Our structured approach combines decades of polymer chemistry expertise with modern development methodologies. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire journey, from initial concept through to full commercial production, ensuring every formulation meets exacting performance requirements.
Development Journey
Initial Consultation
We begin with a detailed technical consultation to understand your specific requirements, performance criteria, and application constraints.
- Comprehensive requirements analysis
- Performance specification development
- Technical feasibility assessment
- Project timeline and cost estimation
- Confidentiality agreement execution
Formulation Development
Our chemists design and synthesise initial formulations, drawing on our extensive library of chemistries and proven approaches.
- Chemistry selection and optimisation
- Laboratory-scale synthesis
- Initial performance testing
- Formulation refinement iterations
- Process parameter optimisation
Testing & Validation
Comprehensive testing ensures the formulation meets all performance requirements under real-world conditions.
- Mechanical property testing
- Environmental conditioning
- Accelerated aging studies
- Application-specific testing
- Regulatory compliance verification
Pilot Production
Small-scale production runs validate manufacturing processes and provide material for customer trials.
- Pilot batch manufacturing
- Process optimisation
- Quality control procedures
- Customer trial samples
- Application testing support
Scale-up & Production
Seamless transition to full commercial production with comprehensive quality assurance and technical support.
- Production scale optimisation
- Quality management systems
- Batch consistency validation
- Supply chain integration
- Ongoing technical support
Technical Development Phases
Laboratory Development
Initial chemistry development and small-scale synthesis to prove concept and establish baseline performance characteristics.
Formulation Optimisation
Iterative refinement of the formulation to achieve target performance properties and processability requirements.
Performance Validation
Comprehensive testing programme to validate performance under simulated and real-world conditions.
Manufacturing Scale-up
Process development and optimisation for commercial production whilst maintaining product quality and consistency.
Quality Assurance Throughout
Every stage of our development process incorporates rigorous quality controls and testing protocols to ensure consistent, reliable performance.
Raw Material Control
All incoming materials tested to specification with certificates of analysis for every batch used in formulation development.
Process Monitoring
Real-time monitoring of critical process parameters with statistical process control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
Performance Testing
Comprehensive testing to industry standards including mechanical properties, environmental resistance, and long-term durability.
Documentation
Complete documentation packages including formulation details, test data, and manufacturing procedures for full traceability.