Why Choose Element for Your Additive Manufacturing Testing
Extensive expertise with seasoned professionals who understand the intricacies of advanced manufacturing technologies.
A world leader in the provision of high-volume routine mechanical testing services for both metals and polymeric materials.
ISO/IEC 17025- accredited laboratories ensure compliance and enhance product performance, safety and reliability.
Advanced additive manufacturing methods paired with digital engineering services for unparalleled precision, efficiency, and innovation.
Extensive network of laboratories across the US, UK, and Europe for comprehensive services to meet your local needs.
Responsive, communicative, and proactive customer service, always there to address your concerns.
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Valid, reliable test results for additive materials.
With Element, you can have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your testing is done right. 3D printed materials behave differently than traditional materials, and we design our testing programs around these nuances to give you the most accurate data.
We help you identify and define test requirements, create reliable programs for quality assurance, determine vulnerabilities in material properties, and detect critical flaws with a higher level of accuracy and detail.
Save time and money: only one testing partner needed.
Expedite your production process with a single-source testing supplier, supporting everything from materials verification to mechanical and fatigue testing to specialized powder characterization. Click below to see our list of services for additive manufacturing testing.
Expert guidance no matter your needs.
Whether you need help from start to finish or are simply outsourcing a step in your process, Element experts are here for you.
Our experts are actively involved in organizations ranging from the ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Testing Technology and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII) to America Makes, They bring their latest learnings to your test program and to their meetings with you.
Expand your knowledge with industry experts
Still researching? Browse our resources below to learn how to prepare for the tests, how they work, and how to mitigate problems in product design and deployment.
DMLS vs SLM 3D Printing for Metal Manufacturing
The techniques used to carry out the additive manufacture of metals are slightly different from those used to print plastics. The two main techniques are direct metal laser sintering and selective laser melting.
On-Demand Webinar: Testing & Qualification of Additively Manufactured Orthopedic & Spinal Implants
In the on-demand webinar, Maciej Jakucki, Element Medical Device Testing Manager, and Mike Vasquez, Ph.D., founder and CEO at 3Degrees, present a discussion of the requirements and regulations around testing additively manufactured medical devices.
ASTM F3001 Testing Methods
Learn more about the qualification and validation testing of Titanium 6AI-4V ELI components produced using powder bed fusion methods as outlined in ASTM F3001.
On-Demand Webinar: Understanding Failure in Medical Devices
In this on-demand webinar, Maciej Jakucki, Medical Device Testing Manager, and Jeff Dodge, PMP, Failure Analysis Manager, present a discussion of best practices for failure analysis testing and what sort of value a failure analysis brings.