Our aim is to improve the understanding of materials and to help identify fundamental problems affecting the integrity of products
Material failure can lead to adverse performance which can cost the user hundreds, thousands or even millions of pounds every year. In some cases, these failures can even be catastrophic and pose a risk to life. By determining the nature of the problem, preventative actions can be implemented well in advance.
MCATSS offers a range of tailored solutions for your science and engineering needs. We have in-depth knowledge and expertise of materials, characterisation, testing and best practice guidance. We work with a range of customers, from small one-man companies to multi-scaled organisations across a multitude of industries, including automotive, energy, bio, consumer goods, manufacturing, oil & gas, plant equipment and more.
For more information about what we can provide for you, please visit our services page.
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One of MCATSS fundamental beliefs is to give something back to the society in which we operate. A key aspect is to work with local education authorities and schools to drive STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities through innovative means and to encourage engage children to think about a future in STEM related subjects.
Dr Amit Rana is a materials scientist with over 10 years’ experience. Core areas of expertise include failure investigation, microscopy, characterisation, testing, tribology and advanced manufacturing techniques. Amit has worked across a number of areas including the investigation of valve failures in gas regulators for the HSE, analysis of metal powders for additive manufacturing, spark plasma sintering (SPS), contamination of cast metals, examination of plastics for nuclear waste containment and the characterisation of bio-materials. Amit is a fellow of the Royal Microscopy Society and a member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
Amit graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2006 after studying BSc (HONS) Forensic Engineering. He then went on to complete a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Sheffield in 2011 investigating Wear Resistant Alumina for Artificial Hip Replacements. Amit continued in the Materials Science and Engineering department where he worked as a post-doc in a range of areas under the Mercury Centre for advanced manufacturing and the Sorby Centre for Microscopy. In 2015 Amit joined TWI Ltd to lead the tribology and materials characterisation activity from their regional site in Middlesbrough. Amit quickly rose to team manager and recruited a team around the core activities. During his 4 years at TWI, he managed the development of a high-class facility focusing on multi-scale materials characterisation and testing, tribology and coating development.
