Expertise and Services
The expert knowledge as well as the qualified laboratories of the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) are appreciated and frequently used by industry. PSI provides a comprehensive range of Research- and Development-Services. A selection of them is listed in extracts (below), divided into different fields of applications.
Expertise and Services
| Description | Contact / E-mail |
|---|---|
Neutron ImagingNeutron Imaging: Powerful non-destructive testing method.Website Flyer (E) | Christian Grünzweig christian.gruenzweig@psi.ch +41 56 310 46 62 |
Fluid dynamics VisualisationVisualisation of fluid dynamics by means of Neutron Imaging.Website Flyer (E) | Christian Grünzweig christian.gruenzweig@psi.ch +41 56 310 46 62 |
Energy-selective Neutron ImagingEnergy-selective Neutron Imaging e.g. for visualisation of welding joints.Website Flyer (E) | Christian Grünzweig christian.gruenzweig@psi.ch +41 56 310 46 62 |
Magnetic property VisualisationInvestigate magnetic properties of materials by means of Muon Spin Rotation, Relaxation or Resonance.Website | Alex Amato alex.amato@psi.ch +41 56 310 3232 |
Time-of-Flight Diffractometer for EngineeringNon-destructive residual stress characterization and deformation behaviour by means of neutron diffractometer.Website Flyer (E) | Efthymios Polatidis efthymios.polatidis@psi.ch +41 56 310 39 48 |
Single crystal diffractometerSingle crystal diffractometer.Website | Oksana Zaharko oksana.zaharko@psi.ch +41 56 310 46 33 |
Neutron powder diffractionIdentification of crystalline structures of materials, in case depending on temperature or pressure.Website Flyer (E) | Denis Cheptiakov denis.cheptiakov@psi.ch +41 56 310 30 70 |
Fingerprints of NanostructuresNanostructures analysis (1 - 400nm) using neutrons.Website Flyer (E) | Joachim Kohlbrecher joachim.kohlbrecher@psi.ch +41 56 310 31 65 |
Dynamics in materialsInvestigation of structural as well as dynamical properties of materials in almost any thermodynamical state.Website | Jan Peter Embs jan.embs@psi.ch +41 56 310 53 92 |
Proton irradiation testingTesting of electronic hardness and spacecraft components (e.g. semiconductors) with realistic proton spectra encountered in space. The testing facility It is one of ESA Center of Excellence and member of ECIF - European Component Irradiation Facilities. It is the only facility in Europe offering such a wide range of proton beams with respect to energies, fluxes and profiles. Every ESA Satellite Mission had its instruments tested at PSI.Website Flyer (E) | Wojtek Hajdas wojtek.hajdas@psi.ch +41 56 310 42 12 |
Electronics for measuring systemsFrontend-Electronics, chip- and boarddesign, real-time data acquisition systems (HW, FW, SW).Website | Urs Greuter urs.greuter@psi.ch +41 56 310 31 12 |
Synchrotron Light powder diffractionRapid, non-destructive analysis of bulk materials or multi-component mixtures, including in non ambient conditions and time resolved for industrial processesWebsite | Nicola Casati nicola.casati@psi.ch +41 56 310 53 46 |
Surface and thin-film characterizationUnique tool for determining the detailed atomic structure of crystalline surfacesWebsite Flyer (E) | Nicola Casati nicola.casati@psi.ch +41 56 310 53 46 |
Micro X-ray absorption spectroscopyExperiments requiring high spatial resolution and investigations of time-dependent phenomena in the pico-second time regimeWebsite | Daniel Grolimund daniel.grolimund@psi.ch +41 56 310 47 82 |
In-situ X-ray spectroscopyTool to study the atomic structure of non crystalline and nano-sized materials under reaction conditions.Website | Marteen Nachtegaal maarten.nachtegaal@psi.ch +41 56 310 30 56 |
Protein Crystallography with synchrotron radiationProtein Crystallography with synchrotron radiationWebsite | Meitian Wang meitian.wang@psi.ch +41 56 310 41 75 |
Surface and interface investigationsSurface and interface investigations with Synchrotron LightWebsite | Thorsten Schmitt thorsten.schmitt@psi.ch +41 56 310 37 62 |
Synchrotron Light Tomographic MicroscopyPowerful non-destructive visualisation of three dimensional (3D) internal structure and material properties of a variety of opaque samplesWebsite Flyer (E) | Marco Stampanoni marco.stampanoni@psi.ch +41 56 310 47 24 |
