Element Materials Technology
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Element U.S. Space & Defense offers accredited testing and engineering services for mission-critical programs in defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors. They specialize in environmental simulations, EMC/EMI, ballistics, and dynamics testing.
Element U.S. Space & Defense, formerly NTS Technical Systems, is a trusted partner for mission-critical testing and engineering services, serving leading organizations and government agencies since 1961. With a focus on defense, aerospace, and commercial compliance, they provide advanced test services including environmental simulations, EMI/EMC testing, dynamics, hydraulics, and ballistics. Their state-of-the-art facilities, including locations in Belcamp, MD, and Camden, AR, are equipped to handle a wide range of testing needs. This includes simulating various climatic conditions, performing advanced vibration and acoustics testing, and conducting ballistics testing with various ammunition types. They are also an ITAR-registered ordnance test and evaluation facility. Element U.S. Space & Defense holds numerous accreditations, including ISO/IEC 17025, and is recognized by organizations like the U.S. Department of Justice and the Defense Logistics Agency. Their expertise covers mechanical testing, thermal testing, acoustics, vibration, and specialized areas like body armor testing and NEBS compliance, ensuring products are ready for real-world use and meet rigorous regulatory requirements.
About
**Who they are**
Element Materials Technology is a provider of accredited testing and engineering services, focusing on mission-critical programs within the defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors.
**Expertise & scope**
* Environmental Simulations: Capable of simulating diverse climatic conditions including temperature, humidity, altitude, solar, wind, hail, fire, rain, ice, salt fog, sand, and dust.
* Ballistic Testing: Offers services for materials, components, and systems using various ammunition types and fragment simulating projectiles, utilizing both indoor and outdoor firing ranges.
* Dynamics & Acoustics: Provides advanced vibration and acoustics testing within a Class 100K (ISO Class 8) Clean Room, alongside shock, acceleration, impact, pyro-shock, HALT, and HASS services.
* EMC/EMI Testing: Delivers advanced EMI, EMC, HIRF, ESD, reverberation, and related test services to meet commercial and military regulatory compliance.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Accredited testing and engineering services.
* NVLAP Accredited Personal Body Armor Testing (Lab Code 200820-0).
* Recognized by U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and ISTA – International Safe Transit Association.
* Supports various ISO and NIJ standards, including NIJ 0101.06 and NIJ 0115.00.
Element Materials Technology is a provider of accredited testing and engineering services, focusing on mission-critical programs within the defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors.
**Expertise & scope**
* Environmental Simulations: Capable of simulating diverse climatic conditions including temperature, humidity, altitude, solar, wind, hail, fire, rain, ice, salt fog, sand, and dust.
* Ballistic Testing: Offers services for materials, components, and systems using various ammunition types and fragment simulating projectiles, utilizing both indoor and outdoor firing ranges.
* Dynamics & Acoustics: Provides advanced vibration and acoustics testing within a Class 100K (ISO Class 8) Clean Room, alongside shock, acceleration, impact, pyro-shock, HALT, and HASS services.
* EMC/EMI Testing: Delivers advanced EMI, EMC, HIRF, ESD, reverberation, and related test services to meet commercial and military regulatory compliance.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Accredited testing and engineering services.
* NVLAP Accredited Personal Body Armor Testing (Lab Code 200820-0).
* Recognized by U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and ISTA – International Safe Transit Association.
* Supports various ISO and NIJ standards, including NIJ 0101.06 and NIJ 0115.00.
Additional information
Element U.S. Space & Defense's extensive accreditations and certifications underscore their commitment to rigorous quality standards across a broad spectrum of industries. Their capabilities in environmental simulation are particularly noteworthy, allowing for the replication of virtually any terrestrial climate condition to ensure product resilience. For buyers requiring specialized testing, it is advisable to directly contact Element to confirm if specific, less common recognitions or testing scopes are covered, as their credentials are continuously updated.
Key Highlights
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Offers comprehensive environmental simulation, replicating conditions like 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.”
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Provides ballistic testing services for materials, components, and systems using pistol, rifle ammunition, and fragment simulating projectiles.
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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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NVLAP Accredited Personal Body Armor Testing with Lab Code 200820-0.
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“NVLAP Accredited Personal Body Armor Testing Covering: Testing NVLAP Lab Code 200820-0”
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Supports a wide range of mechanical testing certificates including Environmental Simulation, HALT, HASS, Acceleration, and Vibration.
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“Mechanical Testing certificates include the fields of: ... Environmental Simulation, ... HALT, HASS, Acceleration, ... Vibration, ...”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Accredited by ISO/IEC 17025.
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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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Certified by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
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“Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)”
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Member of ISTA – International Safe Transit Association.
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“ISTA – International Safe Transit Association”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Defense and aerospace companies requiring mission-critical testing.
- Commercial sector product validation against environmental and performance standards.
- Manufacturers needing to meet stringent regulatory compliance for ballistics, EMC/EMI, and environmental factors.
How engagement typically works
- Project-based testing services.
- Consultative approach to defining test protocols.
- Leveraging accredited facilities for compliance verification.
Typical deliverables
- Detailed test reports.
- Accreditation compliance documentation.
- Performance validation data for materials and systems.
Good to know
- Best when specific environmental, ballistic, or electromagnetic testing is required to validate product performance and compliance.
HQ:
Belcamp, US
Languages:
English
Timezones:
EST
Status:
listed
Services & Capabilities
Packaging + Shelf-life + Distribution Testing
Countries:
United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia
Industries:
Medical Devices
Pricing model:
Custom pricing
Packaging Tests Offered:
Vibration, Drop, Compression, Burst strength
Shelf Life Methods Offered:
Accelerated aging
Distribution Tests Offered:
Vibration, Shock, Drop, Compression, Climate, Other
Standards Supported:
ISTA, Other
Is Accredited:
Yes
Accreditation Body:
NVLAP
Accreditation Certificate Number:
200820-0
Has Climate Chambers:
Yes
Has Distribution Simulation:
Yes
Rush Available:
No
Nda Support:
No
Additional packaging_shelf_life_testing Details
Packaging Tests Offered
Vibration, Drop, Compression, Environmental Simulations, Ballistic Testing, Dynamics & Acoustics, EMC/EMI Testing
Standards Supported
ISO/IEC 17025, NIJ 0101.04, NIJ 0101.06, NIJ 0115.00, ISTA, Verizon NEBS
Shelf Life Methods Offered
Both
Distribution Tests Offered
Vibration, Shock, Acceleration, Impact, HALT, HASS, Environmental Simulations
Lead Time Band
Start in 4-8 weeks
Quote SLA
3-5 business days
Sample Return Policy
Dispose
Minimum Project Size
$25-50k
Pricing Model
Custom
