Polymer Development and Plastics Production

From research to testing, monitoring or small-scale production, our innovations and expertise cover the complete polymer and plastics lifecycle and enable you to produce superior results consistently.

Not only do we know the capabilities of our instruments, but we also understand your polymer-related processing parameters.

Experience our methods-based consulting and applications support in addition to the most comprehensive line of instruments, equipment, and software available.

We help scientists and manufacturers improve product quality and efficiency, and reduce raw material waste and process cycle times.

Aging Analysis

Long-term stability is one of the major and most complex quality characteristics for polymeric materials.

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Polymerization Analysis

Understanding the basic polymerization processes of your product is key to custom-tailor your polymer and plastics application with respect to energy and time efficiency as well as sustainability.

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Laboratory Equipment and Products

A complete line of products to outfit any lab from furniture to instruments and equipment or consumables.

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Process Control and Monitoring

As raw material and energy costs increase and profitability declines, the value of real-time, online process monitoring and control is high, ensuring products are produced consistently to specification.

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Mechanical Analysis

Investigating the mechanical properties of your material to optimize the final product or simulate the production processes.

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Process/Process Simulation

From the development of a polymer in the lab to the pilot plant, to online quality control in production and processing small quantities—our solutions span the complete life cycle of a polymer.

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Optical Analysis

Our spectroscopy products drive bold progress by providing sensitivity, simple user tools and actionable information.

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Surface Analysis

Tackle the most challenging surface, thin film and interface questions using our rheological, elemental and molecular tools that allow bold progress in ultra thin film and nanotechnology development.

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Physical Analysis

Crucial parameters, such as the mechanical stability of your finished product, are directly related to the physical structure on the molecular level.

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Thermal Analysis

Characterize the temperature-dependent material functions to understand the processability as well as long-term stability of your product.

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4 Reasons to Switch to a Thermo Scientific Antaris FT-NIR Analyzer

The Thermo Scientific Antaris II FT-NIR analyzer is a reliable instrument for your analysis. Find out the 4 reasons to switch today!

FT-NIR Frequently Asked Questions

A few of the most commonly asked questions relating to FT-NIR technology.

Advantages of Near-Infrared for Food and Beverage Analysis

A wide range of sample types can be analyzed including coarse solids, powders, pellets, gels, pastes, slurries, opaque and clear liquids. Spectral data in the NIR region can be acquired by diffuse re...

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Materials Characterization Webinars

In our hour-long webinars, you will be provided with in-depth knowledge on rheology, viscometry, compounding, or extrusion in general or how you can develop and optimize your innovative applications, ...

Molecular Spectroscopy, Surface Analysis and Microanalysis Events

Join us at any of the tradeshows and conferences listed here to chat one-on-one with Application Specialists or Sales Rep in finding the right Thermo Scientific instrument for your analytical needs.

Meet us at 2012 GSA Annual Meeting

This year's GSA Annual Meeting will take place in Charloote, NC from November 4 - 7, 2012. Technical sessions have been proposed that cover the full range of geoscience research both in the US and abr...

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Calibrating Temperature in HAAKE RheoWin

Learn how to make the measuring and evaluation software HAAKE RheoWin display the real sample temperature in three easy steps.

Viscosity Calibration in HAAKE RheoWin

Follow the introduction into a classical calibration method for viscometers or rheometers with background information explaining what has to be considered and why.

Correct Sample Loading and Trimming

Follow this short lesson to learn more about the details of correct sample loading and trimming.

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MC Matters

MC Matters is a quarterly e-Newsletter which not only provides you with information on Thermo Scientific laboratory, pharma and process instruments but also gives you latest news on material character...

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