Powder Characterization, Process Optimization, & Advanced Materials Development
Unlock the full potential of your materials with Lucideon - your expert partner in powder characterization, performance optimization, and process development for advanced ceramics and high-performance materials.
At Lucideon, we provide comprehensive scientific services designed to enhance material performance and production efficiency.
Our facility offers integrated capabilities that span powder characterization, material evaluation, high-temperature processing, and scale-up development. Whether you're addressing quality issues, developing new materials, or preparing for industrial deployment, our experts help you innovate with confidence.
Comprehensive powder characterization
Understanding the behavior of powders is essential to reliable production and enhanced product performance. Our services include:
- Morphology, particle size and shape analysis
- Surface area and zeta potential measurements
- Powder flow, cohesion, and packing density evaluations
- Slurry and suspension (slip) behavior characterization
- Design of Experiments (DoE) for formulation optimization
Using advanced instrumentation and a deep materials science expertise, we help resolve production issues such as agglomeration, flow disruption, and inconsistent sintering.
Our interpretation goes beyond standard data - we investigate the root causes of process variability to ensure you get optimal performance from your materials.
Advanced processing & formulation development
Lucideon provides end-to-end support across the material development lifecycle, from concept to commercialization. Leveraging our industry-leading facilities and equipment, we support:
- Powder metallurgy and ceramic additive manufacturing
- Hot and cold isostatic pressing (HIP & CIP)
- Sintering, densification, and thermal performance evaluation
- Flash sintering and novel cement development
- Process optimization using IMPACT and computer vision
Our integrated capabilities enable us to isolate or customize equipment for confidential projects (e.g. for defense and nuclear sectors), making Lucideon a trusted innovation partner.
Cross-sector expertise & regulatory support
Our work spans a wide range of industries, allowing for cross-fertilization of ideas and innovations:
- Aerospace and defense - advanced ceramics and thermal management
- Healthcare and medical devices - biocompatible powder and surface analysis
- Construction and cement - sustainable materials and novel formulations
- Energy and nuclear - HIP/CIP processing and encapsulation R&D
- Agrochemicals and consumer goods - flowability and process consistency
Lucideon also provides regulatory support by tailoring testing to meet international standards or developing customized protocols for novel materials.
Why Lucideon?
- All services in one UK location - no other centre in the UK offers our combination of equipment, expertise, and confidentiality
- Linked to the AMRICC Centre - access cutting-edge research, pilot-scale processing and academic partnerships
- Highly specialized equipment - from hydrogen kilns and de-bind ovens to high-temperature XRD and thermal analysers
- Customized support - from root cause analysis to long-term R&D partnerships
- Ready for the future - expertise in CMCs, decarbonization technologies, and hydrogen atmosphere testing
We are trusted by manufacturers and developers of advanced ceramics, refractories, traditional ceramics, and high-performance composites -especially those working in nuclear, aerospace, and extreme performance sectors.
Let's optimize your materials together
Whether you're troubleshooting production issues, launching a new product, or scaling up an innovative material, Lucideon provides the scientific insight and technical horsepower to get results.
» Contact us today to explore how our powder and process expertise can accelerate your innovation.
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