This section provides an overview for environmental laboratories as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 environmental laboratory manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked environmental laboratory companies as of November, 2024: 1.Experior Laboratories Inc., 2.Modern Industries, Inc. (Laboratory Testing Division), 3.Environmental Express, Inc..
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An environmental laboratory is a test room designed to simulate various environmental conditions. They are used to confirm in advance that various devices and components mounted on devices will operate according to specifications without problems when used under various assumed conditions.
Environmental tests are conducted using the following types of environmental testing equipment.
Vibration testers can generate specific vibrations based on the surrounding environment and vibration during movement, and drop testers simulate the case where equipment is dropped. Electrostatic testers that simulate static electricity that may be generated in the operating environment, noise testers that simulate noise contamination from surrounding electrical and electronic equipment, power supplies, etc., and surge testers are used.
In addition to these testers, there are temperature and humidity testers that can change the temperature and humidity conditions, but if the device under test is large, such as a television, refrigerator, or washing machine, it will not fit inside the environmental tester. Environmental laboratories are used in such cases.
Environmental laboratories are used to test various types of equipment and components in a test chamber.
Various types of equipment and parts are used under various environmental conditions. In the case of equipment intended for the domestic market, it must operate normally under temperature conditions ranging from Hokkaido in the middle of winter to Okinawa in the middle of summer. Therefore, since normal consumer products are tested in temperatures ranging from -10 to +40 degrees Celsius, environmental laboratories can be set to produce such conditions in temperatures ranging from minus several tens of degrees Celsius to plus 50 degrees Celsius or more.
Using such a test chamber, we set the upper and lower temperature and humidity limits specified in the product specifications or standards, and switch to these upper and lower temperature and humidity conditions at regular intervals. The operation of the equipment and components is checked before the test, and the same checks are made again after the test is completed.
Equipment and various components are sold with the obligation to agree on product specifications and guarantee these specifications to the purchaser. Purchasers purchase products after confirming the manufacturer's specifications and use the products according to their intended purposes.
Additionally, various equipment and parts must adhere to specific regulations depending on the environment in which they are used and their product characteristics. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) provides global standards. Manufacturers must ensure that their products meet the individual requirements for each device and usage condition.
Environmental testing is not limited to testing a product with the specific testing equipment designed for that product. Product designers must consider variations in component characteristics. Therefore, it is essential to design products with a certain level of tolerance to standards, assuming that some components may have characteristics that make them more likely to meet the standard. In product design, designers often set a margin beyond the standard values under rigorous conditions and consider the design complete when the product passes the test.
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Environmental Express, established in 1990 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment and consumables for environmental testing. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes a wide range of products such as filtration supplies, sample containers, and laboratory instruments. These products are essential for conducting accurate environmental analyses and assessments. Environmental Express supports laboratories and professionals in the environmental field by providing quality products that meet regulatory standards. Their solutions enhance efficient and precise testing, ensuring the safety and health of ecosystems and communities.
CID Controls, established in Sarver, PA in 1967, is a manufacturer of standard and custom electrical and pneumatic control panels, systems, consoles, pipe skids, and modular control systems. The company's product portfolio includes motor control centers (MCCs), power distribution panels, and automation panels, used in industries such as Manufacturing and Industrial Automation, Food and Beverage Processing, Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals. The company provides Quality Assurance, Technical Support, national distribution, customized services and customer support.
Experior Laboratories, Inc is a supplier of testing services based in California since 2003 The company is a third-party testing laboratory ranging from climatic to mechanical and materials testing inclusive of temperature, shock, humidity, altitude, and icing testing in the environmental category whereas Mechanical testing services consist of vibration, impact and drop, tensile and compression, and various flex, twist and stress test applications. The material testing is based on salt fog and cyclic corrosion, Chemical and fungus resistance, Sand and dust, Flammability and firewall, and more, and along with space, even satellite, telecom, automotive, military, and aerospace benefit from these services.
Modern Industries, Inc. (Laboratory Testing Division), founded in 1946 and headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, operates as a metallurgical testing service supplier. The company offers testing services for material testing and complex multi-factor research projects. Its diverse offerings include chemical analysis, biology, microbiology, industrial hygiene, microscopy, as well as physical and mechanical testing, non-destructive testing, environmental and industrial hygiene, and failure analysis. These services are essential across a multitude of industries, ranging from aerospace to healthcare, manufacturing, mining, and more. The company's ISO 17025 certified and NADCAP accredited materials testing laboratory enables a comprehensive suite of material testing procedures.
ESPEC CORP., founded in 1947 and based in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of environmental test chambers, listed as one of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)'s Global Niche Top Companies Selection 100 in 2020. These chambers are designed to test the impact of temperature and humidity, rapid-rate thermal cycling, and thermal shock on materials and products. Additionally, the company offers Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) systems to detect potential product weak links throughout their lifespans. These products find applications in various industries, including automotive, indoor farming, and digital communication technology.
Sun Labtek, founded in 1999, in New Delhi, India is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment with a robust mechanical foundation. The company specializes in mechanical engineering lab equipment, civil engineering lab equipment, surveying instruments, dynamics of machine lab equipment, and fluid mechanics and fluid machinery lab equipment through its brand Labtechonline. The products play a crucial role in education, research, and quality assurance across various industries and educational institutions, enabling practical learning and experimentation in the fields of science and engineering.
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning, established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Kantō, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of premium cooling and heating solutions. The company's product range includes residential air conditioning, commercial air conditioning, VRF systems, large-tonnage chillers, and compressors. These products address various residential and commercial needs, ensuring optimal temperature control and comfort. They are extensively used in the mechanical and industrial engineering sectors. Additionally, the company offers services such as commercial AC, dehumidifiers, and environmental testing.
ELE International, founded in 1961, is a manufacturer and supplier based in the UK specializing in construction materials testing equipment and environmental instrumentation. The company’s product portfolio includes soil testing equipment, cement testing equipment, environmental testing machines and other testing equipment designed to assess the properties and quality of construction materials. Their offerings also include installation, calibration and training programs for testing equipment based on customers’ needs. With a global presence in the UK, United States, Asia and the Middle East, ELE International serves civil engineering and construction industries worldwide.
KOMEG Technology, established in 1990 in Dongguan, China, is a manufacturer of environmental testing equipment and solutions. It specializes in manufacturing and distributing temperature and humidity chambers, thermal shock test chambers, and altitude chambers, catering to a diverse range of industries like electronics, aerospace, automotive, and more. Its aim is to ensure product quality and reliability through precise testing. It also has a track record of delivering over 4,000 testing systems worldwide exemplifying its loyalty to setting industrial standards.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Experior Laboratories Inc. |
16.7%
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2 | Modern Industries, Inc. (Laboratory Testing Division) |
14.3%
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3 | Environmental Express, Inc. |
14.3%
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4 | Konrad GmbH |
14.3%
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5 | Sun Lab Tek Equipment Pvt Ltd. |
11.9%
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6 | CID Associates, Inc. |
11.9%
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7 | ELE International |
7.1%
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8 | KOMEG Technology Ind Co.,Ltd |
4.8%
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9 | Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning |
2.4%
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10 | Satake Martimics Co., Ltd. |
2.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the environmental laboratory page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 4 | 50.0% |
Japan | 2 | 25.0% |
India | 1 | 12.5% |
Germany | 1 | 12.5% |
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