Technica - Markets

At AIC Technica, our electrochemists, materials scientists and engineers work closely with clients to solve problems affecting existing products and processes, and conceptualizing and designing new products and innovative practices.

Our multidisciplinary group of scientists, engineers, and technically-minded business consultants focus on a number of different yet interrelated markets and industries.

Energy Storage and Generation Systems (Batteries and Fuel Cells)

We can help you select the battery chemistry suitable for your application and then perform the accelerated life-cycle and environmental testing on the battery and pack design you select. We also have the experience to design and build your first prototypes and help you select a suitable manufacturer. If needed, we can also perform detailed physical and chemical analysis to determine why a system has prematurely failed or is not meeting its manufacturer’s specified
life-cycle requirements.

Fuels & Biofuels

AIC Technica is experienced in biofuel and biodiesel production using a range of feedstocks. At each stage of developing and implementing a biofuel process, our consultants can help, from selecting a first, second, or third generation biofuel feedstock to screening process conditions. We are also skilled in scaling batch and continuous processes, as well as pilot plant scale-up and commercial production.

Additionally, our team of synthetic organic chemists can increase revenue for clients by identifying actual and potential byproducts from their processes. We then work to turn these byproducts into secondary profit streams through valuable chemical intermediates for the commodity and fine chemicals industries.

Biotechnology: Biosensors, Medical Devices and Biopharmaceuticals

AIC Technica actively consults within the biotechnology. Our focus includes medical devices, biosensors, and the biopharmaceutical industry. Whether investigating the corrosion properties of an implantable device, the materials for a glucose sensor, or the synthesis of a pharmaceutical intermediate, our consultants have the industrial experience to guarantee your success.

Electrochemically Active Materials, Biosensors and Solar Cells

AIC Technica's synthetic chemists and materials scientists are able to synthesize electrochemically active molecules and materials for application in the solar cell and biosensor industries. We are able to tailor the redox potentials of couples, dye molecules, conducting polymers, semi-conductors etc to specifically match the thermodynamics and kinetics of the application.

Industrial Testing / Process Control and Automation – Testing and Sensing

Electrochemical and other sensing technologies can be used for directly detecting fault conditions in electrical systems such as electric motors, generators, and transformer windings. Similar techniques can also be applied to the rapid testing of wire harnesses, electrical circuitry, and various complex electronic components.

Nondestructive Testing & Sensing / Corrosion Detection

Electrochemical corrosion (mainly rust) of structures and equipment is responsible for billions of dollars in damage each year. Surface treatments, coatings, and other methods are often employed to slow or help prevent corrosion,
but opinions often vary on how best to prevent or treat such corrosion. AIC Technica can help your company review its options.

Microfluidics

AIC Technica scientists and engineers have implemented microfluidic devices across the science and engineering industries, from biosensors and biopharmaceuticals to energy and materials science. Our team of microfluidics experts can deliver the benefits of microliter and nanoliter volumes to your company.

Laboratory Capabilities

AIC Technica’s interdisciplinary approach guides the entire process and uses state-of-the-art technology, laboratories, and rapid-prototyping facilities. We back our lab work with field testing that proves real-world durability of products. In addition, the Technica team’s application-specific engineering expertise helps clients understand and resolve product issues – be they material related or performance based – quickly.