Solving Your Toughest Materials Challenges for 70 Years

Seventy years ago, Dr. Walter C. McCrone founded McCrone Associates (MA) on a simple but powerful idea: that careful observation, grounded in scientific rigor, can unlock microscopic stories hidden within materials. Since then, we have grown into a global leader in materials microanalysis, trusted across industries for our accuracy, expertise, and integrity. This platinum anniversary milestone is not just a celebration of longevity, but also of a sustained commitment to excellence that has defined the organization from its earliest days to the present.

At the heart of our success is a foundational reliance on the light microscope. In the 21st century the power of light microscopy as an analytical starting point is coupled with the cutting-edge capability of modern state-of-the-art instruments to provide analytical results faster than ever before. This integrated approach allows our team of scientists to deliver comprehensive, defensible answers to complex material questions for clients in industry, government, and academia.

Critical to our reputation and continuing success is the strength and depth of our quality management system. Built to ensure consistency, accuracy, and traceability, this system underpins every analysis performed in the laboratory. Maintaining an ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is a testament to our commitment to technical competence and adherence to the highest international standards. You can rely on us not only for insightful results, but for data that stands up to scrutiny in regulatory, legal, and research environments.

Looking to the future, we continue to invest in tools and systems that enhance the quality and efficiency of our capabilities to serve you. A recent milestone in this journey is the implementation of a new laboratory information management system (LIMS). This advancement has streamlined workflows, improved data management, and enabled scientists to focus more of their time on analysis and interpretation rather than administrative tasks. The result is faster turnaround times, improved collaboration, and a higher level of service for clients.

Seventy years on, McCrone Associates remains defined by the same principles that guided its founding: scientific excellence, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of truth. We honor this heritage and embrace it by continuing to employ expert scientists to conduct analyses utilizing advanced instrumentation. This allows us to develop new methods and push analytical boundaries to meet the needs of our clients.

If you’re facing a complex particulate materials challenge, McCrone Associates is ready to help you uncover the solution. Contact a scientist to learn how our expertise can support your next project and deliver results you can trust.