Element Materials Technology
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Element U.S. Space & Defense offers specialized biocompatibility testing and engineering services for mission-critical programs in aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors. They provide advanced testing solutions to ensure product readiness and compliance.
Element U.S. Space & Defense, formerly NTS Technical Systems, is a premier provider of testing and engineering services for mission-critical programs. With a history dating back to 1961, they are a trusted partner for government agencies and leading organizations, offering advanced solutions for military, aerospace, and commercial compliance. Their comprehensive service portfolio includes environmental simulations, EMI/EMC testing, dynamics, hydraulics, ballistics, and ordnance testing. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including indoor and outdoor firing ranges, and advanced clean rooms, they can simulate a wide range of real-world conditions to ensure product reliability and performance. Element U.S. Space & Defense holds numerous accreditations and certifications, including ISO/IEC 17025, and is recognized by bodies such as the U.S. Department of Justice and the Defense Logistics Agency. Their commitment to technical excellence and rigorous testing helps clients accelerate product development and achieve regulatory compliance. Operating from strategically located facilities across the U.S., including Belcamp, MD, and Camden, AR, they offer specialized expertise in areas like body armor testing, ordnance evaluation, and advanced pneumatic systems. They are dedicated to providing tailored solutions and expert guidance to meet the most demanding project requirements.
About
**Who they are**
Element U.S. Space & Defense, part of Element Materials Technology, provides specialized testing and engineering services for mission-critical programs within the aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors. They focus on ensuring product readiness and compliance for demanding applications.
**Expertise & scope**
* Offers robust testing solutions to mitigate risk for products and components.
* Provides ballistics testing for materials, components, and systems using various ammunition types and fragment simulating projectiles.
* Conducts advanced vibration and acoustics testing, including shock, acceleration, impact, pyro-shock, HALT, and HASS.
* Delivers electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI) testing, including HIRF, ESD, and reverberation testing to meet commercial and military regulatory compliance.
* Simulates a wide range of climatic conditions, including temperature, humidity, altitude, solar, wind, hail, fire, rain, ice, salt fog, and sand/dust.
* Provides electrical testing for Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, Network Equipment, Information Technology Equipment, Medical Electrical Equipment, and Radio Equipment.
* Performs mechanical testing covering environmental simulation, fuel systems, airflow, leak testing, and structural loads.
**Reputation / proof points**
* ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation.
* Recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice.
* Accredited by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
* Certified by ISTA – International Safe Transit Association.
* Holds Verizon NEBS recognition.
* NVLAP Accredited Personal Body Armor Testing (Lab Code 200820-0).
* Holds numerous electrical testing certificates for various equipment types.
* Holds numerous mechanical testing certificates for a wide array of test types.
Element U.S. Space & Defense, part of Element Materials Technology, provides specialized testing and engineering services for mission-critical programs within the aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors. They focus on ensuring product readiness and compliance for demanding applications.
**Expertise & scope**
* Offers robust testing solutions to mitigate risk for products and components.
* Provides ballistics testing for materials, components, and systems using various ammunition types and fragment simulating projectiles.
* Conducts advanced vibration and acoustics testing, including shock, acceleration, impact, pyro-shock, HALT, and HASS.
* Delivers electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI) testing, including HIRF, ESD, and reverberation testing to meet commercial and military regulatory compliance.
* Simulates a wide range of climatic conditions, including temperature, humidity, altitude, solar, wind, hail, fire, rain, ice, salt fog, and sand/dust.
* Provides electrical testing for Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, Network Equipment, Information Technology Equipment, Medical Electrical Equipment, and Radio Equipment.
* Performs mechanical testing covering environmental simulation, fuel systems, airflow, leak testing, and structural loads.
**Reputation / proof points**
* ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation.
* Recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice.
* Accredited by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
* Certified by ISTA – International Safe Transit Association.
* Holds Verizon NEBS recognition.
* NVLAP Accredited Personal Body Armor Testing (Lab Code 200820-0).
* Holds numerous electrical testing certificates for various equipment types.
* Holds numerous mechanical testing certificates for a wide array of test types.
Additional information
Element U.S. Space & Defense's extensive accreditation and recognition list, including ISO/IEC 17025, U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), ISTA, and Verizon NEBS, underscores their commitment to rigorous testing standards. Their capabilities span ballistics, environmental simulations, and electromagnetic compatibility, crucial for ensuring product reliability in aerospace and defense applications. Buyers should note that Element continuously updates its credentials, so it is advisable to inquire directly if a specific recognition is not immediately visible. Their services are designed to meet both commercial and military regulatory requirements.
Key Highlights
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Offers specialized ballistics testing for materials, components, and systems.
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“Equipped with indoor and outdoor firing ranges, you get ballistics testing services for materials, components, and systems using pistol, rifle ammunition, and fragment simulating projectiles.”
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Provides advanced vibration and acoustics testing in a Class 100K (ISO Class 8) Clean Room.
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“Advanced vibration and acoustics testing in a Class 100K (ISO Class 8) Clean Room are available as well as shock, acceleration, impact, pyro-shock, HALT, HASS, and other services.”
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Meets regulatory compliance for commercial and military applications with advanced EMI, EMC, HIRF, ESD, and reverberation testing.
