• Chemical Analysis:  Using state of the art techniques such as Mass Spectrometry, NMR Spectrometry, Chromatography, Powder XRD and Analytical Electrochemistry.
• DNA Extraction and Profiling:  Expert skills in examination of evidence from a number of crime scenes with specific expertise with firearms.
• Toxicology:  Expertise in the determination of a broad number of pathogens and microbial agents.
• Surface Profiling:  One of the most advanced laboratories in with the capability to measure down to nanometre scales interferometry, contacting stylus and atomic force microscopy.
• Scanning Electron Microscopy:  With analytical features including EDX.
• Investigation of Failures: The centres expertise includes examination of failures form a number of sectors including petrochemical, automotive, motorsport, and the water industries.
• Criminal Forensics:  A number of case have been investigated on behalf of several police forces.

In addition to the above the IACFS can call on all of the skills within the University of Huddersfield when required extending the potential assistance which can be provided.