Industries Served

Pulp & Paper | Aerospace

As leaders in materials testing and industrial forensics, MSI Lab supports critical industries with unmatched expertise, rapid turnaround, and textbook-quality analysis. Our metallurgists and engineers are trusted nationwide and globally to deliver actionable insights that reduce downtime, enhance productivity, and support vital decision-making.

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Pulp & Paper Expertise

MSI Lab has deep, decades-long experience supporting the full spectrum of the pulp and paper process, from debarking to finished roll. Our metallurgical team identifies failure modes, detects corrosion, and validates material integrity to help our clients extend equipment life and prevent costly outages.

  • Metallurgical Analysis: Industry-recognized, textbook-quality imaging and structural assessments

  • Failure Case: Flue gas corrosion on superheater tubes detected and documented

  • Alloy Identification: Chemical analysis revealed improper boiler materials, causing premature failure due to graphitization

Whether for routine assessments or emergency failure analysis, MSI provides the technical insight needed to make informed, cost-effective repair or replacement decisions.

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Aerospace Support

MSI is a trusted partner for Aerospace Primes and supply chain partners, offering precise materials testing for mission-critical components. From recast layer evaluation to alpha case measurements, our team ensures product reliability for applications that impact real lives.

  • Testing Capabilities: Recast layer evaluation, braze joint analysis, heat treatment verification, intergranular oxidation detection

  • Rapid Response: 16,000 sq. ft. of dedicated testing space to support urgent timelines and manufacturing needs

  • Client Integration: Our engineers consult closely with customers, acting as an extension of your quality assurance team

We are keenly aware that the components we test end up in aircraft and equipment our families depend on—which is why we provide nothing less than the most accurate, reliable results possible.

Unmatched Response & Clarity: Clear, concise, high-quality results every time

Exceptional Value: Premium testing and analysis with unmatched ROI

Deep Industry Knowledge: Experts with real-world experience across both industrial and aerospace environments

Urgency Without Compromise: Tight deadlines met with rigor, reliability, and precision

What to Expect from MSI