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“Meet regulatory compliance for commercial and military applications with advanced EMI, EMC, HIRF, ESD, reverberation, and related test services in state-of-the-art chambers.”
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Simulates diverse climatic conditions, including temperature, humidity, altitude, solar, wind, hail, fire, rain, ice, salt fog, sand, and dust.
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“We can simulate any climatic condition on earth, including combinations of temperature, humidity, altitude, solar, wind, hail, fire, rain, ice, salt fog, sand, dust, and more.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Holds ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation for testing services.
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“ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation”
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Recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice.
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“U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice”
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Accredited by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
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“Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)”
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Certified by ISTA – International Safe Transit Association.
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“ISTA – International Safe Transit Association”
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Holds Verizon NEBS recognition.
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“Verizon NEBS”
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NVLAP Accredited Personal Body Armor Testing (Lab Code 200820-0).
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“NVLAP Accredited Personal Body Armor Testing Covering: Testing NVLAP Lab Code 200820-0”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Aerospace and defense companies requiring mission-critical testing.
- Commercial sector product developers needing to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Manufacturers seeking specialized environmental, ballistic, or electromagnetic testing.
How engagement typically works
- Project-based testing services.
- Consultative approach to defining test requirements.
- Focus on compliance and risk mitigation.
Typical deliverables
- Comprehensive test reports.
- Accredited testing data.
- Compliance verification documentation.
Good to know
- Best when specific testing standards or environmental simulations are required.
- Suitable for complex components and systems needing rigorous validation.
HQ:
Belcamp, USA
Languages:
English
Timezones:
EST
Claim status:
Listed
Services & Capabilities
Biocompatibility Testing (ISO 10993 Program)
Countries:
United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia
Industries:
Medical Devices
Pricing model:
Custom pricing
Iso10993 Standards Supported:
Other
Test Types Offered:
Cytotoxicity, Irritation, Systemic toxicity, Genotoxicity, Implantation, Hemocompatibility, Pyrogenicity, Biodegradation, Other
Is Accredited:
Yes
Accreditation Body:
ISO/IEC 17025
Accreditation Certificate Number:
200820-0
Contact Types Supported:
Surface contact, External communicating, Implant
Duration Types Supported:
Limited (< 24h), Prolonged (24h - 30d), Permanent (> 30d)
Regions Served:
U.S.
Glp Compliant:
No
Has In House Toxicology:
No
Toxicology Capabilities:
Element U.S. Space & Defense offers a wide range of testing services including electrical, mechanical, acoustics & vibration, and thermal testing. While specific toxicology capabilities are not detailed, their broad accreditation and testing scope suggest potential for related services. They are accredited for various standards including ISO/IEC 17025 and have approvals from organizations like the U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Their mechanical testing includes fields such as Hydraulic, Dynamometer, Environmental Simulation, Fuel and Fuel System Components, Air Flow, Helium Leak, Gravel Bombardment, Water Spray, HALT, HASS, Acceleration, Crash Safety, Airborne Contaminants, Fire, Fire Spread, Fire Hazard, Flammability, Impulse, Spatial, Heat Dissipation, Illumination, Torque, Sand and Dust, Fluid Flow, Explosive Atmosphere, Rapid Decompression, Slosh, Structural Loads, Mass Properties, Jolt and Jumble, Bounce, Drop Impact, Vibration, Pyro (Beam) Shock, Tensile/Compression, Thermal Vacuum, Freezing Rain, Salt Fog/Spray, Combined Environments, and Temperature Cycling. Their electrical testing covers Electromagnetic Compatibility, NEBS, and Radio; Wireless & Product Safety Tests on: Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (TTE), Network Equipment, Information Technology Equipment (ITE), Medical Electrical Equipment, Industrial, Commercial, and Medical Test Equipment, Professional Audio and Video Equipment, Radio Equipment, Electronic (Digital) Products, Industrial and Scientific Instruments, Cabled Distribution Systems, Zigbee Conformance, and USB Interoperability. Acoustics & Vibration Testing covers Acoustic Characteristics, Acoustic Noise, Structure Borne Noise, Vibration and Shock, Drop, High Impact Shock, Sound Power, Mechanical Vibration, Vibration Performance, Vibration Characteristics, ISTA Pre-Shipment Test Procedures, and Electrodynamic Mechanical Shock. Thermal Testing covers High/Low Temperature, Thermal Shock, Temperature/Humidity, Low Air Pressure, Barometric Pressure (Altitude), Corrosion, Rain, Explosion-proofness, Sand and Dust, Battery Compartment, Immersion, Icing, Fluid Susceptibility, Wind Resistance, Simulated Brush Fire, Test Methods for Environmental, Electronic and Electrical Parts, Semiconductor Devices, Needle Flame, FAA Fire Spread, NEBS (Bellcore), and Fire Spread.
Rush Available:
No
Nda Support:
No
Sample Return Policy:
Dispose
Minimum Project Size:
No minimum
Additional biocompatibility_testing Details
Test Types Offered
Ballistic Testing, Dynamics Testing, Acoustics Testing, Environmental Simulations, EMC/EMI Testing, Electrical Testing, Mechanical Testing, Thermal Testing
Pricing Model
Custom
