About Microlab Testing
Independent metallurgy and materials testing for critical engineering applications.
ISO/IEC 17025 NABL Accredited
Multi-Disciplinary Testing
Engineering-Led Evaluation
Who We Are
Microlab Testing is a NABL-accredited, independent testing laboratory specialising in metallurgical, materials, mechanical, civil, and performance testing.
We support manufacturers, EPC contractors, OEMs, infrastructure developers, and regulatory bodies where material integrity, compliance, and reliability directly affect safety, performance, and lifecycle cost.
Our role is clear: to deliver accurate, traceable test data that stands up to audits, investigations, and real service conditions.
What Defines Microlab
Built on Technical Testing
Metallurgist-Led Testing
Testing and interpretation are guided by experienced metallurgists and materials engineers.
Accredited Scope
All accredited testing is performed strictly within defined NABL scope using validated methods.
Integrated In-House Capability
Sample preparation, testing, analysis, and reporting are managed in-house.
Investigation Depth
Strong capability in failure investigation, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and performance testing.
Accreditation & Compliance
Accreditation & Compliance
Microlab operates as an ISO/IEC 17025 NABL-accredited laboratory with scope covering metals, mechanical testing, civil materials, polymers, coatings, and environmental testing.
All accredited tests follow validated procedures with full traceability to national and international standards.
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Infrastructure & Facilities
Purpose-Built Testing Infrastructure
Metallography & Microscopy
Complete sample preparation and microscopy laboratories for metallographic examination and microstructural analysis.
Mechanical Testing Systems
Universal testing machines and hardness testers for comprehensive mechanical property evaluation.
Fatigue & Fracture Testing
Fatigue, fracture, and creep testing setups for performance and durability assessment.
Corrosion & Environmental Testing
Salt spray chambers and environmental testing facilities for corrosion resistance evaluation.
Calibrated · Traceable · Controlled Systems
Leadership & Technical Direction
Leadership
S. R. Balasubramanian
Chief Executive Officer
Metallurgist with over three decades of experience in foundry technology, welding metallurgy, corrosion, and materials evaluation. Instrumental in establishing Microlab’s technical and accreditation discipline.
Sudharsan Balasubramaniam
Director
Mechanical engineer with international exposure, leading capability expansion in fatigue testing, polymers, coatings, and advanced material evaluation.
Technical Depth
Microlab's Expertise Spans
- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Polymers, plastics, rubber, and elastomers
- Paints, coatings, and surface treatments
- Construction and infrastructure materials
- Water, wastewater, and environmental systems
Testing is aligned with service conditions and failure mechanisms, not just specifications.
Quality & Integrity
Commitment to Quality
Independent and unbiased testing
Clear, technically sound reporting
Traceable methods and calibrated equipment
Support during audits and investigations
Long-term client relationships built on reliability
Continuous Development
Microlab continues to invest in advanced performance testing, failure analysis capability, laboratory infrastructure, and digital systems to strengthen technical delivery.
Growth is driven by capability depth, not volume.
Reliable Test Data You Can Stand Behind
When material integrity matters, trust matters more.