Hampford Research collaborates closely with our customers, regardless of where they are in the scale-up process. Using our Stage Gate process, we carefully review what work has already been done and mutually agree on appropriate next steps and timelines. In many cases our discussions will include potential process changes designed to improve yield and/or lower cost. We will continue to foster this collaborative relationship throughout the life cycle of the product.
Once we’ve completed all the necessary process and safety reviews, the project moves to our pilot plant. This allows us to manufacture material in true production conditions, while maintaining tight process control.
Our approach is specifically designed to test our customers’ unique process requirements in a small-batch environment. The pilot plant process will also reveal bottlenecks and potential processing issues, allowing corrections or improvements to be made before starting full-scale production.
The HRI chemists will provide analytical test data as well as developing custom analytical methods as needed. This information, along with actual small-batch production material, allows our customer to do further analysis and market testing.