Materials Testing Laboratory in Blackburn
LPD Lab Services is a UKAS-accredited materials testing laboratory based in Blackburn, East Lancashire, providing independent materials analysis, physical property testing and failure investigation services to manufacturers and engineers across the UK. Founded in 2009 on the Philips Electronics site in Blackburn, the laboratory has grown into a one-stop shop for industrial process problem solving, consultancy and routine analysis. We can provide you with a large selection of materials analysis techniques and experience to solve your materials and product analysis issues. We offer a unique combination of chemical, physical and surface analysis that gives answers to a wide array of problems.
Materials Analysis Techniques for Product and Component Testing
LPD Lab Services has a diverse range of analytical techniques for performing materials and chemical analysis. This includes:
SEM / EDX, FTIR, FTIR Microscopy, XPS, SIMS, HPLC, GC, GC-MS, Pyrolysis GC-MS, optical microscopy, contact angle measurements, mechanical testing, DSC and TGA.
Our technical team selects the combination of techniques most suited to the materials, structure or composition you need to understand, supporting product optimisation, quality control, contaminant investigation and reverse engineering work for a wide range of industrial sectors.
Materials Science Expertise and Industrial Support
The scientific instruments in our laboratory are run by a group of highly experienced members of our technical staff who are used to turning complex data into understandable information, giving the practical answers you need. We have a proven track record in industrial support and problem solving that delivers a unique, proactive and rapidly responding technical service to clients across the UK.
Product and Component Materials Analysis for Process Optimisation
Our materials analysis expertise has been used to provide product and component material analysis and process characterisation to generate improved performance, quality and cost reduction for a wide range of industries. LPD Lab Services has both the materials industrial process experience and materials analysis instrumentation to characterise and solve product and process problems in a cost and time efficient manner.
Failure Investigation and Reverse Engineering Services
LPD Lab Services' experience in failure analysis allows us to skillfully dismantle products and components to solve problems, determine material and product shortcomings or benchmark competitors. These skills can also be used to reverse engineer products to reveal the production methods and materials, as well as drive product quality improvement or cost reduction programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Materials Analysis and Testing
What does materials analysis involve?
Materials analysis combines chemical, physical and microstructural testing of raw materials, products and components. At our Blackburn laboratory we use techniques such as SEM/EDX, FTIR, XPS, SIMS, HPLC, GC, GC-MS, optical microscopy, contact angle measurements, mechanical testing, DSC and TGA to identify composition, structure and the causes of product or process problems.
What does UKAS accreditation mean for a materials testing laboratory?
UKAS accreditation confirms that a laboratory meets international standards for technical competence and produces reliable, traceable results. LPD Lab Services is a UKAS-accredited laboratory, so materials testing results issued for services within our UKAS scope of accreditation from our Blackburn, East Lancashire laboratory are internationally recognised.
What samples can be tested for materials and physical analysis?
We analyse solids, liquids and gases, from raw materials and individual components to assembled products. Our team will advise on the appropriate sample form and the most suitable analytical techniques to answer your specific product or process question.
How does failure investigation improve product quality?
By carefully dismantling products and components and applying targeted analytical techniques, we identify material and process shortcomings, determine the root cause of a failure and benchmark performance against competitors. The practical answers we provide drive product quality improvement, performance gains and cost reduction programmes.
Can a laboratory reverse engineer a product?
Yes. Our reverse engineering experience reveals the production methods and materials used in a product, supporting product development, competitive benchmarking, quality improvement and cost reduction projects for industrial clients across the UK.
Request a Quote for Materials Analysis and Testing
If you have a materials analysis, physical testing or failure investigation requirement, please contact us today and we will be happy to discuss your materials analysis or failure investigation needs in detail. LPD Lab Services is an independent, UKAS-accredited analytical laboratory in Blackburn, East Lancashire, providing materials and physical analysis services to customers across the UK.