Analytical Technology Services
Using the most effective analytical technologies available, Crane Engineering is committed to a multi-disciplinary approach to solving complex real-world problems. Whether it's a water heater, a piece of circuit board, a deep fryer or a catheter, Crane Engineering can conduct the tests necessary to solve your problem. The company uses the most advanced instruments and methodologies available to ensure creative, non-invasive (evidence-friendly) test and measurement techniques.
Crane Engineering’s analytical laboratory features a low-vacuum scanning electron microscope/electron dispersive spectrometry (SEM/EDS) and an assortment of instrumentation that can be used to analyze a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds.
Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR)
Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy is an analytical technique used in the identification and characterization of organic solids, liquids, and gases.
Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Crane Engineering identifies volatile and semi-volatile compounds using the Thermo Finnigan PolarisQ high-quality ion trap GC/MS system.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS)
LC/MS is an analytical chemistry technique that combines the physical separation capabilities of liquid chromatography with the mass analysis capabilities of mass spectrometry.
Crane Engineering uses specialized sectioning, micro-hardness, and microstructure of metal samples.
Scanning Electron Microscopy/Electron Dispersive Spectrometry (SEM/EDS)
The SEM/EDS can analyze even wet samples of evidence or tissue. Crane Engineering also uses a state-of-the-art EDS analyzer to identify elements in samples being examined.