MDE
Forensic Laboratories
Scientific experts at MDE provide laboratory testing, research, and
analysis to support the many areas of technical expertise offered at MDE.
MDE offers a multi-faceted approach to your investigations with state-of-the-art
laboratory equipment, all under one roof. These fully comprehensive forensic laboratories are complimented by
the large testing and research center to serve you best. MDE's experts provide
Case Review and Consultation, and are Expert Witness Qualified.
Failure Analysis with
Comprehensive Lab Support
Microanalysis for source detection utilizing stereo, metallurgical and
electron microscopes; composition mapping and detection utilizing x-ray
system; micro and macro hardness surveys to detect degradation of
components; hydrostatic and dynamic analysis to prove failure sequence;
corrosion and environmental studies to simulate actual applications.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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Drug Analysis
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Clandestine
Drug Lab Remediation
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Chemical Spill
Remediation
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Chemical
Failure Analysis
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Deformulation
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Polymer
Analysis
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Materials
Identification
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Contaminant Identification
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FORENSIC
INVESTIGATIONS
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Fire
Investigations
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Fire Debris
Analysis (ASTM Methods)
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Lubricants,
Fuels, and Explosive Analysis
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Paint
Analysis/Transfers
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Product
Tampering
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Building
Materials Analysis
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General
Forensic Case Review
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MICROBIOLOGICAL
ANALYSIS
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Mold Field
Investigations
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Dust, Soot,
Stain Evaluation
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Building Envelope Investigations
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On-Site Sample Collection
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Microbiological Induced Corrosion (MIC)
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IAQ Investigations
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Food Toxins
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ANALYTICAL
CAPABILITIES
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Scanning
Electron Microscopy/Dispersive X-Ray
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Spectrometry
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Micro/Infrared
Spectrometry
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Gas
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
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Optical
Microscopy
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General
Analytical Chemistry
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