Engineering Design

Engineering Design

While our consultants provide scientific and engineering background information and expert opinions, we do not normally undertake design work on a contract basis. Nevertheless, we can often provide critical background information and you are welcome to approach a consultant with appropriate expertise to discuss your design issues.

SR&ED Tax Credits

SR&ED Tax Credits

A number of our consultants have extensive experience with the system of SR&ED tax credits in Canada. Lists of consultants approved to serve as scientific auditors and those willing to assist clients in the preparation of SR&ED filings will be up soon.

Microscopy & Crystallography

Microscopy & Crystallography

Microscopy & Crystallography include:

  • Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • Laser confocal microscopy
  • Optical interferometers
  • Optical microscopy
  • X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
  • X-ray micro-tomograph capable of imaging sub millimeter flaws inside solids
Surface Characterization

Surface Characterization

Surface Characterization services include:
  • Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (Tof-SIMS)
  • X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) 
  • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
  • Profilometer

 

Chemical Analysis

Chemical Analysis

As part of Chemical Analysis provide the following services:

  • Zeta Potential Analyzer
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-Mass)
  • Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy
  • Size exclusion chromatography (SEC) (also known as Gel Permeation Chromatography)

Please contact us for additional services.