation
With before and after SEM micrographs
SEM protocols with before & after micrographs of the identical area can
show product effects. Human hair, for example, photographed on special
stage in the SEM. Demonstrates subtle effects of shampooing, bleaching,
etching, etc. All work done as large montages at magnification as high
as 3,000X with sharp images.
$ 3,000.00 / pair
. . . of Human Skin in Vivo
Use of replicas to demonstrate the effects of skin care products;
substantiate advertising claims or evaluate new product formulations.
$ 3,300.00 / product
Patent Support Studies
Investigation of claims or infringements for plaintiff or defendants in
intellectual property matters concerning materials and details of
construction.
$ 4,000.00 / typical fee