High-throughput platform for fast screening of adhesives
A versatile high-throughput platform designed for rapid adhesion screening of adhesives and coatings, accelerating material characterization and discovery.
Overview
The high-throughput platform for fast screening of adhesives offers a revolutionary approach to characterizing multiple adhesives and coatings rapidly. By integrating a moving stage with an array of samples and a dynamic end effector equipped with a load cell, this platform allows for versatile testing in shear-lap and peel-off adhesion modes. This innovation aims to streamline the complex task of adhesion measurement, accelerating the iterative design and test development process for various industries.
Technical specifications
- Moving Stage: Holds multiple samples in a modular configuration, facilitating easy testing across various materials and substrates.
- End Effector: Equipped with a load cell to apply controlled force and measure force vs displacement during adhesion tests.
- Data Acquisition System: Controls the platform, records data, and analyzes results to identify successful adhesive candidates.
- Versatility: Designed to accommodate different test configurations and adapt to specific industry needs, including shear-lap and peel-off modes.
Technology readiness level
This platform is currently at Technology Readiness Level 4, having been validated in laboratory conditions with potential adaptations for further industry-specific requirements.
About University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a comprehensive public research university based in Ann Arbor with additional campuses in Dearborn and Flint, known for a broad, interdisciplinary research enterprise and a major academic health system. Industry partners engage through co-located facilities, including a large north campus research complex with shared labs and incubator space, plus on-campus testbeds for rapid prototyping and validation. Proximity to Detroit’s mobility and manufacturing base, plus dedicated business engagement teams, streamlines sponsored research and access to talent. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NIH, NSF, DOE, and DoD, alongside state and industry sponsorship. A centralized tech transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup support, with corporate memberships and flexible agreements.
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