Freeman Technology
Uniaxial Powder Testing (UPT)
Pharmaceutical powder compound testing.
The device is used to test powder structural stability when consolidated.
Tasks: 3D Modelling, Animation, Shading & Rendering
Tools: Maya, V-Ray and After Effects
Client: Freeman Technology
Year: 2019
Agency/Studio: Direct
The Uniaxial Powder Tester (UPT) from Freeman Technology® is a unique uniaxial tester ideal for characterising powder samples and ensuring accuracy.
The UPT was designed with one purpose in mind - to characterise the rheology of powders, or powder flow properties. This remains a primary function today, but the instrument, accessories and methodologies have been continuously developed to the point where the UPT is now considered a universal powder flow tester. It differs from other powder testers in many ways but when assessing industrial value, three features are critical:
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The ability to simulate powder processing conditions, by testing samples in consolidated, moderately stressed, aerated or fluidised state
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The application of multi-faceted powder characterisation to assess dynamic powder flow, bulk and shear properties to construct the most comprehensive understanding of how a powder behaves
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Unparalleled sensitivity, enabling the differentiation of powders that other testers classify as identical
