IIA Articles

July 30, 2025

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing an NDT Provider in Canada

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

Third-Party Inspection: Big Benefits for Small Businesses

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.
July 8, 2025

Training & Manufacturing Operations in Danville, Virginia — Including IIA Lab — Impress Acting Chief of Naval Operations

In Danville, Virginia, Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) is part of a team of industrial partners, industry experts and government entities working together to support the Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) in its efforts to accelerate and scale defense manufacturing.
July 3, 2025

No Bones About It: Third-Party Certification of Surgical Screws is Critical

From surgical tools to implantable devices, patients count on medical providers to use equipment that is safe, reliable, and free of contaminants. The medical industry counts on Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) to ensure just that. Clients ranging from start-ups to major manufacturers turn to IIA for inspection, testing, and failure analysis of Classes I, II, and III medical devices.
May 23, 2025

CMM vs. Manual Measurement – Which Makes Sense & When?

From time-tested hand tools to cutting-edge automated technologies like coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), dimensional measurement can be done in a myriad of ways. The best method for your project depends on what you need to measure and the level of precision your project demands.
May 20, 2025

World Metrology Day: Why The Science of Measurement Is Something to Celebrate 

Even though it touches virtually all of the objects in our lives — from the cars we drive to the prescriptions we take — the field of metrology remains a mystery to most people. But every year on May 20, this vital science steps into the spotlight as we celebrate World Metrology Day
April 7, 2025

First Article Inspection: Your First Step Toward Quality Control

Your journey from product design to full production is nearing its end. But there’s one last step you need to take to perfect your product. By confirming that manufactured products conform to design specifications, the First Article Inspection (FAI) will help you catch potential issues before you kick manufacturing into full high gear.
March 20, 2025

Crane Inspections are Cornerstone of Responsible Crane Ownership 

From its origins as a water-lifting device in ancient Mesopotamia to today’s towering versions, the crane is a mechanical marvel that has fueled modern life — from the buildings we work in, to the bridges and roads we drive, to the cargo that is ultimately delivered to our doorstep.
March 20, 2025

Tour IIA’s St. Louis Lab: Your Gateway to Testing Solutions

In the heart of the Midwest, IIA’s St. Louis testing lab got its start in the Roaring Twenties, a time when technological advancements like automobiles, telephones and electric appliances were becoming mainstream. Our lab in the Gateway City continued to keep pace with industry and technology in the decades to come.
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