IIA Articles
March 10, 2026
From single man-lifts to soaring tower cranes, lift equipment play a vital role in workplaces across Canada every day.
March 10, 2026
When severe weather strikes or a seismic event threatens to topple buildings in our communities, seismic and wind restraints can help protect people and property.
March 10, 2026
Outsourcing is the more cost-effective option when you need advanced equipment (or multiple types of tools) to scan different surface characteristics, sizes or shapes — or if you lack the equipment needed to meet the accuracy requirements of a specific customer.
March 9, 2026
With some of the cleanest air on Earth, the rugged and remote island of Tasmania offers a gold standard for air quality around the world. In fact, scientists use it as a reference point to compare air quality in other regions of the world.
February 25, 2026
Data capture with 3D scanning is efficient, flexible, and highly accurate. Leveraging a wide range of scanning technologies, IIA’s metrology labs can easily scan items ranging from the face of a penny to the contours of a fighter jet.
February 23, 2026
From medical devices to baby monitors, today’s electronics market includes a wide range of smart products that communicate over networks. Along with enormous benefits, these products present a range of security challenges.
February 22, 2026
When it comes to spellbinding structures, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, holds its own among icons ranging from the Statue of Liberty to the Eiffel Tower.
February 13, 2026
Whether you use an in-house metrology laboratory or a third-party provider, an array of cutting-edge technologies are available to meet your dimensional inspection needs.
February 3, 2026
Whether you use an in-house metrology laboratory or a third-party provider, an array of cutting-edge technologies are available to meet your dimensional inspection needs.
January 30, 2026
Congratulations to our Metrology Lab Services team! 2026 marks 40 years of providing premier metrology services that help ensure the safety and quality of manufactured products around the world.
December 12, 2025
We are committed to providing fast, accurate, and reliable testing for water, soil, sludge, petroleum products, and much more.
October 16, 2025
A basic form of mechanical testing, tensile testing involves applying a pulling force to a material and measuring how it responds to the stress. The information provided through tensile testing allows engineers to determine if a material is suitable for the planned application, making it a valuable tool in many industries.
October 15, 2025
When evaluating environmental testing labs, it’s important to find a provider with the team and technology to deliver accurate results, meaningful insights, and customer service that meets your needs and expectations.
October 10, 2025
Going global, also known as Global Market Access (GMA) or International Type Approvals (ITA), is the complex process by which manufacturers demonstrate that their product complies with all applicable regulatory standards in the country where it will be marketed and sold. When navigated successfully, the GMA process grants businesses the right to legally sell a product in a specific country or region.
October 10, 2025
From oil transportation to chemical storage, industrial tanks and pipelines play a vital role in many industries. Magnetic flux leakage (MFL) testing is a powerful tool to ensure the safety and structural integrity of these and other critical steel infrastructure, and it’s one of our specialties at Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA).
September 9, 2025
Going global, also known as Global Market Access (GMA) or International Type Approvals (ITA), is the complex process by which manufacturers demonstrate that their product complies with all applicable regulatory standards in the country where it will be marketed and sold. When navigated successfully, the GMA process grants businesses the right to legally sell a product in a specific country or region.
August 13, 2025
When a leading global medical manufacturer faced an urgent need for Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection of four different parts, they turned to the metrology experts at Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA).
August 8, 2025
To gain control over the testing process and associated costs, many manufacturers invest in staffing, training, and measurement equipment to maintain an in-house metrology lab. However, even for manufacturers with their own testing resources, it makes sense to occasionally outsource to an independent metrology lab.
July 30, 2025
Fast, accurate and cost-effective, non-destructive testing (NDT) allows for internal and external inspection of components, materials and structures — without altering or damaging the item. NDT plays a crucial role in many Canadian industries, including aerospace, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining and construction.
July 17, 2025
From product design to the production line, things don’t always go as planned for manufacturers — and the consequences can be severe if a subpar product hits the market. Class action lawsuits have been filed to settle disputes ranging from defective toys to automotive component failures to faulty household appliances.
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