Additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing or 3D printing as it is sometimes known is the latest revolution in the manufacturing industry. Because of its complexity of materials, processes, system technology and applications, additive manufacturing faces a huge challenge in terms of production cost and changing market trends like product life cycle, mass customization, sustainability and environmental impact.
The availability of suitable materials and inconsistencies in material properties are also additional challenges for the industry. The availability of material characterization tools will help to further the quality control of product development.
At DKSH, we provide material characterization instruments and solutions to ensure that additive manufacturing materials can meet customer expectations for performance and reliability. We also offer our expertise and support in both areas of physical and chemical studies.
Measurement types
Particle size distribution
Particle size analysis in the range 0.01-3500 microns. For nanoparticle analysis see dedicated section.
Morphology
Morphological analysis of particles in the range 0.5-10000 microns (size, shape and transparency of particles). Integrated Raman chemical analysis with MDRS (Morphologically Directed Raman Spectroscopy).
Nanoparticle characterization
Size, concentration and zeta potential anlysis of nano-systems using light scattering techniques such as DLS, ELS and NTA techniques.
Rheology, Viscosity and Powder Flowability
Viscosity measurement and visco-elastic properties characterization of liquid dispersions, complex fluids and semi-solid materials.
Stability analysis
Rapid and objective quantification of concentrated dispersion real stability using Multiple Light Scattering.
High pressure homogenizer
High pressure homogenizing technique to produce stable nanoemulsions, reduce particle size or molecular weight of polysaccharides, nanoencapsulation, de-agglomeration, etc.
Exosomes and EVs characterization
Multiparametric characterization of exosomes and EVs including Sizing, Concentration per size range, Count, Phenotyping, Cargo, Integrity, Purity, etc.
Biomolecular interactions
Biomolecular interactions of proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, lipids and other biomolecules using ITC Microcalorimetry or BioLayer Interferometry BLI techniques.
Protein aggregate analysis
SEC is the standard method for protein aggregate analysis. The choice of pore size is related to the size of the molecule to be separated.
Elemental analysis
XRF provides both qualitative and quantitative information on a wide variety of sample types. It can quantify elements from beryllium (Be) up to americium (Am) in concentrations from 100% down to sub-ppm level.
Phase identification
Phase identification is the most important application of X-ray diffraction (XRD). It is not only applied on powder samples but also on polycrystalline solids, suspensions and thin films.
Polymer characterization
Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) that separates analytes on the basis of size, typically in organic solvents. The technique is often used for the analysis of polymers.
