Characterisation

Decisions grounded in data.

Confidence begins with clarity. Get trusted results with our material characterisation team.

Want to stay ahead? Act on smarter data

Making recycled materials work

    • Material model calibration for high-fidelity simulation results

    • Material substitution analysis to compare processability and performance

    • Accurate simulation-driven performance validation before physical trials

    • Data-driven design refinement using simulation insights

From haze to clarity

    • Lightweight designs to reduce material usage without compromising strength

    • Process optimisation to cut waste and improve energy efficiency

    • Material selection for sustainability while maintaining performance

    • Simulated testing to avoid unnecessary production trials

Bio-based material qualification

    • Training in simulation, AI, and stretch blow moulding (SBM) best practices

    • Tailored workshops for internal teams on digital prototyping and process optimisation

    • Implementation of digital tools to enhance internal R&D capacity

    • Ongoing application support to ensure smooth operations

Why Characterise?

Characterise material

Cut costs, reduce waste and develop faster with BMT characterisation.

Fast development cycles

Reduce waste

Data-led

Reduce cost

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Trial and error

Wasted efforts, incurs extra costs and environmentally detrimental.

Guess-work

Expensive tooling

High waste

Time wasted on iteration

Ready to lead change?

Shape what’s next.

Why BMT?

Trusted by PepsiCo to set the benchmark in packaging innovation.

Gold standard for innovation.
Science, software, and sustainability combined.

Recognised for Excellence

NAFEMS World Congress 2025 Best Presentation Award for sustainable packaging design.

Trusted by Fortune 500 companies

We help the world’s biggest packaging brands cut plastic and stay ahead.

Backed by the UK Government

Awarded Innovate UK grants to advance AI and simulation for sustainable manufacturing.

30 years, 50 publications

Decades of experience, backed by academic rigour and research partnerships — including QUB.

Characterisation FAQ’S

  • We can initiate preliminary screening with as little as 1 kg of your material. For more detailed characterisation, we’re able to process larger quantities and will work with you to define a suitable testing scope based on your technical objectives.

  • We typically deliver actionable results within one week of receiving your material.

  • While we specialise in SBM processes, our characterisation capabilities have been proven to deliver high-value insights across the full packaging spectrum – from rigid and flexible formats to medical applications.

  • Absolutely – we regularly collaborate with in-house teams, providing specialised data, insights, and tools that complement existing capabilities and accelerate decision-making.

  • We believe that ‘if you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it’. Physical testing lies at the heart of this, providing measurable insight to drive improvement. By applying representative loading, we reveal a material’s unique behavioural ‘fingerprint’ – enabling precise optimisation and confident decision-making.

  • Projects typically start from £5,000, with pricing tailored to the scope and complexity of your requirements.

  • Yes – our data is designed to feed directly into material models, providing high-quality inputs for simulation, long-term performance prediction and unlocking future process and design optimisation possibilities.

  • We provide clear, data-driven evidence of ROI, helping you demonstrate the value of characterisation through cost savings, performance gains, and accelerated development timelines.