We conduct pioneering research targeting breakthroughs to benefit national security missions. Explore some of our cutting-edge materials science facilities.
Materials Characterization Facility
The Materials Characterization Facility solves critical challenges for APL’s sponsors through materials testing and analysis at the micro and macro scale. The facility combines expert staff and extensive analytical instrumentation to solve the most demanding materials problems, using standard and custom-designed, program-specific configurations. All material types are supported (e.g., metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, biomaterials), as are system and subsystem proof and validation testing.
Materials for Extreme Environments Laboratory
The Materials for Extreme Environments Laboratory uses innovative material formulations and processing techniques as well as unique testing to enhance material performance and survivability in extreme environments. Mission-engineered materials are created to enable critical capabilities demonstrated through internal and external testing venues.