Materials Selection & Concept Design

CERAM’s knowledge of material properties and materials formulation, coupled with our extensive abilities in computational modelling and our pilot scale capabilities, make us the ideal partner in the early stages of new product development, especially where materials selection at the boundaries of performance is critical.

We understand that 80% of the performance, longevity and environmental impacts potential of any component are embodied in the design phase.

We offer:

• materials and surface testing and characterisation
• state-of-the-art rational materials selection tools
• creation and evaluation of novel materials, including alloys, ceramics, composite materials and functionally gradient materials
• mechanical alloying, gas atomisation and HIP - to formulate and fabricate MMC and functionally-graded components
• high temperature testing capability for thermo-mechanical properties up to 1600°C
• the ability to predict environmental impact of material choices throughout the supply chain and component lifecycle
• the latest computational thermo-mechanical and fluid flow modelling capabilities.