SPI Supplies

Multi-Technique Analytical Services

A complete project management service, from start to finish.

Materials Failure Analysis

Includes all required fractographic inspection, microanalysis, bulk chemistry analysis, hardness testing, metallography.

Areas of expertise: metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, fabricated structures.



Product Liability

Includes forensic studies and all required analytical services.


Production Problem Solving

Includes all required microscopy, surface analysis, inclusion identification by EDS.

Areas of expertise: microelectronics, adhesive bonding, coatings, advanced composites, catalysts, filter media.



Complete Particle Size Distribution Analysis

Includes microscopy and counting by quantitative image analysis, using SPI-Quant (TM) II Image Analyzing Computer.
    # of samples        price
         1            $ 400.00
       2 - 5            325.00
       6 - 12           300.00


Claims Substantiation

With before and after SEM micrographs

SEM protocols with before & after micrographs of the identical area can show product effects. Human hair, for example, photographed on special stage in the SEM. Demonstrates subtle effects of shampooing, bleaching, etching, etc. All work done as large montages at magnification as high as 3,000X with sharp images.

			$ 3,000.00 / pair
. . . of Human Skin in Vivo Use of replicas to demonstrate the effects of skin care products; substantiate advertising claims or evaluate new product formulations.
			$ 3,300.00 / product


Patent Support Studies

Investigation of claims or infringements for plaintiff or defendants in intellectual property matters concerning materials and details of construction.
			$ 4,000.00 / typical fee