Nebraska Center for Excellence in Electronics (NCEE) has recently completed another American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) assessment for technical competence in the field of electrical testing. The assessment has proved successful because more services have been added to NCEE’s Scope of Accreditation.
NCEE Labs have expanded their accredited services to include Part 90 licensed transmitters and short range devices in the United States. Other transmitters for the European Union have also been accredited.
According to its website, the mission of the A2LA is to provide “comprehensive services in laboratory accreditation and laboratory related training.” Accreditation is based on international criteria to improve the quality of laboratories, increase accredited trade and improve customer satisfaction by meeting the needs of laboratories and the users.
“The assessment process takes a lot of energy and time for staff and is well worth it in the recognition of a proven quality system and the technical competence of NCEE Labs,” said Doug Kramer, senior test engineer for NCEE.
NCEE Labs is hoping to become an International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) certified testing facility. ISTA certification ensures protection of contents by improving transport packaging. ISTA is the only international association dedicated to this concern.
“ISTA provides performance testing standards, training, education, and certification to help packaging specialists design packaging that prevents product damage and over-packaging,” said Bob McElroy, senior test engineer, “This provides economic and environmental benefits to all.”
Vibration, mechanical shock, and environmental testing are standard ISTA testing criteria. NCEE Labs certification application will include vibration and environmental testing. Certification applications for impact, drop, shock, and compression testing may be submitted in the future, depending on customer demand.