Webinar: Aerospace Coatings - The Advantages of Microchemical Analysis

During this webinar, our Microprobe Analyst, Gary Kagel, will demonstrate how materials and process questions are rapidly answered through expert microchemical analysis. Electron probe microchemical analysis (EPMA) will be highlighted as a valuable tool to support the development, optimization and troubleshooting of advanced aerospace coatings. Case studies will be used to explore techniques for solving problems with diffusion coatings (Aluminide) and plasma spray coatings (TBCs / EBCs). The webinar will be taking place on 04 August 2020 at 15:00 (UK time) / 10:00 (EDT).

Corrosion Testing

Did you know that we have world-class corrosion testing facilities? Our routine and customized testing techniques are wide-ranging, from slow strain rate testing in unique environments to stress corrosion cracking, we can support your qualification and development needs. Along with these capabilities we have the experience to support your process optimization, failure investigation and component validation testing needs.

Welcome... Carolyn Grimley

We are pleased to welcome Carolyn to the Advanced Materials and Processes (AMP) Team based in the USA. As Commercial Engineer for Ceramics, Carolyn will provide technical support for ceramics consulting projects and support the development of our flash sintering capabilities in the US. Carolyn holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, as well as recently completing her PhD in Materials Science at North Carolina State University. Her dissertation focused on the flash sintering interplay of electric fields and microstructure that the technique involves.

Technical Training Discussions

We understand most individuals and teams are now working in a different capacity, often remotely. In an effort to unite these teams, we're offering technical training sessions to help facilitate the joining of resources and capabilities. The technical training sessions are customized to meet specific team and/or company requirements. A few examples can be found below:

• Metal Additive Manufacturing - A Metallurgical Perspective
• Characterization & Troubleshooting of Aerospace Coatings using Microchemical Analysis
• Flash Sintering - Applications within Aerospace (TBCs/EBCs, CMCs & Technical Ceramics)
• Failure Analysis - What Engineers Need to Know

Update: New Facilities in Greenville, SC and Schenectady, NY

Our Greenville site in South Carolina, and our Schenectady site in New York, have both recently moved to brand new facilities and the renovations are now complete. As a result of COVID-19, we've postponed the grand opening event. Once things return to the 'new normal', we'll update you with the event details - watch this space!

Services for the Space Industry

We support the space industry through a wide range of services, across an array of materials; metals, polymers, ceramics, brazes and coatings. From failure analysis and Gleeble testing (thermal-mechanical simulation), to static and fatigue testing at cryogenic temperatures, and cleanliness and contamination monitoring. Our cross-industry experience in the aerospace sector facilitates the ability to provide diverse solutions to your challenges.