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07 Aug
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Predicting Cardiovascular Device Performance Using CFD, FEA and Fluid-Structure Interaction Modelling

  • August 7, 2026
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Problem to be Solved Uncertainty regarding device performance and structural integrity under physiological pulsatile blood flow condi...

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07 Aug
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FlashSmart CHNSO Elemental Analyzer

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The FlashSmart CHNSO Elemental Analyzer by CE Instruments provides precise and efficient analysis of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur...

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07 Aug
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Anton Paar BET Surface Area Analyzer

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The Anton Paar BET Surface Area Analyzer offers precise measurements of surface area, pore size, and pore volume, essential for underst...

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07 Aug
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Drop Shape Analyzer

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The Krüss Contact Angle Meter provides accurate measurements of surface wettability, adhesion, and interfacial tension. Key features in...

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07 Aug
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Netzsch Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)

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The Netzsch Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) is a high-performance instrument designed to measure the mechanical properties of materia...

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Hitachi SU5000 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

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The Hitachi SU5000 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) offers high-resolution imaging and versatile analytical capabilities for material...

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ATR-FTIR (Bruker LUMOS II) at SEAM Waterford

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The Bruker LUMOS II ATR-FTIR (Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared) spectrometer offers high-resolution chemical ana...

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Rigaku MiniFlex Benchtop XRD

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SEAM’s acquisition of the Rigaku MiniFlex X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system significantly enhances its capacity to characterise and optimi...

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Contact Angle & Surface Energy Analysis at SEAM

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When a liquid meets a solid, the angle formed at the three-phase boundary is the contact angle (θ). This “wetting angle” quantifies how...

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ZwickRoell Indentec Hardness Tester – Features & Benefits

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SEAM’s ZwickRoell Indentec Hardness Tester provides high-precision hardness measurement across a wide range of materials and component ...

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  • Material Characterisation
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    Mechanical testing services to evaluate strength, durability and material performance.

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    FTIR Analysis

    FTIR analysis services for material identification, contamination detection and composition analysis.

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    High-resolution SEM analysis for failure investigation, surface characterisation and research.

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    Advanced surface analysis services for coatings, contamination and material characterisation.

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    Failure Analysis

    Identify the root cause of material, component and product failures through advanced testing and expert technical investigation.

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    Raman Spectroscopy

    Advanced Raman spectroscopy for material identification, contamination analysis and chemical characterisation.

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    Hardness Testing

    Accurate hardness testing services to evaluate material strength, wear resistance and manufacturing consistency.

    Analysis

    Compression Testing

    Compression testing services for structural performance, durability and material validation.

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    Polymer Analysis

    Advanced polymer testing and material characterisation services to support product development, quality assurance, failure analysis and research projects.

    Analysis

    DSC Testing

    DSC testing services for thermal characterisation, material validation and product development.

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    Thermal Analysis

    Advanced thermal characterisation services including DSC, TGA and DMA testing to evaluate material stability, performance, degradation and product reliability.

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    Tensile Testing

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    XRD Analysis

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