Nicholas Randall
Vice President Business Development at Alemnis AG- Claim this Profile
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Klaus Pagh Almtoft
I first had the pleasure to meet Nick as an expert lecturer at the Tribology short course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, giving lectures about general tribology, tribology of coatings and polymers, and mechanical properties testing. Here he did an excellent job on both theory and practical demonstrations on tribological and mechanical properties testing. Recently, I invited Nick as a speaker at the Surface Characterization conference at the Danish Technological Institute in Taastrup, Denmark, to give two talks about instrumented nanoindentation and tribological testing of surfaces, respectively. The audience was a mixture of people from academia and industry, who afterwards has commended the talks for presenting expert knowledge to non-experts with an application-oriented focus. There is no doubt that Nick possesses an in-depth knowledge about general tribology and various methods for tribological and mechanical properties testing, which I will not hesitate to turn to again for seeking advice and recommend to others.
Gwen Bolloré
Nick (never used Nicholas actually) has always been a reference to me during the last 20 years or so we worked together. He was my first boss in the first months of my professional life and I could say he is still the boss, always being the helping hand, if not the deal-maker, for any tribology-related technical issue I might encounter. He is an asset I would recommend to anyone involved in mechanical testing of ANY materials.
Klaus Pagh Almtoft
I first had the pleasure to meet Nick as an expert lecturer at the Tribology short course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, giving lectures about general tribology, tribology of coatings and polymers, and mechanical properties testing. Here he did an excellent job on both theory and practical demonstrations on tribological and mechanical properties testing. Recently, I invited Nick as a speaker at the Surface Characterization conference at the Danish Technological Institute in Taastrup, Denmark, to give two talks about instrumented nanoindentation and tribological testing of surfaces, respectively. The audience was a mixture of people from academia and industry, who afterwards has commended the talks for presenting expert knowledge to non-experts with an application-oriented focus. There is no doubt that Nick possesses an in-depth knowledge about general tribology and various methods for tribological and mechanical properties testing, which I will not hesitate to turn to again for seeking advice and recommend to others.
Gwen Bolloré
Nick (never used Nicholas actually) has always been a reference to me during the last 20 years or so we worked together. He was my first boss in the first months of my professional life and I could say he is still the boss, always being the helping hand, if not the deal-maker, for any tribology-related technical issue I might encounter. He is an asset I would recommend to anyone involved in mechanical testing of ANY materials.
Klaus Pagh Almtoft
I first had the pleasure to meet Nick as an expert lecturer at the Tribology short course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, giving lectures about general tribology, tribology of coatings and polymers, and mechanical properties testing. Here he did an excellent job on both theory and practical demonstrations on tribological and mechanical properties testing. Recently, I invited Nick as a speaker at the Surface Characterization conference at the Danish Technological Institute in Taastrup, Denmark, to give two talks about instrumented nanoindentation and tribological testing of surfaces, respectively. The audience was a mixture of people from academia and industry, who afterwards has commended the talks for presenting expert knowledge to non-experts with an application-oriented focus. There is no doubt that Nick possesses an in-depth knowledge about general tribology and various methods for tribological and mechanical properties testing, which I will not hesitate to turn to again for seeking advice and recommend to others.
Gwen Bolloré
Nick (never used Nicholas actually) has always been a reference to me during the last 20 years or so we worked together. He was my first boss in the first months of my professional life and I could say he is still the boss, always being the helping hand, if not the deal-maker, for any tribology-related technical issue I might encounter. He is an asset I would recommend to anyone involved in mechanical testing of ANY materials.
Klaus Pagh Almtoft
I first had the pleasure to meet Nick as an expert lecturer at the Tribology short course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, giving lectures about general tribology, tribology of coatings and polymers, and mechanical properties testing. Here he did an excellent job on both theory and practical demonstrations on tribological and mechanical properties testing. Recently, I invited Nick as a speaker at the Surface Characterization conference at the Danish Technological Institute in Taastrup, Denmark, to give two talks about instrumented nanoindentation and tribological testing of surfaces, respectively. The audience was a mixture of people from academia and industry, who afterwards has commended the talks for presenting expert knowledge to non-experts with an application-oriented focus. There is no doubt that Nick possesses an in-depth knowledge about general tribology and various methods for tribological and mechanical properties testing, which I will not hesitate to turn to again for seeking advice and recommend to others.
Gwen Bolloré
Nick (never used Nicholas actually) has always been a reference to me during the last 20 years or so we worked together. He was my first boss in the first months of my professional life and I could say he is still the boss, always being the helping hand, if not the deal-maker, for any tribology-related technical issue I might encounter. He is an asset I would recommend to anyone involved in mechanical testing of ANY materials.
Experience
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Alemnis AG
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Switzerland
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Nanotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Business Development
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Feb 2019 - Present
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Lead Scientist & Business Development
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2019
Head of Technical Services during the immediate months after the acquisition of CSM Instruments by Anton Paar, with specific responsibility for developing training courses for the global sales network. Lead Scientist position responsible for scientific outreach and new applications, whilst continuing current business development activities, IP and responsibility for supporting USA and UK markets. Product Manager for Indentation instruments.
