Built on expertise. Driven by innovation.
Founded in Dayton. Trusted by Industry Leaders.
Metallurgical Solutions, Inc. (MSI Lab) was established in 2002 to meet growing industry demand for comprehensive, timely, and technically sound metallurgical testing and failure analysis. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, we've become a trusted analytical partner to Fortune 500 manufacturers and local innovators alike.
For over 23 years, we've helped aerospace, automotive, defense, and manufacturing companies ship certified materials on time, identify root causes of failures, and solve production challenges before they become costly problems.
Led by Dr. Brian Joyce, PhD
Operating under the leadership of Dr. Brian Joyce, President and CEO, MSI Lab delivers high-quality metallurgical analysis and full-circle failure analysis services. Dr. Joyce brings decades of materials expertise and a commitment to solving our clients' toughest challenges.
Our expert team helps companies worldwide:
Ship certified materials on time – GE S-400 and A2LA ISO 17025 certified testing for aerospace and defense suppliers
Identify and correct root causes of failures – Thousands of failure investigations completed across every industry
Fast turnaround from 24 hours to a few days – Same-day rush service available when you're under deadline pressure
Solve production and material challenges proactively – Direct access to our metallurgists when you need answers
Why Manufacturers Choose MSI Lab
GE S-400 Certified & A2LA ISO 17025 Accredited
We hold the certifications aerospace and defense primes require. As a GE S-400 certified lab, we're pre-approved in GE Aviation's supplier system and meet testing requirements across the aerospace industry.
Local Dayton Presence
Located at 331 E. Helena Street, we're 10-15 minutes from most Dayton-area manufacturers. Convenient pickup service available throughout Southwest Ohio.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
As a certified SDVOSB, we're committed to supporting the manufacturing and defense community with integrity and excellence.
Direct Access to Metallurgists
No layers of customer service representatives. When you call with a materials question, you talk to the people doing the analysis.
Serving Dayton Since 2002
MSI Lab has served Dayton-area manufacturers since our founding in 2002. In 2022, we relocated to our current 15,000 square foot purpose-built facility at 331 E. Helena Street in Dayton, allowing us to be closer to our customers and operate from a state-of-the-art laboratory designed specifically for metallurgical testing.
Read about our expansion in the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
With ISO/IEC 17025 and A2LA accreditations, and GE S-400 Special Process Certification, MSI is equipped to provide precise results and rapid turnaround, backed by decades of technical expertise.
Certified Accuracy You Can Trust
Make MSI Lab Part of Your Story
Whether you're solving a production challenge, need certified testing for aerospace customers, or have a materials question - our metallurgists are ready to help.