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Engineered for Extremes. Measured by LECO.
In industries where failure is not an option, for example—aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and advanced manufacturing—materials must perform under the most extreme conditions. Whether it’s withstanding temperatures above 1000 °C, resisting corrosion in chemically aggressive environments, or maintaining structural integrity under high stress, the demand for high performance materials is only increasing as our world continues to innovate.
With so much at stake, it’s critical to ensure your high performance materials are truly ready to perform. But performance doesn’t begin on the production line—it begins in the lab.
LECO helps engineers, scientists, and quality professionals solve the toughest analytical challenges in material development, compliance, and failure prevention.
Our solutions span the full spectrum of elemental analysis, thermal analysis, mass spectrometry, and metallography workflows. With reliable instrumentation, your lab is empowered to make confident decisions with accurate, repeatable data.
Whether your work is research-based or rooted in quality assurance, our systems are designed to streamline workflows, reduce variability, and deliver actionable insights. Continue reading for additional resources including webinars, application notes, and testimonials. You can also request a chat with an industry expert to find the right solution for your organization.
High Performance Materials Webinar Series
Gain a Higher Level of Confidence.
Improve your workflows and successfully navigate your most challenging and critical analyses by viewing our highly informative webinars. The following webinars are intended to help those working in high performance materials analysis gain a higher level of confidence in both routine and unique analyses. Register today; don’t miss our these free educational experiences!
March 26, 2026 | 10:00 am EDT (-4 GMT)
Solving Aluminum Challenges with Modern Characterization Tools
June 16, 2026 | 10:00 am EDT (-4 GMT)
Characterization of High-Performance Polymers Using Thermal Desorption/Pyrolysis and High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry
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- Solving Titanium Challenges with Modern Characterization Tools
- Microstructure and Elemental Characterization of Semiconductor Materials
The LECO Difference
Trusted expertise, groundbreaking technology, and a commitment to your success.
Engineered for Excellence from Start to Finish
At LECO, quality isn’t outsourced—it’s engineered into every part, every component, every instrument.
Setting the Standard for Service and Support
Great service isn’t just about being available, it’s about being adaptable. When you invest in a LECO instrument, you’re gaining a partner committed to your success.
Driven by Deep Application Knowledge
Every LECO instrument reflects this application knowledge. We don’t just understand instruments; we understand your work.
Global Reach, Local Care
At LECO, we’re proud to offer the best of both worlds: the reach of a global company with the care of a local partner.
Featured LECO Instruments
Pegasus BTX
High Sensitivity Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer for GC and GCxGC
Pegasus GC HRT
High Resolution GC-TOFMS with Folded Flight Path technology
ONH836
Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen Detection
TGA801
Moisture, Ash, Volatile Content, and Loss-on-Ignition
CS844
Carbon and Sulfur Analysis by Combustion
FP928
GDS950
Glow Discharge with Compositional Depth Profiling
Hardness Testing
Vickers, Knoop and Rockwell testers, with software options for automated testing
VX Series - Optical
Practical Microscopy Solutions for Metallurgical Laboratories