Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
When Products Fail, We Identify Why—and How to Prevent It
At Associated Polymer Labs, a leading polymer testing laboratory, we move beyond simple data to provide actionable answers for manufacturers, legal teams, and quality engineers. Our independent laboratory specializes in identifying the root causes of material failures, ensuring the protection of your product quality and brand reputation.
Comprehensive Failure Analysis Services
We offer a full suite of investigation techniques to solve complex material challenges:
Root-Cause Identification: High-magnification imaging of fractures, cracks, and inclusions.
Contamination Evaluation: Identification of foreign materials and process-related defects.
Good vs. Bad Product Comparison: Side-by-side analysis to isolate variables in manufacturing or raw materials.
Environmental & Processing Evaluation: Assessing how external factors like heat, chemicals, or stress contributed to the failure.
Evolved Gas Analysis: Detecting volatile components released during material breakdown.
The Digital Advantage: Keyence VHX Microscopy
Unlike most independent labs, our polymer testing laboratory utilizes the Keyence VHX Series Digital Microscope to deliver high-resolution, full-color imaging that provides objective, measurable results.
Quantitative Insights: We provide 2D and 3D surface profiling with micrometer-level accuracy.
Professional Documentation: Detailed imaging for internal teams, customers, and regulatory review.
Defect Detection: Precise identification of delamination, uneven thickness, and material voids.