The Philadelphia office laboratory facilities accommodate activities to support the work of our Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science practices. Our laboratory capabilities and equipment are outlined below.

The Biomechanics laboratory is equipped with 3 mechanical testing frames to accommodate uniaxial and torsional testing, ovens for accelerated aging, and two fume hoods.

The Tissue/Procedure laboratory is equipped to handle work on cadaveric or animal tissues, including a dissecting area, a procedure area, and a C-arm for fluoroscopic imaging. We also have capabilities to do microCT scanning for imaging small specimens (< 8 cm diameter and 13.5 cm height) to a resolution of 10 microns depending on the size of the specimen.

The Imaging laboratory is equipped with light microscopes with image capturing software, a white-light interferometer and an FTIR. We also have a stage area where photographic images of specimens can be taken.

The Materials laboratory is equipped with machining equipment including a lathe, band saws and drill presses. In addition, we have access to the machine shop of a major university within a block of our facility.

The Mechanics and Materials laboratory includes a micro hardness tester for verifying hardness of metal components and fracture surfaces, stereo microscope(s), and general inspection facilities.  We have access to scanning electron microscopy at one of two major academic centers within walking distance to our facility.