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Vice President Business Development, CSM Instruments
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Oct 2002 - Jan 2014
Responsible for setting-up the US subsidiary of CSM Instruments, a midsize company specialized in surface mechanical properties characterization. Implementation of agent network across USA, after-sales service, contract testing services and new applications. Active in ASTM standard committees for development of new standards for surface testing.
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Customer Services Manager, CSM Instruments
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Nov 1997 - Sep 2002
Responsible for Customer Services; including after-sales, repairs, worldwide installations + training, Laboratory testing services and new applications. Editor of CSM Instruments Applications Bulletin since 1996. Product Manager for the Scanning Force Microscope.
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CSEM
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Switzerland
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Research
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400 - 500 Employee
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R & D Engineer
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Nov 1994 - Nov 1997
Development and realization of a new combined analytical instrument capable of localized nanoindentation and scanning force microscopy on the same sample area, including a high-precision displacement system and advanced software control. Marketing of CSEM’s range of surface mechanical testing instruments at numerous international tradeshows and Exhibitions, and presentation of scientific results at international conferences. Two month research placement at Ecole des Mines de Paris (Evry… Show more Development and realization of a new combined analytical instrument capable of localized nanoindentation and scanning force microscopy on the same sample area, including a high-precision displacement system and advanced software control. Marketing of CSEM’s range of surface mechanical testing instruments at numerous international tradeshows and Exhibitions, and presentation of scientific results at international conferences. Two month research placement at Ecole des Mines de Paris (Evry, France). Show less Development and realization of a new combined analytical instrument capable of localized nanoindentation and scanning force microscopy on the same sample area, including a high-precision displacement system and advanced software control. Marketing of CSEM’s range of surface mechanical testing instruments at numerous international tradeshows and Exhibitions, and presentation of scientific results at international conferences. Two month research placement at Ecole des Mines de Paris (Evry… Show more Development and realization of a new combined analytical instrument capable of localized nanoindentation and scanning force microscopy on the same sample area, including a high-precision displacement system and advanced software control. Marketing of CSEM’s range of surface mechanical testing instruments at numerous international tradeshows and Exhibitions, and presentation of scientific results at international conferences. Two month research placement at Ecole des Mines de Paris (Evry, France). Show less
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Institut de Métallurgie Structurale, Université de Neuchâtel
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Neuchatel, Switzerland
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Researcher
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Jan 1992 - Sep 1992
Preparation of silicon-carbride and titanium-boron copper composites and the evaluation of their physical and mechanical properties. Mechanical testing to characterize strength and ductility. Density changes and elastic properties were also characterized, and abrasive wear tests were attempted on suitable compositions. Microstructural studies by optical, SEM, and TEM techniques in order to interpret the properties seen and the influences of fabrication procedures. Improvement to existing alloys… Show more Preparation of silicon-carbride and titanium-boron copper composites and the evaluation of their physical and mechanical properties. Mechanical testing to characterize strength and ductility. Density changes and elastic properties were also characterized, and abrasive wear tests were attempted on suitable compositions. Microstructural studies by optical, SEM, and TEM techniques in order to interpret the properties seen and the influences of fabrication procedures. Improvement to existing alloys to increase strength in electrical conductors for power transfer. Show less Preparation of silicon-carbride and titanium-boron copper composites and the evaluation of their physical and mechanical properties. Mechanical testing to characterize strength and ductility. Density changes and elastic properties were also characterized, and abrasive wear tests were attempted on suitable compositions. Microstructural studies by optical, SEM, and TEM techniques in order to interpret the properties seen and the influences of fabrication procedures. Improvement to existing alloys… Show more Preparation of silicon-carbride and titanium-boron copper composites and the evaluation of their physical and mechanical properties. Mechanical testing to characterize strength and ductility. Density changes and elastic properties were also characterized, and abrasive wear tests were attempted on suitable compositions. Microstructural studies by optical, SEM, and TEM techniques in order to interpret the properties seen and the influences of fabrication procedures. Improvement to existing alloys to increase strength in electrical conductors for power transfer. Show less
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Royal Naval Engineering College
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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Researcher
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Apr 1991 - Sep 1991
Research into saltwater corrosion and its effects on various stainless steels. Monitoring in controlled saltwater environments, microstructural analysis prior to and after corrosion using SEM and Atomic Absorption techniques, Development of the Scanning Reference Electrode Technique (SRET) and design of a potential probe for use with SRET (patented). Research into saltwater corrosion and its effects on various stainless steels. Monitoring in controlled saltwater environments, microstructural analysis prior to and after corrosion using SEM and Atomic Absorption techniques, Development of the Scanning Reference Electrode Technique (SRET) and design of a potential probe for use with SRET (patented).
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Education
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1994 - 1997
University of Neuchatel, Switzerland
PhD, Nanotribology/Nanoindentation -
1990 - 1994
Brunel University London
BSc, Materials Science + Management
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