Micro- and NanofabricationMicro- and Nanofabrication technologies and extensive experience under clean-room conditions including process equipment for lithography, pattern transfer, thin-film technology, metrologyWebsite Flyer (E) | Martin Bednarzik martin.bednarzik@psi.ch +41 56 310 25 20 |
High-Resolution LithographySerial writing and parallel printing of micro- and nanostructures down to 10nm resolutionWebsite Flyer (E) | Vitaly Guzenko vitaliy.guzenko@psi.ch +41 56 310 54 36 |
High-Resolution Microscopy of SurfacesSurface mapping from microscopic scale down to the size of atoms and molecules; optical Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Scanning Probe MicroscopyWebsite Flyer (E) | Thomas Jung thomas.jung@psi.ch +41 56 310 45 18 |
Exhaust gas treatmentScreening, characterizing and testing of commercial and proprietary catalysts; catalysts for diesel engines exhaust gas treatment. Expertise in catalyst de-activation.Website Flyer (E) | Oliver Kröcher oliver.kroecher@psi.ch +41 56 310 20 66 |
In-situ investigation of catalytic processesScreening, characterizing and testing of commercial and proprietary catalysts at transient or steady-state conditions. Developing heterogeneous catalysts (e.g. for CPOX, ATR, PROX, SCWG)Website | Maarten Nachtegaal maarten.nachtegaal@psi.ch +41 56 310 30 56 |
Analysis of trace elements in process gasesThermo Gravimeter Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer (TG-ICP) for the analysis of trace elements in process gasesWebsite | Christian Ludwig christian.ludwig@psi.ch +41 56 310 26 96 |
Analysis of composition of gasesMobile Diagnostics Toolbox for Online and Offline Gas Analysis; simultaneous realtime measurements of condensable and non-condensable compounds in sampled gasesWebsite | Serge Biollaz serge.biollaz@psi.ch +41 56 310 29 23 |
Optical diagnostics for chemical processesDetermination of species concentrations, flow fields and temperature by means of laser-optical techniques; e.g. application of these techniques to combustion processes in gas turbines, internal combustion engines and lab-scale burnersWebsite Flyer (E) | Peter Jansohn peter.jansohn@psi.ch +41 56 310 28 71 |
Modeling and testing of catalytic reaction systemsClean combustion technologies (low NOx and CO emissions), using either fuel-lean catalytic combustion (catalytically stabilized combustion, CST) or fuel-rich catalytic combustion (catalytic partial oxidation, CPO). Potential Applications: gas turbines of power generation systems from large scale down to micro-scale; chemical reaction systems at ambient & elevated pressure (up to 20bar)Website | Ioannis Mantzaras ioannis.mantzaras@psi.ch +41 56 310 40 46 |
Combustion technologiesExperimental facilities for atmospheric and elevated pressure allowing detailed (time & spatially resolved) analysis of temperature, species and flow field via optical, non-intrusive measurement techniques directly applied to the reaction zone (e.g. flame front, heat release area)Website | Peter Jansohn peter.jansohn@psi.ch +41 56 310 28 71 |
Mobile laboratory for the investigation and characterization of trace gases and aerosol particlesThe PSI mobile laboratory is designed to measure spatial distributions of air pollutants including trace gases (e.g. ozone, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide) and particulate matter. Aerosol mass spectrometry and light absorption measurement techniques allow for source apportionment of organic aerosols and black carbonWebsite | André Prévôt andre.prevot@psi.ch +41 56 310 42 02 |
Investigation of radioactive materialsSafe handling, characterization and analysis of highly toxic radioactive substances in different shape and size with advanced analytical toolsWebsite Flyer (E) | Marco Streit marco.streit@psi.ch +41 56 310 22 83 |
Investigation of highly radioactive nuclear fuels, components and other materialsTesting of radioactive samples (field of application: nuclear power plants, research institutes etc.). Analysis of different materials. Typical investigations: irradiation-induced materials degradation on an atomic and microstructural levelWebsite Flyer (E) | Johannes Bertsch johannes.bertsch@psi.ch +41 56 310 41 73 |
