Dirats Laboratories

Core Services & Expertise

Dirats Laboratories stands as a beacon of scientific excellence in materials testing and analysis, with a legacy spanning over eight decades. Founded in 1939 by Janik Dirats, the company has evolved from a family-owned enterprise to a world-class materials analysis facility that serves critical industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, and medical technologies.

The laboratory’s approach goes far beyond simple testing, offering a comprehensive understanding of material properties that integrates chemical analysis, mechanical testing, and metallurgical evaluation. With an unwavering commitment to technological innovation and scientific precision, Dirats Laboratories has consistently pushed the boundaries of materials research and analysis.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Centrally located in Westfield, Massachusetts, Dirats Laboratories operates from a purpose-built 44,000 square foot facility that represents the pinnacle of materials testing technology. While physically situated in one location, the laboratory’s influence extends across multiple critical industries nationwide, serving prime contractors, vendors, and agencies that require the most rigorous and advanced materials analysis. The company’s capabilities are truly comprehensive, spanning sophisticated testing methodologies including:

• Chemical analysis with ICP-MS technology
• Physical property testing
• Mechanical testing at extreme temperatures
• Metallurgical evaluation
• Advanced computational analysis
• Specialized materials characterization

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Dirats Laboratories has distinguished itself through multiple key characteristics:

• Traceability to National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Sophisticated testing technologies (ICP-MS, X-ray diffraction)
• Extensive experience with challenging materials
• Validation of standard reference materials
• Comprehensive Client Information Center (CIC)

The laboratory’s reputation is built on more than just technical capabilities. With an average staff tenure of 30 years, Dirats Laboratories represents a rare combination of cutting-edge technology and deep institutional knowledge. Unlike many corporate laboratories that prioritize profit margins, they maintain a commitment to thorough, integrity-driven analysis.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Comprehensive Materials Analysis Solutions:

• Rapid turnaround times
• Extreme temperature testing (-320°F to +2200°F)
• Multi-element trace analysis
• Automated testing capabilities
• Comprehensive reporting
• Confidential client information management
• Advanced computational analysis
• Specialized material characterization

Quick Facts

• Specialization: Advanced Materials Testing
• Unique Offering: Comprehensive, integrity-driven analysis

Contact Information

Location: 41 Airport Road, P.O. Box 39, Westfield, MA 01086-0039 Phone: 413 568 1571 Email: pol@diratslabs.com Website: www.diratslabs.com

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