Element U.S. Space & Defense

Element U.S. Space & Defense, formerly NTS, offers accredited testing and engineering services for aerospace, defense, and commercial compliance. Specializing in EMC/EMI, environmental simulations, and ballistics.

Element U.S. Space & Defense, formerly known as NTS, is a trusted government testing partner established in 1961. They provide a comprehensive suite of accredited testing and engineering services for mission-critical programs across aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors. Their expertise includes environmental simulations, EMI/EMC testing, dynamics, hydraulics, ballistics, and ordnance testing. With multiple state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, they are equipped to verify product readiness for real-world use and accelerate time to market. Element U.S. Space & Defense holds numerous accreditations, including ISO/IEC 17025, NVLAP, and approvals from agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards. They are a Space Flight Awareness Supplier Award winner, committed to technical excellence and meeting demanding scheduling requirements.

About

**Who they are**
Element U.S. Space & Defense, formerly NTS, is an accredited testing and engineering services provider with a history dating back to 1961. They are a recognized partner for industries focused on critical missions.

**Expertise & scope**
* Specializes in EMC/EMI, environmental simulations, and ballistics testing.
* Offers accredited testing and engineering services for aerospace, defense, and commercial compliance.
* 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.
* Performs EMI, EMC, HIRF, ESD, and reverberation testing in state-of-the-art chambers.
* Simulates a wide range of climatic conditions, including temperature, humidity, altitude, solar, wind, hail, fire, rain, ice, salt fog, sand, and dust.
* Offers electrical testing in fields such as Electromagnetic Compatibility, NEBS, and Radio; Wireless & Product Safety Tests for Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, Network Equipment, Information Technology Equipment, Medical Electrical Equipment, and more.
* Provides mechanical testing including Hydraulic, Dynamometer, Environmental Simulation, Fuel and Fuel System Components, Air Flow, Helium Leak, Gravel Bombardment, Water Spray, HALT, HASS, Acceleration, Crash Safety, and others.
* Conducts Acoustics & Vibration Testing for Acoustic Characteristics, Acoustic Noise, Structure Borne Noise, Vibration and Shock, Drop, High Impact Shock, Sound Power, Mechanical Vibration, and Electrodynamic Mechanical Shock.
* Performs Thermal Testing including 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, and Fire Spread.

**Reputation / proof points**
* Accredited testing and engineering services.
* History of testing services since 1961.
* Locations include Belcamp, Camden, Fullerton, Orlando, Rustburg, and Santa Clarita.
* Holds ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation.
* Recognized by U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), ISTA – International Safe Transit Association, and Verizon NEBS.

Additional information

Element U.S. Space & Defense provides comprehensive testing services across multiple disciplines. For buyers seeking Electrical Safety + EMC Testing (IEC 60601), the provider's extensive accreditations, including ISO/IEC 17025, and specific electrical testing capabilities in Electromagnetic Compatibility, NEBS, and Radio are key indicators of their expertise. They support a broad range of product types, from Telecommunications Terminal Equipment to Medical Electrical Equipment and Information Technology Equipment. Engaging with Element U.S. Space & Defense typically involves defining project scope, followed by testing execution within their specialized chambers and facilities. Deliverables often include detailed test reports and compliance documentation necessary for market access.

Key Highlights

  • Offers accredited testing and engineering services for aerospace, defense, and commercial compliance. Source
    “Element U.S. Space & Defense, formerly NTS, offers accredited testing and engineering services for aerospace, defense, and commercial compliance.”
  • Specializes in EMC/EMI, environmental simulations, and ballistics testing. Source
    “Specializing in EMC/EMI, environmental simulations, and ballistics.”
  • Holds ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation for its testing services. Source
    “ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation”
  • Provides electrical testing for Electromagnetic Compatibility, NEBS, and Radio. Source
    “Electrical Testing certificates include the fields of: Electromagnetic Compatibility, NEBS, and Radio;”

Certifications & Trust Signals

  • Accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice. Source
    “U.S. Department of Justice – National Institute of Justice”
  • Recognized by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Source
    “Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)”
  • Accredited by ISTA – International Safe Transit Association. Source
    “ISTA – International Safe Transit Association”
  • Has a history of providing test and engineering services since 1961. Source
    “1961; Aaron Cohen and Dr. Jack Lin co-found Associated Engineering Test Laboratories (AETL) on November 27, 1961”

Buyer Snapshot

Best for
  • Aerospace and defense compliance testing
  • Commercial product regulatory testing
  • Medical electrical equipment safety and EMC
  • Telecommunications equipment testing
How engagement typically works
  • Project-based testing engagements
  • Collaborative engineering support
Typical deliverables
  • Accredited test reports
  • Compliance documentation
  • Engineering analysis
Good to know
  • Best when requiring accredited testing against international standards.
HQ: Fullerton, US
Languages: English
Timezones: EST, PST
Claim status: Listed

Services & Capabilities

Electrical Safety + EMC Testing (IEC 60601)

Pricing model: Custom pricing
Standards Supported: ISO/IEC 17025
Test Coverage: Both
Is Accredited: Yes
Accreditation Body: NVLAP
Accreditation Certificate Number: 200820-0
Nrtl Relationships: Intertek
Cb Scheme Support: No
Max Eut Size: Custom
Chamber Type: Anechoic
Lead Time Band: Start in 4-8 weeks
Quote SLA: 3-5 business days
Test Types Offered: Radiated emissions, ESD immunity, RF immunity
Regions Served: U.S.
Sample Return Policy: Return
Minimum Project Size: $50k+

Additional medical_device_emc_testing Details

Standards Supported
IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 61010-1, ISO/IEC 17025, MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-1344, NIJ standards
Test Coverage
Both
Nrtl Relationships
Other
Max Eut Size
Custom
Chamber Type
Anechoic, Semi-anechoic, Other
Lead Time Band
Start in 4-8 weeks
Quote SLA
3-5 business days
Test Types Offered
EMC/EMI, Environmental Simulations, Ballistics, Dynamics & Acoustics, Vibration, Shock, HALT, HASS, HIRF, ESD, Reverberation, Climatic simulations (temperature, humidity, altitude, solar, wind, hail, fire, rain, ice, salt fog, sand, dust), Electrical Testing (Electromagnetic Compatibility, NEBS, Radio), Mechanical Testing (Hydraulic, Dynamometer, Environmental Simulation, Fuel and Fuel System Components, Air Flow, Helium Leak, Gravel Bombardment, Water Spray, Acceleration, Crash Safety), Acoustics & Vibration Testing (Acoustic Characteristics, Acoustic Noise, Structure Borne Noise, Vibration and Shock, Drop, High Impact Shock, Sound Power, Mechanical Vibration, Electrodynamic Mechanical Shock), Thermal Testing (High/Low Temperature, Thermal Shock, Temperature/Humidity, Low Air Pressure, Barometric Pressure, Corrosion, Rain, Explosion-proofness, Sand and Dust, Battery Compartment, Immersion, Icing, Fluid Susceptibility, Wind Resistance, Simulated Brush Fire, Fire Spread)
Sample Return Policy
Return
Minimum Project Size
$50k+
Pricing Model
Custom
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