Standard Test Techniques for Paints
We offer a range of techniques for the characterisation of paint coatings in terms of their physical durability, mechanical properties and anti-corrosive performance
Ceramic materials and powders
We offer a full service for the analysis and characterisation of ceramic materials. Our unique combination of materials characterisation and analysis equipment, together with our team of expert and experienced staff in materials research, allows us to deliver the results you require
A machine vision system for the monitoring of CNC machine tooling using inexpensive hardware
Dr Fabio Caparrelli and Teks Sarl are working on a new R&D project that aims to realise a camera-based system to monitor the operation of a CNC milling machine.
Welding and Joining
The Welding and Joining Research Centre, in affiliation with Outokumpu, was founded in 1993 and since then has supported seven students through their PhDs
Centre for Corrosion Technology
The Centre for Corrosion Technology (CCT) was founded by its Director, Professor Robert Akid, in 1996 to provide research and business support expertise concerning the implication of materials operating within corrosive environments.
Infrastructure management projects
Links to infrastructure management projects.
Centre for Infrastructure Management
The Centre for Infrastructure Management (CIM) has a strong track record and reputation in the fields of environmental protection, infrastructure management and materials and recycling solutions.
Raman spectroscopy and ESEM images of Class G oilwell cement
Raman microscopy allows us to understand the early stages of oilwell cement hydration, which is crucial to its application