Focus Area: Advanced/Additive Manufacturing

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Randi Price
randi.price@ametek.com
339-221-1098

AMETEK Spectro Scientific is one of the largest global suppliers of oil and fuel analysis instruments to industry clients and the military worldwide, specializing in analytical instrumentation and software for machine condition monitoring. Spectro Scientific develops a broad array of fluid analysis instruments for evaluating machine and lubrication condition in on-site and highly mobile field applications. Its extensive product offerings include spectrometers for wear metal analysis, lubricant degradation and contamination analyzers, and particle analysis instruments.

FieldLab 58 Expeditionary Fluid Analysis System (EFAS)

Problem Statement:

Military maintenance teams often face delays and logistical challenges when relying on offsite oil analysis laboratories. Long turnaround times can limit the effectiveness of condition-based maintenance programs, delay maintenance decisions, and reduce equipment availability. In deployed or remote environments, access to lab services may be limited or impractical, increasing reliance on time-based maintenance rather than actual equipment condition.

Technology Solution Statement:

The FieldLab 58 Expeditionary Fluid Analysis System (EFAS) is a portable, rugged oil analysis system that enables onsite evaluation of lubricant condition in minutes. The system measures critical parameters such as viscosity, oil chemistry, particle count, and wear —key indicators of lubricant health and machine condition. Designed for ease of use, FieldLab 58 allows maintainers to perform consistent, repeatable oil condition tests directly at the point of maintenance, supporting faster and more informed decisions.

Benefits Statement:

  • Enables faster maintenance decisions by eliminating delays associated with off-site lab analysis
  • Supports CBM+ and predictive maintenance initiatives for military assets
  • Improves equipment readiness and availability
  • Reduces unnecessary oil changes and maintenance actions
  • Portable and suitable for depot, field, shipboard, and expeditionary environments
  • Simple operation suitable for maintenance personnel, not lab specialists