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You'll learn how to select a lab, the differences in accreditations, and understand what it all means.  Complete the form to view the webinar now! [Read More](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/value-of-an-accredited-laboratory-webinar) Topics: [Education](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/tag/education) ## [ASM International Cleveland Chapter Local Meeting](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/asm-international-cleveland-chapter-local-meeting) Posted by [NSL Analytical](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/author/nsl-analytical) on 1/19/21 3:08 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/hubfs/ASM.jpg)](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/asm-international-cleveland-chapter-local-meeting) ASM International Cleveland Chapter invites you to attend our Tuesday, January19th meeting via Ring Central.  Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Chapter Chair Dave Kovarik will do opening remarks, introduce our speaker and topic, with the presentation to follow.The event is free. Please register and the link will be emailed to you in the registration confirmation email. **January Online Technical Meeting Tuesday 1/19/2021 7:00 PM** **Special Topic:** A Forensic Investigation of Origin for the Image & Shroud of Turin Using Material Analytical Techniques **Guest Speaker:** David Onysko **[REGISTER HERE](https://asmcleveland.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0ccc735609550cfd7dd05a627&id=d1e0b57465&e=9319f91285)** [Read More](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/asm-international-cleveland-chapter-local-meeting) Topics: [Education](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/tag/education), [Conference & Events](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/tag/conference-events), [Metallurgical Techniques](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/tag/metallurgical-techniques) ## [Webinar - Practical Approaches to California Proposition 65 Testing](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/california-prop-65-webinar) Posted by [NSL Analytical](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/author/nsl-analytical) on 1/15/21 8:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/hubfs/TestTalk_RecordingHeader.png)](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/california-prop-65-webinar) With nearly 1,000 materials restricted by California’s Proposition 65, compliance may appear to be a daunting and expensive task. In this Tech Talk webinar, NSL's Dave van der Wiel and Sarah Baskerville discuss common misconceptions of Prop 65 compliance, review the regulated products and materials, and provide practical advice for helping businesses navigate toward a compliance solution. Complete the form to view the webinar now, and access additional materials! [Read More](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/california-prop-65-webinar) Topics: [Education](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/tag/education) ## [How Metal Powder Surface Area Influences Additive Manufacturing](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/how-metal-powder-surface-area-influences-additive-manufacturing) Posted by [NSL Analytical](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/author/nsl-analytical) on 12/23/20 4:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/hubfs/1220_ITAR_Blog.png)](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/how-metal-powder-surface-area-influences-additive-manufacturing)   Dr. Dave van der Wiel, NSL's Director of Technology Development, wrote an article about "How Metal Powder Surface Area Influences Additive Manufacturing" that was published in Powder Metallurgy Review Magazine. Learn more about the article and about the highly-respected publication below. Then, contact us to speak with the author or another member of our team. 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You will also learn the features of modern-day microscopes and how they are used today. Complete the form to view now! [Read More](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/optical-microscopy-webinar) Topics: [Education](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/tag/education) ## [NSL Registered with DDTC Regarding ITAR and EAR](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/itar-ear-approval) Posted by [NSL Analytical](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/author/nsl-analytical) on 12/8/20 5:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![ITAR EAR approval](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/hubfs/1220_ITAR_Blog.png)](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/itar-ear-approval) NSL Analytical Services, Inc. has registered with DDTC regarding the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  NSL is now accepting projects subject to ITAR/EAR registration. 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[Read More](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/nasa-perseverance-rover-will-bring-metal-additively-manufactured-parts-to-mars) Topics: [News & Press Releases](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/tag/news-press-releases), [additive manufacturing](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/tag/additive-manufacturing) ## [Tech Talk Webinar: Issues & Insights Regarding Particle Size Analysis](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/issues-and-insights-regarding-particle-size-analysis) Posted by [NSL Analytical](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/author/nsl-analytical) on 11/12/20 2:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/hubfs/TestTalk_RecordingHeader.png)](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/issues-and-insights-regarding-particle-size-analysis) The analysis of particle size distributions is widely accepted as a critical requirement in many metal and ceramic processes. In this webinar, we discussed the pragmatic issues associated with the most readily-available techniques and which complimentary methods might be insightful for certain applications, without having to develop a new historical dataset of particle size information. Access the slide deck and video recording by completing the form below. [Read More](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/issues-and-insights-regarding-particle-size-analysis) Topics: [Education](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/tag/education) ## [NSL Analytical Services, Inc. Announces New “Tech Talk” Webinar Series](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/announcing-tech-talk-webinar-series) Posted by [NSL Analytical](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/author/nsl-analytical) on 10/27/20 10:51 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![tech talk webinar series](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/hubfs/PR_TechTalk.jpg)](https://blog.nslanalytical.com/announcing-tech-talk-webinar-series) NSL Analytical Services, Inc. has announced the launch of their new “Tech Talk” webinar series. Webinar attendees enjoy exciting presentations, conversations and demonstrations from NSL’s scientists and experts regarding testing strategies, equipment, and techniques, among other related topics. 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