Product Evaluation Systems
Independent materials testing laboratory serving additive manufacturing, aerospace, oil & gas, and power generation with mechanical, metallurgical, chemical, and nondestructive testing services.
- CEO / Founder
- Walter Moorhead
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- $601,352
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Technology & Products
Key Products
Mechanical testing; Metallurgical testing; Chemical testing; Nondestructive testing (NDT); Failure analysis; Machining; Calibration; Corrosion testing; Heat treating; Metallography
Technological Advantage
Independent, accredited testing laboratory with deep expertise in AM material characterization; involvement in NASA RAMPT-ORCA and America Makes projects provides qualification data for advanced AM alloys like A7050-RAM2. Advantage is based on accreditations and domain experience, which is defensible but replicable by other accredited labs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified and Nadcap accredited materials testing, enabling AM and aerospace customers to qualify materials and components with reliable, independent data.
How They Differentiate
Unlike general testing labs, PES combines Nadcap accreditation with specific AM material qualification experience (NASA RAMPT, America Makes), offering faster turnaround for aerospace and AM clients.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, additive manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, and power generation companies requiring accredited materials testing and qualification.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Aerospace; Oil and Gas; Mining; Power Generation
Competitors
Westmoreland Mechanical Testing and Research; Element Materials Technology; Lucideon
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue growth and sector turnaround mentioned in Titanium Today (April 2024); acquired state loan per Pittsburgh Business Times (Nov 2019). No specific numerical metrics provided in search results.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1979; ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification; Nadcap accreditation; Joined ATS Family of Companies; Participated in NASA RAMPT-ORCA project; Participated in America Makes A7050-RAM2 material qualification project
Funding rounds
- Debt$601,3522021-03Lead: Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority · Source: PIDA Board Minutes