Covalent Connect
The world of metrology at your fingertips
Access specialized materials characterization and testing services through a curated & vetted network of partner laboratories — guided end-to-end by Covalent scientists.
The Right Lab for Every Problem
Covalent Connect is seamlessly connected to Covalent — giving you a unified experience across our Core Lab and partner network.
Covalent Connect is our scientific network for specialized material characterization and testing. It connects companies to partner laboratories, university facilities, and unique analytical capabilities — through a single Covalent-led experience.
Every lab in our network has been individually evaluated and vetted by Covalent scientists for scientific quality, instrument capability, and reliability. You never have to wonder if you're working with the right partner.
Individually curated & vetted labs
Every partner is evaluated by Covalent scientists before joining the network — not just listed.
Scientifically matched to your project
Work is placed with the lab that has the best fit — by capability, experience, and availability — not whichever has capacity.
One point of contact, start to finish
You work with Covalent. We manage the labs, the timeline, and the results — so you don't have to.
Scientifically interpreted results
Every deliverable is reviewed and contextualized by our scientists before it reaches you.
Stop Navigating a Fragmented
Ecosystem of Testing Providers
Find the Right Method Faster
Many challenges begin with the wrong test. Our scientists define the correct analytical path before any work begins.
Extend Your Internal Capabilities
Access specialized techniques, unique instrumentation, and lab expertise without building additional internal infrastructure.
Reduce Outsourcing Friction
Avoid identifying labs, requesting quotes, and managing fragmented communication across multiple vendors.
Get a Consistent Experience
Work through one scientific partner that manages the entire process — from project definition to final results.
Simple for You. Coordinated by Us.
Tell us what you need to understand
Share your technical challenge, material, and objective. We take it from there.
We scope the right approach
Our scientists select the techniques and experimental design best suited to your question.
Analysis performed in our lab
Experiments are conducted in-house by experienced scientists using our own instruments.
You receive actionable results
A clear, interpreted report — with findings that support real technical and business decisions.
A Network Built on 16 Years
of Scientific Partnerships
Every lab in the Covalent Connect network has been individually evaluated and vetted by our scientists. This is not a marketplace — it is a managed network of trusted partners.
Curated Partner Laboratories
500+ partner labs, each individually assessed for instrument quality, scientific rigor, and track record of delivering reliable results. We only work with labs we trust with our own customers' projects.
Capabilities You Can't Build Internally
University facilities, government labs, and independent specialty providers — access to techniques, instruments, and expertise that most companies cannot justify building or maintaining in-house.
Scientific Oversight On Every Project
Covalent scientists stay involved from scope to delivery. Every result is reviewed before it reaches you — ensuring quality, consistency, and interpretability regardless of which lab performed the work.
9,000+ Projects Across the Network
Over 16 years placing analytical work across a wide range of industries and material types. We know which labs deliver and how to match the right one to your specific project objective.
Bring Expert Materials Analysis Into Your Workflow
Whether you need to investigate a failure, characterize a new material, validate a process, or accelerate product development — the Covalent Core Lab is ready.