Weitere Kompetenzen Polymers The depth of our experience in polymers (materials, processing and design), combined with our comprehensive testing facilities, enables us to provide solutions for a wide variety of problems. The services we offer range from failure analysis and quality assurance, to product consultancy and the development of tailored polymer blends. More Methods of Thermal Analysis Thermal analysis (TA) is the collective term for methods of characterisation in which a substance is subjected to a controlled temperature-time treatment in order to determine some temperature dependent chemical or physical property. More Corrosion and corrosion prevention Corrosion costs money. In Switzerland alone, corrosion damage and its consequences result in costs of around 10 billion Franks a year. Furthermore, the consequences of corrosion can pose a direct threat to the environment or even human lives. Most corrosion damage is, however, avoidable if current principles of corrosion prevention are followed. Our specialists can build on long-term experience profound knowledge in a broad variety of applications. More Mikrobiological Assay Contamination of surfaces and processing media can cause severe hygienic problems, e.g., in the foods or medical technologies industries. Furthermore, entire industrial plants and assemblies can suffer down-times or damage through the build-up of bio-films (so called bio-fouling). This frequently results in secondary damage such as the blockage of sieves and pipes, or even direct damage of materials by microbiological activity (MIC). More