Applications Scientist appointed

Edited by the Processingtalk editorial team Jan 11, 2005

Freeman Technology has appointed James Cooke as Applications Scientist, to develop the range of applications for the highly successful Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer

Freeman Technology has appointed James Cooke as Applications Scientist.

James will work with customers to develop the range of applications for the highly successful Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer.

His appointment is part of the expansion which is being fuelled by continuing sales success in both the UK and international markets.

The expanded team will further enhance the support provided to customers.

In additional recent developments, headquarters buildings have been upgraded to extend the R and D, production and applications laboratory facilities, and provide a superb working environment.

James Cooke joins Freeman Technology from the Welding Institute Technology Centre, Wales, where he worked as a Research Engineer on a range of projects in partnership with companies such as Rolls Royce and Corus.

He has a background in Materials Science and Engineering and a proven track record in problem solving through innovative design.

Reg Freeman, founder and managing director of Freeman Technology, commented: "The close working relationship that we have with our customers is essential in understanding and helping solve their powder processing issues.

James' problem solving experience and his ability to recognise the limitations of established systems and approaches, then come up with practical solutions, make him an ideal candidate for this new role of Applications Scientist." The Freeman FT4 Powder Rheometer allows customers to characterise and investigate the properties of powders.

New accessories have recently been developed to automate these characterisation procedures and the instrument is being widely used, particularly by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

The strength of the Freeman approach lies in the practical and relevant data produced, which allows powder handlers to gain real insight into the causes of processing and product problems and the ways in which they can be solved.