Cambridge enhances research facilities with advanced laboratory press

The University of Cambridge's Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy is celebrated for its ground-breaking research and extensive educational offerings. With a team of over 240 researchers and an impressive annual research income surpassing £10 million, the department is a hub of innovation in fields such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites. A recent addition to their research suite is the LabManual 50 laboratory press from Fontijne Presses, supplied by Intelicare, which promises to significantly enhance the department’s research capabilities.

Research excellence

The LabManual 50 will be utilised in research focused on caloric materials - substances that exhibit reversible thermal changes under various external fields, including mechanical stresses, magnetic, and electric fields. These materials hold the potential to transform energy-efficient and eco-friendly heat pump technologies, advancing the development of next-generation cooling devices. The LabManual 50 press is crucial in offering the precise control and reliable results necessary for the advancement of these advanced materials.

The LabManual 50 advantage

The LabManual 50 series from Fontijne Presses is engineered for precision, consistency, and user-friendliness, making it an ideal tool for advanced research endeavours. The press features manual operation of press force, allowing for meticulous control over the pressing process, which is essential for achieving experimental accuracy. It includes electrically heated platens that ensure uniform temperature distribution, a critical factor for materials research. The  2-column frame design enhances accessibility to the press area, promoting an efficient workflow, while its rigid construction guarantees accurate temperature and force distribution, ensuring reproducibility in research outcomes. Additionally, the compact and ergonomic design of the press makes it well-suited for laboratory settings.

Collaborative growth

The department’s research efforts have experienced significant growth, supported by strong industrial partnerships and international collaborations. The inclusion of the LabManual 50 press reinforces these collaborative efforts by providing a dependable and advanced tool for experimental research. This investment highlights the department's ongoing commitment to preserving its position as a global leader in materials science research.

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