DDL, Inc. to Host Spring Product & Material Testing Seminar

MINNEAPOLIS, MN -March 29, 2011-- http://www.testedandproven.com/ -- DDL, a leader in medical device package, product and material testing, has confirmed that it will host its first Product & Material Seminar on Wednesday, April 13th at its headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN.

Methods to Evaluate the Materials Used in Your Sterile Barrier System for Shelf-Life Products, will take place in DDL's new space from 8 am to 12 pm and will include both a seminar presentation from DDL's Product and Material Engineer, Al Gale and interactive learning workshops on various test methods including Tensile Testing, Tear Testing, Shock/Fragility Testing and Puncture Testing.

"The program will include a presentation on DDL's abilities to help companies test the packaging material that protects their product as well as testing the medical device itself," Al Gale, Product & Material Engineer at DDL, said. "The workshops are intended to show how the tests themselves are performed and the differences between various test types."

The seminar is intended for medical device product & material engineers, supply chain managers, product engineers, and quality professionals.

Other Aspects of Al's presentation include;

- What tests to consider when looking at the material stability of a sterile barrier system.

- Aging of Materials

- Porosity Measurement for Materials

- Impact Testing of Plastic Film

- Dynamic Tensile Behavior

Mr. Gale has more than 25 years of experience in the high tech manufacturing industry, supporting both products and customers. He has a keen insight into industry trends, standards and regulations. He guides customers on this type of testing on a daily basis and works one on one with clients to ensure the right test is conducted the first time. Mr. Gale is also very active within ASTM International.

The seminar, which is scheduled for April 13, 2011, will be held at DDL's headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. For more information please visit our seminar website by clicking on the link below or contact DDL's marketing department 952-941-9226 ext. 157 or 158. You can also reach us via email at lyndsey.danberry@testedandproven.com.

DDL Spring Seminar Website - Click here to register today!

About DDL:

DDL is a third party testing facility that offers expert package testing, product testing and material testing services. DDL is here to partner with you to help get your medical device project to market on time. DDL takes pride in being able to direct our clients to the right test the first time, saving them time and money. DDL's experienced engineers are also able to offer complimentary failure analysis when needed. DDL has have three full service labs in California, Minnesota and New Jersey offering services that include; shock testing, vibration testing, tensile testing, leak testing and validation services.

About The TCP Family of Companies

The TCP Family of Companies is a complete packaging integrity solutions provider servicing life science industries. The TCP Family consists of Cryopak, the leading manufacturer of cold chain related products, DDL, the leader in product, material and package validation testing for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries and ATP, the leading provider of cold chain compliance solutions and software for the lifescience industry and healthcare organizations. The TCP Family handles your packaging projects with the paramount goal of helping you get your product to market faster while maintaining the integrity of your products.

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