Major Biomedical Customers

Abbott Vascular (Perclose) Advanced Biosurfaces Biomet Boston Scientific Cardiovascular Dynamics Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Cordis DePuy Duke University Edwards Lifescience Endologix Guidant Harrington Arthritis Hershey Medical Howmedica IntraTherapeutics Johnson & Johnson Massachusetts Institute of Technology Med Institute Medtronic	NIST Midwest Orthopaedics National Institute of Health (NIH) National University of Ireland, Galway Ossur Engineering, Inc. Pfizer Politecnico di Milano Rice University Rutgers State University of New Jersey Smith & Nephew Sofamor Danek SpineTech Sulzer Synthes (USA) Transvascular University of Conneticut University of Wisconsin W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Zimmer, Inc.
Major Materials Testing Customers
3M Aerospace Corporation Anheuser Busch Ball Packaging Cannondale Consumer Products Safety Commission Georgia Institute of Technology Hamilton Sundstrand Hutchinson Research Corporation ICI Poly Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories McGill University Metal Container	NASA Nestle Ohio State University Phillips Plastics Pratt & Whitney Renault Sandia National Laboratories Sunbeam Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Tecumseh Research Texas Department of Transportation University of Iowa Wayne State University

Cordis Corporation, a Johnson & Johnson Company, Warren, NJ "Overall we're very happy with our ELF test systems. There's an expectation of quality from EnduraTEC products and the ELF's durability has really shown itself to us. The simplicity of operation and the continuity between all our device test systems and WinTest were what really drew us in. It made training easier, and the WinTest Training CD was a big plus as well. We view EnduraTEC as a valuable partner in our endeavors to create innovative and novel solutions to address today and tomorrow's development challenges."

Randy B. Grishaber Engineering Fellow, Adv. R&D

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA "After the purchase of an ELF we were very impressed with how user friendly it is. This is an important factor in a University lab with considerable people turnover. We were up and testing in almost no time. The WinTest user interface is intuitive to use and it interfaces very well with other systems. Size was also a consideration in that we have a lot of equipment in lab, and we were also very happy with the low maintenance (no oil leaks to be concerned with) and the high frequency capabilities. When testing biomaterials we were able to run more tests in a shorter time than with our servohydraulic equipment."

Dr. Valentina Imbeni Visiting Researcher

MED Institute, Inc., West Lafayette, IN "Other systems don't even come close to the power and versatility of the ELF. The ELF is extremely quiet and the frequency response is incredible compared to servohydraulic and other test systems. The limited maintenance requirements was also key to our decision to buy from EnduraTEC. Our history with EnduraTEC over the years has been excellent. The staff is very knowledgeable and responsive. Their technicians helped answer questions long after normal business hours. EnduraTEC is very committed to customer satisfaction, and it shows in their 100% satisfaction guarantee."

Brian D. Choules, Ph.D. Bench Testing Manager

Nitinol Devices & Components (a Johnson & Johnson Company), Fremont, CA "One of the key challenges as a medical implant manufacturer is to ensure the device integrity. At NDC, we address this issue using intensive fatigue tests in conjunction with nonlinear finite element analysis. With the ELF 3200 Series, we were able to test hundreds of samples annually (up to 10 million cycles per sample) under high displacement and force. The system is literally maintenance-free, easy to operate and very quiet. With the ELF 3200, we can test faster than other systems without interrupting any other operations in our lab. Buying the ELF 3200 was an easy choice for us."

Xiao-Yan Gong, Ph.D. Staff Engineer

University of Sydney, Australia "Everything is working perfectly with our new EnduraTEC system. I can't say enough positive things . . . you did a fantastic job setting up the equipment and training us, etc... I'm more convinced than ever that we made the right choice going with EnduraTEC and I will be sure to endorse your product with colleagues."

Dennis Bobyn Professor

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Flagstaff, Arizona "Everyone I have spoken with here has been extremely vocal about how pleased they are with the purchase and installation process of this ELF 3220. You made my job easy which was a pleasant departure from many of my experiences."

Larry Holden Member of Design Group

Biomet, Warsaw, IN "I've been extremely happy with the performance and value of EnduraTEC's test systems and controllers. EnduraTEC systems have been running cyclic fatigue tests for Biomet for years. Having a PC-based controller allows us to monitor multiple variables simultaneously and complete data analysis on the same PC. The real-time control is another feature that supports efficiency in our lab. We utilize a wide range of loads, and WinTest easily operates multiple load cells and controls multiple channels. This unlimited flexibility is invaluable to Biomet."

Kelly Howard Lab Supervisor

Cannondale, Bedford, PA "Testing plays a critical role in our quality control and design guidelines. Our testing system, run with EnduraTEC's control system and actuators, has been a solid performer providing accurate performance, versatility and overall value. The bottom line: we get great results at an affordable price."

Mark LaPlante Senior Test Engineer

Ossur Engineering, Inc., Albion, MI "Developing a new product to meet the rigorous ISO testing requirements can take a lot of time and money when out-sourcing it to an independent laboratory. Purchasing an EnduraTEC Test System has helped us make a quantum leap in our ability to expedite new product development and product improvement. The software is simple and easy to use. EnduraTEC's technical support staff has always been friendly and quick to provide an answer to any of our questions."

Grant E. Wild Director of Engineering

INAMED Corporation, Goleta, CA "EnduraTEC sets the gold standard in customer service."

Richard D. Dumas Senior Engineer

Pratt & Whitney, Hartford, CT "When it came time to update a Thermal Mechanical fatigue test system I began the painful process of finding a supplier who would undertake such a complicated task. EnduraTEC not only met the intent of my specification but also provided state of the art enhancements that clearly make this TMF system world class. EnduraTEC's advanced control system, WinTest, is PC-based which provides upgradeability. And, the EnduraTEC solution provided the flexibility we needed for future applications at a reasonable price. That's what I call Value."

R. Keith Kersey Senior Test Engineer

Hamilton Sundstrand, Hartford, CT "We recently upgraded several systems for testing propellers, hubs and fuel controls and found our transition to the WinTest Digital Control System to be a painless change. WinTest provides us the flexibility we need in gathering data for experimental set ups such as developing a database of wear characteristics for new coatings. We are also using WinTest Digital Controls to command up to eight (8) independent 3.3 hydraulic actuators to pull on a turbo-prop hub. We found the WinTest Digital Control Upgrade to be a powerful package for a reasonable price."

Jack Kattler Test Technician