Composites Industry Blog

Overcoming Composites R&D Challenges with Material Analysis

The composites market is evolving fast. Global market projections indicate a 10.8 % growth by 2028, driven by the demand for composites across industries looking for materials with superior performance at reduced weight and cost. This blog explores how advanced material analysis can enhance R&D and manufacturing processes in the composites market, ultimately leading to financial savings and increased efficiency.

Syringe and needle with glass medical ampoule vials for injection. Medicine is dry white drug penicillin powder or liquid with of aqueous solution in ampulla

Unlocking Stability: The Crucial Role of Thermal Analysis in Lyophilization Temperature Optimization

The method of drug delivery significantly influences the final stages of the manufacturing process. Currently, lyophilization—a widely adopted technique—enables drug developers to stabilize formulations and therapeutic molecules using a validated commercial approach. In this process, precise control of pressure and temperature within a lyophilizer facilitates the removal of liquids from formulations containing thermally sensitive or hydrolytically unstable active pharmaceutical ingredients or formulation components.

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Characterization Considerations when Sourcing PCR

Against the backdrop of a plastic waste crisis, the global demand for plastic is set to quadruple by 2060. This has driven a shift toward sustainability and away from linear use models of plastic production. Post-consumer resin (PCR) has emerged as a key player in circular economy initiatives, though ensuring the quality and performance of PCR requires several characterization considerations.

Electronic circuit board close up.

Análisis térmico para placas de circuito impreso (PCB)

Las placas de circuito impreso (Printed Circuit Boards, PCB) son el fundamento de prácticamente todas las aplicaciones electrónicas. Mejorar su desempeño y confiabilidad es primordial para proyectos de PCB personalizados, donde las huellas más pequeñas y la mantenibilidad mejorada llevan a una mayor funcionalidad. Sin embargo, asegurar la longevidad y el desempeño constante en diversas condiciones requiere un análisis detallado.

Antibody binding to human cell receptors

Cómo evaluar la unión en el descubrimiento de fármacos

The most popular tool used to characterize binding in the late-discovery phase of drug development is isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). ITC is a high-resolution method for complete characterization of the basic chemical details of a binding interaction. The calorimeters accomplish this by measuring the heat that is released or absorbed when molecules interact with each other.