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Research & DevelopmentXRCC’s three distinct research laboratories work together to design, test and scale-up and supply new materials for Xerox products. Together, they take concepts from the design stage through to commercialization, all in one location, making XRCC’s innovation and delivery process extremely efficient and effective.Materials Synthesis and Characterization LabThe Materials Synthesis and Characterization Lab is the hub of materials design at XRCC. Our lab is a world leader in the design and synthesis of specialty materials, including the award-winning Xerox Emulsion-Aggregation (EA) Toner, low-energy solid ink for Xerox ColorQube printers and long-life imaging components. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art characterization lab with a Hitachi SEM/TEM and a Bruker 400MHz multi-nuclear NMR spectrometer.Materials Integration LaboratoryThe Materials Integration Lab uses XRCC’s fundamental understanding of materials-systems interactions and our unique testing capabilities to evaluate the performance of new materials design concepts. Some examples of our work include the design and qualification of new toner, solid ink and key components, development of specialty media and paper coatings, and new test methods for measuring print quality and image permanence.Scale-up Engineering LaboratoryThe Scale-Up Engineering Lab helps transition new materials from the laboratory to a manufacturing-ready process and supply scale. Our work is driven by a team of engineers who design chemical processes and equipment, provide cost, safety and environmental assessments, and supply specialty materials for research and commercial consumption on scales ranging from five to 500 gallons. Our facilities include 10,000 square feet of bench engineering laboratories and a 27,000-square-foot pilot plant.The XRCC Pilot Plant was the first phase of the XRCC building to be completed and began operation in 1980. Since that time, it has been an integral part of research and development at Xerox, providing process engineering expertise for our toner, photoreceptor, fuser and ink materials, as well as industrial-scale quantities of key materials for developmental and commercial supply. The Pilot Plant is a 27,000 square foot, Class 1 Division II-certified facility that is designed for maximum flexibility, enabling us to rapidly re-configure equipment for a wide range of experimental procedures. Our team of chemical engineers and technologists is supported by electricians, machinists, and instrumentation personnel. |
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