Newsletter - November 2008

Welcome to our November 2008 Newsletter

From Centre to CERAM

On the 1^st October 2008 CSMA merged with our parent company, CERAM, to become CERAM Surface and Materials Analysis.  This new and exciting chapter in CSMA's history cements the partnership of the two companies and will provide CSMA customers with easier access to CERAM's facilities and services including their UKAS accredited test-house, specialist project teams and large on-line information service.

Chris Pickles commented:
“Over the past twenty five years we’ve become known throughout Europe as the experts in surface analysis. Becoming part of CERAM, with its strong UK base and an increasing global presence, means that we will be able to extend this expertise to clients worldwide.”

For further details please contact Jemma Melvin, tel +44 (0)1782 764269, e-mail jemma.melvin@ceram.com

CSMA Appoints New Agent in Benelux

From 1st October 2008 CSMA has a new agent for the Benelux territory. Tanja Moody is an experienced commercial manager who has held positions at TNO, Buckman, Calgon, Vos, Brenntag and Nuplex Resins. A graduate in Chemical Technology her expertise extends widely with particular emphasis in the chemicals, coatings, paper, resins and water treatment industries. For all your surface analysis and characterisation needs please contact Tanja on: Tel: +31 345 522161 or +31 645 461508. Email: tanja.moody@ceram.com

3rd CSMA Surface Analysis Workshop Delights Delegates from Across Europe

CSMA’s 3rd Surface Analysis Workshop was held on 23rd October with over 30 delegates from industries as diverse as medical devices, consumer products, photovoltaics, aerospace and chemicals attending.  Presentations on the applications of the primary surface analysis techniques to a wide range of surface characterisation studies were followed by demonstrations on CSMA’s state-of-the-art instrumentation.  Comments from delegates included:

“Very useful, especially the chance to bring samples and discuss their analysis.”
(Consumer products)

“The presenters were very knowledgeable and approachable.”
(Medical devices)

“I found this to be a complete success - professional attitude of staff was excellent.”
(Aerospace)

“Impressed with the facility - staff very approachable.”
(Photovoltaics)

“Very useful in helping us to better understand our manufacturing processes.”
(Medical)

“Well organised and very informative.”
(Defence)

Don’t miss the next workshop which will be held on Thursday 26th February 2009. To reserve your place please contact Jemma Melvin on +44 (0) 1782 764269 or email jemma.melvin@ceram.com

Another Successful Show at MEDTEC Ireland for CSMA

CSMA exhibited for the 4th successive year at MEDTEC Ireland on 24th & 25th September at the Radisson Galway. Representatives Rob Mitchell and Ursula Thompson were on hand to meet with existing and new clients to discuss the benefits of surface analysis, CSMA’s expertise in surface and interface analysis and our multi-technique approach to new product development, as well as product and process issues. Visitors to the stand had a chance to win a Garmin Nuvi 710 Sat Nav. The winner was Richard Meaney of Medtronic Galway.

Download the Latest White Paper

CSMA has recently published a white paper highlighting how surface analysis can expose counterfeit medicines. It describes how technologies such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (ToFSIMS) are being used in novel ways to not only analyse the composition of various pharmaceuticals, but also to determine differences in the manufacturing processes involved.
To download the white paper please click here