Testing labs in Fort Wayne, IN

Mechanical Testing.

Mechanical Testing.

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) provider serving over 15 industries with more than 2,000 unique services. Founded in 1967 and recently acquired by SGS—the world's largest TIC company—ATS combines deep technical expertise with a trusted reputation for delivering accurate, reliable results across multiple testing and engineering disciplines. The company operates 60+ locations across the United States and employs approximately 1,300 professionals, making it one of the most accessible and geographically dispersed testing laboratories in North America. ATS specializes in comprehensive materials and mechanical testing, including tensile testing, hardness and impact analysis, fatigue testing, and precision calibration. Their chemical and composition analysis capabilities encompass polymer identification via FT-IR and DSC, metals analysis using ICP and XRF, RoHS and heavy-metals testing, volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis, and advanced techniques such as SEM/EDS and XRD. The laboratory excels in nondestructive testing (NDT), offering radiography, liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, and ultrasonic testing, with certified NDT personnel trained across radiography (RT), penetrant (PT), magnetic particle (MT), eddy current (ET), ultrasonic (UT), visual (VT), infrared (IR), and leak testing (LT) methods. The laboratory serves a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, chemical and petrochemical, construction, consumer products, defense, energy and power generation, healthcare and medical devices, insurance and legal (forensic investigations), manufacturing, and oil and gas. For consumer products, ATS is CPSC-approved and conducts lead, heavy metals, phthalates, formaldehyde, and mechanical hazard testing in compliance with ASTM and EN standards. Environmental testing capabilities include temperature and humidity exposure, accelerated corrosion testing, thermal shock, and vibration testing. Additional specialized services encompass metallurgy analysis, weld testing, structural and forensic engineering, and precision equipment repair and metrology. ATS holds ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation across five critical fields of testing and calibration—mechanical, chemical, calibration, electrical, and nondestructive testing—with all certifications commercially available to the general public through January 31, 2028. The laboratory also maintains ISO 9001 quality management certification, ensuring consistent adherence to international standards and best practices. These accreditations reflect ATS's commitment to technical competence, quality assurance, and the rigorous standards demanded by regulatory bodies, industry partners, and clients requiring independently verified testing results. With headquarters in Marietta, Georgia, and service locations spanning major metropolitan areas and industrial hubs from coast to coast—including Denver, Houston, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, and dozens more—ATS provides convenient access for clients nationwide. The laboratory accepts a wide range of sample types, from raw materials and individual components to complete systems and assemblies, accommodating metals, polymers, ceramics, liquids, children's products, furniture, and specialized industrial components. Since 2025, ATS operates as part of SGS, providing access to expanded capabilities, a broader national and global network, and deep technical expertise while maintaining independent operations and brand continuity. Whether clients need to protect products through safety testing, prove compliance and reliability through certification, or improve designs through performance analysis, ATS delivers comprehensive solutions grounded in 57 years of laboratory excellence. The company's commitment to "moving from confidence to certainty" reflects its role as a trusted partner in quality, safety, and reliability across sectors where testing precision directly impacts product safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.