Industrial Forensic Science - Intertek MSG

An Industrial Forensic Science approach and our deep experience of polymers, composites, medical devices, speciality chemicals and packaging supply chains ensures we deliver precise scientific evidence, ideas and strategies that deliver all the way to our customer's "bottom line".

John Dale, as microscopy team leader, is proud of the strong track record his team has in this area. When things get difficult for clients, when they're under pressure for a solution or when it is difficult to pin the source of a problem down - the MSG microscopy team can be a very valuable resource.

Intertek MSG works with research scientists, formulators, product designers, plant engineers, plant managers, our client's clients and many others. Intertek MSG's Industrial Forensic Science approach means we stand beside our customers and deliver expert analysis, sound advice and creative ideas.

Our goal is not to provide you with meaningless images or spectra, we help place you in a position where you can the best possible data, suggestions and solutions, pin a supplier down, or have that customer of yours wanting more of your product.

With MSG's track record and capability, clients value our independent status. We are tightly woven into their business teams, delivering "problem prevention" as opposed to "problem solving" and truly honest, independent, scientific advice right where it is most needed.

Many of the most successful applications of Industrial Forensic Science often involve the "what is it?", "how did this happen?" and "who did this?" type questions.

Voiding of a thin film product and subsequent stress concentration ultimately leading to product failure.

Industrial Forensic Science Applications include:

• Contaminant identification to allow the control of contamination in raw materials, processes, and products.
• Materials failure analysis to identify the cause of fractures, processing issues or weaknesses in the design of components.
• The identification of the source of unknown particles or deposits causing environmental, health or safety problems.
• Identifying the root cause of product defects such as degradation, bubbles, voids, inclusions, bumps, scratches, hazes, stains and marks with a view to eliminating costs involved in rework, scrap and claims.

• Contaminant identification to allow the control of contamination in raw materials, processes, and products.
• Materials failure analysis to identify the cause of fractures, processing issues or weaknesses in the design of components.
• The identification of the source of unknown particles or deposits causing environmental, health or safety problems.
• Identifying the root cause of product defects such as degradation, bubbles, voids, inclusions, bumps, scratches, hazes, stains and marks with a view to eliminating costs involved in rework, scrap and claims.