Understanding Powder Behaviour Supports Additive Manufacturing Processes
Powder flow specialists, Freeman Technology, will be exhibiting at Formnext in Hall 12 Stand A125 (19-22 November 2019, Frankfurt, Germany). Now part of the Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, the company will be showcasing their material characterisation solutions which can help optimise process performance, increase productivity and improve quality within the Additive Manufacturing (AM) sector.
The company will be showcasing their flagship instrument, the FT4 Powder Rheometer®, a unique and comprehensive powder tester, which provides automated, reliable and process relevant measurements of bulk material characteristics. Specialising in the measurement of dynamic flow properties, the FT4 also incorporates a Shear Cell (in accordance with ASTM D7981), and the ability to measure bulk properties such as density, compressibility and permeability. Various studies have shown how the diverse and sensitive methodologies provided by this technology enable the detection of minor variations in feedstocks that directly influence performance in AM processes, in a way that traditional characterisation techniques cannot. Powder rheology can therefore support successful optimisation and lifecycle management of powders for AM.
Visitors will also be able to see the SentinelPro from Particulate Systems (a Micromeritics company). This class-leading dynamic image analyser is ideal for AM applications, where material uniformity is necessary to ensure consistent flow rate of feedstocks. The number-based analysis technique employed is capable of single-particle analysis and enables detection of agglomerated particles, which can jeopardise material deposition.
Visitors to the Freeman Technology stand will be able meet with the Company’s team of experts to discuss their individual powder handling challenges.
For more information on the range of Freeman Technology products, please visit www.powderflow.com.
Freeman Technology
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- https://www.freemantech.co.uk
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About us
Freeman Technology specialises in systems for measuring the flow properties of powders and has nearly 20 years' experience in powder flow and powder characterisation.
The company invests significantly in R&D and applications development, and provides detailed know-how to support its range of products. Expert teams guide and support users around the world in addressing their individual powder challenges, focusing on delivering the most relevant information for the process. The result is world-leading solutions for understanding powder behaviour - in development, formulation, scale-up, processing, quality control, or anywhere that powders have a role.
Freeman Technology’s solutions include the FT4 Powder Rheometer®, a uniquely universal powder tester, and the Uniaxial Powder Tester, a complementary tool for quick and robust powder assessment. Systems are installed around the world in the chemical, pharmaceutical, toners, foods, powder coatings, metals, ceramics, cosmetics, and many other industries. They deliver data that maximise process and product understanding, accelerating R&D and formulation towards successful commercialisation, and supporting the long term optimisation of powder processes.
Founded in 1989 as a developer of automated testing systems for materials characterisation, the company has focused exclusively on powders since the late 1990s and in 2018 became part of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. The company’s R&D, manufacturing and commercial headquarters are in Gloucestershire, UK, with operations and distribution partners in key global territories. In 2007 the company received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation and in 2012 the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
Where we supply to
UK Ireland, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America
Industries we supply to
Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries
