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Contract Analytical Services

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About Contract Analytical Services

New for 2025! We are pleased to now offer Contract Analytical Services from our demo laboratories at Alderley Park, Manchester (UK). Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped to perform a range of techniques, including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), micro CT (XRM) and micro X-ray Fluorescence (µXRF). These services are ideal for customers who require analysis of their samples but may not have access to their own dedicated instrumentation in-house.

These capabilities collectively support deeper material understanding, streamline analysis workflows, and help optimise product design and manufacturing processes. Whether for troubleshooting, innovation, or enhancing performance, our services directly address the technical challenges faced during material development and testing.

This service is open to anyone seeking expert analytical support – not just existing customers. Whether you’re in need of rapid data or seeking quality assurance insight, we welcome enquiries from across industry and academia.

Analytical Services to Support Your Research

These services address critical challenges and inefficiencies by providing non-destructive, high-resolution analysis of materials and engineering components, thereby supporting customers’ research and development objectives through the following techniques:

Scanning Electron Microscopy
(SEM)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Phenom XL Desktop

SEM delivers ultra-high-resolution 2D imaging down to 10 nm, providing detailed insights into material microstructures and failure mechanisms. When combined with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, it enables precise elemental analysis with a spatial resolution of approximately 1 micron. This integrated capability is essential for identifying phase distributions and trace contaminants – critical factors in optimising material properties and refining manufacturing processes.
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3D X-Ray Micro CT
(XRM)

Bruker
X4 POSEIDON

XRM offers non-destructive, high-resolution 3D imaging that enables comparison of materials with CAD designs, analysis of failure mechanisms, and visualisation of internal features or defects – such as porosity and particulate distribution. This capability enhances product and material design without compromising the integrity of the sample.

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Micro X-Ray Fluorescence
(µXRF)

Bruker
M4 TORNADO PLUS

µXRF enables detailed elemental composition analysis with advanced quantification techniques and a spatial resolution of approximately 20 microns. It is particularly well-suited for specialised applications that demand precise and reliable material characterisation.ison of materials with CAD designs, analysis of failure mechanisms, and visualisation of internal features or defects – such as porosity and particulate distribution. This capability enhances product and material design without compromising the integrity of the sample.
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Expert-Led Application Support

Facilitated by our team of experts, these services are designed to provide customers with advanced sample analysis tailored to their specific application needs. They offer a cost-effective alternative to in-house investment, enabling high-quality analysis without the need to purchase and maintain their own systems.

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James Carr

James Carr, UK Service Team Leader, brings over 14 years of hands-on experience in X-ray Microscopy (XRM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Holding a PhD in Materials Science, he offers deep technical expertise and broad application knowledge across a wide range of material types and industries.

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Our Other Services

Our commitment underlines our focus on exceptional support and reliability from first installation and training through to ongoing annual service contracts and emergency response. Achieve the best results possible with our established portfolio of services and support packages.
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Our Demo Facilities

Our Alderley Park demo facilities allow customers to explore our market-leading systems through expert-led demonstrations. This enables in-person conversations to better understand application requirements and explore solutions together.
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