Product Development

Turn materials expertise into better products

Specialist materials knowledge can often be the key to successful product development and innovation.

Our team of engineers, metallurgists, materials scientists and chemists have many years of experience of product development in the materials manufacturing and processing industries.

We are able to work with our clients’ development personnel, and apply our knowledge as part of your team. Alternatively, we are just as happy to work to a defined project brief.

Integrated consultancy and laboratory support

The majority of our work in this area involves some degree of laboratory based testing, analysis or characterisation.

Because our consultancy team have direct access to our comprehensive laboratories for testing and analysis we are able to integrate laboratory based investigation with our consultancy services.

Not only does this reduce turnaround time but it also enables our consultants to work flexibly, gleaning detailed information from lab performance.

From concept to proven performance

Material selection and behaviour play a critical role in product performance and reliability.

Examples of our previous work include:

  • Development of weld tags on dishwasher heating element
  • Development of studs from a wheel hub
  • Development of an ultrasonic sensor head
  • Development of new reinforcing steels
  • Development of mechanical couplers
  • Development of rail assemblies

Our process

01

Define

We understand your product, requirements and performance objectives.

02

Select

Appropriate materials and processes are identified based on application needs.

03

Test

Laboratory testing and analysis are carried out to evaluate performance.

04

Refine

Findings are used to optimise materials, design or manufacturing approach.

05

Validate

Final testing ensures the product meets required standards and expectations.

Case Studies