History
Knight Testing was started in 2006 by brothers Kevin and Nolan Knight, and their colleague Pat Ballinger. Having worked in and managed captive testing laboratories in multiple industries, the three owners leveraged their experience to venture out on their own. Knight Testing first established its reputation in the orthopedic industry, providing nearby companies like Zimmer, Biomet, and DePuy access to a convenient, quality contract test laboratory with outstanding customer service.
Today, Knight Testing employs an experienced staff of test engineers, technicians, designers, and machinists in a 10,000 square foot laboratory offering mechanical testing services to a broad range of industries in the US and around the globe.
Facilities
To ensure the accuracy and repeatability of testing data, Knight Testing uses all MTS load frames, controllers and software in its laboratory. We also offer full machine shop services, proudly featuring Haas CNC machining centers. A brief description of some of our in-house capability is below:
- Dynamic force control from less than +/-1 lb up to +/-55,000 lb
- Load, displacement, and strain control modes
- Multi-axis loading (combined axial and torsion, orthogonal loading)
- High speed video extensometer
- Environmental testing from -200F to +600F
- Physiological test chambers (37C saline, bovine serum)
- Cyclic impact testing up to 7000lb In-house design services and CNC machine shop, using Solidworks and MasterCam
Customer Service
Our customer service is our competitive advantage. We run tests all day every day, but we understand that from your perspective, this test is just one piece of a much larger puzzle.
Knight Testing provides frequent updates on your tests, particularly when we notice anything out of the ordinary. We consult with you to develop the most appropriate test plan, and point it out any time we see an opportunity to save time or money.
Accreditation
Knight Testing is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the Laboratory Accreditation Bureau. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is the global standard of quality governing the operation of testing laboratories. To view our accreditation certificate and scope of accreditation, click here.
Don’t see the test you need? Contact us today. Our lab regularly adds new standards and customer test methods to our scope.