EAG Application Solutions for Process Development & Process Monitoring

Frequently, customers ask Evans Analytical Group® (EAG) to partner with them during the development of new or modified processing or manufacturing procedures, either one-on-one with an engineer or as part of a team. The use of smartly designed tests for desired surface and material properties early and often in the development cycle avoids costly trial-and-error repetition and may uncover design flaws during an initial process stage.

Similarly, we work with companies to provide ongoing monitoring during the production cycle, so we can catch process deviations before they lead to potentially costly manufacturing failures. Routine testing of control samples can help detect problems and quality variations in material suppliers, equipment vendors, and cleaning and maintenance procedures before they become major problems.

Potential Use Scenarios

• Routinely monitor material batches before they enter production
• Use routine analyses to monitor solvents and chemicals
• Monitor control surfaces to evaluate changing environmental conditions or contaminants in a production facility
• Spot-check mid-production thickness and the uniformity of dopants, additives, or surface layers
• Compare initial, midline, or final product material parameters with an established baseline

Application Notes