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On-site lab in Toronto
Full ICP-MS, GC-MS, ion chromatography, and TOC analysis. Most fluid characterizations turn around in 5 to 10 business days.
Step 01 of 05
Research & Development
Membrane-led projects start here. We characterize your fluid in our Toronto (Mississauga) lab, identify the right membrane chemistry, and prove the concept on real samples before quoting a system. Most membrane engagements begin with a sealed box on our doorstep and end with a written recommendation in plain language: this works, this is what to expect, this is what we would build. Fabrication-led projects skip this step and enter at engineering or fabrication.
What you get at this step
The deliverable.
At the end of research & development, here is what changes for your project.
- Bench validation timeline
- 2 to 6 weeks
- From sample receipt to recommendation, depending on fluid complexity.
- Recommendation deliverable
- A written report with recovery, flux, rejection, recommended membrane chemistry, and either a pilot proposal or a candid 'this is not the right fit' conclusion.
- Cost
- Fixed-fee bench validation. Quoted up front, capped, and credited toward a pilot or system if you proceed.
Capabilities and equipment
What we bring.
What we own.
We do not subcontract this step. The capabilities and equipment below are in-house, and they show up on your project.
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Membrane chemistry library
Six core membrane families plus custom fabrication. We test multiple membrane chemistries against your fluid before recommending one.
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Bench-scale separation testing
Single-module trials at 1 to 10 L/h on real samples. We measure recovery, flux, and rejection on your actual fluid, not a surrogate.
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NDA before sample receipt
Mutual NDA signed before you ship. Composition, results, and recommendations are confidential by default.
See it in action
How research & development shows up on a real project.
Want to see research & development
on your project?
Send us a sample, a sentence about your goal, and a target timeline. We will tell you whether membrane separation fits and what we would do at each of the five steps.