MATERIALS AND PROCESS LABORATORIES LLC
​Your Guide to Material And Process Solutions

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2024 Update: The Everett Lab facility is closed.  I will continue posting educational content and am available for some consulting projects.     Kris Weisshaupt - Founder MAPL

MAPL investigates the composition and physical properties of materials to help clients solve problems and increase the performance and reliability of their products/equipment.

Types of testing and characterization capabilities offered by MAPL include:

• Chemical analysis: Determining the elemental and/or chemical composition of a material using techniques such as spectroscopy (e.g. X-ray spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy), chromatography (e.g. gas chromatography, liquid chromatography), and wet chemistry.
• Mechanical testing: Evaluating the mechanical properties of a material, such as strength, hardness, and stiffness, using techniques such as tensile testing, compression testing, and impact testing.
• Microscopy: Examining the microstructure and surface characteristics of a material using techniques such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy.
• Thermal analysis: Measuring the thermal properties of a material, such as melting point, glass transition temperature, and specific heat capacity, using techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and differential thermal analysis.
• Materials characterization: Assessing the overall physical and chemical properties of a material using a variety of techniques and instruments, such as X-ray diffraction, scanning probe microscopy, and spectroscopy.

By working with a materials analysis laboratory, you can gain valuable insights into the properties and performance of your materials, which can help you optimize product design and performance, troubleshoot problems, and ensure quality and safety.

Review our Capabilities Page or Contact Us to see how we can assist with your testing needs.
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MAPL - Capabilities Overview (pdf) 

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MAPL - Capabilities Overview (pdf) 

Thickness discontinuities in extruded polyether block amide (PEBAX) medical heat shrink cause color differences when viewed using birefringence polarized light microscopy.

Main Instrument Lab at MAPL.

Corrosion of threaded rod caused by use of low alloy steel instead of the manufacturer specified stainless steel alloy
(Composition Determined by Scanning Electron Microscopy SEM-EDS)