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Filth Analysis in Granola Bar
Filth analysis is an essential tool in mitigating the problem caused by foreign material in a food product; equipment damage, delays in supply chains, disputes with vendors, and consumer injuries. The technical and regulatory … [Read more...]
Nanotube Typing & Distribution
Assisting Baseball Bat Manufacturer Through Microscopy: A Case Study . THE PROBLEM: … [Read more...]
Analysis of Fire Debris
Soil Analysis
Soil analysis can provide information about the mixture of solids (minerals and organic matter), liquid and gasses that make up the soil. Soil analysis is helpful because it is important to know the types of minerals that are in the soil … [Read more...]
Contaminated Capacitors
Assisting Manufacturers with Quality Control Issues Through Microscopy: A Case Study . An electronic assembly plant had to stop its production process due to a circuit board contamination issue. Putting a hold on the production … [Read more...]
Distribution of API on Stent
Addressing Pharmaceutical Issues Through Microscopy: A Case Study . THE PROBLEM: … [Read more...]
Paint Overspray
Overspray is the application of airborne particulate material onto an unintended surface. The overspray could potentially cause damage to the surface, especially if it is not easily removable. In this case study we were asked to investigate … [Read more...]
Dust in a Work Environment
Dust is a collection of small particles that are found in the air and can settle on various surfaces. Dust is made up of a variety of materials, including dirt, sand, and organic matter such as skin cells and pollen. Dust in a work … [Read more...]
Composition of Fibrous Filters
THE PROBLEM: Small filters from a competitor's product were reported to be comprised of fibers and particles. Previous analyses using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) suggested two polymers were present in the filter … [Read more...]