If you’ve ever tried to recover geotechnical samples from materials like Mercia Mudstone or Chalk, you already know how difficult it can be. These naturally weak, highly fractured materials don’t take kindly to conventional sampling and trimming techniques. But at our lab, we’ve developed a smarter way to get high-quality samples consistently and precisely. Whether you're conducting triaxial tests, permeability assessments, or advanced research, we will soon be offering a specialised service to help you obtain lab ready samples of any diameter from some of the most problematic materials in the field. Extracting Quality samples from Challenging Boreholes We work directly with materials extracted from boreholes drilled across a variety of geological sites. These boreholes often present the toughest conditions variable core recovery, fractured sections, soft zones and yet, we’ve developed reliable methods to extract high integrity specimens from them. So, if your project involves borehole

One day, my colleagues Graham, Steve, Stef, and I decided to take on the monumental task of decommissioning the large IC hollow‐cylinder apparatus—an iconic bit of kit worked on by my colleague, Professor Lidija Zdravković, during her PhD at Imperial College London. We knew it was going to be a big task, but we definitely underestimated just how big. We started out carefully dismantling each part and trying to stay as organised as possible. But as we got deeper into the job, it became clear this wasn’t going to be a tidy little afternoon project. It quickly turned into one of those "what have we gotten ourselves into?" moments. Eventually, we reached a point where no standard tool would do—and that’s when we had to bring out the extra-large angle grinder to slice through the hefty beams and lead screws. Not exactly the kind of thing they teach you in the classroom! It took us a few days, some solid teamwork, and a fair amount of sweat (and probably a few sore backs), but we finally got

Coming Soon: Precision Surface Finishing for Soils Testing Interfaces After years of dedicated development and innovation, we're excited to announce that we're close to launching a new service designed to deliver consistent, uniform and precise surface roughness for ring shear interfaces and other soils laboratory testing interfaces. Whether you need specific Ra values or uniform textures, we’ve engineered a solution that meets the highest standards. This long-anticipated service has been in high demand globally — and it's almost here! Interested? Get in touch now to register your interest, and you'll be the first to know when we're ready to take on new projects!

If you're working in the field of geotechnical engineering or operate a geotechnical testing laboratory, having precision-engineered components is critical to ensuring accurate, reliable, and efficient test results.

Upgrade Your Triax Geotechnical Testing System for Enhanced Performance If you are a university researcher or an industry professional relying on Triax software for geotechnical testing, outdated hardware may be limiting the accuracy, speed, and reliability of your testing environment. Many legacy systems struggle to keep pace with modern research demands, resulting in inefficiencies that can impact both productivity and data integrity. We provide a complete solution to modernise your Triax system by upgrading both the hardware and software components to be compatible with Windows 10. This upgrade not only ensures continued support but also delivers a noticeable boost in performance, reliability, and ease of use. Our services are designed to minimise downtime and ensure a seamless transition, allowing you to focus on what matters most-your research and testing objectives. With improved system stability and faster processing times, your laboratory or facility will be better equipped to

Opening soon! Our UK-based in-house geotechnical engineering workshop and soils testing laboratory is nearing completion. This new facility will enhance our capabilities, allowing us to provide a broader range of high-quality, reliable testing services directly from our own lab. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to open our doors. We’re excited to share this next chapter with you and look forward to supporting your geotechnical testing needs with increased efficiency and precision.