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A First Look at Bennu

It’s cool to know that some of the analytical techniques available at EAG, such as SEM and XRD, are being used to analyze a sample from space! How awesome is that?

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Benefits of Image Processing

Image processing can be used to generate high density critical dimension measurements that allow us to extract the full profile of the interfacial roughness in a multilayer stack.

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Checking Local Bonding in VCSEL Apertures

There are many key components of the VCSEL, but one challenging region is the oxide aperture. The oxide aperture is responsible for current confinement, and it is important to have high quality oxidation to prevent failure of the device.

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Composition Analysis on 3D Printed Titanium

XRD analysis provides identification of crystalline phases present. For 3D printed materials that come from a matrix of multiple elements, it can be unclear whether the cooling creates one, consistent phase of material or if it separates out into multiple phases.

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Effects of Stress on Medical Devices

Knowing the type of stress and how much there is in a small metal component in a medical device can be the determining factor on how well the device will perform, how long the device will last, or even whether or not the device is going to work at all.

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Evaluating the Cleanliness of Medical Devices

Eurofins EAG has a wide array of analytical techniques to verify the cleanliness of medical devices. We’ve helped our customers evaluate the cleanliness of their products using techniques including NVR analysis, often in combination with FTIR, XPS and TOF-SIMS.

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Fingerprinting for Phase Identification

Minerology was one of the earliest fields to benefit from X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Prior to XRD, minerals could only be identified by their external symmetry, shape, and color. XRD transformed mineral identification into an exact science, being perfect for characterizing crystalline materials by their internal structure, not just external appearance.

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From Rock to Rare Series: Part 3 – Production

Rare earth magnets power some of today’s most advanced technologies. Part 3 of this series explores how the magnets are produced, challenges of maintaining purity at every step, and why precision analysis is essential for building a reliable supply chain.

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GC-MS Analysis on 3D Printed Titanium

GC-MS can help with failure analysis or contamination characterization analysis on 3D printed parts. Utilizing a variety of different sampling techniques, GC-MS is a versatile tool that can identify specific species of volatile organic compounds.

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Molded In Stresses

Cracks were observed in transparent thermoformed plastic packaging during visual quality checks. Failures occured in specific material lots.

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Polymer Case Study: Blistering Paint

Blisters were observed in paint applied to steel plates that had undergone treatment with a corrosion inhibitor. An investigation was performed to determine if there was evidence of contamination on the inside of the blister.

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Supplier Verification in Battery Manufacturing

Supplier verification can be critical to the long-term success of your product and business. At Eurofins EAG, our technical experts have many years of experience working with battery materials. We are your battery partner to bring your product to market faster and more efficiently.

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Surface Analysis on 3D Printed Titanium

For 3D printed products, XPS can provide composition and bonding information for the top 5-10nm sample surfaces. Oftentimes, surface contamination/oxide thickness would affect the appearance (as well as performance when applicable) of the material, and XPS could help identify the source and/or cause.

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Surface Contamination on Compound Semiconductors

Contamination control and defect reduction are critical issues in the manufacturing process of compound semiconductor devices which can impact the performance of the end product. We can provide valuable insights to identify contaminants and characterize materials throughout the product lifecycle.

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