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NEW: AI for Materials Science: From Microstructure to Manufacturing
We combine machine learning, computer vision, and large language models to accelerate materials innovations. Whether optimizing formulations, analyzing complex micrographs, or mining decades of internal data, our AI services give you a competitive edge. On AI projects, we promise fast turnaround inth in-house data scientists & materials experts, custom solutions tailored to your materials challenges, and proven experience across metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and more.
- AI-Powered Image Analysis & Microstructure Insights - Leverage cutting-edge computer vision models to analyze SEM ,CT, and optical micrographs at scale. We help you quantify particle size distributions, porosity, and interfacial defects enabling faster decisions in material qualification and design.
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- Data Cleaning, Modeling & Insight Generation - Turn raw measurements into clean, AI-ready datasets. We identify hidden trends, fill in missing data, and train predictive models for property estimation, optimization, and quality control.

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

X-ray Diffractometry (XRD)

Thermal Analysis
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC): NETZSCH 3500 Sirius - with modulated temperature abilities
- Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) and DSC: TA Instruments SDT 650 - with autosampler

Physical Properties Testing
- Karl Fisher Titration (water content): MetrOhm KF Titrator
- Hygrometer/ Dew Point analyzer
- Pycnometry (density/ volume): Anton Paar Ultrapyc 5000
Surface Analysis
- Particle Size Analysis (PSA): Beckman Coulter LS230- with PIDS detector
- Physisorption (surface area, pore size): Micromeritics 3Flex
- Surface Profile Gauge
Mechanical Properties
- TA Instruments DHR20 Rheometer/ DMA for rheology, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), viscosity, dielectric testing
- Anton Paar - with tribology (friction) measuring attachment
- Instron 5969 - dual column tabletop testing system for compression, tension, flexure
- Dilatometry/ Thermal Expansion: Anter Corporation Workhorse IB

Spectrophotometry
- Ultraviolet/ Visible/ Near IR (UV-Vis-NIR): Perkin Elmer Lambda 950 - with integrating sphere, 2D detector, URA
- Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR): Nicolet iS50 FT-IR - with diamond ATR crystal

Optical Microscopy
- Olympus BH2 Series System
- Olympus Tokyo PME - inverted stage/ metallographic microscope
- Olympus VANOX universal research microscope