Advanced rheology instrumentation for coating & dispersion formulation

The Technology Precisometer is a Radboud University spin-out developing next-generation rheological instrumentation for industrial coatings and polymer dispersions. Our platform combines precision force measurement with advanced signal processing to extract complete viscoelastic fingerprints from minimal sample volumes.

Key Capabilities:

Measurement of Storage (G') and Loss (G'') moduli across a wide frequency range (0.1–10,000 Hz).

Frequency-dependent viscosity characterization.

Concentration-dependent rheological profiling.

Why It Matters for BASF

Predictive Power: unlike single-point viscosity, our frequency-dependent data correlates directly with flow, leveling, and sag resistance.

Development Speed: Small sample requirements and automated workflows accelerate screening cycles and rheology modifier development.

Scalability: High-throughput compatibility supports both early R&D and manufacturing Quality Control.

Proposed Partnership We are looking for a technical validation partnership with no immediate commercial expectations. Our goal is to learn from your expertise to ensure our technology solves genuine industry problems.

Suggested Next Steps:

Technical Discussion: Meet with Dispersions & Resins scientists to understand specific challenges.

Validation: Test 2–3 representative formulation systems using our technology.

Feasibility: Assess the technology for integration into BASF's R&D or QC workflows.