Material Selection
Evaluate candidate inorganic materials for a specific technical requirement or application.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical Consulting
Practical materials science support from scientists and engineers experienced in advanced inorganic materials synthesis.
Lorad provides fee based technical consulting for organizations that need additional support with material selection, process troubleshooting, technical evaluation, and other inorganic materials challenges.
DIRECT ACCESS TO TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
When the problem does not fit neatly into a standard service.
Technical consulting gives you direct access to Lorad scientists and engineers for focused discussion of materials, processes, analytical results, and practical next steps.
Focused Technical Discussion
Start with the problem you are trying to solve, not a predefined test package.
Confidential Engagements
Confidentiality and intellectual property protections can be addressed before work begins.
Practical Perspective
Advice is informed by Lorad's work in research, process development, and manufacturing.
Hourly Consulting
$250 USD per hour
Longer Engagements
Flat fee options available
Initial Response
Within 2 business days
Confidentiality
Agreements available
WHERE LORAD CAN HELP
Process Troubleshooting
Investigate technical problems, unexpected behavior, and sources of variability in materials processes.
Technical Evaluation
Review material data, specifications, analytical results, and technical requirements in context.
Development Strategy
Discuss practical paths for moving an inorganic material or process from concept toward a workable development program.
Custom Technical Questions
Engage Lorad when your problem falls outside a standard analytical or manufacturing service.
PRACTICAL MATERIALS EXPERIENCE
Advice grounded in real inorganic materials development and manufacturing.
Lorad's technical consulting is an extension of the work our scientists and engineers perform every day. We research, develop, manufacture, and characterize specialty inorganic materials, so consulting discussions can consider not only the underlying chemistry but also practical processing, handling, reproducibility, and production concerns.
The goal is not to provide a generic report. It is to help you understand the technical problem, identify realistic options, and determine what additional work may be useful.
Typical Reasons Customers Contact Us
Selecting between candidate inorganic materials for a particular use.
Investigating why a material or process is not behaving as expected.
Reviewing technical data before committing to additional development work.
Determining whether analytical testing, process development, or manufacturing support is the appropriate next step.
HOW TECHNICAL CONSULTING WORKS
1
Describe Your Need
Send Lorad a brief description of the material, process, or technical problem.
2
Define the Scope
We review the request and discuss the expertise, information, and level of effort required.
3
Consult With Lorad
Work directly with a Lorad scientist or engineer on the agreed technical questions.
4
Determine Next Steps
Use the discussion to guide material selection, further analysis, development work, or other action.
Technical Consulting Pricing
Short technical engagements can be contracted at an hourly rate. Longer term or more defined projects may be quoted on a flat fee basis.
| Engagement | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Hourly technical consulting | $250 USD per hour |
| Longer term consulting | Flat fee available |
The scope and expected level of effort are reviewed before work begins. Any additional analytical, development, or manufacturing work is quoted separately.
Request Technical ConsultingProtecting Confidential Information
Lorad understands that technical consulting often involves proprietary processes, materials, technical data, and intellectual property.
Confidentiality Agreements
Lorad can provide standard confidentiality documentation or review customer supplied agreements.
Intellectual Property
Patent, ownership, and intellectual property rights can be addressed before consulting begins.
Defined Engagement
The consulting scope can be documented so both parties understand the work and applicable protections.
Have a Technical Problem You Would Like to Discuss?
Send us a brief description of your needs and Lorad will respond within two business days.