Failure Analysis
Root cause investigation of material, process, and device failures.
Compositional Analysis
Compositional analysis identifies the chemistry of a material, down to its elements, molecules, and phases. These measurements verify purity and detect impurities before they impact design, production, or compliance.
Metrology Consulting Services
Expert guidance on your metrology strategy and implementation.
Quality Control Testing
The difference between good and exceptional lies in the details. Covalent's Quality Control services delve into those details, providing the assurance that your materials and components consistently uphold the highest benchmarks.
Metallurgical Analysis
Correlating microstructure to processing, properties, and performance of your metallic alloy systems using advanced sample preparation, testing, imaging, and spectroscopy.
Material Verification
Material verification is about knowing exactly what is in your materials. By evaluating materials against the specifications provided, Covalent helps you prevent costly mistakes, failures, and compliance risks.
Contamination Analysis
Identify and resolve particulate, chemical, or organic contaminants that compromise material quality, yield, or device function.
Performance Optimization
Behind every high‑performing product is a series of deliberate choices about materials and process. Covalent partners with you to refine those choices, translating real‑world behavior into smarter tuning, higher yield, and greater reliability.
Surface & Interface Properties
Characterize coatings, thin films, and contamination with advanced material analysis to improve reliability and performance.
Mechanical Testing
Measure mechanical properties with our engineering testing expertise to validate material integrity and ensure optimal performance.
Chemical & Compositional Properties
The elements and structures within a material determine whether a product is safe, reliable, and built to last. Covalent’s chemical composition analysis services give you the clearest possible view of that chemistry.
Metals Testing
Identify and quantify metal composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance for your application.
Coatings Testing
From corrosion resistance to biocompatibility, our testing ensures stronger products and global compliance.
Powder Testing
Covalent delivers specialized powder characterization services, including powder testing for particle size, shape, and flow. We support metal powder testing services and additive manufacturing powder testing to optimize performance in pharma, energy, and industrial applications.
Optical Characterization Testing
Covalent provides precise optical characterization services, delivering critical data on optical properties and thickness for materials, semiconductors, thin films and coatings. Our advanced optical characterization techniques ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
Polymer & Plastic Analysis
Covalent offers comprehensive polymer & plastic testing lab services for polymer analysis, failure analysis, and quality control. Get fast, actionable data to ensure quality, performance, and compliance.
Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM)
Combines ion milling and electron imaging for nanoscale analysis.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Images surface topography and composition with electrons.
Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES)
Measures Auger electrons for high-resolution surface analysis.
Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA)
Quantifies elemental composition at the micron scale.
Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (ToF-SIMS)
Ultra-sensitive surface analysis with chemical imaging & depth profiling.
Wavelength Dispersive X‑Ray Fluorescence (WDXRF)
Non-destructive elemental composition & thin-film analysis.
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
Measures surface elemental composition and chemical states.
Mechanical Cross-Section Analysis (X-Section)
Uncovers microstructures and defects causing performance issues.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Quantifies heat flow for material optimization.
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Characterizes thermal and mechanical properties of soft materials.
Infra-Red (IR) Thermography
Visualizes surface temperatures to reveal defects & hotspots.
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Measures material mass changes with temperature or time.
Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
Measures material dimension changes with temp, time, or force.
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Maps nanoscale topography and material properties with a sharp probe.
4-Point Probe (4PP) Measurement
Measures sheet resistance and resistivity accurately.
Scanning Capacitance Microscopy (SCM)
Maps charge carrier polarity/distribution in semiconductors.
Surface Free Energy (SFE)
Quantitative insight into surface energy for adhesion and coatings.
Water Contact Angle
Quantitative insight into surface interactions affecting adhesion.
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Multi-Technique Metrology Problem Solving
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Photoinduced Force Microscopy (PiFM) for Photonics Analysis
In photonics fabrication, understanding how processing steps (deposition, doping, patterning) alter material chemistry and structure at small scales is essential.…
Covalent transforms complex material testing data into clear, actionable insights. From failure analysis to advanced compositional studies, we partner with innovators across industries to accelerate development and optimize performance.
We’re scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers first. Over 70% of us hold PhDs or advanced degrees. Every engagement is led by credentialed experts who combine deep technical knowledge with practical solutions tailored to your toughest challenges.
Trusted by 1,500+ global manufacturers, OEMs, and R&D teams, Covalent builds long-term partnerships that deliver results at scale. Backed by $25M in tools and ISO-accredited methods, we focus on just one thing: data you can act on with confidence.
Join a team that's shaping the future of material insights. At Covalent, you'll work with world-class scientists, cutting-edge technology, and global industry leaders, all while making a measurable impact.
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