Analytical Electron Microscopy
Through use of different investigative techniques such as SEM and TEM, it is possible to learn more about the microstructures of different materials, and relate them to their properties.
Defects and Interfaces
Defects in materials are unavoidable and therefore important to understand, as they are often the cause of the weaking or strengthening material properties.
Metal Additive Manufacturing
Using novel techniques such as laser glazing, it is possible to machine complex parts used for specific applications.
Nanostructured Materials
Materials can contain features that can exist at the nano-scale. These structures can be analyzed and experimented with to understand and improve materials.
Phase Transformations
Many materials can exist in different forms, or phases. As a result, it is important to understand their origins and their impact on material applications.
Thin Films and Coatings
By adding layers of chemicals only nanometers thick, it is possible to accentuate desired material properties.