Deformulation is important for product development, ongoing improvement, and competitive analysis. Deciding which analytical tools and techniques are most appropriate takes a team of skilled chemists and engineers. One method that has proved particularly useful in gathering compositional deformulation data of materials is Raman spectroscopy. Raman spectroscopy can help analyze the complex structure of solid dose forms, including particulate matter and …
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between product deformulation and reverse engineering? Both are critical processes in product development, but they serve very different purposes. Here are some pros and cons of each approach that help you determine which is suitable for your project. So, without further ado, let’s get started! What Is Deformulation? Deformulation is a process …
Pilot coating is part of a pre-production process that includes experimentation, process development and scale-up. You need to consider implementing this type of process if you want to save time and money while launching new products or improving your existing production. Overview Pilot coating is part of a product development process that allows for a product’s initial trial runs before …
Roll coating is a continuous fabrication process of applying an external coating to the base, intermediate, or top layer of a coiled flat substrate using rollers. Roll coating aims to enhance the substrate surface properties by adding adhesion properties or protection against harmful exposures or countless other modifications through the application of a relatively thin layer of chemistry. The following …
Polymer synthesis, including custom polymer synthesis, can be challenging for even the best polymer chemists and engineers. Many factors play a crucial role in achieving the desired polymer, including reaction rates, reaction control, heat removal, mixing, and countless others. Exposure to new chemistries and processes can produce a steep learning curve for new hires. Since every polymerization reaction is different, …
The roll-to-roll coating process is an industrial coating process used to coat or print a fluid on a substrate material. It involves passing the material from one roller to another. The roll-to-roll coating process consists of several rollers (web path). To get a deeper understanding, below we have identified many of the different roll-to-roll coating processes used in a wide …
Polymer synthesis is a very active area of research in today’s world. Researchers use many different methods to synthesize polymers and resins; each has advantages and disadvantages. This blog will look at popular methods for synthesizing polymers, including living polymerization, ring-opening polymerization, step-growth or condensation polymerization, and chain-growth or addition polymerization. We will also discuss newer techniques like click chemistry …
National Polymer is honored to have recently been awarded the 2022 Excellence in Manufacturing Award from the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET), in coordination with Geauga Growth Partnership. MAGNET is a non-profit consulting group that works to grow the manufacturing industry in Northeast Ohio. Geauga Growth Partnership facilitates interaction among business, education, and government to accelerate economic growth in …
The polymer synthesis process is at the heart of materials development for most polymer based materials used in our world today. The other source is nature. Polymer synthesis involves the creation of long-chain molecules that can be used in a variety of applications. The process is typically done using chemical reactions and can be used to create synthetic polymers. As …
There are many applications for roll to roll coating in electronics. Roll to roll (R2R) coating is a process in which a continuous substrate is coated with material by passing it through a series of rollers and drying/curing ovens. This method can be used in the electronics industry to produce some layers of flexible circuits, flat panel displays, solar cells, …
