Lucideon is able to conduct searches on almost any material based subject, allowing companies to gather vital information on composite materials, processes, properties, applications and benefits. Composites play an integral part in the performance efficiency of many products and trying to establish if they could help to improve products can be time consuming and problematic.[…]

The forum explores how environments can affect the behaviour of many materials Materials are often limited in their behaviour by the environment in which they are expected to operate or perform, with very high or low temperatures, high pressures, exposure to radiation, abrasive and corrosive conditions all having an impact on the performance abilities of[…]

The company can now test clay roofing tiles for frost resistance Testing will be carried out on a recently installed frost resistance test rig that has been specifically designed and built to meet the test method requirements of BS EN 539-2: 2013. Lucideon will also retain the previous test standard (BS EN 539-2:2006) for frost[…]

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme mandatory for organisations The government announced its plans for ESOS earlier this year, which is mandatory for organisations across the UK that meet the qualification criteria. The forum will provide information on the details of the scheme, with presentations given by Jo Scully, ESOS Project Manager at the Environment Agency, Michael[…]

Entitled ‘Lime in Mortars; Hydrated Lime – Benefits of the Use in Mortars,’ the publication provides a review of the scientific literature around the properties of using lime in application. Unveiled to the public at the 9th International Conference in Guimaraes, Portugal, the guide also evaluates existing information and highlights the durability and performance characteristics[…]

The product can be moved to the installed system to prevent the rig from being damaged or cracked during transportation.

The courses will give insight into sampling applications, best practice, required resources for implementation and tips for sampling data to benefit material sales.