research is to see what everybody else has seen, and think what nobody has thought

-Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine in 1937

Unlock the secrets of your materials at the atomic level with DFWerke. Whether your company develops or processes materials, we provide the analytical expertise you need to understand and optimize your products. From Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) to Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dielectric Analysis (DEA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), and Rheometry, our comprehensive thermal analysis services deliver the insights that drive innovation.

Facing material challenges? DFWerke’s team of PhD material scientists is ready to deliver! Whether it’s routine thermal analysis or advanced consulting, we provide expert insights and fast results—most tests are completed within just a week. Start your journey to precision and innovation by requesting a quote or reaching out to us at thermal@dfwerke.com!

We offer a wide range of services for your company, including:

  • Determination of polymer crystallinity by DSC
  • Detection of glass transition in polymers by DSC and DMA
  • Modulated DSC evaluation of isothermal cure and vitrification for thermosetting systems
  • Detection of processing-induced strain in polymers by DSC
  • Analysis of polymer decompositions by TGA
  • Assessment of polymer thermal stability by TGA
  • Evaluation of silica fill levels in polymer composites by TGA
  • Characterization of EPDM rubber by TGA
  • Estimation of polymer lifetime by TGA decomposition kinetics
  • Differentiation between grades of ABS by Hi-Res TGA
  • Characterization of heat shrink films using DMA film clamps and controlled force mode
  • Characterization of printed circuit board materials by DMA
  • Characterization of cured rubber by DMA
  • Measurement of the structure of low viscosity fluids in oscillation using rheometers
  • Characterization of resin curing by DMA, DEA, and controlled stress rheology

DFWerke is a trusted provider of materials testing and consulting services for medical technology and general polymer processing companies. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, our small laboratory is staffed by highly trained scientists who offer personalized thermal analysis for both routine and complex material issues.