Case Studies
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

Application of Lucideon's Flash Sintering Technology

A customised materials testing project for International Nuclear Services (INS), UK (Phase 2)

A customised materials testing project for International Nuclear Services (INS), UK (Phase 1)

Testing carried out at Lucideon's GMP testing laboratories and analytical chemistry facilities

Resolution of a manufacturing issue with fragile tableted products

Characterisation of the surface chemical composition of medical implants

Lucideon & GSK Consumer Healthcare Compare the Effects of Different Toothpastes on Teeth.

Validation of the effectiveness of detergents, cleaning wipes and spray and wipe products in removing surface bacteria

Lucideon assists in identification and prevention of staining of orthopaedic instruments

Analysis of failed polymer components in orthopaedic instruments using a range of testing and analysis techniques

Testing provided evidence that the strength requirements of the UHPFRC were met at each stage of the flyover restoration process

Analysis of concrete and screed identified that the flooring materials specified were not used and lower-cost alternatives were sourced

One of Mauer’s unique EWI systems achieved certification through the development of a customized testing program

Testing enabled Hemsec to attain ETA accreditation and CE certification for their structural insulated panels

Testing and consultancy enabled third party insurance and building control sign-offs

Lucideon testing helps to optimize the coating process of powders

Brickwork testing for the Battersea Power Station redevelopment project

Tests to determine the strength of walls constructed with bond beams

Encapsulation of bleach helps to maintain activity in application environment

Lucideon method development helps quantify effectiveness of washing machine soap

Lucideon's additive manufacturing expertise helped identify root cause of product failure

Lucideon's additive manufacturing expertise helped identify root cause of product failure

Lucideon expertise helped a client with additive manufactured implants

We helped our client with discolouration issues after hot isostatic pressing

Lucideon expertise helps develop powder conditioning procedure to improve processing

Lucideon testing helps to prove effects on tubule occlusion

Lucideon expertise allows new elements to be included in products.

Lucideon helps in product performance comparison

Monitoring of the in-depth distribution of key alloying elements and trace elements using SIMS

Optimisation of powders for tablet pressing

Testing of unique cladding system and its components

Benchmarking study carried out by Lucideon

Lucideon has worked with Greatbatch Medical to help them gain FDA approval

Lucideon uses surface analysis to investigate hair care products

Topographical analysis of skin

Application of Lucideon's cleaning validation procedure - Validata

New standards produced for Euro currency colour consistency

Testing and reverse engineering of materials

ToF-SIMS investigation into tablet discolouration

Analysis by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry

Scanning electron microscopy was used to identify the cause of a glaze pinhole fault in sanitaryware manufacture

Standards to ensure consistency in the calibration of the instruments used to measure raw wool colour

Surface contamination investigation

Testing and analysis provided by Lucideon

IKEA wished to appoint a preferred consultant for ceramic product sourcing around the globe

Lucideon's assistance to Pretty's Solicitors

A manufacturer of ceramic armour for military vehicles and personnel sought pressure-cast forming expertise