Services
CMEC provides expert consulting to support industry, government, and academic partners in solving complex materials, built environment and engineering challenges. Our team offers guidance in design, materials selection, process optimization, modeling, LCA and performance evaluation.
- Project development
- Codes and standards guidance
- Modeling
- Built Environment analysis
- Reporting
We develop and process polymer materials, including bio-based and composite plastics, using advanced compounding and extrusion techniques. Services support product development, material formulation, and performance improvement.
- Pelletization
- Custom compounding
- Product development trials
- Recycling
- Extrusion
Our laboratories provide comprehensive materials characterization, including physical, mechanical, and chemical analysis. These services help determine material properties, performance limits, and suitability for specific applications.
- Physical property testing
- Microscopy
- Spectroscopy
- Performance Testing
We offer fiber processing and refinement services to support the development of advanced composite materials. This includes preparing natural and engineered fibers for improved performance in manufacturing and end-use applications.
- Wood and biomass size reduction
- Milling
- Shredding
CMEC offers pilot-scale and laboratory-scale panel manufacturing capabilities for wood-based and composite materials. Services include pressing, forming, and fabrication of panels for testing, prototyping, and product development.
- Wood composite manufacturing
- OSB, MDF, plywood, CLT production
CMEC performs structural testing to assess the strength, stiffness, and durability of materials and systems. Capabilities include load testing, failure analysis, and performance validation for building and infrastructure applications.
- Shear wall testing
- Pull-out testing
- ICC Accredited testing
We conduct accelerated aging and weathering tests to evaluate long-term material durability under environmental exposure. Testing simulates conditions such as moisture, temperature, and UV radiation to predict real-world performance.
- Accelerated weather testing (UV and moisture)
- Thermal aging
- Submersion testing