Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB) is a premier U.S.-owned and operated engineering, testing, and technical services company headquartered in Bohemia, New York. Founded in 1950, the company has established a 75-year legacy as a preferred provider for the Department of Defense (DoD), aerospace, and high-tech industries. Operating from a 32-acre corporate campus, DTB maintains one of the largest independent engineering and testing laboratories in the United States, supported by a workforce of approximately 300 employees and annual revenues between $25M and $100M.
The company specializes in a comprehensive suite of B2B services across four primary divisions: Testing & Engineering, Technical Publications, Product Support & Logistics, and Mission Systems. Their extensive testing capabilities include environmental simulation, dynamics and vibration, structural fatigue, EMI/EMC (RTCA/DO-160 and TEMPEST certified), ballistics, and metallurgy analysis. DTB also provides advanced engineering services such as reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, and failure analysis. Their manufacturing arm features a 10,000 sq. ft. Fabrication and Precision Machining Center capable of CNC milling, turning, and welding for custom components like test stands, actuators, and mission-critical hardware.
DTB serves a global client base of industry leaders, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and BAE Systems, as well as government agencies like NAVAIR. Beyond aerospace and defense, the company provides specialized services for the rail, medical, and automotive sectors, including Positive Train Control (PTC) testing and S1000D-compliant technical documentation. With additional facilities in Hollywood, Maryland, DTB offers end-to-end product life cycle support, from initial R&D and design engineering to logistics management and the production of mobile SCIFs and satellite shipping containers.
Mission Systems
(SCIFs, Shipping Containers, Material Management Support)
Testing & Engineering
Technical Publications
Product Support & Logistics
Laboratory Testing Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
1984101-200 peopleService Company
Established brand
Product customization
Industry association member
OEM manufacturer
Shipments
11
Key customer
THYSSENKRUPP
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) is a leading independent, family-owned testing laboratory and calibration company headquartered in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Established in 1984, the company operates a 144,000 sq. ft. facility near Philadelphia, employing over 180 specialists, including engineers, chemists, and machinists. LTI serves mission-critical industries such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, power generation, and additive manufacturing, providing a one-stop solution for material characterization and production testing.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including mechanical testing (tensile, fatigue, and fracture toughness), chemical analysis (ICP, AES, and elemental analysis), metallurgical examination, and nondestructive testing (ultrasonic, X-ray, and magnetic particle inspection). Their metrology division provides extensive NIST-traceable calibration services for dimensional, electrical, pressure, and temperature instruments, available both in-lab and on-site. Additionally, LTI features specialized specimen machining capabilities, including waterjet cutting and EDM, to support precise testing requirements.
LTI maintains high-level quality standards with certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and Nadcap accreditation. Their calibration services are A2LA accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Through strategic acquisitions of firms like Assured Testing Services, Fracture Technology Associates (FTA), and TACTIC, the company has expanded its technical reach and capacity to provide certified material test reports for global clients. They perform testing to rigorous industry specifications including AMS, ASME, ASTM, and MIL standards.