Universities are continually seeking technologies that can enhance research outputs, support academic excellence, and give students access to industry-standard equipment. The Vapormate wet blasting machine - has become a valuable asset in laboratories focused on materials science, surface engineering, and manufacturing research.
A research-focused solution...
The Vapormate delivers a controlled finishing process that enables researchers to prepare and modify surfaces with a high level of consistency. By reducing heat and eliminating airborne dust, it creates a stable environment for precision research where accuracy is essential. This capability is particularly valuable in studies involving metal and composite bonding, coatings, additive manufacturing post-processing, and microstructure analysis.
Ideal for laboratory environments...
Despite its compact footprint, the Vapormate offers a surprisingly large working area, enabling researchers to process components of significant size without requiring a large-scale industrial installation. Its design allows it to fit through a standard door frame, making it highly practical for university laboratories where space and access are often limited. This combination of compactness and functionality makes it easy to install and integrate into existing research facilities with minimal disruption.
Key advantages for research environments...
• Precise surface conditioning for controlled roughness, cleaning, and texturing to meet exact research specifications.
• Cross-disciplinary capability, supporting research in aerospace engineering, biomedical materials, corrosion science, additive manufacturing, and heritage conservation.
• Improved reliability of results, with consistent processing parameters and reduced particulate contamination enhancing data accuracy.
• Environmentally responsible design, aligning with institutional sustainability objectives through efficient media consumption and minimal dust generation.
Supporting advanced academic work...
At the universities where it has been installed, the Vapormate is already being used in postgraduate research projects, industry collaborations, and experimental programmes requiring repeatable surface characterisation. Its versatility and ease of installation make it a strategic investment in research infrastructure - enabling institutions to expand capabilities, attract funding, and drive innovation in surface engineering.
The Vapormate enables universities to combine precision, practicality, and research excellence in one compact system.
