R&D CAPABILITIES

From material concept to process-ready evaluation

Formulation, substrate compatibility and application engineering are developed as one connected system.

R&D ENVIRONMENT

From the formulation bench to surface measurement

Real materials, representative substrates and comparable measurements support development and application decisions.

SHIELD formulation development laboratory
Formulation and film formationFormulation, substrate, coating and cure are considered as one system.
Water contact-angle measurement instrument
Surface behavior measurementSurface properties are evaluated against the functional target and use environment.
SHIELD instrumentation and analysis workspace
Analysis and recordsComparable sample and test records support technical decisions.
CORE CAPABILITIES

Application-led materials development

We design around the product function and the actual manufacturing route.

Functional formulation

Resin and film-forming systems for ESD control, hydrophilic anti-fog, hydrophobic and oleophobic behavior.

Substrate and process fit

Material behavior considered across plastics, films, glass, metal and available coating methods.

Sample and component evaluation

Representative parts are used to compare function, appearance and process compatibility.

ANALYTICAL CAPABILITY

Comparable data for material decisions

Evaluation items are selected for the material function and product requirements, with substrate, pretreatment, film build, cure, conditioning and test method recorded.

Electrical analysis

Surface resistance, surface resistivity and electrical retention after heat-humidity, cleaning or abrasion.

Optics and appearance

Transmittance, haze, gloss, color difference and uniformity of transparent films.

Surface and film

Water or oil contact angle, wetting, adhesion, hardness and defined abrasion conditions.

Environmental and chemical durability

Heat-humidity, thermal cycling, wiping, cleaners, solvents or UV followed by functional remeasurement.

DEVELOPMENT PATH

Move from material concept to practical application

Development advances through a controlled path from requirement definition and formulation to samples, component testing and the manufacturing window.

Define requirements and variables

Record the substrate, target function, appearance, process limits and acceptance method before formulation work begins.

Build and compare samples

Control composition, pretreatment, film build and cure so results can be compared and repeated.

Translate results into process conditions

Use the approved sample to define the application, drying or cure, inspection and documentation needed for introduction.

R&D COLLABORATION

Turn functional materials into an introducible process route

Share the substrate, required function and existing process so the evaluation plan can begin with the correct variables.

Discuss an Evaluation