Thermal fluid-dynamic simulations of safety relevant processes in nuclear power plantsCoarse-mesh codes and Computational Fluid Dynamic Codes are used to predict the behavior of Nuclear Power Plants in case of different kinds of accidents. The available methods can be used in other fields of technology as well. Computer simulations can be validated by the help of large-scale experiments at prototypal conditionsWebsite | Horst-Michael Prasser horst-michael.prasser@psi.ch +41 56 310 27 28 |
Geochemical evolution of waste disposal systemsOur state-of-the-art infrastructure supports laboratory measurements and spectroscopic studies with radioactive tracers. These experimental data and numerical models are used to assess the geochemical evolution of repository systems and to understand the transport and retardation mechanisms of radionuclides in technical barriers and geological environmentsWebsite | Michael Bradbury, Sergey Churakov mike.bradbury@psi.ch, sergey.churakov@psi.ch +41 56 310 2290 bzw. 4113 |
Human performance analysis in safety and reliability studiesTo optimize the human response to abnormal conditions and minimize the human error potential, methods to identify likely human errors and estimate their probabilities are appliedWebsite | Vinh N. Dang vinh.dang@psi.ch +41 56 310 29 67 |
Safety analyses of novel systemsProbabilistic safety analyses not only provide overall risk estimates but also support safety management by identifying the most important sources of risk and the strengths and weaknesses of the safety precautions and systems. With adaptations, the methods used for nuclear power plant safety comprise a powerful toolboxWebsite | Vinh N. Dang vinh.dang@psi.ch +41 56 310 29 67 |
Orbital welding of stainless steel tubesApplication mainly in the field of tube construction (plant- and apparatus construction in the food-, pharmaceutical- and chemical industry) particularly advantageous for circular weldings under limited space conditions. Main focuses: orbital welding of thin or large pipes without or with cold wire supply.Website Flyer (D) | Gabriel Käslin / André Weber gabriel.kaeslin@psi.ch; andre.weber@psi.ch +41 56 310 53 61 / 37 47 |
Vacuum brazingComponents with complex or rotational symmetric geometries to be soldered permanently in special equipped vacuum chambers. Advantageous particularly for applications of specific clean room quality.Website Flyer (D) | Markus Mähr markus.maehr@psi.ch +41 56 310 54 25 |
Electron beam weldingApplication particularly with regard to high melting metallic materials. Field of application: accelerator technology, sensor technology, automotive manufacture, medical technology etc.Website Flyer (D) | Markus Mähr markus.maehr@psi.ch +41 56 310 54 25 |
Laser weldingTwo pulsed Nd:YAG-Laser systems are available for various welding applications. Field of application: Connecting of stainless steel, aluminium and special metals.Website Flyer (D) | Markus Mähr markus.maehr@psi.ch +41 56 310 54 25 |
Ultrasonic CleaningEfficient cleaning of all huge and complex components. Primarily cleaning of components of stainless steel, aluminium, copper, but also glas and ceramicsWebsite Flyer (D) | Patrick Bucher patrick.bucher@psi.ch +41 56 310 25 79 |
Federal collection of MIF/MIR radioactive wasteThe PSI runs the federal collection centre pursuant to Article 120 of the StSV for radioactive waste from medicine, industry and research. The PSI takes radioactive waste, stores and conditions it and provides the temporary storage until there is a geological repository availableWebsite | Joachim Müth joachim.mueth@psi.ch +41 56 310 20 46 |
3D-Plotter - Rapid PrototypingProduction of complex prototypes consisting of ABS with the 3D Printer "Dimension Elite" based on available CAD-data.Website Flyer (D) | Haimo Jöhri haimo.joehri@psi.ch +41 56 310 28 87 |
Laser EngravingEngraving of metals, ceramics or plastics with letter sizes starting at 0.2 mm.Website | Markus Mähr markus.maehr@psi.ch +41 56 310 54 25 |
