Does your company or research group have R&D budget remaining for 2026, while your material analysis needs fall in 2027? With Top Analytica’s advance-booked analysis services, you can plan upcoming research now and arrange access to analytical equipment and expert services for use when you need them.
Secure analysis capacity for your future needs.
We will work with you to design a service package that may include analytical equipment time, material analysis and expert consultancy. The invoicing arrangements, contract validity and use of services are agreed in advance.
How does advance booking work?
Research and development schedules do not always align with budget periods. An advance-booked service package allows you to plan analyses around your actual needs rather than rushing research simply to meet a year-end deadline.
Define your needs
We discuss your materials, research questions, objectives and schedule.
Design the service package
We select suitable analytical methods, equipment time and expert services.
Agree on the terms
We agree on pricing, invoicing, the service period and the terms of use.
Carry out the analyses
Use the agreed services during 2027 in line with your project schedules and needs.
Each service package is tailored to the customer’s requirements. The accounting and tax treatment of advance payments or invoicing should be confirmed in accordance with your organisation’s practices and the applicable rules.
What can you use your reserved analysis capacity for?
Material analysis can support both urgent troubleshooting and long-term research and development.
Production issues and material failures
Coating delamination, corrosion, material damage or unexpected production issues can lead to additional costs and delays.
Analysing material structures, composition and surfaces helps characterise damage and investigate potential causes of failure.
Benefit: evidence to support root-cause investigations and help target corrective actions.
Product development and material characterisation
Material analysis supports material selection, manufacturing process development and the evaluation of final product properties.
Analysing material structure and composition helps compare materials and assess the effects of process changes.
Benefit: measurement-based decisions throughout the product development process.
Surface analysis and coatings
Surface properties can significantly affect adhesion, corrosion resistance, wear and material performance.
Surface analysis can reveal the chemical composition of surface layers, elemental distributions and material structure.
Benefit: information to support the development and comparison of coatings, thin films and surface treatments.
Quality assurance and material comparison
Comparing material batches, suppliers or manufacturing processes can help identify differences and deviations in materials.
Analyses are planned according to the properties being investigated and the information needed to support decision-making.
Benefit: comparable analytical data to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Analytical methods for material characterisation
Top Analytica provides specialised services in material characterisation, surface analysis and troubleshooting. The appropriate method is selected based on the sample, research question and information required.
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SEM (scanning electron microscopy)
Investigation of material structures and surfaces at high magnification. -
EDS (energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy)
Analysis of elemental composition and elemental distributions. -
XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy)
Analysis of surface elemental composition and chemical states. -
FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
Investigation of material chemistry, molecular structure and composition. -
ToF-SIMS (time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry)
Chemical analysis of surfaces and thin layers, including depth profiling. -
X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
Elemental analysis of suitable samples. -
Cross-section sample preparation
Preparation of samples for investigating internal structures, layers and interfaces.
A research question may require a single analytical method or a combination of techniques. We can help assess which methods are suitable for your sample and what information they can provide.
Who can benefit from an advance-booking agreement?
Advance-booked analysis capacity can be useful for organisations whose research and development activities extend into the following year.
Industrial companies
Companies in the metals, chemicals, electronics and paper industries can use material analysis for production troubleshooting, quality assurance, coating investigations and product development.
Universities and research institutes
Research groups can reserve access to specialised analytical methods and expert support that may not be available through their own equipment or resources.
Construction and environmental sectors
Investigating material composition, structure and anomalies can support the assessment of technical problems. The suitability of each method is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Consultants and other organisations requiring analytical data
Material analysis can support failure investigations and the assessment of technical questions. The research objectives and intended use of the results are defined at the beginning of each assignment.
Why choose Top Analytica?
Top Analytica is a Finnish specialist in materials research and surface analysis with a university research background. We serve companies and research organisations in Finland and internationally.
- Efficient access to the analytical data you need: our broad range of analytical equipment and expertise helps us identify suitable methods and obtain relevant insights flexibly to support your research and development.
- Broad analytical expertise: different techniques can be combined to address your research question.
- Expert support: we help select suitable methods, plan investigations and interpret results.
- Independent analysis: investigations are designed around the research question and sample properties.
- Confidentiality: additional confidentiality arrangements can be agreed where required.
Plan your analysis needs for 2027
Tell us what materials you want to investigate, what you need to find out and when you expect to need analytical services. Together, we can design a suitable package of equipment time and expert services.
Request a quote for analytical services