Materials Selection

Type of consultancy

Failure Analysis Materials Characterization Materials Development Process Optimization Computational Techniques Product Optimization

Materials Selection Consultancy

The sheer magnitude of available materials can make selecting the correct one for your application a daunting task. Sticking with what you know or materials you have used in the past is risky and could mean missing out on that all important competitive advantage. Worse still, when materials fail or underperform, the results can be catastrophic leading to delays in production, market adoption or even fines from lawsuits and regulatory bodies. Lucideon’s experts will walk you through their customised material selection process which includes access to extensive material property databases and sector-specific materials consultants.

Analytical selection techniques

Selecting the right materials to satisfy performance, cost, supplier, quality or environmental aspects, is critical. Using our state-of-the-art rational materials selection tool and our wide range of analytical techniques, and our prototyping and pilot-scale facilities, we can answer your questions and help you with:

material replacement due to new regulations, e.g. REACH
identification of new materials to address product failure
product benchmarking to support lightweighting initiatives

How we can help

We understand that to make a quality, durable, and long-lasting product, while keeping costs to a minimum, you must select the appropriate raw materials. We can help you with your materials, processes and technologies to:

improve existing materials, products, processes and technologies
make them perform better – by selecting different materials and reformulating
add functionality to what they do
reduce their cost
pinpoint the root cause of failures and stop them from re-occurring
improve yields
develop the next generation of materials, products, and processes

Expert guidance

Our materials and powders experts help to ensure that the materials you choose have the properties you need to make your products, whether traditional ceramics, advanced ceramics, or any other material, the best they can be.

Services to add value

Our services include:

chemical analysis of both bulk composition and trace analysis
mineralogical analyses for speciation and phase determination
physical testing such as grading, density, porosity, strength, rheology, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties
microstructural testing to study product failure or defects, failure mechanisms, inclusions, grain size and bonding structure
surface analysis to detect failures, contamination and defects

Ceramic formulations

Ceramic formulations refer to the precise combination of raw materials and additives used to create a ceramic product with specific properties and performance characteristics. These formulations are carefully designed to achieve the desired strength, thermal stability, electrical conductivity, or other functional attributes required for applications in industries such as aerospace, healthcare, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Key components often include clay, feldspar, silica, alumina, and fluxes, with the formulation process involving adjustments to particle size, composition, and firing conditions. At The AMRICC Academy, we provide expert-led training on ceramic formulations, equipping professionals with the knowledge to develop innovative materials tailored to industry needs.

Why Lucideon?

We have unrivalled experience in understanding the fundamental material science behind materials performance and knowing how best to achieve the outcomes you want. We help you realise the success you want.