Accredited testing laboratory for personnel dosimetry, in-vivo adioactivity measurement and environmental dosimetryTesting laboratory STS 0491 accredited according to ISO 17025 for following services:- Individual dosimetry of external and internal radiation exposure - In-vivo radioactivity measurement - Environmental dosimetry Website | Eduardo G. Yukihara eduardo.yukihara@psi.ch +41 56 310 54 30 |
Accredited calibration laboratory for measuring instruments used for radiation protectionTesting laboratory SCS 0075 accredited according to ISO 17025, Inspection body SIS 0034 accredited according to ISO 17020 for following services:- Calibration of radiation protection instruments. The calibration certificate of the PSI calibration laboratory is recognised within the European Union. - Irradiation using photon and neutron reference radiation fields - Expertises for radiation protection instruments und methods - Quantities: dose equivalent, activity, activity per unit area, activity per unit volume (H-3) Website | Bénédicte Hofstetter-Boillat Benedicte.Hofstetter@psi.ch +41 56 310 41 84 |
Accredited testing laboratory for measurements and analyses of radioisotopes (in various samples)Testing laboratory STS 0173 accredited according to ISO 17025 for following services:- Incorporation surveillance (urine, faeces) - Immission surveillance (air filter and environmental probes from water, soil, grass) - Analyses of samples to identify surface contamination (wipe tests) - Radioisotope measurements of common (solid and liquid) samples (e.g. food samples, various material samples, samples from decommission projects) Website | Martin Heule martin.heule@psi.ch +41 56 310 31 52 |
Accredited inspection body ensuring protection of humans and environment against the hazards of ionising radiation (radiation protection)Inspection body SIS 0034 accredited according to ISO 17020 for following services:- Radiological assessment with stationary and mobile measuring equipment - Radiological evaluation for clearance, characterization and declaration of materials and localities - Assessment of the transportability when shipping and receiving of radioactive materials. Website | Lisa Pedrazzi Lisa.Pedrazzi@psi.ch 41 56 310 4603 |
Advisory body for the planning and operation of national and international transports of hazardous goodsWebsite | Ulrich Zimmermann u.zimmermann@psi.ch +41 56 310 42 62 |
Accredited inspection body for the assessment and the operation of national and international transports of radioactive materialInspection body SIS 0034 accredited according to ISO 17020 for following services:-Assessment of the transportability when shipping or receiving national and international transports of radioactive materials. Website | Ulrich Zimmermann u.zimmermann@psi.ch +41 56 310 42 62 |
Hot and cold GMP facilitiesIn our GMP certified Labs within and outside the radioprotection Zone as well as i n our grade A, B and C clean rooms we can offer tailored Research & Development as well as Production Services for e.g. the Manufacturing of sterile radiopharmaceuticals for clinical trialsWebsite Flyer (E) | Susanne Geistlich Schmidlin susanne.geistlich@psi.ch +41 56 310 28 84 |
PSI Protein Production FacilityThe PSI Protein Production Facility offers cloning, protein production in bacterial, yeast, insect and mammalian cells and recombinant protein purification. For membrane protein expression and purification, the facility is accessible for the user community via Biostruct-X (http://www.biostruct-x.eu)Website | Richard Alfred Kammerer richard.kammerer@psi.ch +41 56 310 47 65 |
SLS Crystallisation Facility at beamline X06DAThe SLS Crystallisation Facility is located at Swiss Light Source (SLS) and offers a unique combination of macromolecular crystallisation services including the crystallization in lipidic cubic phases (LCP). Its integration in the beamline X06DA (PXIII) allows the direct transfer of crystallisation experiments from the plate storage hotel (Formulatrix RockImager 1000) to the X-ray beam (in situ X-ray diffraction screening): crystallisation experiments can be tested without any manipulation. Advice and technical assistance in protein crystallisation are provided as well.Website Flyer (E) | May Sharpe may.sharpe@psi.ch +41 56 310 5437 |