Sample preparation and processing

Presse à chaud

 

 

Glass Blowing

4 blow torches (propane/oxygen) for fabrication of customized glass pieces, sealing sample holders under controlled atmosphere

 

3D printer

 

 

Film control coater

The RK-Print K Control Coater is used to produce polymer film test samples.

 

Freeze-drying

Also known as lyophilisation, it’s a low temperature dehydration process which involves freezing the product, lowering pressure, then removing the ice by sublimation.

 

Centrifuges

We’re equipped with a Beckman Coulter Allegra 64R centrifuge (up to 26000rpm ; 50mL x6) and a Thermo Scientific Sorvall mTX150 micro-ultracentrifuge (up to 80000rpm ; 15mL x6).