About Element Portland Hillsboro Elam Young Laboratory
Element Materials Technology’s Portland (Elam Young) facility is a specialized non-destructive testing laboratory supporting the aerospace sector with high-reliability inspection services. Strategically located in the Pacific Northwest, one of the largest aerospace manufacturing hubs in the United States, the lab serves OEMs, Tier suppliers, and MRO organizations with rapid turnaround and technical expertise.
The laboratory provides a comprehensive suite of NDT capabilities, including radiographic testing (film and computed radiography), ultrasonic inspection (including phased array), liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, and eddy current testing. These services are designed to detect surface and subsurface discontinuities in critical aerospace components, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and performance standards.
With Nadcap accreditation and AS9100 certification, the Portland facility operates under rigorous quality systems aligned with aerospace industry requirements. The lab is equipped to handle both high-volume production work and complex, high-value components, supporting materials ranging from metals to advanced composites.
Element Portland (Elam Young) is recognized for its responsive service, technical depth, and strong alignment with the demands of regional aerospace manufacturing, making it a trusted partner for non-destructive testing in the Pacific Northwest.
Compliance and capabilities at Portland Hillsboro Elam Young
Approvals, accreditations and documents
Components and materials we test at this location
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Raw materials
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Forgings
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Castings
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Precision-machined components
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Welded assemblies
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Bonded structures
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Composite materials (aerospace and defense applications)
Standards tested to at this location
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ASTM
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AMS
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MIL
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NAS
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Customer-specific aerospace standards (per Nadcap-accredited processes and OEM approval requirements)

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