The approval allows Element U.S. Space & Defense to become only the second test lab to certify bats and balls for the USA Softball program.

Element U.S. Space & Defense, a leading provider of test and engineering services and a trusted partner to organizations like the U.S. Department of Defense and key industry leaders, announced that its Belcamp, MD facility has been approved as a test lab by USA Softball to certify bats and balls for their softball program.

Strategically located near Aberdeen Proving Ground in northeastern Maryland, Element U.S. Space & Defense’s Belcamp facility is home to a 60,000 square feet laboratory. In addition to being a fully accredited test lab for body armor and ballistics testing, the Belcamp facility is a trusted partner to many sports equipment manufacturers. They are the sole test lab for the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) as well as a certified test lab to for the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) and Senior Softball USA.

Additional testing capabilities at the Element U.S. Space & Defense Belcamp lab include:

• CT Scanning: Advanced digital x-ray and computed tomography imaging service.
• Environmental Simulations: Environmental simulation to assess product performance under harsh conditions.
• NIJ Ballistic Testing & Stab Testing: Fully accredited to test to all National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards.
• Sporting Equipment Testing: Performs certification testing for baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, pickleball equipment and more.

To learn more about Element U.S. Space & Defense’s award-winning test and engineering services, please visit www.elementdefense.com.

About Element U.S. Space & Defense

Element U.S. Space & Defense, (formerly NTS Technical Systems) stands at the forefront of testing innovation, as a trusted government testing partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Today, Element U.S. Space & Defense brings more than 60 years of experience and expertise in navigating the most complex projects and programs in the world. For additional information about Element U.S. Space & Defense, visit www.elementdefense.com.

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