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Oakland, CA
Grand Rapids, MI
Menlo Park, CA
San Francisco, CA
22 Community Reviews 4.18/5 Overall Rating
Sculpin
Manufacturing , Medical Device
04/09/2014
I moved our packaging related testing to DDL after a competing vendor missed a date, and removed our accelerated aging units from the chamber a couple weeks too early. While DDL was not local, the extra cost and hassle from shipping my shipping test units were well worth it. The team at DDL really understands the intention of the standards, as well as the letter of the law and helped us to formulate a robust test plan to ensure our sterile product remained sterile after aging and distribution. I would highly recommend DDL and will use them again.
Strengths: Packaging testing experts
Needs to improve: none to speak of
My firm utilizes DDL for all of our packaging and package testing needs. They offer a variety of products and are able to customize a solution in case the standard offerings dont meet our needs. Their team is extremely knowledgeable and can provide insight in other forms of testing ranging from accelerated aging, transportation, and many others. Truly a top notch one stop shop that allows us significant time and cost savings so we can focus on our prototypes.
Strengths: Industry expertise, short lead times, high quality results
Needs to improve: None
We contract DDL for all of our packaging and package testing needs. They offer a wide selection of products and are able to customize a solution in case the standard offerings aren't suitable. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and can provide insight in other forms of testing ranging from accelerated aging, transportation, to countless others. Truly a one stop shop that allows us significant time savings so we can focus on our prototypes. Quality team providing a great service.
Strengths: product quality, reliability, spectrum, customer service
Needs to improve: none
ddl offers an extensive variety of packaging tests for packaging validation. they also offer heat chambers to perform accelerated shelf life conditioning. for the most part, they don’t perform anything special or out of the ordinary. they do get the job done, but there’s nothing that makes me go back to them other than location and convenience.
Strengths: packaging evaluation, accelerated shelf life conditioning
Needs to improve: longer than normal lead time for reports
They have variety of packaging tests for packaging validation. they also offer heat chambers to perform accelerated shelf life conditioning. Testing and data are reliable and easy to communicate with the customer service. Only thing is take a while to get back the report and off course they want to be thorough and precise on the report.
Strengths: Reliable packaging testing. Reasonable pricing.
Needs to improve: Took a little long for report
Excellent resource for packaging/product testing. They can provide advice to help plan the battery of testing, then perform any accelerated aging, any desired transporation simulation and finally the sterile barrier verification.
Strengths: Quality packaging and distribution testing vendor with experience in the medical device field. They can do all of ASTM4169 plus applicable pouch testing.
Needs to improve: not so close to the bay area.
Requests for quotes and help in interpreting standards is a great help. It's always been a good experience when dealing with DDL.
Strengths: They're responsive, always meet deadlines and their staff is friendly.
Needs to improve: They tend to steer away from giving too much guidance when problems occur but I would imagine it also helps limit their liability in a project.
Drybu
R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/04/2014
I used to test some very large water system components. We were having a lot of problems because of the size and weight of the item. Thanks to DDL we were able to tackle the problem and validate the packaging very quickly. Top notch!
Strengths: They always get us in when we need quick testing done
Needs to improve: N/A
Chyeh
R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/24/2014
Excellent place to go to get your packaging/product testing performed. They perform all the various testing which includes accelerated aging, pouch/leak, shipping/shake testing, etc.
Great team of experts as well to work with
Strengths: Quality testing and high level of experience in the field. Packaging testing, ship testing, pouch testing, etc.
Needs to improve: None
This company is fast to quote and has a very knowledgeable staff. Their prices can be quoted just slightly high compared to some other testing services, but overall it's a great company.
Strengths: Quick to quote, reliable service
Needs to improve: Price is slightly above average for some testing services.
I have used them for numerous simulated distribution services and have always experienced exceptional customer service. They also have performed packaging testing. I appreciate the follow-up and communication throughout the testing process. The reports are detailed and thorough.
Strengths: Testing Services, Turnaround Time, Quality, Customer Service
Needs to improve: None
They have a wide variety of packaging testing for validation. They offer heat chambers to perform shelf life conditioning. They do the job and get the job done.
Strengths: packaging evaluation
Needs to improve: longer than normal time for reports
I worked with DDL to complete ISO 594 testing. They were quick and provide a very thorough report. Working with them was much more affordable than purchasing the Gage's and equipment to complete the testing in house.
Strengths: Medical device testing
Needs to improve: None
a tech from medical device
R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
04/17/2014
We go to them for aging testing. They understand the customer needs and always try their best to keep their customer happy. They provide thorough reports.
Strengths: Reliable source for packaging and aging testing. Affordable pricing compare to others.
Needs to improve: None
They are one of two vendors I use for accelerated shelf life and packaging testing.
Strengths: They have full capabilities to conduct packaging testing, including aging and climatic conditioning.
Needs to improve: None
DDL helped me get thru the required accelerated aging, conditioning and simulated distribution to validate our final product packaging. Very knowledgeable staff were beyond helpful.
Strengths: Packaging, Distribution and Accelerated Aging Testing
Needs to improve: None
great experience with DDL for our packaging and aging testing. the staff is very experienced and was very helpful throughout our testing.
Strengths: very experienced staff, great customer service
Needs to improve: none
an excellent resource/vendor to use for your ship/packaging testing needs. they have many years of experience and are very knowledgeable in executing your testing properly.
Strengths: experts, reports
Needs to improve: none
CalBears06
R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/25/2014
They get the job done. They aren't as fast with their reports like Westpak though.
Strengths: Packaging and Distribution Testing, Accelerated Shelf Life (Aging)
Needs to improve: None so far
They offer the whole gambit of packaging testing (ISTA-2A, Distribution cycles, etc.,)
Strengths: Packaging validation tests
Needs to improve: None