Repeatability, increased speed, no cleanup, and versatile processing pushes research ahead.
Our cutting-edge technology facilitates swift, consistent, and seamless experimentation across diverse fields, ranging from biomedical studies to electrical engineering and beyond. With our state-of-the-art mixing tool, researchers gain the power to transcend limitations and explore the forefront of innovation, enabling the discovery and testing of novel materials and material composites.
Common Challenges and Solutions
The Challenge: Working with small sample sizes (e.g. < 1g).Industrial and academic research often involves mixing many small batches of various materials. Switching between batches is often a time-consuming process with traditional mixing technologies and techniques, especially bladed mixers.
The Solution: The FlackTek™ mixes materials in closed containers without the need for blades. Since the containers can easily be removed and replaced, there’s no clean-up needed between batches allowing for rapid batch to batch processing. Our machines can run batches as small as less than a gram, thus avoiding costly material waste or mistakes.
The Challenge: Processing difficult materials with consistency. It can also be difficult to mix materials to exact specifications with consistent and repeatable results—a necessity for producing rigorous experimental data.
The Solution: The FlackTek™ programmable interface makes it easy to mix precise amounts of materials with repeatable results, ensuring accurate data collection. With FlackTek SpeedMixer®’s extensive collection of containers, holders, and syringes, the SpeedMixer™ can be fully customized to accommodate any unique containment or dispensation needs.
The Challenge: One often overlooked issue with mixing materials for research and academia is technical support. Many providers of mixing equipment focus on sales representatives as the point of contact for clients, which in academic and research settings often proves insufficient for your mixing needs.
The Solution: At FlackTek™, our team provides comprehensive customer service and support for our clients and their FlackTek™ mixers, not just from our sales representatives but from our engineering and maintenance teams as well, putting a strong team with expertise in our clients’ fields in their corner.
We help you process these materials, and more…
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Conductive Materials (e.g. Silver Nanowires, Carbon Nanotubes, PEDOT:PSS, Graphene)
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Bioactive Coatings (e.g. Hydroxyapatite, Tricalcium Phosphate, Bioactive Glass, Collagen)
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Hydrogels (e.g. Polyacrylamide, Alginate, Gelatin, PEG)
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Tissue Engineering Scaffolds (Collagen Scaffolds, Polycaprolactone Scaffolds, Gelatin Sponges, Chitosan Matrices)
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Nanowire polymer composites for smart materials:
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Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
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Silver nanowires
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Zinc oxide nanowires
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Homogeneously mixed drugs:
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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
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Cyclodextrins
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Thermoset networks for polymeric materials:
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Epoxy resins
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Dicyandiamide (DICY)
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Amine curing agents
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Graphene/epoxy nanocomposites:
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Graphene oxide (GO)
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)
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Dental resin nanocomposites:
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Bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA)
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Silica nanoparticles
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Calcium phosphate nanoparticles
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does FlackTek™ support additional functions apart from mixing?
Absolutely. FlackTek™ devices are versatile and can perform tasks such as milling and particle size reduction, providing researchers with a comprehensive toolkit for their material processing needs. FlackTek™ devices are easily programmable, enabling researchers to establish specific mixing parameters, ensuring consistent and reproducible results in their experiments.
What kind of technical support and assistance does FlackTek™ provide?
FlackTek™ offers comprehensive technical support to academia and research institutions, including troubleshooting, training, and ongoing assistance to ensure smooth operation and optimal utilization of their equipment.
Can FlackTek™ be integrated into existing research setups and workflows?
FlackTek™ devices are designed to be adaptable and can be seamlessly integrated into existing research setups, allowing researchers to incorporate them into their established workflows with ease.