Companies invest a lot of time and money into the development of new products. With the rise of online marketplaces, there is now more opportunity than ever for smaller businesses and independent manufacturers to sell their products directly to consumers. Businesses can save money by testing their products and services before launching them to market. [...]

When you think of dangerous elements, your mind doesn’t immediately jump to the metals known as transition metals. However, these are actually some of the most well-known dangerous elements, thanks to their hazardous nature and tendency to be found in almost all everyday products. Cadmium is one such metal and one that you should be [...]

Cadmium is a metal commonly found in the soil and water. Most people are not at risk of being exposed to excessive levels of this element on a regular basis, but there are some situations where you may be exposed to higher amounts than normal. Cadmium can be harmful if you’re exposed to it for [...]

Today’s consumers are more aware than ever of the potential risks posed by everyday products. New parents are testing their baby food, pet owners are testing their drinking water, and even renters with lead problems in their homes are testing for lead in their drinking water. Due to increased awareness of the potential dangers of [...]

Quality control testing for metal products is both art and science. It requires a combination of creativity, knowledge, and intuition to produce the best results. Whether your company manufactures heavy metals used in other products or sells these finished goods to other businesses, you need the right type of quality control lab that can test [...]

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that has been used for centuries in isolation and as an additive in other materials. When used in isolation, mercury can be toxic at high concentrations. In fact, it’s one of the few metals that is poisonous to the human body at certain levels. However, this toxicity can be [...]