Lab Infrastructure
Equipment & Instrumentation
State-of-the-art instruments enabling our research across rheology, microfluidics, and complex fluid characterisation.
A modular compact rheometer enabling precise measurement of viscoelastic and rheological properties of complex fluids, hydrogels, food materials, and soft matter. Features one-hand geometry coupling, a trimming mirror for 360° sample view, and a temperature range of −160 °C to 1000 °C.
Key Specifications
- Temperature range: −160 °C to 1000 °C
- Sensitivity: from 7.5 nNm to 2 nNm
- Measuring point duration: down to 1 ms
- Full pharma compliance (21 CFR Part 11)
- 360° trimming mirror for reproducible sample prep
A turnkey all-in-one system for generating highly monodisperse droplets (CV < 3%) in a microfluidic chip. Based on an OB1 pressure flow controller, this kit enables precise control of both aqueous and oil phases for reproducible droplet generation ranging from 10 to 80 µm diameter.
Key Specifications
- Droplet diameter: 10–80 µm
- Monodispersity: CV < 3%
- OB1 2-channel pressure flow controller
- 2× flow rate sensors & 2× fluidic resistances
- ChipShop microfluidic droplet chips included
The flagship Keyence VHX-X1 is a fully-motorised digital microscope with automated lighting optimisation (Search Lighting), enabling visualisation of subtle surface features invisible to conventional optical microscopes. Supports elemental analysis, metallurgical analysis, 3D surface profiling, automated image comparison, and a 300 mm motorised stage for large samples.
Key Specifications
- Fully-motorised stage (up to 300 mm)
- Automated Search Lighting optimisation
- High-resolution objectives for metallurgical analysis
- Elemental & surface analysis capabilities
- Automated image comparison with luminance/hue mapping
