Industry Solutions
The Facility for Analysis, Characterisation, Testing and Simulation (FACTS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) provides advanced materials characterisation and analytical solutions for industry. Supporting sectors including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, energy storage, electronics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and advanced materials, FACTS combines world-class instrumentation with scientific expertise to help companies solve complex research and development, quality assurance, and failure analysis challenges.
Our facility houses a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art analytical instruments, enabling characterisation across multiple length scales—from the macroscopic to the atomic level. Supported by a multidisciplinary team of experienced research scientists, FACTS delivers high-quality analytical data together with expert interpretation, helping clients better understand the structure, composition, chemistry, morphology, and functional properties of their materials.
Recognising that every industrial problem is unique, FACTS offers flexible fee-for-service solutions tailored to your specific requirements. Whether you require advanced microscopy, specialised materials characterisation, or collaborative problem-solving, our team will work with you to recommend the most appropriate analytical techniques and deliver reliable, confidential, and timely results.
Our Services
FACTS supports industry through a broad range of analytical services, including:
- Materials characterisation and failure analysis
- Electron microscopy (SEM, TEM, STEM)
- Surface and interface analysis
- Chemical and elemental analysis
- Crystallographic and structural characterisation
- Advanced spectroscopy and imaging
- Tailored analytical workflows for research and development
Why FACTS?
- Comprehensive suite of advanced analytical instrumentation
- Experienced team of specialist research scientists
- Access to techniques ranging from routine analysis to atomic-resolution characterisation
- Tailored solutions designed around your analytical challenges
- Rapid, reliable, and confidential service
- Located within one of Asia’s leading research-intensive universities
Whether you are developing new materials, investigating product failures, validating manufacturing processes, or accelerating research and development, FACTS provides the expertise and analytical capabilities to support your innovation journey.