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CSMA (Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis)
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Workshop offers chance to quiz materials experts
Delegates are invited to bring in their materials and samples for an unbiased opinion and face-to-face discussions with industry experts.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 August 2008
Surface analysis workshop held
CSMA has held a workshop to highlight the practical benefits of surface and interface analysis to key industrial sectors involved with product engineering.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 April 2007
Spectrometer boosts surface analysis capabilities
A new state-of-the-art Kratos Axis Ultra X-ray photoelectron spectrometer has been incorporated into the surface analysis laboratory at CSMA.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 January 2007
Medical industry services showcased in Ireland
The Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis (CSMA), based in Stoke-on-Trent, will be exhibiting on Stand 219 at this year's Medtec Ireland.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 July 2006
Bid to improve textile surface functionality
CSMA is one of only 25 research partners from across Europe to be invited to take part in the ACTECO programme, an EU funded project to develop surface functionality on textiles
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 June 2006
Successful first year for Validata
Validata has proved hugely successful with businesses seeking to keep up with growing legislative and quality demands affecting their industries.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 June 2006
Pirelli taps CSMA for R and D
The Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis has become a significant partner to the R and D and process development of Pirelli Tyres Group on an international basis.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 May 2006
Speedy analysis keeps drug line delay to a minimum
The CSMA has played an integral role in solving a production crisis for a major global pharmaceutical manufacturer, preventing a potential income loss of up to $100 million.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 May 2006
Contract covers optics for space
CSMA-MATS has won a contract to provide consultancy and analytical services for the European Space Agency.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 May 2006
Centre finds way to detect fake drugs
Materials centre develops way to detect counterfeit drugs which could revolutionise detection practice in the pharmaceutical industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 April 2006
In-vitro biomaterial discovery boosts health care
Research enables major health care company to advance its research and development programme for a leading consumer brand.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 February 2006
Aalto offers materials science expertise
Seija Aalto has recently joined CSMA as Senior Consultant for the Benelux area.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 January 2006
Test service checks out catheter coatings
CSMA has developed a unique range of tests for the characterisation and analysis of coatings for catheter tubing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 December 2005
Spectrometer acquisition expands test services
CSMA has invested GBP 0.5 million in a new time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometer.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 December 2005
CSMA sits on Mats
The CSMA subsidiary of Ceram, the Stoke-on-Trent based centre for materials and technology, has acquired the business and assets of Mats.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 December 2005
CSMA and TWI enter strategic alliance
CSMA and TWI join forces to give clients of both organisations access to materials characterisation and analysis services.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 December 2005
Package validates cleanliness
Ceram subsidiary CSMA has launched Validata, a cleanliness and surface modification validation package.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 December 2005
Thompson to cover Ireland for CSMA
Ceram subsidiary CSMA has made Ursula Thompson its Technical Sales Representative for all of Ireland.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 December 2005
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