Applied Technical Services’ Failure Analysis Laboratory is a full-service materials testing, analytical, and component testing lab. We have the capacity to investigate single components or entire system failures for root cause analysis and evaluate prevention plans.
ATS specializes in a broad assortment of materials, including aluminum, copper alloys, steel, stainless steel, super alloys, titanium, plastics, ceramics, and glass. Our failure analysis lab routinely conducts root cause analysis of fractures, formability issues, corrosion, and wear.
Professional engineers and metallurgists perform a multitude of testing utilizing the latest technology and advancements in scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS/EDAX), visual examination, hardness testing, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallographic techniques, and optical fractography. All failure analysis lab testing is performed per industry standards, including ASTM E2332, Standard Practice for Investigation and Analysis of Physical Component Failures, and applicable specialized procedures.
ATS Materials Testing Labs
- Metallurgical Analysis Lab
- Polymer Analysis Lab
- Mechanical Testing Lab
- Materials Testing Lab
- Environmental Testing Lab
- Chemical Analysis Lab
- NDT Lab
- Forensic Analysis Lab
- Consumer Product Testing Labs
- Dimensional Inspection Lab
Industries Served
Our failure analysis lab’s vast capabilities provide support to numerous industries such as:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Consumer Products
- Military
- Pipelines and Utilities
- Nuclear
- Pulp and Paper
- Polymers and Plastics
About Us
The ATS Family of Companies (FoC) is proud to support clients from coast to coast. We are a growing network of companies with expertise in testing, inspection, and certification services for industrial and commercial sectors. Our superlab in Marietta, Georgia, includes ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and nondestructive testing labs. As an ISO 9001:2015 registered company, we maintain a consistently high quality of service through a company-wide quality management system.
Our experts can tailor our testing procedures to align with federal and international standards and regulations, including:
- 10 CFR Part 21
- 10 CFR 50 – Appendix B
- ANSI/NCSL Z540-1
- ASME NQA-1
Contact Us
Choosing your next failure analysis lab is easy. The ATS FoC has the wide range of services, expert knowledge, and lab availability you need to get to the bottom of your next failure investigation. Simply submit a request form online or call today for a free quote. Call +1 (888) 287-5227 to speak with a representative about any questions you may have.

