We have extensive experience in the fields of glass, ceramic and metal powders and provide expert consultancy services, analysis and development of powder-related products. Our optimization services include:

• Laser Diffraction and SEM for particle size, number, and shape
• XRF and SEM to analyse chemical composition and purity
• XRD to understand crystal structure
• Analysing and optimizing zeta potential and rheology by changing pH levels and use of additives
• In depth measurement of “downstream” intermediate products, e.g strength measurement of pressed granulate products and appraisal of powder coating thickness
• Factorial Experimental Design (FED) to demonstrate strong correlations between powder and end-product properties
• Design and validation of QC protocols.

Previous work with the medical device manufacturers and suppliers includes:

• Optimizing refractory slurries to minimise losses in investment casting of alloy implants
• Maximizing yields of calcium phosphate phases subsequently processed as dental/bone cements
• Optimizing the zeta potential of multi-phase powder suspensions to prevent agglomeration and collapsing of foam structures
• Functionalizing powder surface chemistry to encourage homogenous dispersion and cohesion with organic phases of composite products.