Corporate Laboratory

Zeus' Research & Development division is equipped with an on-site analytical laboratory where we understand the chemistry, characteristics, strengths, and limitations of advanced materials. We’ve spent more than forty years in the field of material science, developing sophisticated, custom polymeric materials, components, and production processes used by global biotech and industrial companies across the globe.

Our expertise allows us to understand and troubleshoot issues with materials and manufacturing to maximize the success of our partners. From identifying materials to finding solutions to problems, our goal is to help conceptualize your ideas.

Capabilities

  • Chemical
  • Microscopy
  • Electrical
  • Sample prep
  • Mechanical
  • Thermal

Services

  • Failure and defect analysis
  • Root cause
  • Design modifications
  • Surface contamination analysis
  • Corrosion analysis
  • Production problems
  • Plating/adhesive bonding analysis
  • Formulation/deformulation
  • Contaminant identification
  • Method development
  • Machine shop fabrication
  • Material selection consulting
  • Process monitoring
  • Raw material inspection

Technology and Equipment

  • Environmental scanning electron microscope
  • EDAX elemental analysis
  • Gas pycnometer
  • Porometer
  • Gel permeation chromatography
  • Infrared spectrometer
  • Melt flow
  • Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC)
  • Durometer
  • Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA)
  • TGA/Mass spectrometer
  • Dynamic mechanical analyzer
  • Tensile testing system
  • UV/Vis Spectrophotometer
  • Light microscopes
  • Cryogenic mill
  • Accelerated solvent extractor
  • Volume and surface resistivity

Materials Tested

  • Bioabsorbables
  • Polyetherimide
  • Fluoropolymers/Teflon
  • Polyester
  • Nylons
  • Polyethylene
  • PEEK/PAEK
  • Self-reinforced polyphenylene
  • Polyamides

Accreditation and Standards

Our testing processes follow ASTM, ISO, MIL-SPEC, and USP standard methods of professional excellence. Other memberships and accreditations include AAMI, ASQ, ASTM, and SPI.

Need More Information?

Contact us now to evaluate samples of our extruded tubing or request a quote. Download our technical sales sheets for more information on Zeus products. To locate regional distributors, contact a technical account manager at 1.800.526.3842 or 1.803.268.9500.

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