From Intern to Supervisor: Salha Hemed’s Journey at Micom
As you may have read last week, Jacques St-Denis, Supervisor of Surface Finish Testing at Micom, has decided to retire...
“A Head Full of Ideas and Tests…”
After relocating our laboratories to a new space in Baie-d’Urfé, Micom is ready for the back-to-school, brimming with ideas and challenges. First of all, we express our gratitude to our clients from diverse industries. Your loyalty and specific requests continue…
Micom now accredited for safety rule 16 CFR Part 1261
Micom Laboratories is pleased to inform you that we’ve recently received accreditation for 16 CFR Part 1261, granted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This accreditation focuses on the safety of the clothing storage units, with the aim…
5 Reasons You Should Do Packaging Transport Tests
Quick Links 1.0 Why Is It Important to Do Packaging Transport Tests? 2.0 5 Reasons Why You Should Do a Packaging Test 3.0 7 Packaging Tests You Should Do 3.1 Random Vibration Test 3.2 Incline Impact Test 3.3 Drop Test…
Micom Reviews the GM 1738NA Revision 4 Packaging Specification
The GM 1738NA packaging specification contains requirements for shipping containers used by suppliers for the transportation of production parts to GM facilities. One such requirement for palletised loads is that they must be tested to either ISTA 3E or ASTM…
A New BIFMA Test Report Verification Program for the Contract Furniture Industry
At the onset of 2020, some people will make resolutions while others will go for predictions. I usually avoid both. This year though I am willing to make an exception specifically for the Furniture Industry, an industry I have been…
ASTM F2825 standard now offered at Micom Laboratories
Micom laboratories is delighted to announce that it now offers the ASTM F2825 standard as part of its environmental testing services. This practice provides the necessary test conditions which replicate the characteristics of the expected conditions of the storage and…
ASTM F1140 standard now offered at Micom Laboratories
Micom laboratories is delighted to announce that it now offers the ASTM F1140 standard as part of its package testing and of its medical package testing services. This method details two tests procedures which rely on the use of a…
ASTM D4214 standard now offered at Micom Laboratories
Micom laboratories is proud to announce that it now offers the ASTM D4214 standard as part of its paint testing services. This method details four test procedures that may be used to assess the degree of chalking of exterior paint…
ASTM D4145 standard now offered at Micom Laboratories
Micom laboratories is pleased to announce that it now offers the ASTM D4145 standard as part of its coating testing services. This method details a procedure which allows to assess the flexibility and the adhesive strength of a coating by…