Materials Science professionals specializing in formulated products partner with Nerac Analysts for activities related to commercialization of new products and technologies, product testing, regulatory compliance and more. Key areas of Nerac expertise include coatings, adhesives, sealants, plastics, metals and composites.

Clients work with Nerac Analysts in the following key areas:

Product Development

• Optimize methodologies for product development and emerging product design
• Refine formulated industrial products
• Improve products through optimal materials selection and substitutions
• Enhance materials testing for performance evaluation and benchmarking

Safety and Reliability

• Identify materials for life extension and durability
• Locate materials with minimal manufacturing defects
• Gather research required for determining structural analysis

Cost Engineering

• Identify new methodologies for cost and performance balance
• Determine life cycle and maintenance costs

Compliance and Regulatory

• Meet good manufacturing practices
• Identify environmental pollution concerns from manufacturing processes

Failure Analysis

• Uncover failure mode and failure root cause
• Create supporting documentation to prove or disprove insurance or liability cases

Competitive & Market Intelligence

• Assess the competitive advantage of technology opportunities
• Monitor competitive activity and emerging trends
• Explore new market opportunities in technology, partners, mergers and acquisitions