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About Fulcrum Testing
Our Start Advanced testing for mission-critical technologies Fulcrum Testing provides specialized testing and validation services that help organizations prove the safety, performance, and reliability of their products before they reach the field. From lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems to aerospace components containers, Fulcrum Testing supports companies developing technologies where performance and safety cannot be…
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Custom Test Protocol Development
Engineering Validation for Unique and Complex Challenges Fulcrum Testing develops custom testing methodologies for complex engineering challenges where standard laboratory protocols do not fully represent real-world conditions. We work closely with manufacturers, innovators, and mission-critical organizations to design structured testing programs that replicate operational environments, evaluate emerging technologies, and generate the data needed to validate…
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Facility Preparedness Planning for Thermal Runaway Incidents
Learn how to build a realistic thermal runaway readiness plan that protects your facility, your people, and your operations when lithium batteries fail.
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From Prototype to Production: How Testing Partnerships Accelerate Battery Innovation Cycles
Accelerate battery innovation with testing partnerships that reduce delays, improve compliance, and streamline the path from prototype to production.
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How Real-Time Tracking and Monitoring Systems Enhance Quick Response Capabilities for Hazmat Shipments
Real-time tracking strengthens hazmat safety with faster detection, smarter routing, and proactive response. See how leading teams reduce risk.
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Mission-Critical Packaging Validation
Verifying Performance When Failure Is Not an Option Fulcrum Testing helps organizations validate the performance of protective packaging designed for high-value, hazardous, and mission-critical cargo. We work directly with manufacturers, engineering teams, and logistics specialists to develop customized testing programs that evaluate packaging performance under the stresses of real-world transportation and handling. Through controlled simulations—including…
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Performance Validation
Confirming Reliability Under Extreme Conditions Fulcrum Testing helps organizations validate whether products will perform reliably under the demanding conditions they will face in the real world. We collaborate with engineering teams across aerospace, defense, space systems, energy, transportation, and other mission-critical industries to design customized testing programs that evaluate performance under extreme mechanical, environmental, and…
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Pre-Compliance Testing Services
Validating Designs Before Certification Fulcrum Testing helps organizations evaluate whether products are ready for formal certification by conducting structured pre-compliance testing during the development process. We work with lithium-ion battery manufacturers, product integrators, and companies developing mission-critical technologies to design testing programs that identify risks early and generate the data needed to refine designs before…
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Preventing Costly Recalls: How Integrated, Resilient Test Labs Strengthen Product Reliability
Learn how to spot failing lithium batteries early and apply proven safety, storage, and containment practices to protect your people and facility.
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Real World Simulation Testing
Validating Performance Under Real Operational Conditions Fulcrum Testing helps organizations understand how their products perform when exposed to the stresses of real-world environments. We work with aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, medical, and hazardous materials organizations to design and execute customized testing programs that replicate the mechanical, environmental, and operational conditions products may encounter during transportation,…
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Robby Kinsala
Robby Kinsala is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Americase, where he leads the company’s strategic vision, innovation roadmap, and global growth. A natural problem solver with deep operational insight, Robby has transformed Americase from a small, family-run manufacturer into an enterprise-level organization serving customers worldwide—including a significant presence among Fortune 50 companies and…
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Thermal Runaway Testing and Containment Validation
Validating Safety for Lithium-Ion Battery Systems Fulcrum Testing helps organizations understand and manage the safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries through rigorous testing, scientific analysis, and collaborative engineering insight. We work with battery manufacturers, integrators, and companies developing battery-powered technologies to conduct advanced thermal runaway testing, containment validation, and propagation analysis. Our programs are designed…
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Raymond James
Raymond James serves as Principal Engineer at Fulcrum Testing, the validation and pre-compliance laboratory within the Americase family of brands. In his role, he designs and conducts rigorous destructive testing programs to verify that packaging solutions meet customer specifications and satisfy U.S. and international dangerous goods transportation regulations. Acting as an authorized agent of Americase,…
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Understanding Thermal Runaway and Lithium-Ion Battery Transport Risks
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized technology, powering everything from computers and smartphones to power tools and electric vehicles. However, if damaged or misused, these energy-dense cells can pose significant safety risks, particularly during transport. One of the biggest concerns is thermal runaway, a chain reaction that can lead to fires, explosions, and hazardous gas…
