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At Lucideon, we have worked on many different and diverse projects across a wide range of materials and industries. Read here about some of the work we have done.
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Lucideon Method Development Helps Nobel Biocare in Medical Device Optimization
Lucideon was approached by Nobel Biocare to characterize the surface chemical composition of medical implants to quantify the surface concentration of hydroxyl groups on the surface.
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Lucideon & GSK Consumer Healthcare Compare the Effects of Different Toothpastes on Teeth
GSK Consumer Healthcare wanted to compare the effect of two stannous fluoride containing toothpaste formulations (GSK’s Sensodyne Sensitivity and Gum and another marketed product) in terms of dentine tissue loss.
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Lucideon Validates the Efficacy of Sterilizing Products
Using our internal knowledge, and guided by the various FDA guidance documents on cleanliness and disinfection, we developed a testing and validation strategy, along with the corresponding protocols
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Surface Cleanliness of Orthopaedic Instruments
Lucideon assists in identification and prevention of staining of orthopaedic instruments
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Lucideon Testing Ensures Safety of Hospital Balustrades
Testing the original 1950s balustrades revealed that some of the balustrades were defective and needed to be replaced.
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Lucideon Performs Accelerated Limescale Test for Ideal Standard
Lucideon developed a method to replicate long term build-up of limescale on an accelerated timescale.
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Lucideon Helps Energy Client with a Processing Issue
Defect analysis using optical microscopy, SEM imaging, EDS element mapping and EBSD
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When the Unexpected Happens to Your Polymer Components
Failed polymer components analyzed at Lucideon
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Lucideon Validates the Performance of the UHPFRC for Fryssinet and the Restoration of the Hammersmith Flyover
Testing provided evidence that the strength requirements of the UHPFRC were met at each stage of the flyover restoration process.
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Lucideon Proved Incorrect Materials were Sourced and Used for New Warehouse Floor
Analysis of concrete and screed identified that the flooring materials specified were not used and lower-cost alternatives were sourced
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Lucideon Develops Customized Testing Program for Mauer's Novel EWI System
One of Mauer’s unique EWI systems achieved certification through the development of a customized testing program
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Lucideon Helps Hemsec Gain Composite Panel ETA Accreditation and CE Certification
Testing enabled Hemsec to attain ETA accreditation and CE certification for their SIPs
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Lucideon Helps Ensure Safe Loading of Greenwich Walkway
Testing confirmed that the parapet wall would support the expected loads of the Thames Path 'missing link'
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Major Concrete Manufacturer Extends Range to Include a Precast Concrete Modular Housing System
Testing and consultancy enabled third party insurance and building control sign-offs
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Croda & Lucideon Further Optimize Coating Coverage and Application
Lucideon testing helps to optimize the coating process of powders
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Brickwork Evaluation of Battersea Power Station
Brickwork testing for the Battersea Power Station redevelopment project
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Testing for Masonry Reinforced by Bond Beams & Columns to Resist Lateral Load
Tests to determine the strength of walls constructed with bond beams
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Surface Cleanliness of Dental Instruments
Lucideon’s expertise in analytical sciences helps identify cause of surface contamination in client’s product
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Encapsulation of Bleach
Encapsulation of bleach helps to maintain activity in application environment
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Lucideon Helps Consumer Product Manufacturer Measure Effectiveness of Washing Machine Soap
Lucideon method development helps quantify effectiveness of washing machine soap
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Lucideon Assists in Identifying Root Cause of Cracking in Additive Manufactured Components
Lucideon additive manufacturing expertise helps identify root cause of product failure.
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Lucideon Helps Identify Root Cause of Syneresis in Bone Cement and Implement New QC Protocol
Lucideon experts help identify the cause and solution to bone cement syneresis
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Lucideon Helps Control Bone Cement Homogeneity
Lucideon's experts help to control the homogeneity of bone cement
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Lucideon Performs Method Development to Prove Efficacy of Dental Adhesives
Method Development to Test the Effects of Using Dental Adhesives
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Change of Supplier Leads to Polymer Product Failure
Lucideon identified root cause of failure following a change of supplier
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Spontaneous Failure of a Medical Device During Secondary Processing
Polymer expertise helps with product failure issues
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Fracture of a Dyed Medical Instrument
Analytical services for a medical device manufacturer
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Lucideon Helps Determine Impact of Hot Isostatic Pressing on Fatigue Life of Ti-6Al-4V Component
Lucideon expertise helped a client with additive manufactured implants.
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Lucideon Helps Consumer Healthcare Manufacturer Understand Stability Inconsistency - Part 1
Lucideon helps consumer healthcare manufacturer with stability inconsistency.
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Lucideon Helps Consumer Healthcare Manufacturer Understand Stability Inconsistency – Part 2
Lucideon helps consumer healthcare manufacturer with stability inconsistency using FED analysis.